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Home  Debates and Discussions
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Debate and Thought Talk Topics1. Resolved, that Social Security be abolished and individuals assume responsibility for their retirement.
2. Resolved, that the employing of an illegal immigrant is a felony.
3. Resolved, that the United States block terrorist-sponsored websites.
4. Resolved, that the electoral college proportionally reflect the popular votes of each state.
5. Resolved, that the federal government is not responsible for closing the gap between the rich and poor.
6. Resolved, that it is not the role of the federl government to fun d alternative energy research.
7. Resolved, that the modern gay rights movement parallels the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s.
8. Resolved, that political discontent will cause the downfall of China’s current leadership.
9. Resolved, that a national primary system replace the current U.S. primary system.
10. Resolved, that presidential candidates be limited to public campaign funding.
11. Resolved, that the United States pay off its national debt in full over the next ten years.
12. Resolved, that lobbyists harmfully influence the legislative process.
13. Resolved, that the United States financially aid Mexico to create greater employment opportunities.
14. Resolved, that the Bush administration has overstepped the powers of the executive branch.
15. Resolved, that a universal public healthcare system would be detrimental to the United States.
16. Resolved, that the media is distorting the situation in Iraq.
17. Resolved, that CNN more accurately portrays the news than does Fox.
18. Resolved, that water-boarding is a necessary form of torture.
19. Resolved, the U.S. would benefit from the election of a third-party president in November.
20. Historic Debate: Resolved, that Lyndon B. Johnson effectively succeeded John F. Kennedy.
Thought Talks:
1. Thought Talk: Has democracy proven to be the best form of government?
2. Thought Talk: Are our elected leaders too far detached from the average American?
3. Thought Talk: Is the Republican Party still the party of Ronald Reagan?
4. Thought Talk: Was the establishment of political parties a mistake?
5. Thought Talk: Which first lady has been most influential?
6. Thought Talk: How do we keep the dollar competitive in a global society?
7. Thought Talk: Should the U.S. adopt an isolationist foreign policy?
8. Thought Talk: Will the United States be able to restore its image on a global level?
9. Thought Talk: Are today’s youth prepared for tomorrow’s challenges?
10. Thematic Thought Talk: What should the main focus of the War on Terror be as the torch passes to a new president?
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