Topic: We should end the use of economic sanctions

Argument: economic sanction can provide the tangible and psychological equity that are preconditions for restorative justice

Argument: economic sanctions affect the workers of the sanctioned countries and not the leaders

Argument: economic sanctions are a clear message to foreign governments that their activities will not be tolerated and their economies and their population will be punished until they make changes.

Argument: economic sanctions are a good way to get things to happen in a target area

Argument: economic sanctions are an effective tool and should be left as is

Argument: economic sanctions are an effective way to put pressure on countries that are doing wrong

Argument: economic sanctions are an effective way to signify that human rights abuses will not be tolerated.

Argument: economic sanctions are an important and valuable tool in international relations with countries. they are a diplomatic option that can be used to solve problems without military conflict.

Argument: economic sanctions are controversial and punish primarily innocent and poor people who are living on a day-to-day basis to get something to eat

Argument: economic sanctions are cruel and we should be able to negotiate

Argument: economic sanctions are effective and are a response to other nations that does not use military force.

Argument: economic sanctions are far better than using military force

Argument: economic sanctions are favoured as they can be a peaceful alternative to military action

Argument: economic sanctions are immoral and hurt the people they are supposed to be protecting.

Argument: economic sanctions are not a viable means to any end. they constrict innovation and efficiency and are of no benefit to any one.

Argument: economic sanctions are one of the most effective ways to motivate unscrupulous leaders to change

Argument: economic sanctions are sometimes the only thing that a leader will respond to

Argument: economic sanctions are the only peaceful means to change the behavior of aggresive regimes.

Argument: economic sanctions are the only thing that will get the leader of a country to change his actions

Argument: economic sanctions are unnecessary because other methods can be just as effective without cutting off supplies from every day people.

Argument: economic sanctions are useful in deterring unacceptable behavior from other governments.

Argument: economic sanctions are useful to stop bad actions.

Argument: economic sanctions can adversely effect the poorest in a society leading to deaths.

Argument: economic sanctions can assist in deterring deadly threats against our nation

Argument: economic sanctions can be used to encourage humanitarian efforts.

Argument: economic sanctions can cause distress and strain between countries

Argument: economic sanctions can end up hurting the poorest in societies.

Argument: economic sanctions can have lasting effects on the population of country under sanction.

Argument: economic sanctions can help control financial situations

Argument: economic sanctions can hurt international trade.