BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
Trump Is a Fascist

Since you have provided a definition of Fascism for this debate we will work on that definition. You define 4 main qualities that can differentiate a Fascist ideology from a non-fascist one. I will not argue either that Trump fulfills these ideologies completely or that they are the total of his policies. You can have fascist socialists (Nazis), Fascist Communists (Communists), And even fascist-like communal states (cults). Fascism is the name we give to a way of political thinking, Not an ideology in itself. So I move onto the 4 terms you specified:. . . That exalts nation and often race above the individual. . . This is probably the easiest to justify. MAGA is an issue of American pride, Exalting the nation above the individual. Nationalism by itself isn't a bad thing but to a certain degree it's taking away the identity of the individual and putting a social or state identity that people should defend or make "great". . . . That stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader. . . So here we are talking about degree's. Trump does not have absolute control of America (which would make him a complete dictator), But he is centralizing control of the National government and especcialy to his branch of government. A prime example is the issue of the wall. Where Trump, Unable to pass the plan through congress, Used a power of the executive branch (national emergency) to call for the wall anyway. This has been a consistent theme of his presidency. Him vs. Congress (which his party had control of anyway for the first two years) and him vs. The States (travel ban) . . . Severe economic and social regimentation. . . Again, Degrees. Trump has certainly leaned more towards economic regimentation (trade war with China, Criticism of NAFTA and free trade policies in general) and also social issues (Transgender ban, Appointing anti-pot Attorney General) . . . Forcible suppression of opposition. . . Trump has routinely called the media, His critics, And the actual oppositions the following: Fake news, Enemy of the people, phoney. The list of insults he has actually used is amazing. Although he has only used his power as president to forcibly suppress these voices vary rarely (banning CNN from whitehouse). The main force of trumps power is undoubtedly online and through a mob mentality of calling everything fake news. And even though this is not what we immediately think of as "forcible" is is still a type of force and so the statement is true to a certain degree. In conclusion, Trump is not a Fascist in the same way Mussolini or Hitler was. But he fulfills either entirely or partly all the definitional traits you listed for fascism. Making him and his ideology fascist to a certain extent
Revoke the Felony Murder Rule

(Opponent quotes in bold. Source quotes in italics. Sources numbered continuously between rounds) After talking to pro via PM, and given him adequate time to modify his opening case, I accept the challenge. Opening Argument: The Felony Murder Rule (henceforth FMR) is vital to upholding order. Understanding the rule According to the Cornell University Law School, FMR at common law only applies to “burglary, arson, rape, robbery, and kidnapping” [1]. The high likelihood of these crimes leading to death, speaks for itself. It closes loopholes Without FMR a rapist who accidently kills the victim, would have just gotten rid of the witness without facing additional charges. Planned murders would be harder to prove, as the criminals (if caught) could claim a lesser crime ‘just got out of control.’ Kidnappers who accidently forget to feed their hostage, would face no additional charge for that murder, and (as with the case of the rapist) have one less witness as evidence against them in the lesser crime. Robbery with threat of deadly force, having the gun accidently go off… Need I continue? Rebuttals: “the offender can be charged with murder” As pro has stated, the law in question does not force the prosecutor to charge for murder, it merely gives them the option to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. “simply for being a getaway driver or a partner in crime.” To be the getaway driver for a crime, implies knowledge of the intended crime, and direct voluntary involvement in the execution thereof. To partner with a violently unstable individual for criminal activity, seems likely to lead to someone dying. FMR aids avoidance of said ruthless criminal, as them randomly killing people during a crime, may land extra punishment for those who partnered with them and assisted them in those crimes… Even if that assistance was just keeping the car running to help them make a speedy escape afterward. “puts the burden of responsibility on people who did not commit any crimes” Simply untrue. As the name implies, in order for the FMR to be applied to someone, they must have been committing a felony to begin with. Sources: [1] http://www.law.cornell.edu...
Revoke the Felony Murder Rule

The felony murder rule is an aggressive, very harmful rule that states "If an offender kills accidentally or without specific intent to kill in the commission of a felony, the offender can be charged with murder. Second, it makes any participant in such a felony criminally liable for any deaths that occur during or in furtherance of that felony." This allows for people who did not murder anyone to be charged with murder, simply for being a getaway driver or a partner in crime. That is very destructive and puts the burden of responsibility on people who did not commit any crimes. Please accept this debate for a very fun time. Thanks.
Gay Marriage is Morally Permissible

"There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage. " Martin Luther "Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife. " Franz Schubert "Morality is the basis of things and truth is the substance of all morality. " Mahatma Gandhi "What is permissible is not always honorable" Marcus Tulluis Cicero "The heinous conduct of the people of Sodom " as "extraordinary, in as much as they departed from the natural passion and longing of the male for the female, which is implanted into nature by God, and desired what is altogether contrary to nature. Whence comes this perversity? Undoubtedly from Satan, who after people have once turned away from the fear of God, so powerfully suppresses nature that he blots out the natural desire and stirs up a desire that is contrary to nature. " Martin Luther that is all for this round will let my opponent continue for the first round. good luck pro . http://www.christianpost.com... . http://www.thenation.com... # . http://www.str.org... . http://atheism.about.com...
Gay Marriage is Morally Permissible

Thank you, Con.Since my opponent didn't lay down any definitions, I will.Definitions[1] Gay: Homosexual[2] Marriage: The legally or formally recognized union of a man and a woman (or, in some jurisdictions, two people of the same sex) as partners in a relationship[3] Moral: Concerned with the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character[4] Permissible: That can be permitted; allowableThis is all I can do for the 2nd round. I've been very busy this week so I didn't have time to post my arguments and rebuttals. I forfeit this round but I will still continue this debate. On to Con.Sources[1] http://www.oxforddictionaries.com...[2] http://www.oxforddictionaries.com...[3] http://www.oxforddictionaries.com...[4] http://dictionary.reference.com...
Gay Marriage is Morally Permissible

First I say It is not Marriage. Calling something marriage does not make it marriage. Marriage has always been a covenant between a man and a woman which is by its nature ordered toward the procreation and education of children and the unity and well being of the spouses. The promoters of same-sex "marriage" propose something entirely different. They propose the union between two men or two women. This denies the self-evident biological, physiological, and psychological differences between men and women which find their complementary in marriage. It also denies the specific primary purpose of marriage: the perpetuation of the human race and the raising of children. -this does not create a family but a sterile union Traditional marriage is usually so fecund that those who would frustrate its end must do violence to nature to prevent the birth of children by using contraception. It naturally tends to create families. On the contrary, same-sex "marriage" is intrinsically sterile. If the "spouses" want a child, they must circumvent nature by costly and artificial means or employ surrogates. The natural tendency of such a union is not to create families. Therefore, we cannot call a same-sex union marriage and give it the benefits of true marriage. -It defeats the states purpose of benefiting marriage One of the main reasons why the State bestows numerous benefits on marriage is that by its very nature and design, marriage provides the normal conditions for a stable, affectionate, and moral atmosphere that is beneficial to the upbringing of children"all fruit of the mutual affection of the parents. This aids in perpetuating the nation and strengthening society, an evident interest of the State. Homosexual "marriage" does not provide such conditions. Its primary purpose, objectively speaking, is the personal gratification of two individuals whose union is sterile by nature. It is not entitled, therefore, to the protection the State extends to true marriage. -9.It Imposes Its Acceptance on All Society By legalizing same-sex "marriage," the State becomes its official and active promoter. The State calls on public officials to officiate at the new civil ceremony, orders public schools to teach its acceptability to children, and punishes any state employee who expresses disapproval. In the private sphere, objecting parents will see their children exposed more than ever to this new "morality," businesses offering wedding services will be forced to provide them for same-sex unions, and rental property owners will have to agree to accept same-sex couples as tenants. In every situation where marriage affects society, the State will expect Christians and all people of good will to betray their consciences by condoning, through silence or act, an attack on the natural order and Christian morality.
That communities in the united states ought to have the right to suppress pornography

Since im late by so many rounds i will only try to refute instead of building a case how does that sound? :P C1 - ( my attacks for this). - Yes and if the will of the majority is to kill all jews (Nazi's) then its definitely what should happen, ok sorry that might be the extreme but i dont think so. Yes the communities majority says all gays must be kicked of the town, thats how it works now right? Im sorry to say but this is against the constitution, the right to privacy; Some one has the right to do what ever he wants to do in the privacy of his own home. No matter if the public knows that he goes and jerks off to porn all day in his house no one has the right to say you can't do that anymore. Same with smokers, or homosexuals have relations in their house, or to simply play violent games like GTA. Just because the communities majority says we don't like this so your not allowed to do it or we will kick you out? That's flat out persecution! The founding fathers who said the general will is the persuence of life,liberty, and freedom. This is of acceptance of lets come together and accept the difference's of people. Not lets kick out anyone who doesn't believe what we believe? Oh no this is for the children! No that's just ignorant, there is nothing wrong with porn its art just like any other a film made for watching, and expressing something. Porn just has sex in it? Oh no our kids learning about sex?! you must be insane?! Ok parents since your so afraid of your kids learning about sex then how about we ban sex period? This whole porn is immoral, horrible, despicable thing is getting a little old. We have kids having sex, and not know how to protect themselves because parents won't discuss sex with them as it is ! Enough is enough with this general will bull crap, the general will is only acceptable when it doesn't persecute others if not then we are no better than the nazi's.
That communities in the united states ought to have the right to suppress pornography

Definitions : Pornography - The depiction of erotic behavior intended to Cause sexual excitement Suppress - To keep from public knowledge, prevent the development or expression of. Community - A sort of instituition made up of families that instruct children in values and tradition of a particular culture. Intro: The community is essential to the upbringing of children and a successful life. Individuals voluntarily give up some measure of their personal freedom to come together with other people for the purpose of pursuing their objectives. All just governments contain only the only the authority granted by individuals who contract together to produce that authority. Since I do not believe in government nor in laws what I do believe in is the community with the ability to enforce rules so that rights like freedom and equality are not violated and people do not infringe others rights. Individuals give up some of their rights for the purpose of establishing order and security. A community exists simply to satisfy the general will the responsibility of community is determined by what citizens as a whole desire. Generally the general will of the people includes the protection of life, liberty, and property but it also includes much more, when that's the case the communities obligation is to see that the general will is carried out. C1 - Freedom where it is inconsisten with the views of the community is a movement toward egoistic pleasure at the expense of morality and the general will (if it is to suppress pornography). The golden rule in the community is respect and uphold societies moral order as you would have society uphold your autonomy. If the community knows that you are a sexual deviant and disapproves of you that have every right to make you leave. If it's more basic like the community finds out that you have pornography and don't approve the community has every right to make you throw away the porn; however if the community doesn't know then mum is the word and none is the wiser.
Steroids in baseball

My opponent has made no arguments....C1: Useless Steriods do nothing to help you play baseball.Hitting a Ball - Steriods only helps to increase your size/bulk. When battting, hand/eye coordination is far more important[1]. If anything, steriods will only slow down arm movement[1], making it harder to hit a ball going at ~90Mph.Not to mention, research has shown that PED's or preformance-enhancing drugs do not add any such boost to baseball players [2].Most of the energy that is transferred to the bat is generated largely by the large muscles of the thighs and torso [2]. Steroids mostly affect upper-body strength [2].Pitching a ball - Studies found that steroids actually do not help pitching [3].C2: UnpopularFurthermore, steroids are ultimately resulting in unhappiness among fans [4]. What would you do if the person you look up to did something illegal and unethical? If anything, steroids contribute to less and less interest in baseball, in all, diminishing the game.C3: Health RisksPED's have many risks that can affect a person's health. There are cardiovascular damages whereas baseball players might be negatively impacted [2]. Furthermore, liver toxicty will increase, damaging an important organ [2]. Finally, there are muscoskeletar problems in which people may experiance [2]. Sources:[1] http://www.isteroids.com...;[2] http://steroids-and-baseball.com...[3] http://www.washingtonpost.com...[4] http://www.ehow.com...;
Letter Writing has truly become obsolete.

You're now arguing that technical communications are more efficient for communication than letters. I urge you to look at the title YOU chose for this debate. You chose the words "truly" "obsolete". I then argued that there is at least one use for it, therefore disproving the statement "Letter Writing has truly become obsolete." Please don't disregard this as semantics. Truly obsolete and inefficient are different. I believed both you and I were debating obsoleteness which is why I wrote the arguments I did. Rebuttals "However, most people are not writing to popular youtubers on a daily basis." "Just because something stands out does not mean it is still present in today's society." This doesn't just apply to celebrities. Texts are infamous for harboring poor spelling and shortened versions of words. This propensity to write poorly in text messages, has many taking the text for its absolute surface value. The function of letters is not just to communicate but to communicate meaningfully.
Letter Writing has truly become obsolete.

Conveniecne is the key What you say is true. However, most people are not writing to popular youtubers on a daily basis. Further, maybe instead of a tweet, someone could easily send a text. The example you used does not apply to the average person. True, writing a letter to someone does really stand out. However, most people need a reply as soon as possible. People in the 21st century are looking for convenience, and "snail mail" does not meet the standards. People find texting to be easily done.Just because something stands out does not mean it is still present in today's society.
Letter Writing has truly become obsolete.

Obsolete:no longer in use or no longer useful Standing Out In this day and age, technical communication is much more prevalent among the world than "snail mail". Therefore, more messages are being sent via technology which makes getting your message to the recipient much more difficult. To make my point I will use an example. If one was to try to communicate with Matthew Santoro(https://www.youtube.com...) via twitter, it would be lost in the sea of other tweets sent to him. However, if one was to send a letter to Matthew Santoro, he is more likely to read it as it stands out. Infact, he has a segment in which he reads and responds to every letter and package sent to him () . If one was to send him a letter, it would have been read and responded to while a tweet would not have. He seldom responds on his twitter page(https://twitter.com...). Final Remark Letters are not obsolete as they have at least one current use.
Letter Writing has truly become obsolete.

How often do you sit down to write a letter? Not very often. Email is a faster, more efficient way to get messages from one place to another. People no longer use writing letters to send messages... Mainly because email saves time and energy. Walter E. Kowtoniuk, a graduate student at Harvard said, "Why would anyone write a letter? It simply takes too long. You have to write it, print it, find an envelope and stamp, get to the mail drop and then wait for a response." Email is instantly delivered. The same thing applies to tenting and making phone calls. Even when writing an email or text message, you have spell check to correct you so there is no worry about making a mistake. So why bother to waste time and dwell in a lost art?
Rap Battle #1

Would you look at that, he's using the same words from before, the brat, he's ran out ideas, so he needs to scat, Just wait as I laugh and knock off his hat, then I'ma take out my baseball bat and make him go splat, The outcome is clear, as we lock in verbal combat, you're in the corner, it's just as easy as playing Mortal Kombat. You've wasted enough time with your chitchat, now you're just like a lil' rat right in front an alley cat. Look at him now, he's not as sharp as he was before,[1] it took him until round four just to call me a femmale whore, It's time for you to die, just look at the score; to tangle with this scum was hardly a chore, You call yourself a God? Your rants are better off to ignore, your preaching lines just say you're a bore, In fact, I think I will take a nap, and while I go snore, just know that you lost this rap war. It's finished, you've fallen straight into my snare, it's just like a newborn foal inside the dragon's lair, Fall to your knees in despair, you're in disrepair, the only thing left is for you to hold your hands in prayer, You're a tramp in the presence of a billionaire, a steak on my plate cooked medium rare, well prepared, You're a cripple unaware, I'm Astaire, now sit on the electric chair, our words can't possibly be able to compare. You say you're a mirror? As I shatter you with my fists along with your self-esteem, perhaps you'll see clearer, I laugh at your lines, I'll enjoy your Elo like a Christmas dinner, you're even more useless than the Town Miller, As of now, you're the frightened little girl, hiding in terror, and close on your heels, I'm the TP Serial Killer, This game's over, you're obviously inferior, now step aside, Michelle, unless you want me to pull the trigger. [1]http://www.debate.org...
Rap Battle #1

This guys mistaking rhymes for rap, hes a sap and needs to shut his trap Skill wise there's a gap between us because hes bout to get zapped and take a nap Gift wrap this crap that is scrap that he thinks are bars, reality just offered him back a snap Im bout to slap this btch harder than his bf when he taps him from behind with a strap The only reason he talks about castration is because he wishes he where a girl but God gave his body the wrong formation Doctor touching his dik as hes escreting lactation as he mentally pleasures himself because he thinks its a sensation Give him sedation or a proper donation, His family did not have a proper foundation because he gave in to temptation Giving his life a narration as hes feeling frustration about the choices he made so I'm bout to offer this btch some salvation Yeah my ego, my elo, and my dick all have one thing in common and that is they are big Get in a battle with me split I'll your wig and snap your bones like a twig Look at yourself in the mirror you probably like a deformed pig People dig by gigs and your just another vicitim on the stage and I drained you like a fig Want to step in the ring with God, better make sure that before you do that you have the reach If anything it shows shows that your logic breached your common sense so its time to preach I beseech you to impeach your logic because it got you in a fight you can't handle, its a walk on the beach Now each time you gather the courage of speech just remain silent so you can sit and listen to me teach So now back to some old school sht, I'm a mirror so if you want to learn something learn what I reflect I'm going to disconnect your vital cords and inject you with a solid dose of some correct respect your parents neglect is just a lesson that certain aspects can infect you and subject you to some bad effects don't expect people to protect you because im here to collect your debt and if you don't pay ill slit your neck