azza1625/createdebate-arguments huggingface dataset:
Debate: Should Marijuana be legalized?
Side: Absolutely not!

Fail to show what marijuana supposedly "does to people": If you've done your research, you know what I'm talking about. If not I shouldn't be here.Fail to show why law should regulate what you put in your body: They already do, F.D.A., that's reason enough. If that's not good enough for you, talk to a lawyer. Fail to prove that when more people use marijuana, and it's accepted, that there will be more people addicted: Take statistics and logic.My view of government is disturbing. Fine then, I'll prescribe you your natural anti-depressant that helps deal with this ugly fact of life. My main issue with this whole argument is that I cannot believe that THIS topic, of all things, is the one that people get pissed off about... One could strip us of every liberty imagined by our forefathers, and all we would do is sit and complain about our damned marijuana... THAT IS SICKENING!!! Not my view of government!!!! THE FACT THAT I HEAR ABOUT MARIJUANA 100 TIMES A DAY INSTEAD OF WTF WE'RE GOING TO DO ABOUT IMMIGRATION REFORM OR NAFTA OR WHATEVER THE HELL IS GOING ON IN THE WHITE HOUSE AND IRAN AND WHY SOME CERTAIN STATES ARE SEGREGATING SEXUALITY AND BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH BLAH.... No, all you can stand to do anything about is try to get your weed back. Maybe that's reason enough not to legalize it... Think about all of the people wasting their time trying to legalize it... then imagine them wasting x20 the amount of time being stoned all the time talking about how they finally got what they wanted...
Debate: Should Marijuana be legalized?
Side: Like, yeah man

While you've presented some valid arguments, if this topic really upsets you that much, the best course of action on your part would probably be to ignore it. This would help your peace of mind and would avoid conflict with those who vote you down for being off topic.This is a site where everybody can create a debate about anything, inevitably someone will create a debate about some topic you really can't hear about it anymore. I've encountered some of those myself. However, the people that choose to participate in the debate have every right to do so, that's what this site has been created for. If, instead of just ignoring those debates, people would constantly jump in to complain about how they can't hear about it anymore, that would strongly deteriorate the quality of the debates. Looking at your first couple of posts, they did not add anything to the debate, only later did you write a good argument.Yes there are more important topics to discuss, does that mean that people should only discuss those topics? No, everybody is free to discuss what they feel like. Some people feel strongly about this topic and some people are out there actively campaigning for legalization. If you count yourself among those that have made up their mind, and don't feel like discussing it anymore, then the best thing to do is probably to just scroll right past the debate.Lastly I would like to add that what I just said applies to a range of comments on various debates. I decided to specifically comment on your arguments, because it seems to me that you're actually interested in conducting quality debates.
Debate: Should Marijuana be legalized?
Side: Like, yeah man

You say that, "What I don't like about weed, is what it does to people," and I think that's exactly why people like it.... because of what it does to people ;)
Debate: Should Marijuana be legalized?
Side: Like, yeah man

In this case, you want my liberty. Well, you can't always get what you want.
Debate: Should Marijuana be legalized?
Side: Absolutely not!

What do you mean we want your liberty? How will me smoking pot affect you negatively? How would it detract from your liberty?
Debate: Should Marijuana be legalized?
Side: Absolutely not!

You misunderstand, I was telling the first guy that said people shouldn't smoke pot that he was being hypocritical.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

They once said,"Discipline is the refining fire by which talent becomes ability." Do our fellow Singaporeans have that refining fire?Frankly,I don't think so.We are talking about a country where crimes are a trend.From gangsters to gambling, the crime situation has increased by 19.6% on 2005.Due to the introduction of National Service,the situation has decreased by about 11%,not saying that NS was introduced recently but for sure,it plays such an important part to nurture youths to adults,or boys to men.Hence,National Service should or must be mandatory for all male Singaporeans as discipline,an important quality that one should possess,can be taught through National Service.How you may ask.From simple things like waking up on time or even the temptation of pointing your gun to your own platoon.By these simple things are where a person knows what is best for them and so that they are mature enough to make their own and right choices in life..How can a person live without discipline?He would have no sense of direction and would do anything that he thinks is right.Therefore,I conclude that National Service is very important and it should not be 'abolished' just because of tiredness and so on.With no doubt,I think that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.Thank You.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

but for sure,it plays such an important part to nurture youths to adults,or boys to menWhy do people need to do National Service to become mature?From simple things like waking up on time or even the temptation of pointing your gun to your own platoonWaking up on time is not an attribute of the national service. I learnt to wake up on time with an alarm clock.By these simple things are where a person knows what is best for them and so that they are mature enough to make their own and right choices in life.But why do they need to learn simple tasks through National Service? People learn simple tasks simply through living, working and developing mentally. How does waking up on time and not pointing a gun at your own platoon equate to knowing what is best for you? Can't people become mature and make the right choices in life by not doing National Service?How can a person live without discipline?But why do they have to receive discipline through National Service? It's not the only source of discipline. I for one have my parents to blame for 90% of my discipline. The rest lying with other adults such as teachers.He would have no sense of direction and would do anything that he thinks is rightNot having discipline doesn't mean you're going to be delusional about morals. People grow up without discipline all the time in developed countries. Sure, it can produce rude, ignorant people but I hardly think it means they're going to contribute greatly to crime rates. Many just take on morals and learn right and wrong from the perception of the civilization around them. Unless you grew up in a windowless room with no social encounters you can get the general idea of societies morals.Anyway, why should the entire male population of Singapore be punished for a minority of men who commit crime, are lazy, undisciplined e.c.t? Would you see it fair if your country made National Service mandatory because some of your citizens commit crimes even though you had never broken the law and were a wonderful person?
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

I don't believe catticus90 is in our class. I also don't think they understand the purpose of our debate or our point of view (how could they if they are not in SCSS 2E3 or 2E5).They do make some interesting points, though. What do you all think??
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

I agree with catticus90.It is NOT necessary nurture youths to adults, or boys to men with discipline or responsibility through National Service. They may be other ways, such as training them to be responsible from young. It's the best time to teach some manners and responsibility.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Yes indeed, we can train them from young. But what about those who have already passed their childhood years? For those at the age of 18, it will be extremely challenging for them to change at this point of time as they would have already come up with their own set of principles, whether they be right or wrong. If they are not guided properly, they might go down the wrong path. Thus, in order to bring these people back unto the right path, there needs to be an external discipline harsh enough to change and correct their principals of life and make them turn over a new leaf. Such a result can only be accomplished by the tough ruling of NS. With parents nowadays being extremely busy due to work, many children are being thrown to maids and they do not cultivate proper morals. I believe that manners is something that is learnt by example. It is likely that a child will be polite in the future if he sees that his parents are well-mannered when speaking to others. Parents play an important role in the development of a child, and if they were to step back from this role, many of the younger ones will not have good social values. Thus, if children cannot learn anything from their parents, don't you think that NS should be mandatory to ensure that they are equipped with the right values of life before they enter the adult world?
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Hilman, Can you think of other important qualities that NS teaches beyond discipline? I think you make a strong argument, btw. Ms. Sam
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

I disagree with you. On your statement about crimes, I think that NS may not have much of an impact. Internal defence are th police and SCDF. The army is more suited against external defence, threat from other countries. "It plays such an important part to nurture youths to adults,or boys to men." I don't think so. Parents are the one who should mould their children not outsiders. They are merely training the youths to become soldiers who listen to orders and fight for their country. "Waking up on time" Ha! I wake up every morning at 5am to do my morning prayers. All one needs to wake up early is to train oneself, not necessarily during NS. "Temptation of pointing your gun to your own platoom." I think they would rather point the gun at the instructor then their platoon mates and this is coming from someone in a uniformed group.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

So the police and the SCDF need not go to National Service?National Service is separated to HomeTeam,Police and the Army.So,internal and external defence are pretty much because of National Service."Parents are the one who should mould their children not outsiders."Then let me ask you,why aren't your parents teaching you English,Mathematics,Science,Art,Home Economics,Mother Tongue,Design and technology and so on?Aren't teachers 'outsiders' too?Imagine a world where parents teach or nurture their children although they are already adult.So,if a couple has 10 children,they will just commit suicide right?No more schools,no more universities and most importantly,no more National Service.First of all,as a Muslim,morning prayers start at 5.45 am not exactly 5 am.Secondly,one cannot expect everyone to be like oneself as people differ.Some people might wake up at 9 am or even later and so,national Service will get them to be more disciplined and teach them to wake up earlier by strict routines which I think is fair.If one accidentally slip,could he be able to get himself up with a lot of scratches and wounds,or by some help by others?Take National Service as a life changer not a house of torment.For the last point given for the temptation, you have just given another reason why National Service is mandatory.Thanks.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

Yes the police and the SCDF need not go to National Service. There is a seperate division for them and it is NOT under NS. "Parents are the one who should mould their children not outsiders."Then let me ask you,why aren't your parents teaching you English,Mathematics,Science,Art,Home Economics,Mother Tongue,Design and technology and so on?" Please note that nuture and teach are two different things. To nuture is to guide the character of a person. To teach is to impart knowledge to others. "Some people might wake up at 9 am or even later and so,national Service will get them to be more disciplined and teach them to wake up earlier by strict routines which I think is fair." I agree that some might wake up later but do you need to go to NS JUST TO LEARN HOW TO WAKE UP EARLY IN THE MORNING!? The answer is no. One can train oneself to wake up early at any age, not only at NS. And in terms of the temptation, I do not see how it makes NS mandatory.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Police and SCDF are part of National Service as they are serving the country.Finish.End of that.National Service contain a wide range of people but it simply means serving the country.Secondly,why isn't National Service nurturing people for the better?Do you think that the Ministry of Defence would just implement National Service for fun?Of course not.See National Service in a better way.If you can't then there is another reason why you should be going to National Service.Forget about the strictness of it.Forget about wasting time and so on.If you are a Singaporean,you should know what's best.If you don't,GO NS! By the way,the waking up on time is just an exaggeration.Even I wake up using an alarm clock but it's just an exaggeration.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans as it is important to protect Singapore, our only home. Although National Service can be tough, this could be a good chance to train the guys to be more disciplined as getting up early in the morning may not be an easy task. Other than that, having good health and a fit body is very important when there is a war. Not only must we be mentally strong, we must be physically fit too in order to protect Singapore. However this does not mean that only males can protect Singapore. Females can also do their part by taking care of family as females are physically weaker than males. Also due to our small population as compared to those bigger countries with more people, we could only rely on our own citizens and advanced weapons to protect Singapore thus it is really important to train male Singaporeans to ensure that they have the mental power and fitness to fight during a war hence I think that National Service should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

LiXuan,You make some interesting points. I wonder, which kind of war would Singapore's National Service need to participate in? Can you foresee any conflicts that might result in war? Who does Singapore need to protect itself from? Ms. Sam
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

National Service(NS) SHOULD be mandatory for all male Singaporeans as all of them have protect our nation in times of war. Let assume if there isn't any NS in Singapore, during wartime, Singapore will suffer alot so we have to be prepared in case of such times. Males that attend the NS can also build up their physical standards though the process is tough and the male Singaporeans can learn to endure hardship during the training. Although I feel that NS should be mandatory for all male Singaporeans, I think that women can also play a part in protecting our country. Singapore is our home so we have to do all we can to keep it safe. I personally feel that it is very important for Singaporeans to protect our country so regardless of male or female, all of us have to do something for Singapore to become a peace and war free country for the locals and tourists to stay in.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

Jia Ling, Can you be more specific or provide examples of how women can support Singapore? Can you think of any wars that may arise in which Singapore will need to participate? Who is Singapore protecting itself from? Ms. Sam
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Ns should be mandatory for all male singaporeans as we should let all men experience the physical and mental "toture". This is the time where all men are treated equally, be it rich or poor.Singapore is a small island with a relatively low population compared to our other neighbouring countries such as malaysia and Indonesia.If these countries were to attack us, Singapore would be powerless as we have not enough men to defend Singapore from these external threats. Adapted from "the man and his ideas" by Mr Lee Kuan Yew "It will not do to depend on others to defend us.We would be in a very difficult situation if there is trouble one day in our country,if there are enemies invading us and those defending us belong to another state,people not loyal to our nation,but only soldiers employed by us. It would then be too late to feel sorry about it"
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

The part of all men are treated, be it rich or poor, equally may be true... to some extent. The trainers may be fair, but the one participating may NOT. They may not argue in front of the trainers but they will have some disputes between all the participants.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

Wazza - your point, "this is the time where all men are treated equally, be it rich or poor" is very interesting. Could you elaborate? Why is this important to the nation and to the individual? Ms. Sam
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Hi Ms Sam I think Aaron's point is that Singapore should exercise equality despite having different financial statuses or being a so-called "higher class citizen". Most of the time, Singaporeans are judged by their housing and where they stay. Those that stay in condominiums or private housing are labelled as "rich kids" and some of them carry a self-centred and boastful attitude when they enter NS. They may think that due to the fact that their families are more well-off they should not be doing the same amount of work as the other recruits just because they think the rest are simply "commoners". This will definitely affect the nation if they carry this mentality into the war, where they might not be willing to fight alongside their allies and stay away from the front lines, thinking that their lives are more important than others' lives. This will greatly reduce the efficiency of the platoon and this will eventually affect the whole team, possibly leading to a drop in team morale. "One for all, all for one". This is a phrase commonly said to emphasise the importance of teamwork and it especially important in the army, where you have to be willing to put your life on the line. For the individual, he will not be very popular with others and it will lead to a lack of social etiquette if he cannot work with others and stick to his mentality that he belongs to a higher "class". Ms. Sam can you comment on my 1st comment please?
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: No, it should not be mandatory

"Ns should be mandatory for all male singaporeans as we should let all men experience the physical and mental "toture"." That is exactly why no one is willing to join NS willingly. If instead we are to associate NS with honour, pride and so forth (refer to my argument above) more people will be willing to join NS and it will no longer have to be mandatory.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

Sean, First let me just say that I am quite impressed with your comment and your responses. I think, for those that argue that NS is a waste of time, they are thinking too narrowly. It is without a doubt that people grow during their two years, both physically and mentally. I think the issue is more about whether or not people should have the choice to decline this growth. What do you think? As for those who work behind the scenes when it comes to both war time and times of peace, is knowing how to shoot a gun the only way to contribute? How about those who build the tanks, fighter jets and listen to sattelites? They may not know how to shoot a gun, they may not have been to NS, but they are still contributing to national safety, aren't they? I think to say that anyone who has not been trained in the military is useless come war time is a bit of a stretch. Finally, and other people have made this point, is joining NS the only way to curb rising obesity rates? How about changing the type of food children eat in the canteen in school? Making mandatory strictly to address obesity seems like a stretch as well.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

People who build their career during those two years or pursue their studies can also grow physically and mentally.As for your second point, can't female contribute? Technological advancements in military capabilities have made obsolete the requirement for physical strength in the army, thereby allowing women to serve alongside men in the army. Conventional wisdom says that women should not serve National Service as physical strength is a requirement and women in general do not possess this strength to carry out the strenuous activities in NS. However, modern warfare is not all about physical strength. In recent years, the landscape of warfare has shifted from physical geographies to the cyberspace. Whilst fighting on the frontlines still carries significance, cyber warfare has grown in importance. This is of particular relevance in Singapore where human population is a limit for army size and technological advantage must be fully harnessed. Take for example the Russian invasion of Georgia in 2008 where the Russian military infiltrated Georgian security networks to destabilize their military capabilities in order to win the war. This serves as evidence that physical combat is no longer the only aspect in warfare that matters. In many modern wars, cyber weapons win the battle. With this in consideration, physical strength need not be a pre-requisite in National Service, women with sufficient knowledge of cyber warfare can be a significant resource for the Singaporean army as well.
Debate: Should National Service be mandatory for all male singaporeans?
Side: Yes, it should be mandatory.

EVERYONE, PLEASE REFRAIN FROM PERSONAL ATTACKS EVEN IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH A SPECIFIC PERSON. This is online debate, so there is no need for personal attack.Many of the comments have sidetracked and people are beginning to attack others. Indeed, those that sit in front of the computer playing games and looking for girls (when carrying a immature mind) is precisely why we need to have NS for our dear Singaporean men.