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No Marriage

Full Resolution: "Marriage as it is in the United States of America should be Abolished." Terms clarified: Marriage - the legal definition Civil Marriage - a term that I use to illustrate the concept of a type of marriage that does not include financial factors. Civil benefits - refers to all of the non-financial benefits of marriage except for the immigration fast-lane ~~~~~~~~ Argument ~~~~~~~~ Contention 1: Marriage violates the 14th amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. The 14th amendment guarantees all citizens of the United States equal protection under the law [1]. Citizens that are married are granted rights that are not afforded to those that are not married. In fact the number of individual rights granted to those who are married outnumbers those granted to individuals not married by over 1000 [2]. Some specific examples of unjust freedoms gained through marriage is that it allows any non-resident of America to gain an immigration 'fast lane,' or it makes it easier for them to move to this country and they can ignore many traditional immigration regulations. Marriage also grants spousal exemption from estate taxes [3]. I do not believe that a person deserves special treatment simply because they had an emotion that made them want to spend their life with another person [2]. Contention 2: Most of the civil benefits of marriage can be gained through alternate legal avenues that do not involve marriage. For instance there are forms that you can fill out on-line that grant another individual your power of attorney [4][5]. I ask that you read the provided link [4] to learn about this concept if you are currently unaware of what it entails. You can also cerate a last will and testament that does many things for you legally, even if those involved are not married. It is for these reasons that I believe that homosexual marriage should not be legalized and marriage should be demoted to a lifestyle in kind with other lifestyle choices that people make such as vegan-ism or nudism, or there should be some form of legal contract that grants most of the civil benefits granted by marriage to a couple. I look forward to my opponent's response and hope that this can remain a semantics-free debate. [1] http://en.wikipedia.org... [2] http://www.hrc.org... [3] http://www.shusterman.com... [4] http://en.wikipedia.org... [5] http://www.expertlaw.com... [4] http://en.wikipedia.org... [5] http://www.expertlaw.com...
The authors of the four gospels sourced from myths, not directly from eyewitnesses (debate #2)

Debate #1 is here: http://www.debate.org... For this debate, I am accepting "Only a member who is ranked as good as or better than me." Resolution: The authors of the four gospels sourced from myths, not directly from eyewitnesses. To clarify, the authors of the gospels, titled "Matthew," "Mark," "Luke" and "John," were neither eyewitnesses nor had direct access to the testimony of eyewitnesses with respect to the events of the life of Jesus Christ, and the claims contained within their writings were sourced primarily from myths among Christians. The gospels are neither first-hand nor second-hand accounts, but they went through many more mythical iterations (roughly at least ten) before being composed. Definitions: When I say, "myths," I do NOT mean complete falsehoods, but I mean chains of communication. A "myth" is a system of linguistic information (i.e. story) that is contained at one end of a long successively-branching and evolving chain of communication, either written, spoken or both. An "eyewitness" is someone who has directly observed the events pertaining to a claim in question. A "first-hand" account would be an account in which someone observes an event and tells it. A "second-hand" account would be an account in which someone observes the first-hand account of an event and he retells it. For other definitions, I defer to http://oxforddictionaries.com... Rules: First round is for acceptance. You may describe your position or present new definitions, but do not present arguments. If you wish to forfeit, then post it. Don't let the time run out. The burden of proof is shared equally between the two of us. The winning case is the more probable case, not the certain case. The Christian faith is not assumed. Though Biblical texts qualify as legitimate sources, the claims of the canon should not be assumed to be historically reliable. They will be treated roughly the same as other written sources from ancient history--either trustworthy or untrustworthy, as the evidences and sound arguments suggest.
Media- a weapon of intrusion or protection

I think media is a weapon of intrusion because now-a-days brutalizing and vulgarizing are the key factors which dominate media in this nation. Advertisers have become mind benders, entering people mind, just as knife pierces butter. With growing technology reality is being manufactured , people are manipulated into believing something. The era of great belief maker is ending and era of make believe is beginning. Now i wait for an argument from my opponent.
The duodecimal system should be used in society rather than decimal.

So, the duodecimal system superior to the decimal system? I will have to admit, I'd never heard of it before, but a large number of my criticisms are also of the use of hexadecimal (base-16) system per standard, and therefore can be applied to here as well. While I do think the concept of not having to write 1/3 as.33333333333333333333333 so on and so forth is appealing, there are numerous issues mathematically and economically to consider. Contrary to popular belief, adding more values to a base point doesn't mean "10" is still written as ten - rather, new characters that take one slot are necessary, so "10" in decimal would be "A" in duodecimal, hexadecimal, or any other "over-decimal" system. Complete integration would require "A" be replaced with a proper, unique character requiring updating of international (or even simply national) keyboards immediately to fit the ruling. With non-decimals in their current seldom-used form, the letter replacements work simply because we don't see them often enough to make them a problem. Furthermore, you claim 3&4 denominators would have even decimals, but this point is moot because of denominator 5, which would have repeating or irrational decimals due to 12 not evenly dividing by 5 (2.4 in decimal form). The numeral benefit, then, is void because the idea of repeating decimals never disappears. (Oh, and by the way, 1/4 is .25 in decimal and I don't know why that is hard to grasp.) Now for a massive kicker - economics is hard enough across borders, what with currency exchanges and what have you. Adding in a change in base on top of that would make Value calculations exceedingly more difficult than they already are. Furthermore, the likelihood the entire world would agree to this new base is slim-to-none. People are notoriously difficult to convince that a new form is somehow better than an old form of the same thing, even if benefits could be staring them dead in the face. Coins (like the nickel and the quarter) would have values rehashed compared to a whole "1" dollar, with quarters now requiring 5 to make a dollar and nickels requiring 125. (Let's just not talk about pennies, that's a debate of a whole different contention.) Converting these back into any currency of the base-10 form would leave us with those trailing threes again, in the proper proportions. Also, all equations and formulas in the major sciences would have to be reworked and rebuilt for this new base, rewritten, and reissued. A Value of "12" in decimal would have to be written as "10" base-12, and a Value like Avagadro's number "6.02 e24" would have to be recalculated and found in terms of base-12 - which isn't a simple process, as calculations based on the number would have to be checked to ensure they still work. Simply put, I think you posted this debate without fully thinking through the implications that the swap could entail.
The duodecimal system should be used in society rather than decimal.

The duodecimal (or dozenal) system, or base twelve, is superior to decimal, or base ten, for a number of reasons. Ten has only 2 and 5 as non-trivial factors. Twelve has 2, 6, 3, and 4. Thus, elementary fractions such as 1/2, 1/3, 2/3. 1/4, and 3/4 all have convenient duodecimal represenations, being 0.6, 0.4, 0.8, 0.3 and 0.9, respectively. This gets rid of problems of repeating numbers that would be encountered particularly with 1/3 and 2/3 in decimal. This means common fractions will be easier to understand in day-to-day use. For these reasons, I can confidently say that dozenal notation is an objectively superior numerical system than base ten. I have included YouTube videos with explanations of the Base 12 numberng systems for more information and for those curious.
Abortion

Abortion is immoral and is murder. Your main argument is, What if the woman went through a tragedy. If the father who committed the crime doesn't get the death penalty why should the baby? There is also the argument of morality. Why does one human get to decide the life of another. The main argument you have is the fact that the baby is inside a woman, So the woman has the right to decide what to do with it. Take this example, What if the mother wants a male child, And believes all female children should be aborted? Why is that any different and not immoral?
The Troll debate

trollin' trollin' trollin' Oh I misspeleld something, "All they do is raise their noise, and howwllar TROLLS" yes yes. indeed that is how it goes. well, if you can't handle the anecdotal remarks of the obnoxious life forms living under the bridges of the web, which I have encountered in my experiences of the Web. Well then, a due. To you and to all, on this Debate.org For the complaints and behavior of those who do not even contribute thought before making remarks, and do not acknowledge I have taken all science into consideration, and they have not made the connection between science in creation, yet insist correlations are fact Only when regarding atheism. I tire of these trolls. They think they are smart yet learn and listen to nothing but that which a government uses to brainwash them into justifying their corrupt agendas. Because indeed, atheism justifies political agendas as much as rape and neglectful relationships... the pity Truly MTC, it was a pleasure and an honor to share this laugh with you before my parting. *hats off/ and cheers* to those who look and know truly the truth has always been known, and available for man where he was looking the hardest for it.
The Troll debate

MTC you bring up a very interesting topic. and welcome. *clink* That is a peculiar behavior. I do not understand why an individual would demonstrate such a unsocial trait. ... hmph. What I was specifically thinking of as I gallivanted about on the web was the large amount of Trolls you find under all the bridges. You go about on the Road a la Web, and under every bridge you find those who hear this or hear that from people passing over top the bridge, and when You say something to them, they shout in your face, stating all this here-say was factual. No matter how hard you try and how much you struggle the here-say which they hear above their heads is factual, and there is no discussing the potentially untrue characteristics of the matter, or the plausibly fallible manner by which the information was produced or received. It is interesting. I wrote myself a song once upon a time. It goes something as such, "trollin' trollin' trollin', get em on their toes, trollin' trollin' trollin', by their howlers we will knows, trollin' trollin' trollin', under forum bridges they go, and while trollin' trollin' trollin' as they do is raise their noise, and howllar TROLLS!" It was quite a delight. I wrote it on a bridge wall once in a distant city away from my home. Truly though. I wasn't thinking about Video game trolls. Those ignorant brutes are unaware of the potential friend base they can form by adding people to friends lists. always swearing and quitting. Truly I can bank every one is an atheist, with only pennies per head I'd be rich on that bet. yes.. trolls. where were we. Oh yes... TRooollZZZzzz D: uggh You only find them where people hide from reality. Unda la Bridge de reality. The Web, were gossip and here say are fact, because the Internet and it's host of corrupt and gossiping resources suggest it is so. Well MTC, would you like to contribute a thought?
The Troll debate

~The TRoll Debate~ as this decade has developed, the World Troll has become a prominent term used on the Internet. This Deabte is not a verses scenario. Instead, I wish only to discuss in a logical, mild manner way, the meaning of this term, and how it has been used. Please do not use resources. Simply, troll along with me, and discuss the fine details of a world which as flooded the waters under the bridge of the internet. Assuredly there is much growth to be made for a world that implies such obnoxious volumes presence.
Best jokes wins

1. A man walks into a bar, and as he makes his way to the counter, he stops and talks to everyone in the bar. As he finishes with each group of people, they all get up and leave and go stand outside the window, looking in. Finally, the bar is empty except for this guy and the bartender. The man walks up to the counter, and says to the bartender, "I bet you $1,000 that I can spray beer from my mouth into a shot glass from thirty feet away, and not get any outside the glass."The bartender thinks that this guy is a nutcase, but he wants his $1,000, so he agrees. The bartender gets out a shot glass, paces off thirty feet, and the contest begins. The man sprays beer all over the bar. He doesn't even touch the shot glass. When he finishes, the bartender looks at him and says, "Well, I guess you owe me $1,000, huh?"The man answers, "Yeah, but I bet all of those people outside the window $500 a piece that I could come in here and spray beer all over the bar."2. It got crowded in heaven, so, for one day it was decided only to accept people who had really had a bad day on the day they died. St. Peter was standing at the pearly gates and said to the first man, "Tell me about the day you died." The man said, "Oh, it was awful. I was sure my wife was having an affair, so I came home early to catch her with him. I searched all over the apartment but couldn't find him anywhere. So I went out onto the balcony, we live on the 25th floor, and found this man hanging over the edge by his fingertips. I went inside, got a hammer, and started hitting his hands. He fell, but landed in some bushes. So, I got the refrigerator and pushed it over the balcony and it crushed him. The strain of the act gave me a heart attack, and I died." St. Peter couldn't deny that this was a pretty bad day, and since it was a crime of passion, he let the man in. He then asked the next man in line about the day he died. "Well, sir, it was awful," said the second man. "I was doing aerobics on the balcony of my 26th floor apartment when I twisted my ankle and slipped over the edge. I managed to grab the balcony of the apartment below, but some maniac came out and started pounding on my fingers with a hammer. Luckily I landed in some bushes. But, then the guy dropped a refrigerator on me!" St. Peter chuckled, let him into heaven and decided he could really start to enjoy this job. "Tell me about the day you died?", he said to the third man in line. "OK, picture this, I'm naked, hiding inside a refrigerator...."
Best jokes wins

1. During a good manners and etiquette class being held for young children, the teacher says to her students: "If you were courting a well educated young girl from a prominent family and during a dinner for two you needed to go to the toilet, what would you say to her?" Mike replies: "Wait a minute, I'm going for a piss." The teacher says: "That would be very rude and improper on your part." Charlie replies: "I'm sorry I need to go to the toilet, I'll be back in a minute." The teacher says: "That's much better but to mention the word "toilet" during a meal, is unpleasant." And Little Johnny says: "My dear, please excuse me for a moment. I have to go shake hands with a personal friend, whom, I hope to be able to introduce to you after dinner." 2. Fred and Mary get married but can't afford a honeymoon, so they go back to mom and dads for the night. In the morning, little Johnny gets up and has his breakfast. As he is going out of the door to go to school, he asks his mum if Fred and Mary are up yet. She replies, "No". Johnny asks, "Do you know what I think?" His mom replies, "Never mind what you think! Just go to school." Johnny comes home for lunch and asks his mom, "Is Fred and Mary up yet?" She replies, "No." Johnny says, "Do you know what I think?" His mom replies, "Never mind what you think! Eat your lunch and go back to school." After school, he comes home and asks, "Is Fred and Mary up yet?" His mom says, "No." Johnny asks, "Do you know what I think?" His mom replies, "OK! What do you think?" He says, "Well, last night Fred came in for Vaseline and I think I gave him my airplane glue."
Best jokes wins

1. A young college student had stayed up all night studying for his zoology test the next day. As he entered the classroom, he saw ten stands with ten birds on them with a sack over each bird and only the legs showing. He sat right on the front row because he wanted to do the best job possible.The professor announced that the test would be to look at each of the birds' legs and give the common name, habitat, genus, species, etc. The student looked at each of the birds' legs. They all looked the same to him. He began to get upset. He had stayed up all night studying and now had to identify birds by their legs. The more he thought about it the madder he got.Finally, he could stand it no longer. He went up to the professor's desk and said, "What a stupid test! How could anyone tell the difference between birds by looking at their legs?" With that the student threw his test on the professor's desk and walked to the door. The professor was surprised. The class was so big that he didn't know every student's name, so as the student reached the door the professor called, "Mister, what's your name!"The enraged student pulled up his pants legs and said, "You guess, buddy! You guess!"2. A college teacher reminds her class of tomorrow's final exam. "Now class, I won't tolerate any excuses for you not being here tomorrow. I might consider a nuclear attack or a serious personal injury or illness, or a death in your immediate family, but that's it, no other excuses whatsoever!" A smart-@ss guy in the back of the room raised his hand and asked, "What would you say if tomorrow I said I was suffering from complete and utter sexual exhaustion?" The entire class is reduced to laughter and snickering. When silence is restored, the teacher smiles knowingly at the student, shakes her head and sweetly says "Well, I guess you'd have to write the exam with your other hand."
Best jokes wins

1. This is an actual job application that a 75-year-old pensioner submitted to B&Q in Tunbridge Wells. They hired him because he was so funny..... NAME: Kenneth Way (Grumpy B*****d) SEX: Not lately, but I am looking for the right woman (or at least one who will cooperate) DESIRED POSITION: Company's Chief Executive or Managing Director. But seriously, whatever's available. If I was in a position to be picky, I wouldn't be applying in the first place - would I? DESIRED SALARY: ï¿½150,000 a year plus share options and a Tony Blair style redundancy package. If that's not possible, make an offer and we can haggle. EDUCATION: Yes. LAST POSITION HELD: Target for middle management hostility. PREVIOUS SALARY: A lot less than I'm worth. MOST NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: My incredible collection of stolen pens and post-it notes. REASON FOR LEAVING: It was a crap job. HOURS AVAILABLE TO WORK: Any. PREFERRED HOURS: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIAL SKILLS?: Yes, but they're better suited to a more intimate environment. MAY WE CONTACT YOUR CURRENT EMPLOYER?: If I had one, would I be here? DO YOU HAVE ANY PHYSICAL CONDITIONS THAT COULD PROHIBIT YOU FROM LIFTING UP TO 50 lbs.?: Of what? DO YOU HAVE A CAR?: I think the more appropriate question here would be "Do you have a car that runs?" HAVE YOU RECEIVED ANY SPECIAL AWARDS OR RECOGNITION?: I may already be a winner of the Reader's Digest Timeshare Free Holiday Offer, so they tell me. DO YOU SMOKE?: On the job - no! On my breaks - yes! WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE DOING IN FIVE YEARS?: Living in the Bahamas with a fabulously wealthy Swedish supermodel who thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread. Actually, I'd like to be doing that now. NEAREST RELATIVE?: 7 miles DO YOU CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE IS TRUE AND COMPLETE TO THE BEST OF YOUR KNOWLEDGE?: Oh yes, absolutely. 2. One day, a diver was enjoying the aquatic world 20 feet below sea level. He noticed a guy at the same depth he was, but he had on no scuba gear whatsoever. The diver went below another 20 feet, but the guy joined him a few minutes later. The diver went below 25 feet, but minutes later, the same guy joined him. This confused the diver, so he took out a waterproof chalkboard set, and wrote, "How the heck are you able to stay under this deep without equipment?" The guy took the board and chalk, erased what the diver had written, and wrote, "I'm drowning, you moron!"
Best jokes wins

Let the joking. .. . commence!1. Reaching the end of a job interview, the Human Resources Person asked a young Engineer fresh out of Texas A&M, "And what starting salary were you looking for? " The Engineer said, "In the neighbourhood of $125,000 a year, depending on the benefits package. " The interviewer said, "Well, what would you say to a package of 5 weeks vacation, 14 paid holidays, full medical and dental, a company matching retirement fund for 50% of your salary, and a company car leased every 2 years -- say, a red Corvette? " The Engineer sat up straight and said, "Wow! Are you kidding? " And the interviewer replied, "Yeah, but you started it. "2. A guy walks into a gas station and buys a pack of cigarettes. He pulls one out and starts smoking it. The cashier says, "Excuse me sir, but you can't smoke in here. " The guy says, "Don't you think it's kinda dumb that I buy them here but can't smoke them here? " And the cashier replies, "Not at all. .. we also sell condoms here. "
Best jokes wins

1 or 2 a round. Thanks for accepting! 1. A police officer pulls over this guy who had been weaving in and out of the lanes. He goes up to the guy's window and says, "Sir, I need you to blow into this breathalyzer tube." The man says, "Sorry officer I can't do that. I am an asthmatic. If I do that I'll have a really bad asthma attack." "Okay, fine. I need you to come down to the station to give a blood sample." "I can't do that either. I am a hemophiliac. If I do that, I'll bleed to death." "Well, then we need a urine sample." "I'm sorry officer I can't do that either. I am also a diabetic. If I do that I'll get really low blood sugar." "Alright then I need you to come out here and walk this white line." "I can't do that, officer." "Why not?" "Because I'm too drunk to do that!" 2. When I was young I used to pray for a bike, then I realized that God doesn't work that way, so I stole a bike and prayed for forgiveness.