...Con-Side of Debate Summary John Jones BCOM/275 10/19/14 Lynda Sohl Con-side of Team “A” Debate The first week of our discussion topic, there were many different and valuable point of views that were expressed. This week we were to only look at the Con-side of the discussion and see what the general consensus of our topic was. As a team we compared the facts of how bad war really is. War can cause bitterness and hatred to one another, but also divide people socially and economically. Being that this is the Con-side discussion our team made great points and really made war look the way it should, evil, miserable, and disgusting. In our pro-side discussion we mentioned that war brought certain things to a country such as money, power, and freedom. When a war is started certain things need to fall in place to maintain economic stability, the first being that the overall population stands behind you. This not only generates enough financial and political prowesses, but establishes the strength of the overall country. We have compared a few countries to one another and America is by far the greatest at achieving this goal of “Country Support”. On the other hand in this week’s discussion war can also be the demise of a country. For example when Nazi Germany seemed to expand across Europe they spread propaganda and fear in their own country. This caused their money to only go to military purposes...
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...Con Side Debate Summary Devin Smith 12/22/14 Steven Boylan This week for the week four learning team collaborative discussion the debate for the con side of the debate was discussed between Pamela Core and me. I started by saying how I felt about the con side and saying if I was con which means I would not want high school students to wear uniforms. My arguments would be that wearing uniforms, I could restrict students from their freedom of expression, meaning that students could loose their constitutional rights of speech and expression when entering the school doors. School uniforms promote everyone to be alike instead of promoting individuality meaning at a time when schools are encouraging an appreciation of diversity, enforcing standardized dress sends a contradictory message. Most public schools that has uniforms are place are in bad economic neighborhoods take away from the real issues at school. Meaning most public schools with uniform policies are in poor neighborhoods, emphasizing the class distinctions that uniforms were supposed to eliminate. Uniforms have an effect on self-image I believe when students have to wear the same outfits, rather than being allowed to select clothes that suit their body types, they can suffer embarrassment at school. Also students would rather not have uniforms. Pamela then began to explain her side and said that what I said is true. They are also very popular in private and Catholic Schools so the environment could be a perception...
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...Con Side of Debate Summary Should enhanced interrogation be used to protect the citizens of the United States? The answer is no. The following is a summary of the debate our team engaged in to include key points and data to support our argument. Communication Process and Effectiveness As in previous team discussions, the goal right out of the gate was to understand the objective, initiate debate and set an obtainable suspense for completion. I initiated the debate on the first day by proposing we start the discussion as soon as possible and set a deadline of Friday at 5:00pm to conclude debate. I also laid out several pros to enhanced interrogation such as the successful interrogations of Khalid Sheik Mohammad, the ticking time bomb situation and why terrorists deserve it. I also included the evil they do and would do, and made comparisons to how the terrorist’s treat their prisoners. (Messerli, 2012). The team members who responded right away concurred with the Friday deadline, and we began to comment on the five pros identified. Key Points and Supporting Arguments From the main pros discussed, our team primarily focused on three points. First, everyone agreed that just asking the terrorists nicely won’t work. In addition, enhanced interrogation is justified if it will stop another terrorist attack and/or save the lives of Americans; especially if it was a ticking time bomb scenario. Second, our team felt...
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...Con Side of Debate Summary Jorge Vega BCOM/125 March 26, 2015 John Kungis Common Core “Common Core government agencies will gather and store all sorts of private information on every schoolchild into a longitudinal database from birth through all levels of schooling, plus giving government the right to share and exchange this nosy [sic] information with other government and private agencies, thus negating the federal law that now prohibits that. This is what CC is; a type of surveillance and control of individual.” (Schlafly, 2013) Con Side of Debate Summary As a nation, we have trusted our government to make changes to the citizens voting rights. Where is that now how much does our vote really count? In this case Common Core was not introduce to the public schools to vote as a standard curriculum. Meaning of common core is control of the school curriculum, i.e. control by Obama administration bureaucrats. Curriculum decisions will be replaced by the Federal curriculum decisions by state and local school boards, state legislatures, parents and even Congress because Obama bypassed congress by using $4 billion of Stimulus money to promote CC. I believe that this structure is all about the money, not about having the correct tools for teaching, instructing, and guiding the student. Currently, each state sets its own standards. This has led to a nation with 50 sets of inconsistent standards, even though the expectations of colleges and employers in math and English are...
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...Con Side Debate Summary Brittany Brock BCOM/275 January 15, 2014 Andrea Benjamin Should Welfare Recipients Be Drug Tested? Learning Team A had a discussion regarding welfare recipients. Should welfare recipients be drug tested? In view of the fact that every individual is entitled to their opinion, this discussion turned out to be a majestic debate. Some were against this while some were for it. Con Side of Debate There is a con side to this debate. Previously, part of learning team A felt that welfare recipients should be drug tested while some felt that they should not be drug tested. The con side of this debate has a little truth and a few logical points to the opinion stated as to why recipients should not be drug tested. Although Americans are drug tested for employment, applicants who apply for welfare should not be drug tested for government assistance. Why? Many feel that drug testing is unnecessary. By requesting a drug test, this can cause a conflict with society, which some people may think they are being stereotyped by the government. Some individuals felt that drug testing would be a huge hassle. This takes up a lot time. Drug testing for welfare approval can also be controversial because although you take a drug test prior to getting approved; recipients may decide to participate in drug use right after. Individuals could even try to get others to take their drug test. Individuals will other others applying for them...
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...Debate Topic Discussion Summary Amy F. Italiano BCOM/275 Thursday, January 22, 2015 Joe Monroe, MA Debate Topic Discussion Summary Discussion, debates, arguments are all methods of looking at a subject or an issue to reveal its real essence and the varying points of view there are. We can see the debate from several positions. The first position is clarification and problem-solving. This position has an objective to see the problem and find a viable solution. However, to see the complete picture of any given topic one must enter into a discussion with not only understanding their opinion, but a willingness to see the opposite perspective. If we can do this we perhaps, find a third less obvious avenue to travel and quite possibly a better way to come to a conclusion. Another position, that can be used, is the question of whether or not you can win or lose a debate. The arguments and persuasive facts may compel some to switch sides, but if in the end you remain in the position then was winning or losing really achieved? A third position is that debates often seem to not only continue the fight or tension between opinions but fuel them to a deeper level making it harder to find a solution. Profiling The discussion topic, we are posing, is, "Should profiling be used as an accepted means to achieve the desired result”? Rationale for Discussion Topic Each member of Team C came up with two possible topics of discussion...
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...This document is to provide more instruction for the team debate outlines. Remember this is an academic debate. The debate is not a summation of opinions. You must have a cited source for every pro or con argument. With the topics picked in this class, you will find many options to support either side. Keep in mind - this is not your opinion. You can not write/debate anything without a published source stating it. The published source must come from the UOPX library. This is a research intensive assignment/project and is designed to improve your research skills. And... it is fun! Laughing Debate Topic Should mothers be drug tested while pregnant? Con Arguments Con Argument # 1 Thirty of them were arrested, and two were sentenced to prison. Ten of the women who were arrested sued for violation of their constitutional rights. They were represented by the American Civil Liberties Union. Nine of the 10 were black. All were poor. Six had been arrested at the hospital, shortly after giving birth. (Annas, 2001) Some would say that the drug testing would primarily focus on the poor and minorities. Con Argument # 2 Con Argument # 3 Con Argument # 4 Ethical Issues Ethical Issue # 1 Ethical Issue # 2 Ethical Issue # 3 Legal Issues Legal issue # 1 Legal issue # 2 Career Competencies Career Competency # 1: Career Competency # 2: Career Competency # 3: References Annas, G. J. (2001, May). Testing poor pregnant women for cocaine--physicians...
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...Contrary to popular notion, cloning started more than a century before Dolly, the first cloned mammal, became famous. It cannot be denied, nonetheless, that Dolly awakened the imagination of the populace regarding the pros and cons of cloning. It is a debate that continues to polarize society 15 years after the birth of the most famous sheep on Earth. Discussion We must emphasize that the cloning referred to in this article refers to reproductive, gene and therapeutic cloning. Reproductive cloning is used in the creation of an animal with the same nuclear DNA as another animal, the latter of which may be currently or previously in existence. This was the technology used in the creation of Dolly. Therapeutic cloning refers to the production of human embryos for the purpose of research. It has also been applied to create new organs or tissues for transplantation into a waiting patient with possible applications in the treatment of diseases like diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and even cancer. These two types of cloning – there is a third type known as gene cloning, by the way – are at the center of heated debates. If you wish to cast your vote on the pros and cons of cloning, it is important to acquire as much reliable and relevant information and education on the matter. Advantages of Cloning With that being said, the following are the generally accepted benefits of cloning: • Easy replacement of internal organs and tissues for patients in need of transplants...
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...Legalizing Drugs By: Roberta Moe PS1050 – Into Psychology SP13 – Section D03 Professor Mary Swenson Due Date: March 31, 2013 I Medical Marijuana has been subject to much debate over the recent years to much avail. There are many pros and cons on both sides of the debate. Whether it is pertaining to new research and findings with medical marijuana or people stating the supporter of medicinal marijuana laws are just Ill-informed. Legalizing marijuana doesn’t seem just depend state by state, person to person, but also now doctor to doctor. With the debate to legalize marijuana, new and exciting research has found some exciting new medical breakthroughs, hence the pros of legalization. Medical marijuana or Cannabis has been recognized for its medical uses as early as 2600BC for the relief of cramps, rheumatic and menstrual pain. This indicates a long history of Cannabis (tetrahydrocannabinol) within the medical community and has resulted in the development of many of pharmaceutical drugs. Within recent years there have been a number of studies which relate the anti-oxidative and neuroprotective actions of CBD (cannabinoids). The study may indicate positive results for Parkinson’s patients with neuroprotection and very promising results with Alzheimer’s patients and neurodegeneration prevention. CBD has also been proven useful for possible complications of diabetes. In addition to directly salvaging neurons affected by several disorders, cannabinoids also have anti-inflammatory...
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...Avery Hill 11/6/2013 Critical Thinking Debate #1 Does Racism still have a significant effect on education in America Today? 1. How Organize was the Group? I give the pro side a nine and the con side a 7. I feel like the pro side knew who was going to go up and speak and what information each person was going to speak about. The Con side held little meetings between each rebuttal where it looked as if they were still gathering info and couldn’t get the right response. 2. How prepared was the Group? I give the Pro side an eight and the Con side a 9. The Pro side had a lot of very interesting comments and situations about racism in school, but really no proof, they were just statements or situational. I feel like the Con side had an answer for everything they said and had facts to support their answers. 3. How persuasive was the presentation? I gave the Pro side a Ten and the Con side a seven. I feel like the Pro side might not have had the most facts or information to back up their statements but I feel like the way the spoke with so much emphasis and persuasion in their voice it was hard to disagree with them. The Con side had all the write info but none of the right speakers. Their voices were all pretty low and some words you couldn’t even understand. 4. Rate the Delivery. I gave the Pro side a 10 and the Con side a 7. The pro side was just on point with delivery. They were persuasive...
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...Debate Topic Pro Side Bradley Switter 10/20/2014 BCOM 275 Mr. Jenkins Debate Topic Pro Side The highly controversial topic of legalization of marijuana has many different angles to look at from both the pros and cons of the topic. We will discuss the pros of this topic and some of the benefits of legalization of marijuana for recreational and medical use in the United States, The first pro for legalization we will will look at is the medical side. Marijuana has The next reason for the chose of legalization of marijuana was not only the legalization of just marijuana in general, but the debate of medical marijuana. In 1972, the US Congress placed marijuana in Schedule I of the Controlled Substance Act because they considered it to have “no accepted medical use”. Since then, 23 of 50 US States and DC have legalized the medical use of Marijuana (procon.org, 2014). These medical uses include reduction of naseua and vomiting in chemotherapy patients. This has been proven to be more effect than other drugs available. Neurological problems have been shown to be reduced by the effects of marijuana. It is approved for the treatment of multiple sclerosis in ten countries. There have been varying results in studies but it is viable options if other means have failed. These are just a couple examples of medical uses that so a positive for the legalization of marijuana. The next area of a debate for legalization of marijuana could be the revenue debate. This revenue is a positive...
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...The debate whether minimum wage should be lowered or increased has been a very contested topic for many years. There two sides to this topic and both have a side to be discussed and agree with and disagree. Even tho everyone believe it should be raise there is also another side and should be lowered. Lowering minimum wage sounds pretty harsh but also has its pros and cons. Everyone can have there own opinion and lowering minimum wage is mine. Lowering minimum wage has its reason like if they do reduce it many jobs will be available and hiring workers and likely not outbalance individuals that are making less money. Also, companies that minimize jobs when minimum wage increases, then there is no benefits to hiring more people to work for them, unless they occupy more workers. If minimum wage is lowered it will help people for example it would lower prices and things will be cheaper. If it is lowered it will allow businesses, mostly smaller business to survive during difficult economic problems. Then it will not affect lower class human race to a greater level. Even if they to raise or lower it i think people should still focus on the fact that looking for a job at least and not doing anything but complaining helps. Just like lowering minimum wage has its reason so does raising the minimum wage would also help economy. I support the fact...
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...The pro side consisted of Magdiel who was the Roman Senator, Valeria who was Livia wife of Augustus, Brooke the Roman poet, Chelsea the Roman equestrian businessman, Yanisse a veteran of Augustus’ army, and finally Emmanuel who was Gaius Maecenas. This side argued that censorship of the arts is warranted. Most of their points were believable, however some were controversial. Each speech tied together a full understanding of why this group believed this. A main point included that Augustus has been a great ruler and the citizens of Rome should agree with his plans. Their organization of how each person went was good since it started with the Roman Senator and facts, then as the speeches went on there was more emotion involved. Brooke decided to rebuttal after the con side went. She made a good point on how the censors have been in public office they have been modeling how we should act. Her rebuttal had other respectable points that allowed for more discussion in the debate. Overall, I thought the...
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...in a group debate 'The Right To Die' and if individuals should have the right to get help from professionals to take their own lives. My tutor started off the debate by asking what we thought. Each of us contributed well in the debate with both arguing pros and cons, some of the views expressed were strictly one sided, while others could see both sides to the case in hand. In the end we concluded the debate by agreeing to disagree. I personally think I contributed to the debate by arguing against the 'Right To Die', as most of my peers were in favour of the 'Right To Die'. In doing so, made the debate become more interesting as more opinions and thoughts were being shared. Strengths of the communication The pros in the debate was that we all contributed to the discussion. We all showed empathy to each other's thoughts and opinions, as well as showing eye contact and active listening. There was a good and effective exchange of information. In terms of areas for improvement The cons in the debate were at times we spoke over each other. The seating wasn’t ideal for the discussion, as we were sat in rows and wasn’t facing each other, so next time I would change the layout of the room. Timing was an issue as if we had been given more time, the debate wouldn’t have been rushed and we would have also been able to research more information about the case. Some also contributed to the debate more than others due to lack of confidence. Overall, I think the debate went well...
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...now made our present day precedence in relation to laws and rules. We now have the freedom to vote, be active in our government, and have an opinion. Our opinions are shaped by the physical world around us and the controversy we have created as a people. However, The United States as an ideal presents a uniquely contradictory set of principles that is generally not openly discussed. This includes the tendency to accept government officials, network media personalities, other experts, or voices of authority concerning sensitive topics. The new topic of dispute for governmental and state legislature is to face the question of whether or not drug testing should be mandatory in order to receive welfare benefits. This question represents a debate of both pro’s and con’s that everyday voting citizens have a voice to help when deciding the final...
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