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lions are better than cheetas

Touch" I do admit you have got the upper hand here. BUT, I will try to counteract your statements again. About the fact that you said lions sleep an average of 20 hours a day. I looked into that fact and I found that only some parts of it are true. mostly male lions sleep an average of 20 hours a day. On the other hand, female lions mostly do all the hunting and such, they hunt in packs, using various strategies to catch preys, ambush them to substitute their not-so-significant speed. In my opinion, that seems to be more interesting than having to run at the prey until you catch it. Despite the fact that lions regularly laze themselves out for around 16-20 hours a day because well, there's a reason behind it. Lions have very few SWEAT GLANDS, so in order to not exhaust themselves out, they usually rest for quite a long period of time in order to conserve their energy, they'll then become more active at night, becoming a more of a threat accompanying with their amazing NIGHT VISION, that's another reason why lions tend to rest during the day because their eyes are well....6 times more SENSITIVE to light than humans. Cheetahs don't have night visions, their tear lines help them hunt more efficiently during the day but there's a pain in that, during the day, they would become more visible to other animals. Of course their speed would surely help them catch up to their preys but still. Lions, they represent and symbolize many great traits....such as: STRENGTH, COURAGE, ROYALTY, STATELINESS, etc... according to a large portion of the Earth's population. they have been celebrated throughout history for that. There's a reason why they're considered "King of the jungle". Of course these aren't exactly 100% scientific facts but they're just as majestic as that. "For one, they hunt during the day, so they avoid direct competition from leopards and lions. that proves that there smart." This statement of yours here, I would like to say, there's nothing smart in that, it's simply their nature. A follow-up to my counteraction above, cheetahs have TERRIBLE night visions. It's not like they're able to decide whether they would hunt at night or during the day. They simply are unable to do anything during nigh time. One more thing, most of the time, I would support INDEPENDENCE. But for some reason, I find the....organisation and....well, how do I put this....ranking in prides of lions (lion packs) .....is VERY VERY fascinating. Their roar is a very major factor in communicating and naming their position in their pride. Lions also have very greatly developed communication behaviours and expressive movements....probably even greater than cheetahs'. Also, male lions' mane. A very distinctive characteristic because well, no other wild cats have them. Of course, cheetahs have their black spots and tear lines, tigers have their beautiful stripes, leopards also with their....spots. But I believe that NONE OF THEM are as great as the mane of male lions. There's such a power behind their manes. That's all for now. your turn buddy! :)
lions are better than cheetas

Cheetahs are the fastest animals on earth, that's one fact that most people know. but did you know that there is more to the cheetahs than speed? . For one, they hunt during the day, so they avoid direct competition from leopards and lions. that proves that there smart.second lions aren't really as scary as you think :They may scare the life out of everybody when they're awake, but that actually isn't very often. Lions love nothing more than a snooze, sleeping up to 20 hours a day. you snooze you lose!third and lastly cheetahs have special marking that other big cats don't: The black tear marks below their eyes that keeps the bright sun light from blinding them while they hunt. this allows them to hunt in the searing sun wile lions sleep
lions are better than cheetas

Yes I do believe that cheetahs are quite faster than lions but know this! Lions are bloody majestic. Of course, that statement seems a bit of a baseless one, here are my opinions.: - A lion's roar is just one hell of a terrifying and menacing sound, It's loud, deep and well....petrifying. Of course, a cheetah's roar does sound pretty damn scary as well, but they sound so much like a cat that has a soar throat. It's a NO for me. Also, the roar of a lion can be heard from 8 kilometers (5.0 miles) away, that's just amazing. - I'll try to counteract your statement that cheetahs are very adaptive to the scorching habitat that they mostly live in.....The open plains of Africa, I believe? It seems like you're saying only cheetahs have that ability. Africa is also the habitat where most lions roam around in, and they seem to be doing real fine, I believe cheetahs and lions, their adaptive nature are quite similar to each other. - Lions are quite fast though, can reach up to 50 kmph, of course, their stamina and speed aren't really as good as a cheetah but yes, still better than nothing right? It's good enough, every other factor really made up for it. That's the end of it for now, will try to bring out more stuff later on, if you're up for it. :))
Life has no meaning.

Thanks for accepting. I too, hope the debate will remain friendly. So, I'd like to highlight a few of the points you made . You seem to be under the impression that the Earth was "created" in order for human life to exist. But it's actually the other way around - humans are only here today because of the way the Earth works. The Earth would continue to function as it does, whether or not humans lived on it. Why are humans always so selfish as to assume that everything is about them? I've never believed in God, or a creator, or a "master plan", but isn't it just possible that we are a mistake? Also, humans are not "taking care of the Earth", as you said. We are destroying the rainforests and woodland areas so we can make paper. We are hunting many species into extinction so we can eat and use their bodies for decoration. And most damaging of all, we are causing Global Warming by burning fossil fuels so we can power our cars, planes and factories. You spoke about how we are here to reproduce. The population of the world is already over 7 billion and growing fast. Think how many people are dying from starvation. Is it really beneficial to add to the problem? What about wars and terrorism? Is this our true calling? As for your points about the Earth and the Universe, you have to consider just how big the Universe really is. We are just so small and insignificant that nothing we could ever do could really matter. Your point about the Sun and the Earth being held in place are also wrong. Science has proven that the Universe in expanding at the rate of billions of miles every day, so we are in a sense, falling into nothing. It's only due to the Sun's gravitational pull that the planets in out Solar System are kept in their order. You talk about how Earth is the only planet with water. Well actually, several of the Moons that orbit Saturn and Jupiter have been found to contain ice. It's not so hard to imagine that within the trillions of other galaxies out there, there must be another planets that also contain water, or are even similar to our own. We are not unique or special at all. Your final argument about how we have teeth and stomachs etc.. doesn't mean we have a reason for living. These things are purely adaptations humans have made over millions of years of evolution in order to best survive the environment we live in. Imagine if humans didn't need to eat food... would we still have teeth? Add into this the fact that the Earth is destined to be destroyed in a few billion years by the death of the Sun and it's proof that any action performed is temporary. The only way anything we do could possibly matter is if we do eventually make contact with an alien race and pass out knowledge on to them. But, considering how far away it's possible for these other races to be, it's highly unlikely this will ever occur. I, like everyone else, would like to believe we are here for a reason, but no evidence has yet been found that convinces me.
Capitalism-Free Market is better than Communism/Socialism-Controlled Market

Actually, I wasn't speaking of North Korea, but rather Denmark. What you think is right is what is right for you, not the North Koreans. In the same respect Americans and Europeans are "brainwashed" just as much. Neither is right or wrong. It's hard to put oneself in anothers shoes that actually live in a communist state. Americans think it's wrong because that's what they've always been told. The Communist Manifesto by Marx and Engels was in DEFENSE of the working people. It's not always as heartless and as it's meant to be seen. Unfortunately, we live in a world where we DO have to depend on out government. Your beloved "free-market" leaves people without jobs, homes, and food. And then everyone complains the government does nothing to help these victims of the free market. We depend on our government for everything, especially our lives. Would you like to live in a world where the government doesn't punish murderers? It's their job to protect us and we have no choice but to depend on them to. There is no such thing as true communism, nor is there such thing as a true free market. There will always be government intervention (do minimum wage and child labor laws ringing any bells?) in a free market. Our best bet is a mix of the two. True forms of either would be deadly, but a balanced mixe of the pros from both could actually save this doomed world.
Capitalism-Free Market is better than Communism/Socialism-Controlled Market

1.Happiness is a personal responsibility so that argument is invalid and do you know who the happiest people are if you asked them the North Koreans because they have been brainwashed to believe that they live in a socialist utopia even when kim jong il is spending millions on wine and food and kidnapping film directors and they are starving to death 2.If you rely on the government for everything and have no way to control your own destiny the government will take advantage of you big time look at USSR, China, North Korea 3.The fact that you are debating with me on a computer in a warm indoor place using the internet (all of which are the result of a free market) i find your longing for a socialist society confusing, now if you want to move to North Korea and be killed for looking at Kim il Sun be my guest
Capitalism-Free Market is better than Communism/Socialism-Controlled Market

In the same respect, look at America. Clearly the free market has horrid flaws for the economy is in shambles. THe US is greatly indebted to China, who doesn't practice the free market to the extent that the US has. The free market itself is incredibly corrupted, with big business over charging for their products and under paying their workers. And they get away with it. I think it's safe to say there will be corruption no matter what kind of economy is being practiced. Countries that lead to more socialistic economies are stated to be the places ranking highest in overall happiness of its citizens. Not only does the economy prosper i nthese governments, but the people are happy, whic can't be said of a free market, capitalistic economy.
Capitalism-Free Market is better than Communism/Socialism-Controlled Market

Look at history every communist state has failed or is failing there are 3 communist states in the world and 2 (Cuba and china) are embracing some free market reforms If the consumer has a choice of what product to buy then the many firms that are competing to sell the product will keep their prices low whereas if there is only one option of what to buy then the price can be set as high as the government want Putting economic control into the governments hands causes corruption
UFC mma fighting is the most physically and mentally demanding sport in the world

I'm a little confused as to whether or not I'm suppose to be elaborating on my argument or waiting?I guess I'll elaborate then.From a physically demanding perspective mma is far more rigorous than other sports.High level fighters need to be strong everywhere, lower and upperbody.they need to have amazing cardio (anybody who's ever been in a fight probably can relate a little)and they need to be as flexible as there body will allow.Now obviously a lot more goes into the 3 of those attributes but I'm just trying to simplify a little. Other sports have a tendency to focus on certain attributes depending on what position there playing.I know I may really be generalizing but if you think about it really does apply to almost every sport except mma e.g tom Brady(patriots Qb)may focus a lot on his accuracy and arm strength while neglecting his running speed or lebron James may focus on his speed and cardio while neglecting his strength training.MMA fighters don't have that luxury. They need to be as fast as they are strong and as quick as they are flexible.Its a matter of finding that perfect symmetry and ballance it all out so your in the best possible shape the night of the fight.Speaking of nighey typically walking. into the ring having put back on anywhere from 10-30 pounds that they cut in 24 hours.Yes for you who think that sounds impossible I repeat they cut there overall body weight in a 24 hour span as much as 30pounds.So if a fighter fighting at light heavy weight needs to make
UFC mma fighting is the most physically and mentally demanding sport in the world

To be a top level mixed martial artist,ie UFC.You have to be in the best possible shape you could possibly be in.This is becoming a truth in other sports as well.that's why you see athlete's in other sports doing mma training, and you typically see vast improvement in all around ability's (I could give many examples if needed). I use the ufc as my example because myself,most experts and fans look at the ufc as the major league of MMA promotions .There really is no structure as a whole like boxing so you could really assert any promotion for argument sake is the best promotion.If you go by success its hard to argue that the ufc isn't in a league of there own. That being said the mental aspects of being in a UFC mma fight is something very few people could handle.Just imagine being in front of between 50-100 thousand people, just you!...against another fighter,who has trained 4-6 months every day for hours a day to beat the sht out of you!...Can you think of a more traumatic sporting scenario that you wouldn't want to be in? And that's precisely why you see these big athletic guys reduced to tears and sobbing after a loss sometimes..they put everything they have for several months, not seeing there family, cutting 20-40 pounds on average and convincing them self's that there in the best possible peak shape then can be in and that there unbeatable . G
Automotive companies in Michigan should not replace low skill laborers with automation.

Again I would liek to reiterate that the economists that these companies have working for them will know when it is the right time to act and replace the workers. They will be able to insure long-term success with these machines. They also will calculate the annual costs of repairs, and thye will not install them until the repair cost + the instalation costs are lower than what they pay the HIGHLY PAYED EMPLOYES (which you failed to address in your rebuttal). These extra profits would then be transfered into lower prices. Then people will buy car, which will cause the economy to thrive, which ALWAYS causes unemployment to go DOWN. I have enjoyed this debate very well and await the results. Thank You :-)
Automotive companies in Michigan should not replace low skill laborers with automation.

I'm not saying the companies will go bankrupt I stating that the initial investment is a bit more of a financial stretch than they can handel at the moment. Making the cars with machinery would not make them cheaper. The mechanics and other employees hired to take care of machine maintenance would end up costing more than the current system. In MIchigan's economy, there is no more room for trial and error. Automation is a risk that cannot afford to be taken. With Michigan's automotive industry based economy in such a fragile state, this would not be the most effective idea.
Automotive companies in Michigan should not replace low skill laborers with automation.

So you are saying that if these machines are installed, then the companies will all go bankrupt. Uhh... then why would they be considering it. These companies have brilliant economists who have thought this out a bunch. Also, althought these workers are "lowskill" they still get payed a high amount for lowskilled labor. Automotive industry workers have one of the best unions in the world, and they have managed to get wages drastically increased. I believe that it would make cars much cheaper if they were made by machines. I also would like to point out that, if more Americans are able to afford cars, then more will be able to drive to their jobs. This would give many people who previously couldn't get to a job the ability to have a descent job, whcih would also decrease unemployment and would make the economy thrive. PS, thanks for the quick rebuttal.
Automotive companies in Michigan should not replace low skill laborers with automation.

Your information is inconclusive. If the low skill laborers are laid off and automation takes effect in these factories, the prices of cars will increase. The initial investment to provide automation in Michigan's automotive factories will cost more than or the same as the workers wages. With the automotive market value decreasing, purchasing equipment to put automation into effect would be financial suicide for an automotive company in Michigan at this point in time.
Automotive companies in Michigan should not replace low skill laborers with automation.

Although I understand your point, let's think about this. Okay, so replacing the workers would leave many unemployed. But it would make American cars cheaper. Right now the American automotive business is failing. But if American cars could be significantly cheaper than forign cars, then the economy would thrive. And when an economy thrives what happens? Unemployment goes down. So, althught some people in Michigan would lose their jobs, the rest of the nation would see a decrease in the unemployment rate.
Automotive companies in Michigan should not replace low skill laborers with automation.

Automotive companies in Michigan should not replace low skill laborers with automation. Michigan currently has the highest unemployment rate in the United Sates of 7.5%. By replace low skill laborers with automation, we will only depress Michigan's economy further. Automotive companies in Michigan currently face a multitude of problems, many of them in the area of finance. One may believe the answer to the problems is to replace the blue-collar workers with automation. The end result of this action is merely more unemployment, poverty and possible crime.
Abortion

What if the child is to be born into an uncaring, financially unstable, dangerous household? What if the mother is unable to carry the child for a full nine months due to work or money, why put so much on the line for a child that isn't wanted? In a lot of cases, adoption isn't an option. There are thousands of unadopted children. Also in many cases the mother and father take precaution but condoms and birth control, even when used together, are not 100% effective. There is no life at conception either. It is not murder, there is no human involved... a fetus, zygote, blastocyst, whatever you wish to call it is merely a clump of cells, indeed no nervous system. Those who say it has DNA and a heartbeat forget that all parasites have their own DNA and heartbeat and in the early stages of pregnancy, the fetus is the very essence of a parasite, absolutely unable to live outside of the uterus, much like a liver fluke is unable to live outside of the liver. It is the termination of a pregnancy, not a baby. A termination of what has the POTENTIAL to be a baby, but is not.
SHOULD THE BE A MINIMUM WAGE

This is my first on-line debate and I am glad to see that I have a worthy opponent. I want to discuss the the important topic of minimum wage in THE UNITED STATES ONLY . It is risky to oppose to something most people agree on but I believe it to be fun and challenging. In my opening Argument I have decided to to just refer to my basic argument without much detail and save the real debating for round 2 and 3. first of all minimum wage cost many jobs to the economy and workers of it especially the lower qualified ones. Also, most people who work for minimum wage are student and workers in training e. t. c and do it just to tell potential interviewers that they indeed have work experience, so evidently most of them intend to achieve more and the more the minimum wage rises the fewer of these people can be afforded to be hired by employers. Additionally getting rid of minimum wage will eventually lower prices of every day products because of the lower cost for in training workers, so both the managers, the lower qualified worker (who otherwise would be unemployed) and the costumer gain.
The Following Arguments for the Existence of God are Valid - 1C

Note: the "1C" notation in the Topic title is simply for searching purposes. [Definition - Existence] http://dictionary.reference.com......... 1. the state or fact of existing; being. *NOTE* I am not debating whether or not a God exists in one's MIND, but rather in REALITY. [Definition - Valid] http://dictionary.reference.com......... 1. sound; just; well-founded 2. Logic. (of an argument) so constructed that if the premises are jointly asserted, the conclusion cannot be denied without contradiction. *NOTE* Stemming from the second definition, I don't intend for my opponent to create a syllogism. Simply put, my opponent needs to construct an argument of which I can't successfully defeat (of course, this is to the opinion of the voters). Additionally, I require that my opponent argue for whatever deity they are proving with the intent of showing that it is PROBABLE/DEFINITE the deity exists (through their argument). Saying that something is possible does not mean it exists. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ This is how the debate will play out: Round 1: This is my Round 1 for clarifications and guidelines. For PRO, he/she will either state that his following arguments will affirm a specific god (i.e. Christian God, Muslim God, etc.) or a metaphysical supreme being. My opponent can list the attributes of the metaphysical supreme being in his Round 1 is he/she wishes. THEN, my opponent will LIST his/her ARGUMENTS with at least a brief EXPLANATION for both (I don't want just a line of titles). Round 2 - 4: I will refute his/her arguments and it will go back and forth as such. I hope we have a good debate!