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Illegal aliens should not be allowed to stay in the United States

1. They don't pay most taxes. 2. Some are in the United States to traffic drugs. Only corrupting our world. . 3. If we don't deport illegal aliens then other illegal aliens will come as well leading to more illegal aliens being in the country. Why if we have a way to enter this country legally, would we allow undocumented persons to come in and stay undocumented? ? They need to follow the system legally and become legal residents and get a real job that will support them and their family. They are taking jobs that documented/legal Americans could have. If those people were deported, we could give legal unemployed americans an opportunity to get a job. .. Leading to lower unemployment percentages!
Illegal aliens should not be allowed to stay in the United States

I would like to graciously accept your challenge. I am taking the Con side on this debate, and I am therefore arguing against the immediate deportation of all illegal aliens. I will be using statistical and historical evidence, as well as the testimony of experts on this particular area, to make my case for this debate. I will do my utmost to be civil, and argue solely from fact, rather than from opinion. I'm looking forward to your argument, and I appreciate your debating me. Thank you, and good luck to you as well.
I am Pro in this debate

My opponent fails to define I in this resolution so I will take the liberty of defining it. I is defined as "LakevilleNorth JT." I content that "I" am CON in this debate and not PRO. Just because my opponent went first does not mean that he is PRO. It merely means that he gets the first chance to make an argument in this round. The resolution is not framed towards a certain person meaning in this round you vote neg.
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Is the Best Sport of All: Take Two

Last Rebuttal. .. Good Luck Pro. .. . SPIN: There is spin put on a soccer ball. It is normally called a "bend". As the movie once stated "Bend it Like Beckham". This was a reference the 'bending' the ball or curving its trajectory due to the spin on the ball to make it harder for goalies to defend, This is an article about the physics of kicking the ball, and how hitting in certain points, normally off-center, allow increased spin and thus 'bend' . http://www.debate.org... CALORIES: My opponent has a agreed soccer burns more calories. However, he still argues that soccer is limiting the age group of participants, as older people may not be athletics enough to play. While this is correct, Ping Pong also limits by height. If you are not tall enough to see above the table, it would be extremely difficult to play. Meaning some younger people, as well as "short-people" could not play either. TRICKS: I will not disagree. I assume it is extremely difficult to guess, or determine the spin that fast, without good eyes, and lots of practice. However, the tricks I listed in soccer are also very advanced, adding to the complexity soccer can bring to the. .. .table. ( Lets all take a brief moment to appreciate that Pun. .. .ok Thanks) COSTS: It is cheaper to play a pick up game of soccer, than it is a pickup game of Ping Pong. Pro is correct however, tournaments, whether local or international do cost far more than a ping pong tournament. My rebuttal to this: Soccer has a much higher revenue than ping pong, making it more profitable, outweighing the costs. (Wikipedia list of Forbes Soccer Team Revenues:) . http://en.wikipedia.org...'_list_of_the_most_valuable_football_clubs POPULARITY: While Ping Pong is popular in "much more" countries than Pro listed, FIFA has 209 countries under their Federation. . http://en.wikipedia.org... Planning - Even (both take extreme strategy) Tricks - Even (both can involve high velocity and spin on the ball to beat their opponent) Accessibility - Soccer (Age/height limitations for both sports, soccer is a cheaper pick up game) Revenue- Soccer (cited) Popularity - Soccer (cited) Ping Pong is a great sport, but unfortunately fails to beat Soccer in any of the criteria listed in this debate. Thank you for the Debate.
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Is the Best Sport of All: Take Two

Last round. What a timely rebuttal!More planning? My point is, you have to watch your opponent(s) very carefully to see what kind of spin, if at all, they put on the ball, or where their weak spot is (corners, non-dominant hand, etc.). You usually don't see people spin balls in soccer, thus, this element does not exist within soccer.More calories: *flips table*Alrighty, I guess I have to concess this. However, this only helps my "older people" argument. Which my opponent completely failed to rebut. Which means that he agrees that old people can't play soccer, leading to my argument that ping pong is more availible to more kinds of people, which ultimately leads to the conclusion that ping pong is a superior sport.Tricks: No. Nothing suggests that countering a spin or even checking a spin is easy, or extremely fast reaction, especially combined with quick flicks back and forth between the two opponents. Ping pong is safer: well, you would rather play a sport that does not harm you rather than harming you...thus Ping pong is better because it can't harm you. Cost of ping pong versus soccer: unfortunately, you are correct. However, the combination of professional sneakers and team uniforms can be quite costly. Sneakers: around $50.00. [1] Team uniform: assuming around $15. [2]The combination costs can be quite a lot for the national olympics, especially since therere are so many soccer teams in the world. (Don't mention that the competition hoster has to buy some soccer balls for practice and all that) The combination of all of this can be more costly than ping pong. Soccer being more popular? This is doubtable. Ping pong is world-wide famous with loads of tournaments in pretty much every country in the world.USA: [3]China: [4] (yes, I know you can't read it, the picture in the left corner should be quite clear what the rest of the page concerns)Africa: [5]Europe: [6] (just to show ping pong has more than one national group) [7]Australia: [8]I could name a bunch of more countries but I think I'd made my point.In conclusion I have upheld the resolution and shown that Ping Pong is superior to soccer.This was a fun debate. I urge everyone to vote PRO.[1] https://www.google.com...[2] https://www.google.com...[3] http://www.teamusa.org...[4] http://sports.sina.com.cn...[5] http://allafrica.com...[6] http://www.ettu.org...[7] http://www.ettu.org...[8] http://tabletennis.org.au...
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Is the Best Sport of All: Take Two

First, I misquoted the website. I meant to say "Poor countries can beat rich countries" as stated in the link provided.My rebuttals:"Ping Pong requires instantaneous strategical planning" The goalie position in soccer takes the same instaneous planning to know where the ball will be kicked near the goal in orer to stop it. The other players on the field also need to know where their team, and the opposing team is at all times in order to make precise passes, or get in a possible passing lane to gain control. Soccer takes the same, if not more, instantaneous strategic planning as Ping Pong." Ping Pong burns more calories"According to Health Guide Info[1], "For an average 155 pound person, a casual 90 minute game burns about 740 calories, and for that same person, a competitive 90 minute game burns 1,056 calories".If we were to count all 22 players involved for caloric burn, this would, on average (including goalie) still out weigh the caloric burn than two (or even 4) players in Ping Pong. Soccer, as whole and on average, burns more calories than Pong Pong."Ping Pong tricks"Soccer has many tricks that require great ball handling. Double Touch, Skip Touch, Draig and Scissor, the Rainbow [2] are many tricks that can be done for leisure, or also to improve your ability to free of defenders mid play.While corner kicks, volleys, and headers are all commonplace in most advanced soccer games, these still take tremendous skill to complete these tasks. Making soccer more advanced in its tricks than Ping Pong."Soccer's hazards"Soccer is a much more active game, played by more team internationally, with more players. There will always be more injuries in total than Ping Pong. I cannot argue this point. This however, does not make Ping Pong a better sport in any way, solely safer."Ping pong's availibility" and "Soccer's need for people"All that is needed to play soccer is a ball ($25) and an area that can be designated as a goal. This can be played with any number os even people (usually over 6 to make the game more fun and competetive.) Ping Pong requires a table, paddles, and a ping pong ball. Most tables will cost $100+. Making it difficult for everyone to play. Ping Pong is also limited to only being played on a Tennis Table, while soccer and be played in an alley, open field, or regulated field. There are far more soccer tournaments than Ping Pong tournaments. While both are played in the Olympics, Soccer has its own nationwide tournament, the World Cup, which has far more viewers, far more tweets, and far more popularity among the general public than any Ping Pong tournament. [3]Soccer is an overall more liked sport than Ping Pong, and thus can be considered as better, and possibly the best sport of all. Ping Pong does not rank among the best sports. [1] http://www.healthguideinfo.com...[2] http://soccerman.com...[3] http://insidetv.ew.com...
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Is the Best Sport of All: Take Two

My apologies, I was unaware I had to pick one sport, I saw many comparisons, and did not read carefully. I thank Pro for allowing me another chance.I will pick "Non-America" Football, also commonsly known as Soccer. (As an American, I will be referring to it from now on, as Soccer)Soccer is the worlds most popular sport, and 3 of the worlds most hihgly valued sports teams are soccer teams.Manchester United, Barcelona, and Real Madrid.http://www.forbes.com...A Bleacher Report lists 15 reasons why Soccer is the best sport in the world. To list a few: It is simple, the rules are always consistent, rich countries beat poor countries, and it is played with extreme popularity nationwide.http://bleacherreport.com...Thank you again for another change Pro.
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Is the Best Sport of All: Take Two

"I will give my opponent one more chance to choose a sport and present arguments against ping pong. Because I don't know what sport he choses, I cannot present arguments against his unknown sport. My arguments will be based upon Ping Pong's "tricks" (strokes), Ping Pong's requirements of instantaneous planning as well as strategy, its harmlessness incomparison to dangerous extreme sports, and finally its availibility to pets as well as old people (see two videos), regardless of what sport my opponent chooses. If my opponent continues to NOT choose a particular sport to go against ping pong, it will be treated as a concession. Thank you.
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Is the Best Sport of All: Take Two

I accept. Thank you for creating this debate 9space.As Pro has identified and affirmed the premise: "Ping Pong(Table Tennis) is the best sport of all", Burden of Proof (BoP) lies solely on Pro.My requirement to this debate is to disprove, or put doubt in the argument "Ping Pong is the best sport of all".As Pro has not made any significant arguments in Round 1, just simple comparisons, I will let any arguments begin with him in Round 2.Good Luck.
Ping Pong (Table Tennis) Is the Best Sport of All: Take Two

Hey everyone! I love winning, so here I go again with my favorite sport!You have to choose a sport to go against ping pong within the very first round. You may not choose the "parody" of the sport but rather the sport itself. For example, my opponent may choose Chess, but may not choose "Upside-Down Chess" to battle against Ping Pong. However, he may still mention how many parodies Chess has and come to a conclusion that it is better than Ping Pong, having so much variaties.He may also choose to try to uphold multiple sports being better than Ping Pong, making my job harder, but making his job harder as well. Fictional sports are included and acceptable for this debate for the sake of fun and challenge within this debate.My opponent may not choose skateboarding, I would like something different from last time.Interesting matchups if you can't come up with any good ideas: (PP=Ping Pong)"Heart-wrencher": PP vs Badminton [because Badminton is my 2cd-favorite sport :'(]"You silly Wizard": PP vs Quidditch"No table?!": PP vs Tenis"Checkmate!": PP vs Chess"Under the Sea": PP vs Snorkeling"Avatar State, Yip-Yip!": PP vs Pro-bendingSport: "an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature". It may not have to be physical, as long as it is recognized a sport by the Olympics company or Wikipedia, it is a sport.Source: http://dictionary.reference.com...Wikipedia full list of sports: http://en.wikipedia.org...
Islam is a religion of peace

After thinking about it I made a mistake entering a debate into unrelated topic. We can go debating endlessly about whether Allah is kind or cruel and still not reach a satisfying agreement. I am not here to convert you to Islam and you are not here to convince me to renounce Islam. I cannot presume to know the will of Allah. Whether Allah decides to forgive the 1 billion Hindus or punish them is between them and Allah. it is not my concern. I am not responsible for their fate nor are they responsible for mine in matters of faith.Shirq vs MurderI will open my second statement with this. I think Con has missed my definitions. I clearly stated “teaches to prefer/promote’ hence it is implied that it tells its followers to prefer/promote a path of peace or a path of violence and terrorism. This debate is about the teachings of Islam whether they teach a Muslim to take the path of peace or commit acts of terrorism. emphasis on "teach" then on "teach a Muslim to take the path of peace or commit acts of terrorism" since Muslims are currently living in this world and the day of judgment has not yet arrived debate on that is useless. Muslims cannot yet take a path of peace or terrorism in the afterlife since it has not yet arrivedI will now give counter argument on points relevant to this debate.The Quran itself has conceded that God will cast terror into the hearts of those who disbelieve. The verse you have quoted mentions something that has already happened in the battle of Badr. When one sends soldiers into battle one tends to give them words of encouragement to boost morale and tell them that it is okay to kill the enemy if your life is in danger but that does not give Muslims the right to terrorise Non-Muslims everywhere. As evidenced by the verse I mentioned before for those who seek peace Muslims must give them peace. On that point in the aftermath of the battle those who had surrendered, not one prisoner had been harmed not executed nor beaten.The death sentence must be given to Murderers under Sharia Law. This means that worshipping Idols, which is worse than Murder, must therefore receive an equal or larger punishment. Surely this will incite Muslims to commit acts of murder, unjustified violence and of course, terrorism.The right to judge a person based on the person's violation of Human rights is given to those whose rights have been violated, in the case of murder the family of the deceased, but the right to judge people based on their violation of the rights of Allah is not given to Muslims it is reserved exclusively for Allah. If a Muslim were to use the logic you mentioned it will be counted as a violation of human rights and treated as such. A Muslim is not allowed to harm another human based on what their beliefs may be.Allah will not interfere with a human's free will directly. This is the pact that Allah has made with shaitan and Allah does not break a pact. The role model for Muslims is not Allah for a human can never hope to be equal to the Creator of everything, the role model for Muslims is the Life of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W).
Islam is a religion of peace

Islam is a verbal noun originating from the triliteral root s-l-m which forms a large class of words mostly relating to concepts of wholeness, safeness and peace. It is associated with both Salema(submit) and Salam(peace). Religion of Peace: A religion that teaches to prefer/promote peace and peaceful resolution of conflicts. Religion of Terror: A religion that teaches to prefer/promote violence and terrorism. I will be using reason, logic and teachings of Islam to justify my point of view and I will not be preaching about why you should join Islam this debate is not about that. Do not worry I will not condemn you to Hellfire because it is not my place to do so matters of faith are between you and Allah only He decides who to forgive and who not to forgive. I am a Muslim hence i am taking the existence of Allah for granted hope you do not have an issue with that. I will start my opening statement with this: In the Surah Al-Anfal(Surah #8) from verse 1 to 60 Allah sets down the rules of engagement for a Muslim. What he should do in a battle, the rules regarding spoils of war and cites the battle of Badr as an example and a warning. A warning to the disbelievers showing what happens when they go against the will of Allah and an example to the believers of what happens when they follow the rules of Allah to increase their faith. But at verse 61 there is a shift in subject as an ending to the portion about battles and rules of engagement Allah sends this command "And, O Prophet, if the enemies incline to peace, you should also incline to it and put your trust in Allah: indeed He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.". What is the significance of this verse? If Islam preaches violence as the only means to achieve their goal why then add this verse about peace? This verse was revealed to set a bound on Muslims to stop people from interpreting the verses as a justification for needless wars. Religious Scholars agree that this verse was revealed to show Muslims that peace is always the best option and to stop the spilling of blood needlessly. Humans cannot know what is in the hearts of other humans hence if a group approaches you with proposal of peace accept it with open arms do not reject it based on a doubt that the intentions of the people may not be pure. If they are sincere about the peace proposal then needless bloodshed can be stopped and even if they hold bad intentions in their hearts Allah knows everything have faith in Allah and He will keep you from harm, but peace if it can be achieved is the top priority.
Islam is a religion of peace

I assume that I can just get started straight away with the debate as Pro has not said so otherwise.Islam in arabic does not mean peace. This is an outright false statement that is proven wrong with a simple google search. Every Pro-Islamic website defines the world 'Islam' as submission (to the will of Allah/God[1]) and Muslims are those who do submit.Burden of Proof is on Pro to show that 'Islam is a religion of peace'.First of all, what in the world does 'religion of peace' even mean? It is a common term used by many people willing to portray Islam positively, but is a rather meaningless phrase when you really think about it.Once Pro properly and reasonably defines religion of peace, then and only then can I make refutations.I would also appreciate it if Pro could use reason and logic to debate since many religious debates I have seen on this site (Muslim, Christian, you name it) quickly devolves into little more than preaching and counter-preaching/ignoring preaching. I don't want to be refuting preaching about how I am going to go to hell in this debate (hell is by the way not a peaceful concept and is rather a huge injustice).Sources:[1]http://www.barghouti.com...;
Promiscuity is fine as long both parties agree and there is precaution before, during and after sex

Promiscuity is fine in a relationship as long both parties agree and use/take precaution before, during and after intercourse. Let's establish some definitions before the real debate begins: Promiscuity- Promiscuity is the practice of having casual sex frequently with different partners Precaution- a measure taken in advance to prevent something dangerous, unpleasant, or inconvenient from happening. Examples: Using a condom, Background checks (ie: knowing the person well for a few months before sex), and taking the pill. Swinging is an example of promiscuity and promiscuity is fine because both parties agree and realize the possible consequences of being promiscuous and they are fine with that. "A 1996 study examined the developmental changes typically faced by middle-aged couples and suggested that open marriages and swinging develop social ties and satisfy sexual needs that are commonly associated with restrictive middle-class backgrounds. Studies have suggested that in an era where about 50% of marriages end in divorce and there is almost an equal percentage of extra-marital affairs, the shared experience of opening a marriage can sometimes bring the marriage partners closer together." & "Several research studies have shown that couples involved in open marriages tend to be happier and more satisfied with their marriages and with life in general than couples in monogamous marriages." Sources: http://moderndirections.com...
Promiscuity is fine as long both parties agree and there is precaution before, during and after sex

Without making an assumption based argument, polygamy isn't wrong in any aspect, unless you are religious. Polygamy can increase, according to studies, a married couple's happiness and marriage. Yes it can increase the possibility of catching STDs but it also depends on the person you're sleeping with, if you have complete trust and use precaution, most certainly, nothing wrong can happen. Say we have one woman with 3 different sexual partners in a week, 1 of the 3 is her husband, the other 2 are close friends of both her and her husband, what is objectively and subjectively wrong with that? Unless you are religious, but religion is a personal belief, and religion ends where another person's personal space begins. I'm mainly talking about this because people judge people who practice polygamy has a bad example, something not to follow.
Promiscuity is fine as long both parties agree and there is precaution before, during and after sex

I think your argument applies more to younger people and sex in general. Going by your definition of promiscuity, I find it an appealing idea but severely unlikely to happen. Both parties agreeing is realistic but that applies to sex in general. The protection part though, if they are having sex frequently with multiple partners, it is unlikely that they care about and/or are bringing protection. A promiscuous person will most likely have sex on a whim, and many will not bring protection everywhere they go, for plenty of reasons. They could be embarrassed, forget, etc. Even if they did bring protection everywhere they go, condoms break. It is not uncommon, they are not full proof. And regarding background checks and knowing a person well a few months before sex, if they have sex frequently with multiple partners, are they really going to get to know all of those partners for months? Perhaps I have a different understanding of frequently with multiple partners. If you mean around two partners but frequently with both of those partners, I will alter my debate for the second round. However, background checks are unlikely for the same reason as condoms. Now, for monogamy. I am not by any means against polyamory, but monogamy gets complicated. If your partner in marriage can not satisfy you, why did you marry them? It seems as though it goes against the promise you made in marriage. If this is the case, the couple may be better off in a relationship without marriage.