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Communism is the Worst Form of Governance

Communism is the WORST form of governance.Communism is the merging of all things economic, political, and social, and giving all the power of decision to the rulers of this State. Their are no subcultures allowed besides what the rulers will allow. You will conform or go in jail (a cage), because you threaten the State power. Communism is an ideology where the workers do not have a say in anything. You may think you do, but the rulers decide every aspect of any decision and you have no say in what they are. Communism means you are insignificant. You are nothing but a pawn for the State to use in any way it wants. You are basically an ant serving the Queen (the State). You are a mindless drone who must do the bidding of the State. You will live in poverty. There is no reason to work hard, to invent anything, or to improve anything. You just do what you are told, get your 'free' housing, get your 'free' food, and do what they say. If you have a certain quota to meet, you really have no real incentive to make this quota. You will get your 'fair' share whether you do it or not. We can see in China, at the local levels, you cannot believe any of their statistics because they just make it up to please their superior. If you tell me your motivation is that 'If you don't meet your quota, you will be jailed, beaten, or killed' you may be right, but that is just insane to use that as a justification. Again, that is just a sign you are a slave to the State. The State is God and the religion is Statism. The belief that the state is the highest moral authority. In this view, the State can do no wrong and every decision is morally justified. This is no different from a Theocracy with a 'divine right' of ruling.If you have a different view and want a market based economy, you will go to jail, as you threaten the State. You cannot exist outside of its paradigm. If you want to be communist in a free market economy, however, you can exist. Do you think it is good that everyone is 'equal?' This sounds good at first... but are the lazy, less driven, less intelligent people 'equal' to someone who is a hard worker, driven, and intelligent? Do they both deserve the same things? Does calling them 'equal' benefit human society into the future?Sure, they both deserve life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But, they do not both deserve the same housing, wages, or respect. They will not contribute as much, and therefore, do not deserve the same things.
Communism is the Worst Form of Governance

1. 2. A forfeit or concession is not allowed. 3. Debate resolution, definitions, rules, and structure cannot be changed without asking in the comments before you post your round 1 argument. Debate resolution, definitions, rules, and structure cannot be changed in the middle of the debate. Voters, in the case of the breaking of any of these rules by either debater, all seven points in voting should be given to the other person. Debate Structure Round 1: Acceptance Round 2: Presenting all arguments (no rebuttals by con) Round 3: Refutation of opponent's arguments (no new arguments) Round 4: Defending your original arguments and conclusion (no new arguments) I will argue that Communism is not only the worse form of government from an economic standpoint, as in it can't sustain itself, but I will also argue from a moral standpoint.
Religion does more harm than good.

If I understand your argument, you point to two areas where religion does harm: 1. Physical harm. Specifically religion is the cause of some wars and terrorism. 2. Mental harm. Specifically the suspension of disbelief and logic. Point 1: Governments exist and have been the cause of some wars and terrorism. By itself, this does not prove that either the institution of Government nor the institution of Religion 'Does more harm than good'. Point 2: It is impossible for any human to have contemplated all potential scenarios one may experience. Therefore it is impossible for any human to have a formalized conclusion as to what is the correct behavior in all circumstances. What I mean by this, is that for most people, they go through life and 'just do it'. They may be able to give you a well thought out reason 'after the fact' if you ask them, but by in large, they have absorbed social mores through experience. They do not act based on a formalized philosophy derived from great introspection and thought. You later point to a 'correlation' between morality and religion. It is a defining characteristic of religions to espouse a code of morality. It is their greatest and most enduring feature. Where as the 'leaders' of the faith, some doctrine, influence on societies may ebb and flow, a constant is their primary function of 'preaching' a belief system. Let us consider one of you main arguments described as point one above. If we take the two institutions, religion and the state, and compare lives I would argue that religion wins hands down. Where as both have been the source or a significant contributing factor to wars, only religion is associated with life. Those of faith have higher total fertility rates than those who do not. In fact it is only in the 'rational developed' world of radical secularlism, where nihilism reigns, that you find a belief system so devoid of logic, that it destroys its membership with each generation. When all belief systems are equal, none are. The belief of moral relativism is a sham perpetuated to its believers ruin. And like the 'state', religions provide a function. So long as there is demand for that function, religions will exist. You point to the Abrahamic faiths. No state has ever survived over two thousand years. Even when significant differences occurred, it was not the end of faith but a branching out to meet the needs of specific populations. If I were a betting person, I would bet a form of Abrahamic faith will far outlive any of the states that currently exist.
blue berries should be squashed on peoples head

Blue Berries should be squashed on peoples heads. Many of the vitamins in blueberries may neutralize or normalize oil levels in your skin, because of this blue berries can be used to help maintain healthy looking, less greasy skin. Furthermore blue berries are rich with Vitamin A which is used in many acne medication. Another benefit of the Vitamin C rich blue berry is the pretty hair it gives you as it can act as a natural conditioner. Perhaps most importantly if some of the squashed blue berries make there way into your mouth you're in for a delicious treat. Additionally the fiber in the blue berries will aid in healthy digestion, allowing for the release of more waste and toxins from your body, which will result in an overall healthier you! MORE BLUE BERRY SQUASHING! sources: http://www.livestrong.com...
madea

One of the most dangerous thing a person can do is act acoording to jealousy. 1: think before you act not act them think later 2: is it jealousy or anger that made madea take the lives of their own children? 3: there was alot mixed feelings and Revenge is one 4: how come my opponent talked about revenge 5: yes jason was wrong but not all glitter are gold, we as humans have to accept the fact that a fellow human can make us laugh and cry at the same time -----------------------------------------------------
madea

Pro- 1. infanticide- the crime of killing an infant, especially when they are your child. 2. What goes on in your relationship shouldn't be what pushes you to end your child's life . 3. The author believes anger can be controled of we knew how to control that anger people wouldn't do stupid things . 4. She is reasonable for her own actions. Weather she was married in to the family or not. 5. If she wanted to solve something she could have ran away with her kids. 6. The children you gave too, is it really worth taking your child life over some guy you aren't even related too?
madea

Medea was betrayed by her husband not her children, killing them would not bring her husband back to her even when she was contemplating on killing her children. i feel like she could have taken the children and go away to start a new life. i know my opponent is supporting her actions but: 1: what is responsibility? 2: she let her emotions take over her actions 3: madea knows exactly what she was doing and killing her innocent children were not the right choices to make 4: what happen to the term "Karma" 5: Therefore, Because of Medea"s emotions, and the pressure from outside sources getting in the way of her decisions; she is not responsible for her actions. 6: Also Medea states, "-anger is master of my plans". Anger is an emotion that clouds judgment, and makes people think and act irrationally. 7: madea needs to be punished for this act 8: Madea was rude to the king, that's why he sent her to exile --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- controversial: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 non controversial: 8,
Hillary Clinton wreckage

Does it matter what stage of life a being is in to be wrong? Even if they were r-ed, that wouldn't mean they would have to take responsibility for a child. Its called adoption. And, being, Vladmiers Cousin, I have special internet. Now..... your sources.... are the most random websites ever. And what proof do you have hackers are involved in this at all? Now, about the courts, am I a lawyer? (The answer is no.) Of course, i consider what she a did a major crime, but the court could easily just fine her and be done with it. Vladmier Putin, my cousin, has a legit plan to take HIllary Clitnon, escpecially if she is president. Like it or not, its the truth.
Hillary Clinton wreckage

I really can't believe what I am reading, I don't know if this is a troll debate or Pro is actually being serious with his argument. I find it quite amusing that he calls my argument laughable when Pro is claiming that Valdamir Putin is his cousin.Pro contradicts himself from going from "Planned Parenthood is killing unborn babies to Planned Parenthood is killing unborn children"Lets look at the formal definiton for childChild: Any one under the age of puberty but under the legal age of majority. So, it is quite obvious that Planned Parenthood is not killing unborn children. Remember my last definition? A feuts is not an unborn child. Pro also states "No one should have children at all" Due to his poor grammar I don't know if this was a rebuttal against me or his actual argument. Is Pro trying to say that people shouldn't have children at all? Hopefully in the next round Pro can clean that sentence up. Pro you do know that some women who get abortions are raped correct? So why should they take responsibillity for that child? Really Pro? Really? You also claim that Larvaes are bees. Actually they are not bees here is a formal definition of larvae:The active immature form of an insect especially one that defers greatly from an adult" https://www.google.com... that definition is it reasonable to say that Larvaes are not bees? Is that reasonable? No it isn'tlPro once again contradicts himself from going from "Hillary Clinton like it or not she broke the law" To "Weather that is a large crime that is for the court to decide" I thought you just said Pro that Clinton sent some of the most Confidential things that there are. So is that a large crime according to you? According to the Daily News Bin Hillary Clinton did not break any law minor or major! Here is the link: http://www.dailynewsbin.com... three branches of government said that Hillary Clinton did nothing wrong. Including the GOP house and senate, also the only reason why the FBI is investagating her emails is to find out what hackers attempted to break in to her server. Not to throw her in jail.I am quite stunned that Pro is claiming that Valdamir Putin is his cousin this is the same guy his username is "ascrub" And his age is 108 years old. I am very surprised that Valdamir Putins cousin would be on debate.org debating... When you say your planning to hold Hillary Clinton for ransom. You sound like that drunk Uk drunk. driver that said "Valdamir Putin is my cousin". I am surprised you can even access debate.org from Russia I thought they would have censored this site. https://www.rt.com...;I don't know if this debate is serious or not. But never the less vote Con! Sigh
Hillary Clinton wreckage

Okay... first of all...... your entire argument is laughable. "The emails were marked classified." WHAT THE CRUD? It does NOT matter, classified or not. Look up the contract for these types of things. Second of all... "The government shouldn't force a woman to have a child." Okay. OKAY. OKAAAY. Your right, no one should have children at all. And yes, that is a drastic example, but hear me out. Basically, here is another way of saying what you said about planned parenthood- The government should allow woman to kill their unborn children, and should not force anyone's body to act the way it should and not let anyone take responsibility for their actions.----- Okay..... Planned Parenthood is a laughably contradictory name. Planned "Parenthood." They are killing unborn children. Thats right. It doesn't matter what stage of life you are in, you are a human being. Larvae's are still bees. Fetus's are still humans. Second of all, Hillary Clinton, like it or not, disobeyed the law, putting the emails where they shouldn't be. Weather that is a large crime, that is for the court to decide. As for all the crud with Russia....... I got this from Vladmier himself. I may not sound like it, but i'm Vladmiers cousin. And what are we planning to do with Hillary? Hold her for ransom, particularly if she is president.
Hillary Clinton wreckage

I have never seen so much nonsense in one argument, Pros arguments are simply untrue. Pro's arguments make no sense especially in pros last paragraph. First lets look at the difference between a fetus and an infant. Since pro actually doesn't know the difference between a fetus and a baby. I will show the defintions here. Fetus:"The unborn offspring of a mammal, in particular an unborn human baby 8 weeks after conception". https://search.yahoo.com...Baby: "A very young child usually one very recently born" . https://search.yahoo.com...=Embryo: " An unhatched off spring in the process of development". https://search.yahoo.com...;As you can see an abortion is not the killing of a baby it is the termination of a fetus or an embryo inside the womb. So therefore Abortions arn't "Killing babies! ". Isn't it agreeable that the government shouldn't force any women to give birth? Should it be their choice if they want to get rid of their fetus? Why should the government tell a women if your pregant you have to have that child? Email issue: Hillary Clinton did not send out "THE MOST CONFIDENTIAL THINGS THAT THERE ARE" It has been a proven fact that when Hillary Clinton sent her emails they were classified at the time. So it posed no rick to our security. And actually many figures in politics have also used a personal email address for government bussiness! (Source in comments) Also we have never found Hillary Clinton inncocent or gulity there has been no formal testiomony or anything! On the email issue! I hope Pro does know that the person he was talking to probably was making over 250,000 dollars a year. He was probably be in the top 1% considering that the top tax rate is around 40 percent (on income). Note the Obama adminsitration has only raised taxes on anyone making over 250,000 dollars a year . That doesn't need a source it is a well known fact to conservatives and liberals. Pro fails to use anysources to claim how there will be a silent infiltration of the USA to capture Hillary Clinton. This idea is so remotely far fetched that it is hard for me to comprehend his nonsense. Remember Pro when Donald Trump called Putin a friend? Many Republicans have called him an ally and to let russia help us kill ISIS. So its not just Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. Pro claims "a Russian guard will then throw a smoke bomb covering the scence . After this Vladdy boy and his guards will haul hillary to his van" WHAT THE HECK ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? !? !? !? Did you get this from some kind of republican/conservative blog? It seems like you made random nonsense up as you wrote down your argument. And why in the world will russia spend money. Imprisioning an American politician? Why would that happen? Why would Russia want to start a flame war with the US? Pros argument seems like it came from a fiction story tale which he read in his college years, and believed it to be true. .. .
Hillary Clinton wreckage

Okay... You've just opened up the line.... Time to get serious..... Hillary Clinton gives access to abortion. HOW IS THAT A GOOD THING. KILLING BABIES. Now, on what you've said about the-"scandals." So, Hillary Clinton uses her personal email on an unsecure line...... AND SENDS OUT SOME OF THE MOST CONFIDENTIAL THINGS THERE ARE. Don't tell me she did nothing wrong. And why did we find her innocent? Because, Obama was the gosh dang president, acting as lead prosecutor for the FBI. But.... the health care stuff is right. She does give people health care... BY RAISING TAXES. This year, a certain person i know was taxed 120,000 dollars.. IN INCOME TAX. Now, for my next argument... Why would Hillary be thrown in Russian Jail? This is obvious. Russia is preparing for a silent infiltration of the USA to capture Hillary Clinton and be thrown in jail. How will he do this? Well, we can see ISIS can breach the borders, and then they have a NEGATIVE relationship with us. Think. Vladmier is often called "a friend," or an "ally" by Obama or Hillary. This would make it ideal to sneak into the country using favors from Obama, then arrange a meeting with Hillary through same "friendship." Once Hillary is at the meeting place, a Russian guard will throw a smoke bomb, covering the scene. After this, Vladdy boy and his guards will haul Hillary to his van, which he will smuggle back to Russia. again, with favors from Obama. Now, the fund is currently being raised to bribe Obama if the favors aren't enough, and to afford the smoke bomb.
Hillary Clinton wreckage

That was a stunning argument. Pro hasn't even proven why Hillary Clinton Should get thrown in a Russian Jail, He just states Imprision Hillary, after the rest of his nonsense. My Sources will be in the comments Hillary Clinton should not be thrown in a russian jail. 1. Russian Laws don't apply in the United States so throwing Hillary Clinton in a Russian jail makes no sense what so ever. Pro Fails to point out any wrong doing by Hillary Clinton to get her thrown in a russian jail. That makes his argument irrelevant, just claiming someone should get thrown in jail with no evidence is quite rude. Hillary Clinton does not deserve to get thrown in a russian jail all across the world Hillary Clinton has fought for woman rights in the workplace as well as in everyday life. Hillary Clinton worked with President Obama to get the affordable care act signed which has gotten millions of people insured!! Hillary Clinton as First lady created the Children's Health Insurance Program. Which has provided healthcare to more than 8 million children! Senator Ted Kennedy said quote " If not for Hillary the Children's Health Insurance program wouldn't exist today" This shows how important Hillary Clinton has been for fighting forUniversal Healthcare. Hillary Clinton has always fought for safe access to abortion for women. Hillary Clinton has been a huge supporter of Planned Parenthood, which has given access to millions of women across the world. So why should Hillary get thrown in jail? Definitely not the scandals that republicans of used against her. Not to mention 9 republican committees found her innocent 9 times! The Secertarys of states office claimed that she did nothing wrong of the handling of her emails. Many other scandals against her have been debunked. So Pro please answer the question why should hillary clinton be thrown in jail?
Preschool Is A Waste Of Time

Hello Crystal, I need to concede several points. First of all, I now believe that preschool (pre-K) can in fact be beneficial for some children (and parents). My real argument here was against the notion that our government should be funding preschool. That seems like an absurd idea to me. I do beleive that a big percentage of children may not be ready to go to preschool, and there's no benefit to force them to do so because the learning is so insignificant. Most importantly, parents shouldn't be pawning off their kids to preschools just because they (the parents) have lives too. When you choose to become a parent, then being a good parent becomes your job, your hobby, and your life. I'm not sure if you're going to agree or disagree with these points, so I may have to concede this debate because my blanket statement was so general. I still look forward to hearing your opinions on the matter.
Preschool Is A Waste Of Time

Yes, of course these things could be accomplished in 1st grade but most schools have an expectation that a child will come to first grade with these basic skills allowing them to focus on reading and other core fundamentals. If a child is not adjusted to spending time away from his mother or does not know how to play with other children, the child will fall behind not only in learning but will also not know how to establish friendships with other children. We all know that children can be tough on each other. It is important early on for a child to establish bonds with their classmates. No one wants to be the kid that is picked last to play ball. This can have a serious negative impact on the child that will live with him throughout his school years and the rest of his life. Yes life is scary but it is our responsibility as parents to make the world less scary by helping our children cope with fears and letting them know that even if they are scared, they will be ok. Not every lesson has to be hard, especially at such a young age. For example throwing your child into the pool and saying sink or swim is not the best way to teach them to swim and when you are teaching them to ride a two wheel bicycle- you hold on to the back until they get the hang of it before you let them go solo. School is the same way. Furthermore, I believe most kids enjoy preschool. For those that don't- it may not be the right school for that child or the right time for that child to participate. As for your last remark- Being a good parent first requires knowing your child and what will work best for that kid. If your child is bored at home or needs a new adventure then a couple hours away from his mother at preschool may just be the answer. Second, you do not give up your child to gain resources or to network. You draw on appropriate resources such as doctors, friends and relatives, schools, other parents, etc to ensure your child gets the best possible care, nurturing, entertainment and education that they can get. No parent should be so arrogant to think that they can or should do it on their own. Being a parent is just like every other profession you learn not only by trial and error but by others who have experience and expertise and who can help you to tackle the most difficult yet amazing project in the world- raising a happy, healthy, and well adjusted child.
Preschool Is A Waste Of Time

All of the benefits you listed, such as a smoother transition for the child, learning to share, and a lessening of fear can be accomplished in the 1st grade. Preschool doesn't give children a significant advantage in their following year, nor in their later years. I don't know where we get this mentality that we need to make transitions easier for children. Or, that we need to lessen the fear factor for children. Doing one or both of these things in fact hurts children by not preparing them. The world is in fact a scary place, and the fear of going to school for the first time is the last thing about which parents should be concerned. I also don't think parents should be so willing to part with their young child just so the mother can aquire resources and/or networking.