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Should Students Be Rewarded To Go To School

Students should be paid to go to school because we do not have a choice as to whether or not we can go yet teachers decide to beome teachers. Teachers get paid a large sum of money and although our reward as students is our education, to prepare our selves for our future, we should be rewarded with more of a physical treatment such as money, a free day of just not having to go to school at all or being allowed to do whatever we want.
People should not text and drive.

My opponent mentioned that the most frequent causes of fatal car crashes is daydreaming. To support their claim, my opponent provided statistics that date back to 2013 which was a time where technology had just taken a leap. As stated by Alistair Charlton, a reporter at International Business times in 2014, 2013 was, "...the year existing technology took huge, game-changing leaps forward". In 2013, phones and such technology was just being beginning to evolve into what it is today. Today, technology has become more incorporated in our daily routines which is why, as stated by Julie Luhrsen, one of the attorneys of Luhrsen Goldberg Attorneys At Law in 2017, "People who use their cell phones to talk or text while driving are by far the most common reason for distracted driving accidents. In fact, the National Safety Council estimates that 26% of all car crashes involve cell phones". My opponent utilized the same source I mentioned and stated that there are many other causes of fatal crashes not just texting. Luhrsen did state this but my opponent failed to incorporate the rest of Luhrsen's statement, "...cell phones to talk or text while driving are by far the most common reason for distracted driving accidents". This validates my claim that texting and driving should not be allowed or in other words, people should not text and drive, because it creates a major distraction to the driver and not only puts their own life at risk but of those around them. Therefore, people should not text and drive. https://www.lginjuryfirm.com... https://www.ibtimes.co.uk...
People should not text and drive.

My opponent stated that texting and driving is a major distraction to drivers, however, texting is not the biggest or most fatal distraction. According to Jack Benton, an environment, safety, and health specialist, from Safety News, in a 2013 article, 62% of fatal car crashes were caused by drivers simply being lost in thought or daydreaming. While cell phone use did cause 12% of fatal car accidents, it is far less than the most frequent cause, daydreaming. Texting while driving is also not the only distraction a driver way face when behind the wheel. According to Julie Luhrson, an injury defense attorney, stated in her 2017 article, drivers can be distracted by numerous causes such as noisy children, GPS, and music. Going by my opponent's logic, all of those things should be illegal too. Therefore, it is useless to illegalize texting while driving. https://www.lginjuryfirm.com... https://ehssafetynewsamerica.com...
People should not text and drive.

My opponent stated that people should be allowed to text and drive because it is a convenient and faster way to communicate with others. This is true, cell phones do allow people to communicate with others at a faster, more convenient rate but, they should not be used in any way while driving. This is because texting and driving puts people at a higher risk of being in an accident. As stated by the Los Angeles DUI Law Office, "...texting is the biggest distraction we face today and that it is six times more dangerous than drinking and driving. To add, according to the Brain Injury Society, "Drivers who are texting while behind the wheel have a 23% higher chance of causing a crash. That is equivalent to downing four beers and getting behind the wheel". This demonstrates how significant the effects of texting and driving are considering that drunk driving was the leading cause of "traffic fatalities" for years but has now been overpassed by texting and driving. Therefore, with this in mind, texting and driving should not be allowed.
People should not text and drive.

For this debate, the negative side is arguing that people should be allowed to text and drive. In this day and age, texting has become a very convenient way for people to communicate long-distance. According to the admin from Asia-Pacific Economics Blog in a 2015 article, texting while driving can be convenient if you quickly need to change plans and have to tell whoever you made plans with. Texting is also quicker than talking on the phone. According to T. Griffith from Car Gurus, sending a quick text while at a red light is a safer and quicker alternative to talking on the phone or texting while the vehicle is in motion. With that being said, there should not be an all out ban to texting while driving. https://blog.cargurus.com... https://apecsec.org...
People should not text and drive.

People should not text and drive because texting creates a major distraction while doing everyday functions such as driving. According to the DMV, the Department of Motor Vehicles, "In just the 5 seconds it takes to send or read a short text message, you've already zoomed past the length of a football field(traveling at 55mph) with minimal attention on the road ahead".This demonstrates that not only does texting and driving put your own life at risk but it endangers the life of those around you. As stated by the US Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), "...causes their own driving to deteriorate and can lead to crashes, injuries and even death...more than 3,300 people were killed in 2011 and 387,000 were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver".
People should not text and drive.

My opponent failed to address my claim that if noisy children, GPS, and music are distractions, then they should be illegal as well. My opponent also claimed that cell phones are a lot more dangerous after 2013 than before. However, according to Emma Elsworthy from Mirror, a British news company, stated in a 2017 article sharing the results of a poll of over 2000 applicants, one in five stated that their children were the most distracting when driving, one in six claimed that their partners were the most distracting, and the most distracting were people that drove with their headlights in the dark. Therefore, while texting may be distracting to drivers, it is not the most distracting. With other circumstances proving to be much bigger distractions than texting, it would be irresponsible to illegalize texting before anything else. Therefore, people should be allowed to text while driving. https://www.mirror.co.uk...
Baseball is a better sport than basketball.

Again it becomes apparent that the differentiation of the two games only lead to a matter of opinion. .. While I think a slower paced game is more enjoyable, you have argued that the opposite can be said of other people. And since more people do enjoy basketball over baseball according to statistics, I suppose you do have a good point. However I ask that voters vote not based on the number of reasons that one challenger provides the other, but rather the validity of our points, and our ability of one opponent to outtalk the other and provide for a more convincing argument. On a final note I would like to state for the record that I do believe my points have more relevance and certainty than my opponents, and I would like to take this final opportunity to argue some of her last points. Here we go. .. A. Basketball does NOT in fact allow for more strategy implementation. There is an equal or more amount of strategy that goes into baseball. This is because a batter can choose a number of routes that he wants to go, for instance, attempting to hit the ball to a particular side of the field, bunting over swinging, intentionally being hit by a pitch, intentionally walking or striking out, etc. A player can also choose to steal bases, go for a double play over a single play, attempt to run home after a catch is made in the outfield, and more. A pitcher has a variety of pitching options to choose from, etc. And managers and coaches alike have to use their smarts to come up with the best route to receive the best result, so don't give me any of that crap that basketball rquires the most strategy or plays because that is simply not true. B. Basketball might be more lucrative than baseball, so what. That doesn't make it better. C. This much is true, basketball players do definitely have a chance to play more defense than baseball players. However baseball players still always have to be on their toes just in case a play comes to them. The suspense is that you never know where the ball is going to be in play.
Baseball is a better sport than basketball.

Based on you turning my position of basketball's flaws being assets, I think it's fair to assume that it is simply a matter of differing opinions and therefore neither can be regarded as fact. So for instance, I say that baseball's slower paced tempo of the game is of better value than the upbeat pace of basketball, because it provides for a more relaxing sport to watch and laid back sport to play. You get to compete athletically without too much exhaustion which can and does make the game more enjoyable for certain people. To refute your point that basketball is greater than baseball because there is a "time limit" per se, my argument is that there is also some kind of limit on baseball as there are a set number of innings (unless the game goes into extra innings, the way basketball can go into overtime). To argue that basketball is more of a team sport because there is less individual responsibility, I also say nay... I feel as though each individual performance collectively adds to the team as a whole; everyone has equal amount of at-bats to make things happen, whereas in basketball not everyone takes the same amount of shots. I agree that both baseball and basketball are of the same accessibility to play- touche. However on that note I would like to point out that baseball encourages more kids to play, be involved and participate in a team sport because each team requires 9 players instead of just 5. Thus more kids can play in the game without having a lot of people "sit out" or whatever. I also think that the lesser "athleticism" you need to play baseball is actually a good thing. People who want to have the option to train their bodies, work hard, stay in shape, etc which will undoubtedly improve their performance in the game. But those who want to remain physically unfit also have the option to play (ie: a position like 1B where there is little amount of running or moving required). Softball is not that popular, but just as there are no co-ed basketball teams, there are no co-ed baseball teams; that doesn't mean that baseball discriminates against women. And the less popularity of a sport doesn't make it less awesome, you're right. For example most people would argue that soccer or "football" is the best sport, but if you look at the numbers in this country, soccer doesn't even come close to being considered the favorite or most widely played. I personally enjoy the fact that baseball has to be played in nice weather. It provides a nice atmosphere for players and fans alike, plus it gets people outside and enjoying the sunshine for a change. And that's about it for now.
Baseball is a better sport than basketball.

Although both baseball and basketball are both popular team sports, there are many advantages that baseball has over basketball making it the better of the two games. For instance, while both sports promote teamwork and a collective effort by all athletes on their respective teams, baseball allows for a greater aspect of personal responsibility. Each member of the team has the opportunity to literally "go to bat" for their team and make an impact on their teams standing and the entire game. Also, teamwork is necessary to complete many plays such as the double play, triple play, 2B or SS cut off on a throw to home plate, or even to get a guy out at 1B. But at the same time, each player has to do their part in order to complte the play, thus putting a certain amount of pressure on the player and creating a good kind of stress or adrenaline rush that makes the game more exciting and fun for both the athlete and the audience. The slower paced game of baseball is one of the main reasons why it remains such a popular sport and "America's favorite past time" ... because you can sit back, relax, have a beer, and enjoy the game without always having to be so riled up all the time. Though baseball definitely has its exciting moments, and the thrill of your favorite player hitting a home run or grand slam never gets old, its definitely a more chill game that provides for a different type of viewing experience. For people (kids) who want to play baseball at home, but don't have a lot of money for equipment, they'll be happy to know that you can make a bat of just about anything... a stick (stickball), a paddle, a raquet, etc. And just about any type of ball... wiffle ball, hand ball, tennis ball, etc. can be used for a baseball. You can make bases out of just about anything too, even draw them on. And gloves may or may not be necessary depending on the type of ball and "bat" that is being used. But my point is that it is not a terribly expensive game to play. The rules of baseball are pretty easy to learn, making it easy to grasp and a fun time for both beginners and champions alike. Baseball is one of the safest sports you can play; there is little wear and tear on an athlete's body (that's why baseball players have a longer career that athletes involved with other sports) and there is a lesser chance of injury than say with basketball which is known to give its players knee problems, ankle injuries, and more. Professional baseball is played in a ball park, which is a traditional gathering spot for friends and family to meet up and have an infamous ballpark frank, or spend the day together taking in a good game. Professional baseball also has the most compelling trades and interesting increase and decrease of stats, also making it the most fun Fantasy pro sport game. Baseball has been around longer in the United States than basketball, and it has earned the title of our National Pastime because so many Americans are fans. It is a fun game on any competitive level, and the better of the two sports by far. Your turn!
Jar Jar Binks is the Dark Lord in Star Wars

I'm not quite sure I understand what you're getting at here. I assume the dark lord is reference to Harry Potter, but I am not sure I understand. Are you saying that JarJar Binks IS Voldemort, or that JarJar Binks has a high status in the world, and he uses this status for evil? Please let me know. Ps: you should probably link the specific videos you are speaking of.
The system of "Sin" is not fair.

Hi I'll be on the side of "Pro" and will be debating on the subject of Christianity's sin-and-punishment being fair to the human race as a whole. Note: For this debate you must assume the bible is true. The definition of sin is: To go against or disobey god. The definition of Hell is: A place where the souls of mankind who enter are eternally tormented/tortured. I base this on the things god has punished for.(i.e. the forbidden fruit, going against his commands, etc.). ============================ If you wish to post something to this or against it, please do so, but I am not hoping for this to be the main topic. ============================= The system in the bible for sin and it's punishment, is not fair in regards to humanity. 1. "Sins of our Fathers" -This applies to the concept in Christianity known as "our fallen world" -This applies to God's punishment of people throughout the bible for the sins of their father or great grandfather. The belief of paying for the sins or disobedience of our fathers is unfair. We as humans do not in good moral conscience blame the child for the father's mistakes. We do not give children death sentences because the father murdered. And we do this for a reason, that being that someone who did not participate in the crime should not be blamed or punished, regardless of genetic similarity. 2. Those undeserving of Hell. In the bible there is the belief that whoever sins and does not acquire forgiveness goes to Hell. This is both before and after Jesus, with Jesus being the way to salvation after he ascends to Heaven. P1: God punishes many people throughout the bible without a chance at redemption. This is shown in the Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, the Amelekites(the list goes on). These people(men, women, and children) all went to hell thanks to God's actions. It sets the standard that God can kill anyone at anytime and send them to an eternal torture. P2: Those who could not have known of God or his religion went to hell regardless of they were "good" according to the bible's system. P3: God selects his chosen people, and condemns all others to Hell. According to the Bible, the Jews were God's "chosen people", meaning he had forsaken all others to Hell until the time of Jesus and the opening up of the religion thanks to Christianity. C: The system of Sin-and-Punishment the bible presents does not present a fair chance at salvation for all of humanity and punishes those undeserving of punishment. I await the con, hope you have fun!
yo mamma jokes

Yo mama is so stupid that when she saw the "Under 17 not admitted" sign at a movie theatre, she went home and got 16 friends. Yo mama is so fat that when she turns around people throw her a welcome back party. Yo mama is so stupid that when the computer said "Press any key to continue", she couldn't find the 'Any' key. Yo mama is so poor that I went to her house and tore down some cob webs, and she said "Who's tearing down the drapes?" Last but no least BONUS: Yo mama so stupid she brought a spoon to the Super Bowl
Capital punishment should be abolished in the United States

I am a bored man.Please only accept if you have won 10 or more debates.Too the voters! Please only vote on arguments! Do not vote on sources, conduct or grammar. If one paricipant performs poorly in those catagories that will take away from his arguments, but do not give either side those points. In accepting this debate my opponent is required to agree with this rule. Resolved: Capital punishment should be abolished in the United StatesI will be affirming the resolution.Burden of Proof:BoP is shared.Definitions:Capital Punishment- a punishment in which the person who committed the offense is put to death by the state. [1]Structure:1st round: Acceptance.2nd, and 3rd round: Arguments and rebuttal.4th round: No more arguments, just rebuttal and closing up.Terms:1. A forfeit results in the loss of the debate.2. If needed to save space because of the character limit, participants may post their sources in a separate link or in the comments section.If there are any questions please feel free to leave a comment or pm me.Sources:[1] http://en.wiktionary.org.........
There are only two kinds of Christians

Ok Truth_seeker. Here you go. Your first one liner is false because the Church of Thyatira was following a false prophetess. A false prophetess cannot be Christ because 1 Christ had to be a male to fulfill the OT prophecies concerning the Messiah being a King. 2 Christ as the Lamb of God had to be without spot or blemish. Here is what Christ said about Thyatira: "Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols. I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling. So I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways. I will strike her children dead." Revelation 20-23a NIV) Concerning your seconded one liner- Humans are complicated. For instance, I have only been at this here website for a week or two and have come across several posters who claim to have been Christians for years and then after some sort of problem became non-believers, (agnostic, atheistic, etc). So we can easily tie your two one liners together and come up with- (1) Christians are one dimensional. (2) They are incapable of changing their minds or making mistakes. (3) They are mindless robots who follow Christ like zombies. (Sorry about the third one liner at this point but you got one more coming and I wanted to for sure address your last one.) Thanks for the debate.
There are only two kinds of Christians

Truth_seeker, Are you familiar with the study on non-belief that the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga did? Part of the study was to figure out how many different types of atheistics (is this a word?) there are. Here is the list that the University came up with- 1 Intellectual Atheist/Agnostic (IAA) 2 Activist (AAA) 3 Seeker-Agnostic (SA) 4 Anti-Theist 5 Non-Theist 6 Ritual Atheist/Agnostic (RAA) Question: How does this list of Atheists relate to the types of Christians? There are only two types of Atheists- 1 Client-Atheists 2 Non-Client-Atheists The Client-Atheists don't believe in Christianity. But the Client-Atheists are controlled by the Christians. On the other hand- The Non-Client-Atheists refuse to be controlled by the Christians.
Mountain Dew is the best soda

A short and sweet debate. Goodluck. xD Mountain Dew is the best soda for many reasons: -They have the greatest variety of flavors/types of drink. -Every one is awesome... they put time and effort towards the taste of each one. -It gives you a more refreshing feel than do other sodas. -More caffeine = more happiness. -Mountain Dew Voltage, the best one, is freakin blue. How can you beat that? -And lastly, it helps out Taco Bell, by letting them own the rights to Baja Blast, the 2nd best flavor.
life

The Bee movie script is not an educational document because it was decreed by the high court in 1945 that no Bees could every be in a script so that is not a logical argument for life, philosophy, or anything else. Furthermore you didn't even put the whole thing. I don't see a "The End" at the bottom. I feel very insulted that you think of me so bad that you won't even include the whole script for me to read. This is not OK. I will be calling my lawyer about this. Expect to get some very upset letters in the mail soon.