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Spiral

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Issues	Position
Abortion Abortion should be legal.	In Favor
Affirmative Action The government should give preferential treatment to people based on their race or gender.	Against
Border Fence The U.S. should build a fence on its southern border in order to reduce illegal immigration.	Against
Campaign Finance Reform People and organizations should be limited on how much money they can donate to political candidates.	In Favor
Civil Unions Couples of the same sex should receive the same benefits as married couples via civil unions.	In Favor
Death Penalty Society should put convicted murderers to death.	Against
Drug Legalization Narcotics should be legalized.	In Favor
Environmental Protection The government should put environmental protection ahead of economic policies.	In Favor
Estate Tax Upon dying, a person's wealth should be taken by the government.	Against
Flag Burning Burning the U.S. flag in protest should be legal for U.S. citizens.	Against
Flat Tax Every citizen should pay one flat tax rate (i.e. 15%) based on their income for that year.	In Favor
Gay Marriage Couples of the same sex should be allowed to get married, and be recognized by the State.	In Favor
Global Warming Theory Global warming exists and mankind is responsible for it.	In Favor
Gun Rights Every law abiding citizen should have the right to own a gun.	Against
Labor Unions Labor unions are a beneficial entity for the work force.	Against
Late Term Abortion Late term abortion should be legalized.	In Favor
Medicaid & Medicare Paying into social programs like Medicaid and Medicare should be mandatory.	Against
Medical Marijuana Marijuana should be legal if prescribed by a medical doctor.	In Favor
Minimum Wage The government should create and enforce a minimum wage to be paid to all workers.	Against

Issues	Position
Missile Defense System The government should build a missile defense system to minimize the threat of incoming nuclear missiles.	Against
National Health Care The government should provide a national health care system.	In Favor
National Retail Sales Tax Every citizen should pay one flat sales tax rate (i.e. 15%) for items they purchase.	Against
Patriotism Patriotism should be encouraged and taught to children in schools.	Against
Police Profiling The law enforcement community should be allowed to use profiling in order to deter crime.	Against
President George W. Bush I support the U.S. President, George W. Bush.	Against
Progressive Tax People with a higher level of income should pay a higher tax rate.	Against
School Vouchers Families should receive a voucher if they want to send their child to a private school instead of a public school.	Against
Social Programs The government should create and provide social programs.	Against
Social Security Paying into a social program like social security should be mandatory.	Against
Term Limits Every elected politician should be subject to a term limit for their particular office.	In Favor
Tobacco Rights Tobacco use should be legal.	In Favor
United States I support the United States of America.	In Favor
Vegetarianism / PETA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals	Against
War in Afghanistan I support the War in Afghanistan.	In Favor
War in Iran I support going to war against Iran.	Against
War in Iraq I support the War in Iraq.	Against
War on Terrorism I support the War on Terrorism.	Against
Welfare The government should provide welfare to the poor.	Against

Spiral's Debates

patriotisms should be taught in schools

Patriotism is an important part of our American way of life. Yes America has made mistakes and we need to admit to those (another great lesson for children to learn). But America has many great accomplishments as well. we have a stable government. We have an economy that has done relatively well. Why should we not teach our children to be proud of the country they live in....

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Infinity is rational and a real number

1 x 1=1 1 / 1=1 infinity x 1=infinity infinity / infinity=1 wouldnt this make infinity rational? if they are infinity is divisable by itself, and it makes 1, that means that it has an some sort of whole number which makes it 1....

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Should The "Cane" and other forms of corporal punishment be brought back into the education system?

Its one of those age old questions that we all ask ourselves, should we bring back the cain? Older generations agree with it, younger generations disagree. However, As a part of the younger generation (im only 16) i beleive we SHOULD bring back the cain, and other forms of corporal punishment. My first point, is that of discipline. Discipline has been around since man himself. I believe discipline is they key to success. Without discipline, and self-discipline, a person cannot survive in the...

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LIFE IS AN ONION

life is full of ups and downs.. it is a vicious circle..which is full of sorrows and happiness.. when we see onion it is covered with several layers similarly a human life is covered with several roles.. and each role is full of responsiblities which might look good from outer side (like an onion) but as u come across it different phases u start realising the obstacles, hurdles -destiny brings for u.. when we cut onion tears comes out of our eyes.. similarly when someone hurts our feeling or doe...

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The United States Federal Government should continue to invest in a missle defence system.

Spiral I noticed you have a 100 percent win ratio and decided I would challenge you, this should be a very interesting debate. A missile defence system is crucial to any country's defense. I will list some of the advantages to a missile defense system. 1- It shows any aggressor that they cannot use an intercontinental ballistic missile -ICBM- against us successfully, which could help to deter any attacks. 2- It helps protect citizens from any possible missile attacks, including chemical...

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the topic of this debate is abortion and i believe that this is wrong because ur killing humans okay

my opening argument is that abortion should be illegal b/c that is basically kilng a human being okay son so see me...

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Global Anarchy is unsustainable

Anarchist Morality by P. Kropotkin. "The history of human thought recalls the swinging of a pendulum which takes centuries to swing. After a long period of slumber comes a moment of awakening. Then thought frees herself from the chains with which those interested --rulers, lawyers, clerics-- have carefully enwound her." 1) Lets say that tomorrow all states would be dissolved, but would we expropriate all land? If we dissolve the states tomorrow, there would be mass chaos, and the person wit...

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Huckabee and Homosexuality

Originally I put this as a challenge to a Huckabee supporter who commented I did not know the bible. Not surprisingly the debate was declined. In his book "Kids Who Kill," Huckabee linked homosexuality with sadomasochism, paedophilia and necrophilia. How does he justify this? "homosexuality is an aberrant, unnatural, and sinful lifestyle, and we now know it can pose a dangerous public health risk." Baptist conservative belief at its unenlightened finest. I claim that this "broad brush" ...

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The human eye evolved.

Thanks to my opponent if he accepts, not sure if this is the evolution debate you wanted, though you did state the complexity of the eye as an indication of an intelligent designer. Next one can be your choosing. ;) Essentially I will show that the eye evolved, using the human eye, and eyes found in nature in general, to show the stages of development and how relatively easily it occurs. I assert that an Intelligent Designer, by definition, would not incorporate flaws into a system, as t...

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THE SLAM BANK FORM OF CRICKET WITH ITS INDISCRIMINATE COMMERCIALIZATION

THE SLAM BANK FORM OF CRICKET WITH ITS INDISCRIMINATE COMMERCIALIZATION IS RUINING THE VERY FOUNDATION OF THE GAME...

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""My thinking is first and last and always, for my doing." ~William James"

Debates:	20
Won:	19
Lost:	0
Tied:	1
Win Ratio:	100.00%

Joined:	March 10, 2008
Online:	Within 1 Month
City:	Perth
State:	State of Western Australia
Country:	Australia
Gender:	female
Age:	28 Years
Sign:	Virgo
Education:	Graduate Degree
Ethnicity:	White
Orientation:	Homosexual
Profession:	Student
Faith:	Atheist
Sports:	Hiking

About Me

"Finishing a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Enjoy my books, music,and nature at large. I like to draw, paint and write in the free time I get."

What I Believe

"I am an atheist, a philosophical naturalist, a social darwinist. I believe rationalism is the ideal state. ____________________________________________________________ 'I see nobody on the road,' said Alice. 'I only wish I had such eyes,' the King remarked in a fretful tone. 'To be able to see Nobody! And at that distance, too! Why, it's as much as I can do to see real people, by this light!' ~ Alice in Wonderland"