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School uniforms should be required by U.S. public schools.

First of all I would like to point out that my opponent has plagiarized and copied virtually all if his arguments word for word from websites. Instead of copying and pasting he should contribute to the debate with his own ideas and words, or at least source a website if he uses one. - http://www.angelfire.com... Reduces Bullying I never said that the problem of bullying will dissapear. I merely said wearing school uniforms will reduce school uniforms because it gives bullies less things to ridicule, mainly economic status and wearing clothes that don't "fit in." Of course kids should learn to accept everyone. But you can have school uniforms, which helps, and then teach your kids about accepting people, which helps even more."How will your child ever cope in the adult world when they actually do encounter someone who is different then themselves?"Bullying is a habit, if people do not bully (or bully less) as kids, then they will be unlikely to bully as an adult. Dressing for SuccessThere are links to success which is proved in this document(source 1)- "Draa's study concluded that those schools with uniform policies improved in attendance, graduation and suspension rates."Here are some effects that were found in a scientific study- "A case study of the effects of adopting school uniforms in Long Beach, CA which appeared in Psychology Today in September, 1999, reported the following effects from the switch to uniforms in 1995: Overall, the crime rate dropped by 91% School suspensions dropped by 90% Sex offenses were reduced by 96% Incidents of vandalism went down 69%" There was another study done in Kenya that proved school uniforms enhanced academic performance (source 2.)Respect and AttentionWearing different clothing can easily distract people. Looking at others clothing can easily cause someone to judge them or to measure the attractiveness.IndividualismAlso coming from this document(source 1,) it shows one reason that it helps individualize people- "The wearing of school uniforms helps students to realize that a person’s unique gifts and personality traits go deeper than their apparel and aren’t diminished by uniform dress. " I would like to thank my opponent for the interesting debate.Sources1. http://www.mcfarland.k12.wi.us...;2. http://www.poverty-action.org...;
School uniforms should be required by U.S. public schools.

Reduces BullyingNo matter what you dress students in, they will always find a way to pass judgement upon their peers. If it's not based upon the style of clothes worn there are many other superficial ways to judge people- mainly physical appearance, personality, and athleticism. Yes, judging people upon thier appearance can be bad in schools. However making everyone wear the same type of clothes is not going to make the problem magically disapear. Instead of hiding from the problem why not tackle it head on? Teach your kids to accept the odd kid out. Teach your kids not to judge based upon superficial criteria. Kids can be taught to be open to all sorts of people. However, by making everyone wear the same types of clothes, I believe you are just sending the message that since you can't accept each other when you are different, we're going to make you all the same. How will your child ever cope in the adult world when they actually do encounter someone who is different then themselves? Dressing for Successi can't find any actual statistics that children in uniforms are more successful. I'm not saying you're wrong, but could you provide me with this information? Money SavingFirstly, uniforms have not saved my family money. If one avoids buying name brand clothing, clothes can be relatively affordable. When my mom bought my brother his uniforms, she bought him 2 separate outfits. 2 golf shirts, 2 pairs of pants, 1 sweatshirt and 1 vest came to around $250.00. She could have easily bought a full weeks worth of street clothing (7 shirts, 3 pairs of pants) for slightly less money. Mind you, we aren't in the habit of buying new wardrobes every time a new school year starts, this is just a comparison. It should also be noted that when you buy uniforms, regular street clothing also needs to be bought for weekends and during the summer. Time SavingI suppose it would save time, but this seems very trivial. Respect and AttentionAlthough many claim wearing different clothing is distracting, i find this hard to believe. Unless a peer is adorned in shiny mirrors or has a foot-tall mohawk, most have no problem paying attention. Now that i have covered my opponents arguements I will address my own-IndividualismHow can we expect our childrento accept different people from themselves if there are sorrounded by people dressed identically to them? Also, children should be able to express themselves, emotionally and physically, through their clothing.
School uniforms should be required by U.S. public schools.

Thank you for accepting, I look forward to this debate.Some of the reasons I believe that public schools should require school uniforms are as followed:Reduces Bullying One of the main causes of bullying is differences. When a student comes to school dressed in hand-me-downs, and another student comes into school with designer clothes, there is a major difference between them. This makes bullying and aggressive behavior between them much easier and more severe. School uniforms reduce greatly the economic gaps and barriers between students. It also helps to eliminate trends and the peer pressure to go out and buy new clothes purely for social reasons. This also diminishes bullying because if many people go out and buy new trend clothes, the people that don't get them, might be looked on as different or weird.Dressing for SuccessStudents wearing formal attire or school uniforms show more success in school than a casual dressed student. One of the reasons for this is because students feel more confident when they are wearing "business clothes" rather than just a sweatshirt and sweatpants. They feel more mature, which leads to better listening, and better academic performance overall.Money SavingParents save lots of money when they purchase school uniforms. Instead of buying designer clothes that fit to the new trends which would cost the parent a large amount of money, they can buy school uniforms made with standard fabrics.Time SavingWearing a school uniform saves time in the morning when getting ready for school, so they don't have to think and decide what to wear in the morning. It also saves time for the parent and child when the parent doesn't have to go out and buy new clothes as frequently for the child.Respect and AttentionWearing a school uniform shows respect and it makes the child more focused for what their actual job at school is, which is to learn, instead of distracting themselves with clothing garments and style and attractiveness. School uniforms also contribute to school spirit and motivation. Many students wearing the same thing act much more devoted to their school and feel more of a team spirit.For these reasons, I believe that schools should require students to wear uniforms. It saves money, makes them more successful, saves time, diminishes bullying, and adds more school spirit.Thank you,SeelTheMan Sources http://www.proconlists.com... http://www.shsu.edu... http://www.greatschools.org... http://www.schooluniformspros.com...;
Barack Obama is, overall, a worse President than George W. Bush

Con opened with some rambling comments, then forfeited every round of the debate. Forfeiting is bad conduct. Con's sole reference was to Bush running a deficit, but the recession started under Clinton and Obama has increased deficits by at least a factor of five and plans to run them at that level for eight years. People may not like Bush policies, but voters knew what they were getting. Obama was elected on his promises to govern openly and with bipartisan government. Nothing stopping Obama from living up to his promises, but he immediately started backroom deals and single party rule. Obama promised never to use reconciliation, but used it when he felt it expedient. It is now clear that the Obama Administration is also incompetent. He pushed through a massive stimulus package that created almost no jobs, and he has shown no competence in handling the oil spill. The resolution is affirmed.
Best Suicide notes

Another great suicide note is that of user Wylted. Let's take a look:Romans 1:27 says "And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved."However just a few pages past that, and probably the same page in most bibles it says in Romans 3:23 "For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard."You don't become a Christian by being sinless. The bible states this is impossible. You become a Christian by accepting Jesus Christ as your lord and savior and asking for forgiveness for your sins.John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."You can be a homosexual, serial killer or any other deplorable thing in the world and be a Christian, because Jesus has been sacrificed in your name.No comment necessary.http://www.debate.org...;
Best Suicide notes

I promote a wild thesis: life is suicide. When living, you are counting down the days until you make yourself die -- actions taken lead to a death earlier than natural, and sadness limits the time you live. Life is death; and in that same token, any celebration of life is a celebration of suicide - a suicide note, as a note to the splendors of life being squandered by the death incoming. Life being death is only natural, for life only has value in its valuation of death - for good only has value in the bad. For this reason, you always create death within yourself when praising life.With this in mind, the best suicide note of all is that of Danielle, in which her poetics come to mind not so long before she died:Remember, remember, that day with whomeverTheir gunpowder, treason and plotWe survived that day and made it awayHow did that go? I know you forgotSomeone drew their gun, you started to runBut I drew mine even fasterSo I shot them to piecesTil they were wasted like fecesAnd their plan failed into disasterSource: http://www.debate.org...
There is no True Religion

I too have read these texts along with Pagan, Christian (and many of the permutations there of) along with that of Wicca Buddhist, Taoist, and zen. I am well aware that there are many that I have not touched upon. The argument that you provide about humans having created god who created the worlds and us and came to that of my own accord without any help from any sacred texts. This being said what gives it the right to demand following and worship if it is essentially our creation being that it is us or not. If a random Joe on the street said worship me because I say so would you do it. This also being said each and every other belief system out there claim and in there own way back up that theirs is right. But as I have said that every thing we know is only a pieces to a puzzle some of which have been lost since before we recorded history and others have yet be found in the annals of time yet past. You claim that the Quran as proposed by this Dr. But, is it not only his perceptions that we see and not the whole thing. Also I have found many inconsistencies with this text in an of it self. A margin of these can be found here: Mirza, S. (n.d.). Samples of Quranic Contradictions, Inconsistencies and Errors.. Faithfreedom.org. Retrieved from www.faithfreedom.org/Articles/SKM/contradictions.htm
There is no True Religion

What in this world really makes sense without the support of a religion and what in this world actually tells you the purpose of you being in this world? It is a religion that gives you the answers to your basic questions that are unanswered by Science that is suppose to give you all answers to all questions. A religion is not just a simple believe that you have a religion is an answer to your restless heart, it is a calmness to your calm-less brain, it is a proof to your existence and the reason of your existence and every answer to my restless heart is the religion i follow which is the religion of Islam. http://www.dartabligh.org... this website clearly indicate why our religion is the true religion. Try listening to Dr. Zakir Naik and he will give you every answer of why we are the only true religion. What ever the science has proved till today is what the Quran already tells and i what we muslims already believe. Islam gives the proof of Allah being the creator, would it make sense to you that a human created himself and then this world? that sound naive to me Quran and Islam clearly indicates how this world was formed and the purpose of human being here and all the sense of the existence of good or evil in this world. there is one true religion in this world and that religion is the religion of Islam that will make all the sense of the world. Another website that tells some of the many reasons that Islam is the one true religion: http://whyislam.wordpress.com...
There is no True Religion

Having searched religions to find which is right for me. I have found that all have some measure of truth. My argument is that there is no one true religion as we will never have all the facts. The bible is supposed to be the word of the Christian god but it has been diluted and befouled that of human kind. I submit that there is a god but that which resides in him is both good and evil. This point I also submit to this debate. I also believe that good and evil is a matter of perspective but that one is no less necessary than the other. I support this with the simple argument of balance of one cannot exist without the other. The perspective portion I support with the 9/11 tragedy. The bombers that committed this act believe it was right and ordained by god. Another example would be the crusades the Christen god "supported the many pointless wars that were carried out by his supporters. Again the death of many to because god said so. Keep in this mind that this is supposed to be different aspects of the same god that these religions believe in. Because has it not been researched and found that they do have the same origins. I, however, digress; I only offer topics to help this and possibly other debates
God does not exist

My opponent has forfeited so I have nothing to refute. I will provide an argument regardless. P1: It is possible that a maximally great being exists. P2: If it is possible that a maximally great being exists, then a maximally great being exists in some possible world. P3: If a maximally great being exists in some possible world, then it exists in every possible world. P4: If a maximally great being exists in every possible world, then it exists in the actual world. P5: If a maximally great being exists in the actual world, then a maximally great being exists. P6: Therefore, a maximally great being exists. Thank You.
God does not exist

I would first like to thank my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ as well as welcome my opponent to DDO as this is his first debate. I hope you have a good time learning and discussing ideas on the site. Just for future reference most people specify if round one is just for acceptance or not. I will assume it is because you simply gave an introduction. Also for future debates you should define things in your first round post. I will define a God now. God: "as Anselm put it, the greatest conceivable being; if anyone could conceive of something greater, than THAT would be God, so by definition God is the maximally great being." [1] I know there is dispute (or maybe I just haven't studied it enough) on who holds the burden of proof if the atheist makes the claim. I think it is on the atheist, for he is making the claim, but I will be more than willingly to share the burden of proof if my opponent wants to do that. I again want to welcome my opponent to DDO and I look forward to hearing his arguments and having a great debate! Thank You 1. Reason_Alliance gave this definition in a form post found here: http://www.debate.org...
God is the Best Explanation for Morality

Your first argument is 1. If objective moral facts exist, then God exists 2. Objective moral facts exist 3. Therefore, God exists If you are saying that there are other explanations for objective moral facts, then your first premise is faulty and your entire argument falls apart. Your justification does not change the fact that your logical argument is presented in a faulty manner. Your justification does not change the fact that we are not talking about things that are observable in the material world. Your analogy is irrelevant, and has absolutely nothing to do with our discussion, which is the reason I didn't address it. I have faith that the people watching this debate are capable of seeing past its ridiculousness. God isn't the best explanation for morality at all. God is an Ad-Hoc creation. God is something that hasn't been proven, can not be tested, and doesn't explain nearly as much as you think. My opponent claims that I have failed to engage with his argument all, despite the fact that I have repeatedly shown how his argument doesn't stand up to scrutiny, and isn't worth even taking seriously. This whole argument, he has done little more than appeal to ones emotions, appeal to ignorance, create various ad-hoc arguments, attempt to use subjective opinions to prove objective morality, and showcase a clear failure to understand who has the burden of proof. I do not need to defend my points as pro asks, as he has not adequately defended his own. There is nothing unreasonable about my position, it is very plausible. My opponent's position on the other is filled with unprovable assumptions that fall outside the realm of testing, or knowing.
God is the Best Explanation for Morality

Premise 1 Premise 1 is faulty, because objective morality does not imply God. You have said yourself that God isn't the only explanation for objective morality, which is an admission that this premise is faulty. Premise 2 You have not proven that objective morality exists. There is nothing implausible about my position. My position is that morality is a human construct, and can not possibly be objective. Objective morality is an absurdity. You still have the burden of proof, as not only are you asserting that there is objective morality, but you are also asserting that there is a God. You haven't proven either of these things. Human Dignity and Equality Whether I believe in human dignity and equality is completely irrelevant to this discussion. The point I was making, which I've explained twice now is that your evidence for human equality and dignity is not evidence at all. I will say that objectively, we are clearly NOT equal. We are all different. What you consider to be self evident is anything but. However, as far as legislation is concerned, it is arguable that it is for the better that we are treated equal. That of course, falls in the realm of opinion. To say that because I do not believe in an objective morality, that means that I can't complain against things that I personally find abhorrent is rather asinine. I am fully capable of adopting a moral stance without being pretentious about it, and claiming that it is objectively true. To some, treating people the way they'd like to be treated is morality. To others, doing what is beneficial to society at large is morality. To another type, doing what is most beneficial to themselves is morality. Then there are those who base their morality purely on what something else they deem authoritative says. Objectively, murder is neither bad nor good.. It is murder.. Objectively, slavery is neither bad nor good, it is slavery. Objectively, these things can only be what they are. Morality comes in when you judge these things as being either good or bad. This is opinion. Opinion that is shaped by what you base your morality on. Morality is an absurdity. Realizing it is absurd does not mean that one has to abandon it. On the "Best Explanation" Your entire case is built on subjective opinions, and you still believe that objective morality has the better case?
What Does The Fox Say? Vote Bombing Battle

I don't find that very polite. Here I am suggesting a better life for you and your mother, and what do you reply with? Inappropriate, unkind comments about my mother. REBUTTALS: "Your mama so fat, that when i thought of her, she broke my neck." There is many reasons why this could occur. Firstly, perhaps since you were thinking about my mother, my loving MARRIED mother, she was angered and accidental broke your neck. Quite surprising, because fat necks are hard to break. Another possibility is that when you were thinking about my mother, you were looking up, eventually, your neck could possible crack, because it is holding up the weight of your big head. " Your mama so dumb, that when she walks in the bathroom, the urinals laugh t her. " First of all, I am assuming that you meant to spell "at" instead of "t". Anyway, urinals do not have vocal cords, or any other way of speaking, or making sounds besides flushing. So, urinals are unable to laugh, making your point invalid. And the reason that there is a urinal could be that my mother was is the family wash room. Some of these bathrooms have urinals. Also, people make mistakes, which doesn't make them stupid. It is possible she accidentally entered the male bathroom because she made a simple mistake. ARGUMENTS: I respect your opinions on this serious matter, however I don't see how your arguments are relevant. They have nothing to do with your mother being fat. YO MAMA JOKES: Yo mama so stupid, she asked for a price checker at dollorama. Yo mama so stupid, she sat in the television to watch the couch. Yo mama so ugly that she makes blind children cry. Yo mama so fat that her belly button gets home 15 minutes before she does. These are cruel jokes related to the ones you sent to me about my mother. I love my mother, and I respect her. However I would like you to have a taste of your own medicine (viagra :D). Now you know how bad it feels. I now ask you the voters, who truly deserves this win? Who had better sources, who had better conduct, who did you believe in before and after this debate, who had better spelling and grammar? This will be put upon you, the voter. So vote wisely. And remember, don't make yo mama jokes to those who are trying to help yo mama, or I will make you use saxman's "medicine" (viagra xD) Vote in the words of Spock "KHAAAAAAANNNNNN!" (pronounced "con")
What Does The Fox Say? Vote Bombing Battle

Yo mama so fat, that I would like you to suggest her to a better diet, and a healthier lifestyle. This includes healthy eating and exercise. 2 main things that can help her lose weight. Now before we commence this debate, we must wonder the life long question "WHY DOOO YOU CARE? " Well, the answer is simple, think about others before yourself. So basically, the reason your mother should attempt a healthier lifestyle is the following: obesity can lead to things such as diabetes, high blood sugar, artery disease etc. [1] With a healthier life style, yo mama would have a smaller chance of diseases. Not only that, but she can go down sizes. In doing so, she would not have to go to specific stores to obtain specific larger sizes. Good workout program I suggest: . http://www.weightwatchers.ca... This would largely change yo mama's life. And would make her healthier. And have a better body. Maybe then she will be worthy of being told a real yo mama joke. I hope you have a great day, and perhaps you could participate in this program as well. It would not only make you less fat, but would encourage yo mama to do the program, with her little daughter by her side. source: 1. . http://www.asu.edu...