BeIR/webis-touche2020 huggingface dataset:
Kids Eat Too Much Sugar

Your point about the active apps and games that electronic devices have is true but those are made intended for the adult beings. It is very rare if a child has an app on his or her game station or iPhone that is used daily for exercise and healthy eating. America has done and is still doing everything we can. WE are not a dictatorship and we will not force any change in the foods we choose to eat. The reason why childhood obesity is the health issue in America today is because of sugar intake, but more because of these three main causes 1) Genetics and Lifestyle 2) Decrease in daily exercise 3) Food consumption 1) Children do not notice they are obese, they don't realize the health concerns it has on them in the future. The main cause is their source of food, Their parents. Most obese children tend to have obese parents. its genetic. The children follow in their footsteps and learn the lifestyle they lived, unhealthy eating, smoking, alcoholism.. things like that. Its genetic that an obese woman will give birth to an obese infant. 2) Us Americans live in a virtual world, making it easy to spend around ten hours daily on an electronic. WE need to learn to spend that time outside and moving our body then sitting inside and just moving our thumbs. Your point about almost every adolescent being in a sport is true, but only during teenage years. Middle school and high school teenagers are the ones in the sports while elementary children are not. 3)The food children are eating nowadays isn't even food. We are consuming food like products. Whose to blame though? Why spend fifteen dollars on fruits and veggies that you have to cook at home when you can spend five dollars on five cheeseburgers that's ready at your car window in three minutes. The economy makes it extremely hard to be healthy. People can still be under the obese ranking by still eating this food and getting exercise and sunlight. Children have a high metabolism, meaning they can burn off food quick. The reason they're obese is because that part is forgotten. You need to burn off the calories to remain a healthy weight.
Kids Eat Too Much Sugar

While I may say that your point is makes sense, kids could just simply cut down the sugar in their diet and limit the amount of unhealthy food they consume. Exercising is very important, but most kids do play a sport, and some of them are still obese. Their sport could keep them in shape, however what they eat controls their body shape as well. Electronics are not necessarily the main cause. Sometimes, electronics can even motivate you to exercise. For example, you could watch videos on proper exercises. There are also apps and gadgets that would track your health. If America did as much as they could, they would force companies to limit sugar amounts in their products, thus the products that we buy would be less sugary.
Kids Eat Too Much Sugar

The amount of sugar intake is not the problem. Mountain Dew and other sugary substances existed before the obesity crisis. The problem is the lack of exercise. Children are addicted to being inside on their electronics. Children have forgotten to exercise and work their body. The amount of sugar is not the problem, yes fast food chains are everywhere and the unhealthier foods are cheaper but its the lack of exercise. America has done so much to help the unhealthy food problem such as Michele Obamas food plan. WE, as a nation, have forgotten the outside world and spend to much time on our electronics.
The "zero tolerance" policy in US schools is an unacceptable force in schools today.

Citations from Round 1: http://www.advocacycenter.org... http://www.abanet.org... Upon going back to the articles provided and rereading them, I cannot help but feel as though the presentation of the statistic about schools with no crime versus schools with crime is a little misleading. The quote provided basically is saying that schools who have more reports of crime are more likely to have a zero-tolerance policy than a school that does not have issues with crime whatsoever. When you look at this logically, it only makes sense that this would be true. The statistic is not saying that schools have more reported crime BECAUSE of it's zero-tolerance policy, it is simply stating the obvious in saying that a school with crime is more likely to have such a policy than a school without crime. It seems simple when you look at it that way, because why would a school with no crime need to crack down on it? Another issue with the evidence provided is that the Consortium to Prevent School Violence article that provides the statistic saying that there is no evidence that zero tolerance reduced violence also states that there have been very few direct studies identifying the results of zero-tolerance policies. It just seems that for the evidence to be reliable, there should be a wider variety and more factual proof of the effectiveness of zero-tolerance policies.
The "zero tolerance" policy in US schools is an unacceptable force in schools today.

I do not deny that the intent of the policy is good, but it is the result of the policy, not its intent, that determines whether or not it is acceptable. The results speak for themselves. Though there has been a reported decrease in crime within schools since 1990, the Consortium to Prevent School Violence noted that "the American Psychological Association (2006) reported finding no evidence that zero tolerance reduced school violence or improved student behavior." Rather, the National Center for Education Statistics reported that "schools with no crime reported were less likely to have a zero tolerance policy for violence than schools that had reported one or more serious crimes." This means that a school with the zero tolerance policy is statistically more likely to report one or more serious crimes than a school without the policy. Additionally, the Principals' Partnership declared, "policies must specify consequences; allow flexibility; consider alternatives to expulsion; clearly define weapons, drugs, and inappropriate acts; involve the collaboration of all stakeholders; build on lessons from early programs; integrate health education programs; tailor policies to local needs; and implement regular program reviews." The lack of clarity and leniency built into most zero tolerance policies is highlights their ineffectiveness. http://nces.ed.gov... http://www.preventschoolviolence.org...
The "zero tolerance" policy in US schools is an unacceptable force in schools today.

Although the "zero-tolerance policy" may seem harsh when dealing with some types of infractions by students, it is important to weigh the pros and cons against what the policy was really intended to do. Sure, it is unfortunate for students who have gotten into trouble at school and were given very extreme consequences, but the program was not designed to implement perfect records for students. The Zero-Tolerance policy was designed to reduce the the likelihood of dangerous incidents on school grounds. In 1994 it stemmed from the Gun-Free Schools act, which was the result of several school shootings against the country. After the gun-free policy, many schools broadened the act to cover other infractions in order to make schools even safer for students and faculty. The phrase "zero-tolerance" is exactly what this program is all about. It does not matter how good of a student a child is or if they are active participants and good citizens. With zero-tolerance, each child is treated the same for breaking a rule while in school. Some people believe that the punishments that the zero-tolerance policy offers are much too severe for some of the things that are happening in school and as the New York Times article provided by my opponent says, some of these are just "minor" and "spats." The zero-tolerance policy shows children than getting into fistfights, having something illegal such as drugs or alcohol, or attempting to hurt others is NOT acceptable. While many people brush it off as "kids being kids," zero-tolerance treats these perpetrators like adults in hopes of ridding them of the behavior as soon as possible. It is also important to remember that in the example of Lisa Smith from Dallas, Texas, this girl did not just break a rule within the school system. Of course, bringing alcohol to school is against the rules but this is also a case of underage possession of alcohol. Her situation cannot simply be viewed as a school issue since it also breaks laws outside of the school, which is probably why her punishment was so extreme. In a society where violence is so prevalent, I believe that despite its flaws, the zero-tolerance policy is more beneficial than it is negative. In fact, the American Bar Association Journal reported that since 1990, crime of all types in public schools is down by as much as thirty percent. It is very likely that the zero-tolerance policy has something to do with that decrease.
The "zero tolerance" policy in US schools is an unacceptable force in schools today.

Since its Congressional approval in 1994, the "zero-tolerance" policy has received much heat. This zero tolerance policy originally stated that any student at a federally funded school must receive the punishment of expulsion for bringing fire arms onto school property. Since its original introduction, the policy has expanded in some places to include drugs, alcohol, aggression (cursing, violence, etc.), knives, and other infractions. The intent of the policy is obviously good. Ridding schools of negativity in order to promote a safe environment of learning is always a positive goal; however, the enforcement of this policy has been its downfall. As is often the case, policy enforced without common sense commonly results in unfair treatment. One example of this unfair treatment is the story of Lisa Smith from Dallas, Texas, as reported by USA Today. Lisa, a high caliber leader amongst her eighth grade peers, a student who had never been punished in the academic setting, found herself faced with five months of military-style boot camp for bringing a 20 ounce bottle of 7-Up mixed with a small amount of alcohol. In Newark, Delaware, a six year-old boy found himself overjoyed after recently joining his local Cub Scout group. This joy was combated with a sentence of suspension and 45 days in reform school after the boy brought his camping utensil to school, which included a spoon, fork, and knife. The six year-old, who "wears a suit and tie some days to school by his own choice because he takes school so seriously," did not understand the ruling, stating, "It just seems unfair" (The New York Times, 12 Oct. 2009, A1). These are just two examples of the zero tolerance policy being used without any form of leniency or discretion. Though the policy is an ideal, its careless application discredits its positive effects. Without a tailored fit for each student, the policy causes more trouble than it helps. This ineffective use of the policy shows that the zero tolerance policy is an unacceptable force in US schools today. http://www.usatoday.com... http://www.nytimes.com...
The North Pole Players are the best sports team EVER

When people think of the North Pole, they often think of Father Christmas and all the reindeer and pretty pretty snow, but what they really should be thinking about in my opinion is the best sports team anyone has ever heard of ever: The North Pole Players.If you visit my profile often, you'll notice the only rhing I've got written down in the "Favourite Sports teams" section is 'The North Pole Players' [1]. This is because I've heard of them and therefore know that they're the best team ever by far and no other team can compare to them.What makes them so good? I hear you say. Well, they're at the top of the leaderboard of North Pole Sports teams:#1 - The North Pole Players#2 - The North Nice Ice Mice (team now defunct.)#3 - Rudolph and Co. (All players now eaten)#4 - Father Christmas (team application denied because of lack of players)#5 - The Icicle losers (team not formed yet)#6 - the Curtains crew return for the sixth time (team on retirement)#7 - The present lovers (only one person in this team is old enough to play)#8 - The Tinsel tossers (have been on holiday since June 1993)#9 - Candy canes unite (team do not possess the ability to move)#10 - Manchester United (got lost on the way to the North Pole)Are they a football team? Are they a tennis team? Are they a cricket team? A swimming team? A rugby team? The answer is that they play every sport imaginable *.Whether it be racquets or brackets, the North Pole Players are good at everything sport-related. Here is the commentators' take on their last game:1: WOW! Never have I seen such a good display of physical talent, and that's just the North Pole Players' entrance!2: Okay, the game has started1: No it hasn't, don't be silly commentator one!2: Okey doke! It's just hard to tell in a North Pole Players game because they're always showing such amazing sports talent!*time passes...*1: The first player has hit the ball. The other player passes it back. Now, the North Pole Player hits it straight back! 180! That's now a hattrick and we're not even 10 minutes into the match!2: I concur!*more time passes...*1: Only one lap to go. 2, How do you think this North Pole Player will do on his last length?2: Perfectly!1: That's correct!2: I concur!1: The Player catches the ball and then shoots it out of his mouth. It's gone out of the park! The crowd goes wild!2: We can hear the crowd,1! It's noisy enough without you going on about it!1: Okay! Calm down, 2!*more time passes...*1: And the North Pole Players win in a record time of 15 seconds. What do you make of that, 2?2: Perfectly!1: That's correct!2: I concur!So you see, the North Pole Players really are the best vteam ever. Now, Con will make his remarks.Thank you.Sources[1] http://www.debate.org...* - Excluding women's golf
The North Pole Players are the best sports team EVER

Pro says there is no competition left, because the North Pole Players defeated them so badly that they could not continue. But how can a team get beaten so badly they are eaten, or defeat a team that hasn't even been created yet? Also, by saying a team has only one player, pro must mean that that team is ineligible. Con says that the source I provided does not show that it is too cold to play volleyball. But it does show that temperatures are very cold, and that they are as low as -32 degress, and since volleyball is a sport played in the summer, then it is too cold to play volleyball, which also means that the North Pole Players do not play every sport. Also, the stats pro provided tie to the first part of my argument. Teams that do not exist, or hav been eaten cannot have statistics. Pro has not proved that that the North Pole Players are the best team. Thank you.
The North Pole Players are the best sports team EVER

Put any team on that leaderboard and the North Pole Players will always come out on top. You just have to be a qualified sports leaderboard maker, which I'm afraid to say that Con isn't.The reason all of those teams are defunct or something is because the North Pole Players whooped the opposing side's sorry bottoms so hard that they simply could not continue in the same way.Con claims it's too cold to play volleyball and provides a source, but the source doesn't say anything about it being too cold to play volleyball. Plus, it's the North Pole so you can play sports like Iceberg punching and walrus throwing without too much bother in organizing it.There are stats, I will show you:TEAM NAME: The North Pole PlayersSTRENGTH: 10/10ATTACK: 10/10DEFENCE: 10/10SPECIAL ABILITIES: 10/10OVERALL: 10/10 TEAM NAME: (Every other sports team in the world)STRENGTH: 0/10ATTACK: 0/10DEFENCE: 0/10SPECIAL ABILITIES: 0/10OVERALL: 0/10 I think I've proved once and for all that the North Pole Players are the best sports team ever.Thank you.
The North Pole Players are the best sports team EVER

Thank you KingDebater for instigating this challenge. I will now post my opening arguments, and refute my opponent's opening arguments. My opponent lists 10 teams, and had the North Pole Players at the top. But if you look at the next 9 teams, all of them say that the team is defunct, or the team has not been formed yet. Thus, the North Pole Players do not have any valid competition, which means that they cannot be the best team without having competition to play. Also, the average temperature of the North Pole, is too cold to play volleyball, or any other outdoor sports, which therefore means they do not play every sport imaginable [1] Another reason is that there are no stats to show for the North Pole Players. Every sporting event in the world has stats. Without statistics to show how the North Pole Players have done in comparison to the other teams (which is none), we do not even know how the North Pole Players have fared in any games they have played. My opponent has not provided any reasons to show why the North Pole Players are the Best team. I eagerly await pro's round 2 argument. Thank you. [1] http://polardiscovery.whoi.edu...
Colorado is better then Arizona

if you want to talk about safety lets talk about crime rates this is in per 100,00 http://www.azdps.gov... http://www.denvergov.org... Colorado Arizona murders 40 239 robbery 1130 1838 assault 2321 6023 arson 90 285 auto theft 3465 1596 obviously colorado is safer then arizona oh ya and these things are through government documents
Colorado is better then Arizona

Well that doesn't really convince me that Colorado is better than Arizona. First of all, Arizona is NOT boring. The Grand Canyon is one example of a very interesting thing in Arizona. Aside from being beautiful and inspiring awe, the Grand Canyon is one of the top tourist destinations in the entire United States, showing that most people find something of value in Arizona. http://www.touropia.com... Not only does Arizona have the Grand Canyon, it has such interesting places to visit as Saguaro National park and Hoover Dam. I could go on all day about the beauty of Arizona's mulitude of national parks or the major feat of engineering that is Hoover Dam, but you can read the article below. http://www.touropia.com... There are many less attractions in Colorado. This is not to say that there are not any beautiful sights in Colorado, but they don't have an equivalent to the Grand Canyon or Hoover Dam. There are also plenty of rednecks in Colorado. They have a Facebook page below. https://www.facebook.com... Routt County of Colorado even has its own redneck Olympics. http://rcrednecks.com... But neither of the above things alone can prove Arizona is not worse than Colorado. Having a few rednecks doesn't make a state bad. Arizona has some great attractions, and is more interesting than Colorado. This is one argument, but not one that can alone determine which state is better. Colorado has a few exceedingly bad qualities that make it a far worse state than Arizona, whose only bad qualities seem to be the heat and a few rednecks. 1) Colorado has extremely high suicide and depression rates. This is thought to be linked to the low oxygen levels in Colorado, especially in cities such as Denver and Colorado Springs. "At 6,000 feet (above sea level) suicide rates increased by approximately 70 percent." said one researcher. http://beforeitsnews.com... 2) There have been a LOT of major shootings in Colorado. It cannot be considered a safe place to live. http://en.wikipedia.org... 3) There is also quite a bit of drug use in Colorado. This was, of course, exacerbated by the legalization of recreational Marijuana. http://www.huffingtonpost.com... In conclusion, Arizona is more interesting, more safe, and overall a better state than Colorado. It cannot be proven worse than Colorado. Back to you.
Rap Battle, 22: Freestyle

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Rap Battle, 22: Freestyle

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