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We're going to be restarting the weekly debates here in the Convention Center. This thread is to make suggestions as to things that can be debated. Below is a list of things suggested already. Feel free to make new suggestions or put forth your support for a particular topic.  Right to Bear Arms Abortion Gay Marriage Death PenaltyFreedom of Speech (how far does it go?) Immigration God (-1) Porn, good or bad? Internet Security/PrivacyMinimum Wage Animal Rights Should students at gradeschools be required to wear uniforms? Teens driving at age 16 - too young? Multi culturalism Vs Nationalism Love- Choice or Impulse? Drinking age The legalization of Marijuana Star Trek vs. Star Wars Video Game Violence Religion in schools Gay and Lesbian Marriages Human Cloning All White American Basketball League
Last Edit: Feb 4, 2010 0:34:48 GMT by Josh
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Let's just say not the God one. It's old, it never ends well, and the arguments are always the same.
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Here are a few topics that came to mind Internet Security Minimum Wage Animal Rights Should students at gradeschools be required to wear uniforms? Teens driving at age 16 - too young? Multi culturalism Vs Nationalism Love- Choice or Impulse? Drinking age The legalization of Marijuana Star Trek vs. Star Wars Video Game Violence Religion in schools Gay and Lesbian Marriages Human Cloning
Last Edit: Jan 11, 2010 22:29:04 GMT by Arucard
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Let's just say not the God one. It's old, it never ends well, and the arguments are always the same. Noted. And thanks, Arucard.
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Let's just say not the God one. It's old, it never ends well, and the arguments are always the same. Good points. The only reason I suggested it is because it's guaranteed to have activity. Never have I seen someone say, "God isn't real," without some form of backlash. Perhaps not the right word, but it's definitely something that tends to be...uh..."popular".
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Let's just say not the God one. It's old, it never ends well, and the arguments are always the same. Good points. The only reason I suggested it is because it's guaranteed to have activity. Never have I seen someone say, "God isn't real," without some form of backlash. Perhaps not the right word, but it's definitely something that tends to be...uh..."popular". Definitely popular, but it tends to get heated quickly.
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Good points. The only reason I suggested it is because it's guaranteed to have activity. Never have I seen someone say, "God isn't real," without some form of backlash. Perhaps not the right word, but it's definitely something that tends to be...uh..."popular". Definitely popular, but it tends to get heated quickly. Very true. I just figured most of use are friends and know each other well, so it wouldn't be such an issue. Not that I'm petitioning to have this debate, I'm just saying I wouldn't have suggested it anywhere else (unless it was a forum I didn't care about at all and wanted a flame war for the lulz),
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Is it serious debates only? I mean, could there be stuff like "Mac vs PC" ? That's just purely an example, don't add. But I think you get what I mean. Not something that's too stupid, but not too serious either. Someone here should know what I mean 
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We could do less heated debate subjects, sure.
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Is it serious debates only? I mean, could there be stuff like "Mac vs PC" ? That's just purely an example, don't add. But I think you get what I mean. Not something that's too stupid, but not too serious either. Someone here should know what I mean "Star Trek or Star Wars" is currently a suggested debate topic, so I think so.
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Is it serious debates only? I mean, could there be stuff like "Mac vs PC" ? That's just purely an example, don't add. But I think you get what I mean. Not something that's too stupid, but not too serious either. Someone here should know what I mean "Star Trek or Star Wars" is currently a suggested debate topic, so I think so. I actually blindly copy pasted the list into my post.
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"Star Trek or Star Wars" is currently a suggested debate topic, so I think so. I actually blindly copy pasted the list into my post. Even still, I think we can have some input from the members as to what they want to debate, so as long as it's a serious suggestion, it shouldn't necessarily have to be a "serious" debate. Maybe people want something more lighthearted. Recently, I got into a great debate (honestly, great) about who would win between Godzilla Jr. and The Jolly Green Giant.
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Definitely popular, but it tends to get heated quickly. Very true. I just figured most of use are friends and know each other well, so it wouldn't be such an issue. Not that I'm petitioning to have this debate, I'm just saying I wouldn't have suggested it anywhere else (unless it was a forum I didn't care about at all and wanted a flame war for the lulz), Yeah, but the arguments won't change. Atheist view will be pure scientific, logical and follow in that manner. That which hasn't been seen doesn't exist, so on... Religious/spiritual view is an argument of faith, belief and thinking outside of the scientific box. For atheists, if it's not within the box, then it's not accepted.
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Very true. I just figured most of use are friends and know each other well, so it wouldn't be such an issue. Not that I'm petitioning to have this debate, I'm just saying I wouldn't have suggested it anywhere else (unless it was a forum I didn't care about at all and wanted a flame war for the lulz), Yeah, but the arguments won't change. Atheist view will be pure scientific, logical and follow in that manner. That which hasn't been seen doesn't exist, so on... Religious/spiritual view is an argument of faith, belief and thinking outside of the scientific box. For atheists, if it's not within the box, then it's not accepted. Right, but as long as everyone remains mature about it, it can still be an intellectual workout, so to speak, and can still be fun. I doubt anyone in these debates are engaging in them with the plan on converting someone to their viewpoint. That'd be great, but it'd be a lot less fun.
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Suggestions, suggestions... Hmm -- evolution? It wouldn't be quite as touchy a topic as God in general or religion, I don't think, but it would be interesting as I've been dying to see this somewhere. I've never seen an evolutionist go over the facts and prove that the universe could in fact be billions of years old, whereas I've met people (mostly Christians, since I am a Christian and don't come into much direct contact with people of other religions who are willing to get into it) who are able to debate against it. I'd like to see this and perhaps take part in it, as it's something based almost purely on science. Just a thought.  It would probably lead back to religion anyway, though...:/
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