BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
Parody Election 2

Hello civilians. My name is John-117. You may call me the Master Chief or PettyOfficer. I have served in the UNSC Navy since I was six years old, and haveleadership experience. I haven’t been back to the earth for about 3 years so I’mnot entirely sure what all the main issues are, but I may know a few things. Ihave killed thousands of poor alien f*cks so I definitely not pro-life,although I am not sure why they call that pro-choice because the f*cking gruntgot a bullet in his head whether he wanted it or not. I am asexual so I reallydon’t care if two guys want to go at it, it really isn’t my concern. What thehell is a condom? Hard Times My opponent doesn’t know hard times. If protecting yourself from a sex scandal is a hard time, then the sh*t I go through is basically hell. Since I was six years old I have been forced to carry a pistol at all times, never ask questions, and pull someone’s head off if I need to. I have also survived a 6 mile fall, a nuclear warhead (I personally detonated it), and I have saved you, the human race, four times. If that doesn’t show I care enough about my country to be a good president, then I’m not sure what does. What I’ll Do Here’s my philosophy, if you wantsomething killed, you’re going to have to kill it yourself. You cannot rely onanyone. So when I am your president, I’m not going to tell you how to jack off,or help you do it . If there is one thing I learned from my service, It’s thatlife’s a b*tch, and you just have to deal with it. I’m completely pulling thegovernment out of everything, and every man, woman, and child, gets their ownshotgun. About Me I was abducted from my family when Iwas still a boy, so I learned early on that life isn’t fair. I also learnedthat the human race was in need of protection from some freaks from outside ourgalaxy, and so I heard the Call of Duty. Don’t play Call of Duty by the way,that sh*t is for p*ssies. After I was anally probed and taken from what innocenceI had, scientists put me in a big metal suit and told me to f*ck sh*t up. About My Opponent Not that I have anything against thePope, but how could he be your leader? You want a pro-life leader? He won’teven let you shoot somebody! I also heard he’s anti-crack, and with my PTSD,that sh*t ain’t gonna fly by this super soldier. Why You Should Vote For Me I am completely morally sound. Whileother presidents have sex scandals, my penis’s physically shriveled statemakes it impossible for me to be horny. Other presidents tell you lies, let mebe the first to say that everything I have ever said is true, mainly because Ihave only ever said yes sir. Ever since my release the lowest IGN score I havereceived is an 8, and that is only because f*cking Microsoft decided to remakewhat was already perfect. That is the reason I am personally codemning everyMicrosoft employee to death. Also Justin Beaver. In Conclusion Remember what I did for you, foryour family. Know what I COULD do toyou, and your family. Thanks.
Parody Election 2

My name is Pope Benedict XVI, and I am running for president of the United States of America! I have TONS of experience of running organizations that have fallen on very hard times and are prone to controversies, so I am a natural fit for being president of the United States. I am against Gay Marriage, against the separation of Church and State, against abortion, against the use of condoms, and I totally wont be f*cking little boys or plan on killing all the jews while im in office or anything. Over to my opponent then.
Parody Election 2

If its a rap battle you want, then its on like Donkey KongBut your lyrics are so bad, you should cut off your ding dong,Ill show your first hand how to rap like a pope Because youre just someone that I used to gropeIn West Philadelphia born and raisedOn the playground is where i spent most of my dayschillin out, maxin, relaxin all coolwhile eyeing those kids over in preschoolWhen a couple of priests thought I was onto something goodStarted f*ckin boys in the neighborhoodThey got in one little scandal and the church got scaredThey said 'how can we fix this even though we dont care'I whistled for Jesus and when he came nearHe had grills in his teeth and he had shaved his hairIf anything I thought that this son of God was rare, But I said 'hey man, how do I dismiss this affair? 'I, woke, up a day later, covered in hookers and I said to Jesusyo homes, YOU fix this messim blowin this dump to be the prez of the US========================================================================"Hitler? Come on, that guy would bend over for me If I asked him to. "Its much more efficient if you tell him if he doesnt bend over then God will kill his parents, it works better if hes only 8 too, trust me ive been around the block on this one. "A good leader knows how to lead, not pray. "Dude I used to be pope, thats EXACTLY what a good leader needs to do"I actually enjoyed the Pray Station, I had Halo: Holy Combat. I was really disappointed when they stopped making em’.
humans are fundamentally different from other animals

Humans are[ technically different from other animals, and are genetically different from other animals, and therefore are fundamentally different from other animals. Humans are the sentient species that roams the planet; they rose to power several thousand years ago and currently, other species are considered to be less agile, so technically humans and other animals differ. Humans have different genetics to other animals, so physically and mentally, they are different. I think you're confused with the definition of an animal and the different types of animals; animals naturally differ from one another. I have made my case, humans are fundamentally different from other animals, because of their sentience and genetics.
humans are fundamentally different from other animals

Animal (noun): Any member of the kingdom Animalia, comprising multicelluar organisms that have a well-defined shape and usually limited growth, can move voluntarily, actively acquire food and digest it internally, and have sensory and nervous systems that allow them to respond rapidly to stimuli. [1]Argument:According to the above definition, in order from something to be classified as an animal, it must have 5 certain fundamentaltraits:1. It must be a multicellular organism.2. It must have a well-defined shape.3. It must be able to move voluntarily.4. It must be able to actively acquire food and digest it internally.5. It must have sensory and nervous systems that allow them to respond rapidly to stimuli.Every animal is based on these central or primary rules.
There is no such thing as a mercy killing

There is most definitely a such thing as mercy killing. Say you're walking in the forest and you see a man, barely hanging on to his life. He's in pain and there is nothing you can do to help him. Even if he somehow manages to get medical attention he is going to be in pain for the rest of his life. There most likely won't be a day where he wakes up not in agonizing pain, not wishing that his life was over already. In my opinion, the best thing you can do for this man is end it right then and there. It's harsh and could be seen as cruel, but putting this man out of his misery could be one of the few useful things you could do for him.
There is no such thing as a mercy killing

Anywhere it calls a murder a mercy killing, the reality is this: a hate crime. Calling a hate crime a mercy killing gives way to much sympathy to the killer, and devalues the victim. It also often affects the verdict and gives the murderer a break, while reinforcing the idea that the group of people the victim is from is inherently worth less. I am mostly referring to in cases of parents or caregivers murdering a disabled person.
There is no such thing as a mercy killing

To urge on someone to death, instead of giving them a shot isn't merciful. Killing them there is abandoning any hope for them. For pain the entire life, those who actually deal with it would disagree with you: http://www.everydayhealth.com... https://themighty.com... If he survives and ends up with chronic pain, he doesn't have to want to die. Life isn't about comfort. If the chances of him living are none, the best thing you can do is just be there. Stay and make his death as comfortable as possible- without being the one to kill him.
The Problem of Evil can be refutted effectivley.

My opponent's argument is summed up as this: God would only allow as much evil or suffering as is absolutely necessary in order to achieve greater goods, which in this case would be to allow for positive/moral character to build. While seemingly convincing, it has one major flaw: the existence of gratuitous evil. Quite simply, gratuitous evil is incompatible with the existence of God who is all-loving, because gratuitous evil is evil that is not necessary for greater goods. Therefore, my main objective is to simply show that gratuitous probably exists. To prove this point, I will simply list a few examples: ==================== Examples of gratuitous evil ==================== 1. What is the purpose of an animal dying and no human knows about it? A common example is of a deer who burns to death in the middle of the forest without any human knowing about it. This means that no one can possibly gain moral or positive benefit from the suffering of a sentient being. Why would god allow such disasters to happen? 2. In places across the world, it's very common for very young children to die of starvation due to famine. Their death was tragic, as was their life. Now the question dawns - what purpose was the suffering and death the children suffered worth? Sure, perhaps it could serve a greater purpose for those who hear about it, but what about the children themselves? What possible benefits can they reap from a lifelong of suffering and an early death? Nothing - it's gratuitous evil due to the workings of nature. ==================== Conclusion ==================== Simply put, gratuitous evil is contradictory to the existence of God (as he is defined). As long as it causes unnecessary suffering for one party, it is gratuitous and thus evidence that the problem of evil is effective.
The Problem of Evil can be refutted effectivley.

I will start by making my own theodicy and then my opponent can fire at will... There are two types of evil in this world. (a) Evil humans inflict upon themselves (war, terrorism, crime) (b) Evil humans do not inflict upon themselves (hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes) This two types of evil can be answered with the same theodicy, this is how it goes: God has provided the conditions necessary for character development and growth among his creatures. God's intent in creating the world was not to provide a paradise of heaven on earth. God wanted to provide an environment in which beings with moral and spiritual potential could develop and grow in the direction of completeness. But this requires that we be able to cultivate virtues that can't result from a trouble-free existence. Thus God had to allow trouble into the world. The purpose of this world is soul-making. And that is an enterprise that results from grappling with sin, suffering, and pain. Four distinct factors are required for this theodicy. (a) There must be free-willed beings. Moral character cannot be stamped on a person from outside; it must be freely cultivated. (b) There must be an environment in which these beings can exercise their freedom in morally significant ways. That means there must be real moral choices. And there be stable natural laws as the backdrop and stage for moral decision making. A world in which the laws of nature changed all the time would not be context in which rational decisions could be made about how to act. How would you help a thirsty man man if the glass of water you give him could burst into flames? Or How could you feed a starving child if the sandwich you give her could turn into a snake or stone? Stability provides for moral decision making and moral action. But in a stable world, wrong choices can have bad results. (c) There must be challenges to the characters of the free beings who have been created. In a morally frictionless universe, no one would grow. We grow through conflict and difficultly. So problems must exist. (d) There must be opportunities for these free beings to respond virtuously as well as viciously to their challenges. The suffering in the world can't thus all be utterly overwhelming. And we can't be led by the hand, metaphysically speaking. We need elbow room for making mistakes as well as for doing good. I look forward to your rebuttals.
no prisons

on the path of truth comes a sudden transport with impenetrable shields let that which makes us most friends, welcome anyone else.. leaf doors on a gate of flowers and skulls.. truth beats time in prison -------------------------- habitual, love, belief, need government regulation.. for balance, no need for prisons.. responsibility enough negative leverage gravitates actions to a certain low.. predicting the future of sins.. but what will a cake lover do locked in a bakery.. we know how fat he is and how many cakes he eat every day, to many. if its the case we can predict a sinners future based on his negative leverage, how could it be moral to put some one in a prison for their actions? when we therefore know how to treat it and that it needs to be treated.. do we just bring a heavily clothed random man into the presidents office? and why execute a heavily clothed random man that wants to get into the presidents office treament is limitation or options to balance will a certain addict be an addict tomorrow? with enough negative leverage negative leverage.. predictability.. negative emotions.. un natural.. un balanced.. to much love.. holes in my teeth effect negative leverage=disbelief+bad habbits love+cake+sad+lonley crime is predictable by pain of need your hate reflects your love the lack of responsibility breeds the lack of responsibility of all kings, only the intent of a power loving king is evil
Jimmy Rollins deserved Major League Baseball's 2007 NL MVP award.

Despite the resolution implying a Rollins-oriented debate, it will inevitably come down to a comparison of Rollins and his opponents for the award. Thus, significant proof will inevitably be needed by both sides. The MVP award is given to an "outstanding player" [1], presumably the most outstanding, in the league. As defined by merriam-webster. com, outstanding means "marked by eminence or distinction". It is awarded through a vote by members of the Baseball Writers Association of America. As there is no single statistic on which the writers must judge, individual writers choose on their own what makes one player more outstanding than another. The very nature of the award is such that the player who deserves it most is the one who makes the most sports writers think he deserves it most. In instigating this debate, my opponent has implied a belief that some sportswriters' votes were misplaced. I believe that is not true. Jimmy Rollins proved himself to be truly outstanding in the 2007 season. On a statistical level, he was likely the most effective offensive player in the National League. He led the league in games played, at bats, runs, and triples, was second in extra base hits and tied for second in hits, and took 5th place in stolen bases [2]. This shows that he was both a skilled batsman and an effective baserunner, to an extent more valuable than any other player in the league. The versatility of his statistics in many areas allowed him to join the 30-30 and 20-20-20-20 clubs [3]. He was one of only 2 NL players to achieve the former that season [4], and one of 4 ever to achieve the latter [5]. Rollins was awarded a silver slugger, for the best performance by an NL shortstop that year[6]. He was also excellent defensively, winning the NL's Gold Glove for shortstop [7], and maintaining a .985 fielding percentage over 1441.1 innings [8]. This debate of course boils down to whether Jimmy Rollins was more valuable and outstanding than all other eligible players, but I will leave it to my opponent to introduce that aspect. 1. . http://en.wikipedia.org... 2. . http://sports.espn.go.com... 3. . http://en.wikipedia.org... 4. . http://en.wikipedia.org... 5. . http://en.wikipedia.org... 6. . http://en.wikipedia.org... 7. . http://en.wikipedia.org... 8. . http://www.baseball-reference.com...
Jimmy Rollins deserved Major League Baseball's 2007 NL MVP award.

I believe that Jimmy Rollins did not deserve the NL MVP award in 2007. Jimmy Rollins: http://mlb.mlb.com... NL (National League): http://en.wikipedia.org... MVP (Most Valuable Player) award: http://en.wikipedia.org... deserve: to be worthy of, qualified for. [1] 2007: http://en.wikipedia.org... not: http://en.wikipedia.org... I will not open with an argument in R1. I hate all this "Burden of Proof" garbage, so even though it might actually be on my opponent to show that Rollins deserved the award, I will be presenting my own arguments in R2. My opponent is free to build a case for Rollins in R1, and I would enjoy it if he or she did so, but he or she is not obliged to. [1]http://dictionary.reference.com...
Are cats better than dogs? (Pro)=Cats (Con)=Dogs

As per this debates format i will make my First Constructive speech on the pros of having a cat as a pet. Work Domesticated cats are a species that doesn't require all that much work. The main responsibilities of having a cat are feeding it twice a day, cleaning it's litter box 1-2 times a week, and playing with them from time to time. Naturally kittens require a bit more training than adult cats but it is considerably less than most other animals. Health Benefits Cats have been shown to have a pawsitive impact on the health of their owners. According to studies cats help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, reduce overall cholesterol, as well as help prevent depression in their owners. One study even showed that cats play a part in preventing cardiovascular disease and lower the chances of a heart attack. Easy to make toys A cats curiosity allows for a much wider range of toys for it. If you just crumple up a piece of paper into a ball or put an empty box on the ground most cats will have a field day just swatting at and climbing in the respective objects. Cats don't care if a toy is cheap or expensive. DIY or high-end retail toys will intrigue a cat all the same. Attention Cats are a species known for their independence. Although they love attention just as much as the next human or animal they are extremely content with spending time alone. Coupled with some of those DiY toys from the previous point, cats can spend days on their own without demanding attention. Visuals and Texture Bluntly put, cats are very soft and are great to just watch when they aren't cuddled up on your lap(or your chair if we are talking about my cat) Loyalty Although they aren't well known for their loyalty cats can be quite loyal and friendly to the people they know. Whether it's showing up at your door to say hi when you get home to chasing away a dog cats can be very loyal creatures. Although there is much more information that could be put into my 1st Constructive, I have decided to cut it here as I believe my evidence clearly shows just how great it can be to have a furry feline friend. I wish my opponent luck with their own 1st constructive over the pros of having a dog. Sources http://www.cat-world.com.au... Cats As Pets - Why Cats Make Great Companions http://www.petmd.com... Health Benefits Of Living With a Cat https://www.theguardian.com... Cat chasing off a dog attacking a boy
Marijuana should be illegalized

1. I will assume this story shows Marijuana is bad because 1.He can't break his habit 2. Citizens shouldn't ebed to use it because it can make you temporarily dumber. I will assume this because: "I felt bad for him and so I told him it was his choice to get high and that I hope you break your habit." "a man who was so high he thought he was an orange." Ok, Fast Food/Alcohol/Cigarettes/Chewing Tobacco may be a habit, and they can cause momenta stupidity but if your knowledgeable about it you should be able to use it. Which of course, the government teaches bad effects of Fast Food/Smoking/Chewing Tobacco/ Drinking/ and especially Marijuana.
Marijuana should be illegalized

I know that my sources have failed and my arguments have been poor. But let me tell you about the time I ran into a man who was so high he thought he was an orange. It was last year, around October 15, it was a relatively warm day and I was on leave from Iraq. I saw a police officer chasing someone so I ran ahead of the man to cut him off. He then turned and ran into the street, all the while screaming "Don't peel me! I'm just an orange!" I found this extremely funny until a car cam to a screeching halt, but hit him with enough force to knock him unconscious. I later visited him in the hospital. He said that marijuana was the reason he had three broken ribs and 2 broken finger and the reason he was going to jail for resisting arrest. I felt bad for him and so I told him it was his choice to get high and that I hope you break your habit. The officer was there and I told him that the poor man was high and to please drop the resisting arrest. He had no idea what he was doing. The officer kind of scowled at me, but I was in my "ALPHA" dress blues at the time and so he knew I was telling the truth, and so I say, why would you want to potentially end up like that guy? For those of you that don't know what blue dress "ALPHAS" are, I will post a picture of them. Or a site that you can search. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uniforms_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps Read carefully, I am a Staff Sergent, I was in my Alpha's, or A's.
Marijuana should be illegalized

1. Your sources have failed to prove anything. 2. You failed to refute nearly any of my argument. 3. The education system teaches that Marijuana is bad, and if you know about the dangers you should be able to use it. Fast food is bad, does that mean it should be made illegal. 4. If it makes you happy and doesn't harm/hinder the common good it should be a legal. 5. Marijuana also doesn't cause cancer. http://www.washingtonpost.com... There have been no recorded deaths due to marijuana use alone either. Obviously smoking it will produce some negative effects, however those effects aren't nearly as serious as people try and make it seem. That being said, there are healthier methods of ingestion such as vaporizing, tinctures and edibles. Those methods still can't yield a toxic response and nullify the risks associated with smoking.