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Debate: Are sports a waste of time?
Side: No

Sports require lots of skill. They teach good values in life as well, like responsibility, respect, teamwork, and improvement. You are not just playing with a ball, running around with a stick, dancing around on a court, or simply rubbing ice. I am not a professional athlete, but I am quite sure that going professional includes lots of guts, lots of hard work, and surely lots of wits. Choosing to pursue a very enjoyable sport and trying to become the best in that sport...that is essentially what it is like choosing any other profession.
Debate: Are sports a waste of time?
Side: No

NOT ON MY LIFE!!!!!! they are fun, interesting, good for you and they make you NOT FAT!!!!!!!! they make you muscly and attractive. they can also help you improve your teamwork and ability to help others out of choice. they can truly make you a greater person.
Debate: Are sports a waste of time?
Side: No

Benefits of SportsPhysical exercise is good for mind, body and spirit. Furthermore, team sports are good for learning accountability, dedication, and leadership, among many other traits. Putting it all together by playing a sport is a winning combination.Many athletes do better academically. Playing a sport requires a lot of time and energy. Some may think this would distract student-athletes from schoolwork. However, the opposite is true. Sports require memorization, repetition and learning — skillsets that are directly relevant to classwork. Also, the determination and goal-setting skills sports require can be transferred to the classroom.Sports teach teamwork and help achieve goals. Fighting for a common goal with a host of other players, coaches, managers and community members teaches you how to build a collective team synergy and effectively communicate the best way to solve problems en route to a victory. This will be very helpful in life when encountering problems at work, at home, or in any arena.Sports offer many health benefits, some less obvious. Clearly, sports will improve your fitness and weight goals. However, they also encourage healthy decisions such as not smoking or drinking and offer hidden health benefits such as a lower chance of getting osteoporosis or breast cancer later in life. Also, a team counting on you to show up and work hard is plenty of motivation for you to get to the gym day in and day out.Sports boost self-esteem. Watching your hard work pay off and achieving your dreams brings about tons of self-confidence. If you can achieve something in a sport or with a fitness goal, then you know you can achieve any other goal you set. This is a very rewarding and exciting process.Playing a sport cuts down on pressure and stress. Exercising is a natural way to loosen up and let go of stress. Also, you will most likely make many new friends on the team who can be there for you as a support system. When you find you are having a lot of stress, you can call up teammates and head to the gym to talk it out and play it out.For all of these reasons, it is always a great decision to get involved in the sports arena.
Debate: Are sports a waste of time?
Side: No

No way, sports help us get stronger, faster, braver, and smarter all just by playing sports a few hours a day. If you spend like 24 hours a day at sports the waste of time kind of makes sense, but about 6-8 hours a day doesn't seem too bad.
Debate: Are sports a waste of time?
Side: No

If you knew how to actually play the sport, maybe it will be less of a waste of time? Basketball isn’t just people stealing and throwing a ball. Football isn’t just grown men fighting for a ball. Baseball isn’t just men hitting balls and throwing them. Soccer isn’t the only sport where they have to be “quick and skilled.”
Debate: Are sports a waste of time?
Side: No

People can spend their lives doing far more productive things than playing sports; however, sports do have their benefits such as improvement on physicality.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

On one hand, we can't say that girls shouldn't play sports because a physical activity helps person to be healthy, strong and even attractive. I, by myself, have played tennis for 6 years and gained so much experience. I also pointed out that during playing tennis I never got sick but when I stopped doing sports I became less healthy. On the other hand, there are some kinds of sports that girls shouldn't take part in such as fighting and weightlifting. They are mostly appropriate for boys rather than girls. Additionally, girls and boys shouldn't compete with each other and their competitions have to be separated as they are now. The cause of it is that girls are more gentle beings than boys and they are also future mothers. That is not a secret that men always have been stronger than women. However, girls always have to do physical activities in order to be in tone, healthy and beautiful.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Girls should be able to play sports. Just because the don't have characteristics of boys doesn't mean they aren't as tough or as good. They should at least be given a chance to play. That would be discrimination
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

Men and women are built differently, men are better suited to play sports.Your message has a contradiction in it. You say that girls don't have the same characteristics as a boy. But then after you say that just because they don't have the same characteristics, doesn't mean that they aren't just as tough, or just as good. That's faulty logic.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

yeah You are totally right and because of that I want tell you that women should do another kind of activities, like fitness or doing exercises just for health and beauty
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

True. I mean, if we're striving for equality, then we should start with gender equality. Even if girls cannot play as better in certain sports, does not mean they shouldn't get the chance. Besides, some girls are pretty wicked in certain sports, e.g. Serena Williams in tennis.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Should BOYS play sports? How did you come up with this question? Do you realize how absurd it is? Why in the world would one even THINK that it is up for negotiation. The sexes are equal, other than the obvious differences of genitalia and muscle mass. Obviously, the person who wrote this question does share this opinion.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

People KNOW it's up for negotiation because females feel that they deserve slots on sports teams just because they're female. They've made it so that women get into teams even if they're not good enough. They're taking slots away from men. So you support these actions?
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Arrrgh. You set the women's movement back 100 years. Give us a break. Take down the barriers and realize we're all equal.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

What have you done to "deserve a break"? We are equal, in different ways.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

I think if men can play sports so can girls play sports and girls tend to be more competitive than guys but it varies it can be the other way.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

I think they should, with sport it should be the team that comes first and if a girl is the better player then they should get the slot.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

YES FEMALES SHOULD PLAY SPORTS BECAUSE WITHOUT THEM PLAYING SPORTS THEY GAIN WEIGHT AND SPORTS CAN HELP A FEMALE BUILD HER SELF ESTEEM AND LOOSE WEIGHT MOST BOYS DON'T LIKE FEMALES PLAYING SPORTS BECAUSE THEY FEEL THAT ONLY MEN SUPPOSED TO PLAY SPORTS AND FEMALES SUPPOSED TO DO GIRLY THINGS
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

This question is effing ridiculous. Have you ever played a sport in your life? Are you sexist? Why ask this question it is redonkulous.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

Oh man... women are moving into male dominated spaces, and anyone who questions it is automatically sexist. read about things like Title IX http://usa-sports.org/TitleIX.pdf http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAICXRDksIQ  and see why this is such a bad thing.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

It's still ridiculous for asking that question... - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - --
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

Why is it ridiculous? There are many things that are ridiculous in life, and questioning society isn't one of them.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

As much as I agree, on a general basis, it's ridiculous that you may believe women are "cutting into" mens' sports, as if women can't have their own sports and "toughness"... What exactly do you believe in? As far as "Should girls play sports?"
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

What I believe in terms of females playing sports is that they can play sports, but they shouldn't rely on things like Title IX to do it. Title IX's goal is make the number of women and men equal. Instead of raising the number women in sports, it's just cutting down men's sports teams to give the illusion that women are gaining power.Plus to top it off, it's considered sexist to question this.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

You're speaking of equality, which is awesome, equality and balance is the focal point of everything, or at least should be sought after. However, you state with this Title IX bullshit that the rise in women in sports is cutting down men's sports team giving the illusion that women are gaining power, SOUNDS LIKE, you're afraid of women gaining power. Why are you afraid of it anyways? In fact, you shouldn't be afraid. Do you watch sports? Do you understood the games that are played? The rabbit hole gets pretty fucking deep when you understand the games being played, not that there are simply games being played.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

What I'm saying is that instead of increasing the number of female athletes, Title IX is just reducing the number of male athletes.Did you read this part of the Title IX article that I linked?" In the 2000 Summer Olympics, the U.S. sent 338men and 264 women to compete. In 2004, nearlyequal numbers of men and women – an estimated282 men and 263 women – represented the UnitedStates in 2004. Consider a Washington Post Olympicpreview entitled “Female Athletes Continue toGain Ground” written in April 2004. The articlecelebrated the equality in these numbers as evidenceof progress for women, but the number of womencompeting was essentially unchanged. The so-calledvictory for women was the elimination of more than50 male athletes from the U.S. roster."Who does taking away those male athletes help? I'm pretty sure it doesn't help anyone. I've watched some sports. But I don't know what the last part of the paragraph means.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Should BOYS play sports? How did you come up with this question? Do you realize how absurd it is? Why in the world would one even THINK that it is up for negotiation. The sexes are equal, other than the obvious differences of genitalia and muscle mass.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Of course girls should play sports too. Girls need in some activities and sports is one of the way to become more active. We should play sports because of girls have all ability to be famous and great sports. Why not! IF girls have all oportunity for this, why they shouldn't use it!
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Of course, girls should play sports. Why shouldn't girls play sports? I take the view that females have the same rights as males. This inequality is wrong. As we know, nowadays our world is changing and we should forget about inequality between females and males.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

I think us girls have a right to at least try... We are not all weak... Some of us are strong... We deserve a chance... Because some of us would love to play rugby but they don't want to play with girls...
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

just because girls are different to boys it doesnt mean we cant play sports. some girls can be more better at sports than boys
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Of course women should play sports! There are entire sports dedicated for women to play. So women are not taking spots away from men. And if women are taking the spots of a male athlete then obviously the women athletes are better at that particular sport.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

I think they should. I mean girls do achieve a lot. Maybe not as much as men but we do strive to be the best athlete we can be.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

can u plz change ur orthodox kinda mentality.....this is highly insane of a person asking whether girls should play sports or not.....of course they should...men and women are equal..they are not superior to women...no one can stop girls from shunning away from sports...
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

I dislike seeing pudgy chicks all the time. I wanna see more chicks with toned bodies. Get off your lazy, sandwhich making, soap opera watching, asses and play some sports so that you can carry over these healthy genetics to your children so they won't be chubby and out of shape too.And you'll be not quite so moody when your period comes around.Sports are the best way to get in shape.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Girls should also play sports. There should be no discrimination in sports.Sports is not only to win or lose,it is also used to be healthy.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

This is a silly debate. Sports are good for you, why shouldn't women do things that are good for your body?
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Of course yes , because they need to get fun by playing sports
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

A big YES,, we should be equal and fair.. so I guess they need to play any sports they want.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

Definitely because girls are awesome! Many boys are good at sports, but the girls that try hard could be just as good or better! So I think if you say no, you're saying boys are better which is just wrong!
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

If a girl wants to play Sports, then she should play. I also think girls should not be discriminated in Sports.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

I think girls should be alouded to play sports, because : - they have the rights. - some of them are even better at sports than boys. - playing sports are good for the health.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

I think they should be in reduced numbers because female athletes just take spots away from male ones. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAICXRDksIQ  http://usa-sports.org/TitleIX.pdf
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: Yes

reduced in numbers? how? murder? lol This is insanity.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

No by getting rid of things like title IX, and making so females don't feel that they "automatically deserve" something even if they're not good enough for it.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

You are very articulate and bright. While I do not agree with all ofyour arguments, you do make a lost of sense. Hopefully you will open the eyes of some people who have a different "mind set." By the way, women do not "always" get the "man's" house and why do you call it the "man's" house? Property is divided equally, or attempted to be anyway, where divorce is the issue.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

Personally, I think that sports should stick to the males. I don't have nothing against females but I would prefer to watch C.C. Sabathia pitch 92 M.P.H. SLIDERS THAN CRIS CYBORG BOUNCE AROUND IN TIGHTS
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

I do agree with the statement that men and women are built differently and according to it I want to tell that women should do the things in which they are strong enough. I mean cooking hehe))...but I am not telling that women should do any kind of sports... personally I want women to do exercises or fitness, for the health and beauty... because everybody knows that women are life...no women no need to live anymore.
Debate: Should girls play sports?
Side: No

In real competitive games, girls should play sports with girls and boys play sports with boys. That way it is more enjoyable for both parties involved. There are also certain sports girls should not play at all, such as football and basketball, the female body is just not built to play these sports at the highest levels, soccer(euro football) and volleyball are for fit for females. Now if the game is just backyard nonsense then there who cares.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

yup. total waste of money. who cares who's the best at a sport. that money could be spent on other things. much more important things.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: NO

Well....it is much more important and also productive than paying for the Royal wedding!
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

Couldn't agree more with you, & I'm generally a sports fan, but not at the expense of taxpayer-funded, under-attended sporting events that could better assist their citizens in so many other ways.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

Obviously it is a waste of money, Also a waste of good shows on the bbc, just because some dumb people are good at running? who the hells CARES personally i would close them forever.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

I agree, but at least running is a tradional Olympic sport, unlike half of the ridiculous events that I'm seeing being held as I flick through the channels upon my TV!!
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: NO

What is wrong with you? Talent shows, cartoons and water beds would all be a waste too if Olympics are. People participating in the Olympics aren't just running fast they are showing what they are capable of. and it is not a waste of money, it unites countries and the country which hosts it makes better infrastructure. So, the money is being utilised. Also, people like watching sports it is not a waste of bbc shows. Your message just proves you are an dumb and selfish person, who does not respect people's abilties and cannot see the big picture.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

Yes they definitely are.Other than entertainment,the olympics are pointless.It waste precious resources
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: NO

What about national pride? Or even the fact that at least people are judged fairly, more than you can say for most things in life...
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

Of course. Our ( Britain) Economy is still recovering after the recession, and we're now going to spend billions on some sporting crap? Rubbish! Of course some will argue it is entertainment, and an old tradition that's been around for thousands of years. Well that may be, but the fact remains, lady's and gentleman, this money could be spend saving peoples lives from horrible painful deaths in places like Ethiopia, Kenya, Coté d'evoir e.t.c.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: NO

We can not help People from Kenya and Ethiopia unless they choose to help themselves first! You can throw all the money in the world to help them and, it will still will not be enough. Go Olympics!
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

Little hard to help themselves when the Catholics are encouraging them not to use contraception so they have an ever growing population, and something like 90% are in poverty. What are they supposed to do?
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: NO

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Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: NO

Of course government spent a lot of money to organize such a big event, however I think that all of these money were not wasted. After watching opening of the Olympic Games in London, citizens of other countries had seen that the England's economy is not in so bad situation as in Europe countries such as Spain. Also do not forget about thousands or even millions of tourists who have come to London and left there a lot of money for tickets to plane, for souvenirs, presents, for tickets to enjoy seeing competitions and etc. Imagine how much money were earned from the Olympic Games. I think that the Olympic Games were held in high-level!
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: NO

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Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

Yes in every sense of the word! 24 billion? From wikipedia i read it was around 14.8 billion USD for London 2012. While hundreds if not millions of people are dying out of hunger on a daily basis, others are busy making profits and promoting the name of their country by squandering 14.8 billion dollars for hosting Olympic Games. This is non-sensical and highly unethical. The Olympic Games could have been made less extravagant and millions could have been saved to help the needy.Indeed, watching this spectacular event unleashing is like living a real boost of emotion.But then, is the feeling of these temporary emotions more prominent than the health of a human being ? We all know it isn't yet we keep on hosting it. It is sad therefore to realise that mankind has adopted an egocentric culture.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

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Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

I believe that the Olympic Games are a waste of money because there are more important things that the money used for these events could be spent on. If we stopped the Olympic Games, a lot of extra money could be donated to child hunger, cancer cures, and child hospitals. Think about the people in third world countries, starving and living without shelter. All charities ask for a small amount of money, yet countries spend millions on a sporting event. The Olympic Games boost economies and also boost pollution at the same time! We are trying our best to stop global warming and this is NOT helping! The native animals of each country loose their habitat to just a stupid car park or an expensive stadium. This can ruin the food chain. The Olympic Games just puts everyone against each other and puts hatred between each country.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

I believe that Olympic games are a waste of money because the money used on the Olympics should be spent on other things like, helping charities, children in poverty, and to build new schools, universities and hospitals. The cost of the Olympics about $20000000000 and for that money the government can buy about 30000 houses for the homeless and these houses are over $700000 each.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

what...what...what......i think olympic game just waste the money of the host country...we can see that the. budget can use for charity,help the people in the country...i support because my country didnt be a host of country
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

It is like a beauty pageant for Sports, however, the sponsors know they can make plenty of money from it.
Debate: Are Olympics a waste of money?
Side: YES

If you balance with how much we spend to set it up in relation to how much we make back through tourism etc. It's just a waste of money. But be careful now.. It's a waste of money, but it doesn't mean it doesn't bring far more benefits than just views in the long run.