http://debateable.gettalk.net/feed/? Latest topics Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:48:45 GMT 10 http://hitskin.com/themes/12/58/20/i_logo.png http://debateable.gettalk.net/feed/? http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/new-moon-t49.htm Skillet What do you think of New Moon? Personally I just think it is overrated nonsense.. The last movie wasn't good at all, I'm assuming this one can't be much better. General Discussion: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:32:19 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/new-moon-t49.htm#84 http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/new-moon-t49.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/feedback-suggestions-f2/dark-template-t55.htm Hyperion I suppose more people prefer a "bright" template, so this "Spl_Web2.0 Lover" template may be a good decision in aesthetics. However, I was wondering if the dark template used earlier may be brought back as an alternative selection. Feedback/Suggestions: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:48:45 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/feedback-suggestions-f2/dark-template-t55.htm#115 http://debateable.gettalk.net/feedback-suggestions-f2/dark-template-t55.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/like-pizza-t54.htm Skillet Do you guys like pizza? I love pizza! I'm eating some right now. It's amazing. General Discussion: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:35:07 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/like-pizza-t54.htm#112 http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/like-pizza-t54.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/three-word-story-t28.htm Skillet
I'll start.



There once was..]]> Fun & Games: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:08:01 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/three-word-story-t28.htm#28 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/three-word-story-t28.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/count-to-2010-before-2010-t52.htm Skillet
..And GO!

1.]]> Fun & Games: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:33:41 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/count-to-2010-before-2010-t52.htm#101 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/count-to-2010-before-2010-t52.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/ban-the-person-above-you-t53.htm Skillet Another simple forum game.. Think of a random way to ban the next user.. And go! Fun & Games: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:44:11 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/ban-the-person-above-you-t53.htm#104 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/ban-the-person-above-you-t53.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/corrupt-a-wish-t51.htm Skillet
Example:

I wish for a cool blue car.

______

Granted, but somebody stole it.

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Next post Starts...]]> Fun & Games: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:26:17 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/corrupt-a-wish-t51.htm#92 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/corrupt-a-wish-t51.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/everybody-that-doesn-t-post-wins-t50.htm Skillet ]]> Fun & Games: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:24:20 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/everybody-that-doesn-t-post-wins-t50.htm#91 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/everybody-that-doesn-t-post-wins-t50.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/world-end-in-2012-t46.htm Skillet

Discuss.]]> Religion & Philosophy: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 05:30:34 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/world-end-in-2012-t46.htm#79 http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/world-end-in-2012-t46.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/oprah-ending-talk-show-in-2011-t13.htm Skillet Quote:(CNN) -- Oprah Winfrey will announce on Friday's "The Oprah Winfrey Show" that she will end her talk show, said a spokesman for Winfrey's Harpo Productions. "Oprah will be ending her talk show," Harpo spokesman Don Halcombe said Thursday. "She will be speaking about it on tomorrow's live show." The show will air live from its Chicago, Illinois, studio at 9 a.m. CT (10 a.m. ET), he said. The show will end on September 9, 2011, as its 25th season ... Breaking Headlines: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:21:25 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/oprah-ending-talk-show-in-2011-t13.htm#13 http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/oprah-ending-talk-show-in-2011-t13.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/illegal-downloading-t48.htm Skillet
Discuss.]]> Government and Politics: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:39:14 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/illegal-downloading-t48.htm#83 http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/illegal-downloading-t48.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/beat-this-t47.htm Skillet



Go!]]> Fun & Games: Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:39:41 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/beat-this-t47.htm#82 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/beat-this-t47.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/member-introductions-f3/about-me-skillet-t2.htm Skillet
Anyways, hope you enjoy your stay here!]]> Member Introductions: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:37:21 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/member-introductions-f3/about-me-skillet-t2.htm#2 http://debateable.gettalk.net/member-introductions-f3/about-me-skillet-t2.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/lost-man-drives-nine-hours-to-get-newspaper-t15.htm Skillet I had to share this! Quote: CANBERRA (Reuters) – An elderly man who went out to fetch a morning newspaper ended up driving nearly 400 miles after getting lost and taking a wrong turn onto a major Australian highway, police said on Wednesday. The man, 81-year-old Eric Steward, eventually stopped and asked for directions after driving for nine hours, from the New South Wales country town of Yass to Geelong in the southern Victoria state. Steward, who did not know where he was, eventually ... Breaking Headlines: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:32:40 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/lost-man-drives-nine-hours-to-get-newspaper-t15.htm#15 http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/lost-man-drives-nine-hours-to-get-newspaper-t15.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/if-gays-are-allowed-in-the-military-would-that-make-straights-not-want-to-t45.htm Mr. Perfect
What do you think?

http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=66171]]> Government and Politics: Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:02:45 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/if-gays-are-allowed-in-the-military-would-that-make-straights-not-want-to-t45.htm#65 http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/if-gays-are-allowed-in-the-military-would-that-make-straights-not-want-to-t45.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/misc-other-f10/how-can-they-say-pluto-isn-t-a-planet-anymore-t33.htm Mr. Perfect
What do you think, Do you still consider Pluto a planet? What justifies a planet?]]> Misc./Other: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:16:44 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/misc-other-f10/how-can-they-say-pluto-isn-t-a-planet-anymore-t33.htm#33 http://debateable.gettalk.net/misc-other-f10/how-can-they-say-pluto-isn-t-a-planet-anymore-t33.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/faith-and-homosexuality-t22.htm Skillet So curiosity question again to all Christians. Do you think it is possible to accept homosexuality as a way of life? If so, do you do this regardless of what the Bible says against it? How do you feel about it? Me personally, still growing up in a Christian home, I can still ignore the Bible for a second and realize homosexuals are people, too, regardless of what the Bible says about them. It is their lifestyle, and if they themselves are Christians, they will need to make the choice ... Religion & Philosophy: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:10:39 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/faith-and-homosexuality-t22.htm#22 http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/faith-and-homosexuality-t22.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/some-free-wallpapers-t41.htm Skillet Want a new wallpaper for your computer? Look no further! General Discussion: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:41:04 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/some-free-wallpapers-t41.htm#49 http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/some-free-wallpapers-t41.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/gay-marriage-t23.htm Skillet It seems that America, by and large, doesn't favor the concept. I think there is a very wide acceptance of homos generally in the US. They get a few swats, but overall I don't think most Americans want them treated as pariahs. Euros are likely even more tolerant. But allowing a homosexual union to labeled "marriage" apparently goes against the grain. All eleven states where the question was presented on 11/2/2004 voted to disallow homosexual marriage. Where do you stand? Rights of Society: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:12:41 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/gay-marriage-t23.htm#23 http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/gay-marriage-t23.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/member-introductions-f3/theezy-here-t36.htm theezy HI peeps! Member Introductions: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:50:11 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/member-introductions-f3/theezy-here-t36.htm#38 http://debateable.gettalk.net/member-introductions-f3/theezy-here-t36.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/feedback-suggestions-f2/want-a-smilie-add-it-here-t44.htm Skillet ]]> Feedback/Suggestions: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:46:30 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/feedback-suggestions-f2/want-a-smilie-add-it-here-t44.htm#56 http://debateable.gettalk.net/feedback-suggestions-f2/want-a-smilie-add-it-here-t44.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/pet-peeves-t35.htm Skillet What are your pet peeves? Something that irritates you.. General Discussion: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:43:18 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/pet-peeves-t35.htm#36 http://debateable.gettalk.net/general-discussion-f11/pet-peeves-t35.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/1001-things-to-do-before-you-die-t43.htm Skillet
1. Bungee jump
2. Cure cancer
3. Grow old
4. Have a family.]]> Fun & Games: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:31 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/1001-things-to-do-before-you-die-t43.htm#53 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/1001-things-to-do-before-you-die-t43.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/holiday-hypocracy-t42.htm Skillet I have a couple questions about holidays. If you do not celebrate and participate in holidays, then this won't apply to you. This should apply to religious people who believe in God that celebrate it, and hypocritical atheists who celebrate it or do not speak out and oppose holidays. 1. Why do you celebrate Christmas? The bible does not say Jesus was born on December 25th. Neither did Jesus tell his disciples to celebrate the day he was born. Before I go to this next question, ... Religion & Philosophy: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:47:03 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/holiday-hypocracy-t42.htm#52 http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/holiday-hypocracy-t42.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/cameras-in-the-courtroom-t40.htm Skillet
Invasion of privacy? What if the person turns out to be innocent? Your thoughts? Discuss.]]> Government and Politics: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:38:55 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/cameras-in-the-courtroom-t40.htm#48 http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/cameras-in-the-courtroom-t40.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/killing-to-save-more-t39.htm Skillet
Should we be justified in disregarding the rights of an innocent minority in favor of the "greater good" of the society? Or should we forsake the lives of more innocent people just because of that one life?

Understand? Good. Debate.

When someone comments, I'll respond back =]]]> Religion & Philosophy: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:37:30 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/killing-to-save-more-t39.htm#47 http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/killing-to-save-more-t39.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/domestic-violence-t38.htm theezy Why do you think they go easier on women who beat on their husbands? Is that fair?]]> Rights of Society: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:55:40 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/domestic-violence-t38.htm#41 http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/domestic-violence-t38.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/give-the-person-above-you-a-job-t30.htm Skillet
Then fire them for any reason.



someone else has to go first.]]> Fun & Games: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:10:58 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/give-the-person-above-you-a-job-t30.htm#30 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/give-the-person-above-you-a-job-t30.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/misc-other-f10/gun-control-t32.htm Skillet Gun laws vary widely from country to country, so this topic focuses upon arguments for laws restricting the right of private individual to possess guns. Particular debates might centre upon different categories of guns (for example automatic weapons, handguns or shotguns), licensing requirements for ownership, the right to carry concealed weapons, or requirements that manufacturers increase the safety features on their weapons. The USA is exceptional in protecting the right to own firearms in ... Misc./Other: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:16:04 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/misc-other-f10/gun-control-t32.htm#32 http://debateable.gettalk.net/misc-other-f10/gun-control-t32.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/image-wars-t31.htm Skillet Okay so I was doing this on another forum and it is lots of fun. What you have to do is post an image that beats the image that was posted before it. For example somebody could post a glass and the next person could post a hammer, fire, etc. One thing to note is that you should try and only use fire when you absolutely cannot think of anything else cause it does get over used easily. So I guess I'll start.. Fun & Games: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:14:04 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/image-wars-t31.htm#31 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/image-wars-t31.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/true-or-false-t29.htm Skillet

The next user currently resides outside North America?]]> Fun & Games: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:09:17 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/true-or-false-t29.htm#29 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/true-or-false-t29.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/last-person-to-post-in-this-thread-wins-t27.htm Skillet Looks like I'm winning =] Fun & Games: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:07:15 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/last-person-to-post-in-this-thread-wins-t27.htm#27 http://debateable.gettalk.net/fun-games-f12/last-person-to-post-in-this-thread-wins-t27.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/science-technology-f9/moon-landing-t25.htm Skillet
Debate and discuss.]]> Science & Technology: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:17:56 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/science-technology-f9/moon-landing-t25.htm#25 http://debateable.gettalk.net/science-technology-f9/moon-landing-t25.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/science-technology-f9/global-warming-t24.htm Skillet
Defend with reliable sources, and discuss!]]> Science & Technology: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:15:09 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/science-technology-f9/global-warming-t24.htm#24 http://debateable.gettalk.net/science-technology-f9/global-warming-t24.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/what-would-you-tell-me-t21.htm Skillet
What do you consider your strongest, most powerful argument of why God isn't real and why does science's explanation of "the beginning" make more sense.


Convince me.]]> Religion & Philosophy: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:02:01 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/what-would-you-tell-me-t21.htm#21 http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/what-would-you-tell-me-t21.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/should-governments-prioritize-spending-on-the-exploration-of-space-t20.htm Skillet From the moment that the Soviet Union launched Sputnik in 1957 the aim of the space race was to be the first to go where no man had gone before. Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space on 12th April 1961 and over the next couple of decades astronauts and cosmonauts battled to break records and frontiers. Yet since Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon on 22nd July 1969 man’s conquest of space has slowed. By the late 1970s both the USA and USSR had given up on travelling to the Moon, let ... Government and Politics: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:59:21 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/should-governments-prioritize-spending-on-the-exploration-of-space-t20.htm#20 http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/should-governments-prioritize-spending-on-the-exploration-of-space-t20.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/is-china-s-one-child-policy-sensible-t19.htm Skillet The one-child policy is the population control policy (or planned birth policy) of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The Chinese government introduced the policy in 1979 to alleviate the social and environmental problems of China. The policy is controversial both within and outside China because of the issues it raises; because of the manner in which the policy has been implemented; and because of concerns about negative economic and social consequences. The policy is enforced at ... Government and Politics: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:56:20 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/is-china-s-one-child-policy-sensible-t19.htm#19 http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/is-china-s-one-child-policy-sensible-t19.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/in-the-united-states-plea-bargaining-in-exchange-for-testimony-is-unjust-t18.htm Skillet
Debate and discuss.]]> Government and Politics: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:39:24 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/in-the-united-states-plea-bargaining-in-exchange-for-testimony-is-unjust-t18.htm#18 http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/in-the-united-states-plea-bargaining-in-exchange-for-testimony-is-unjust-t18.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/it-is-just-for-the-united-states-to-use-military-force-to-prevent-the-acquisition-of-nuclear-weapons-by-nations-that-pose-a-military-threat-t17.htm Skillet This is a very wordy topic. The NFL's Wording Committee was obviously trying to abstract from the debates surrounding the invasion of Iraq, the confrontation with North Korea and the ongoing stand-off with Iran. Unfortunately, because this topic abstracts from the particulars of these specific situations, it is a far more difficult topic to debate. The core question, of course, is whether the prevention of an hostile nation acquiring is sufficient justification for the United States to use military ... Government and Politics: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:37:18 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/it-is-just-for-the-united-states-to-use-military-force-to-prevent-the-acquisition-of-nuclear-weapons-by-nations-that-pose-a-military-threat-t17.htm#17 http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/it-is-just-for-the-united-states-to-use-military-force-to-prevent-the-acquisition-of-nuclear-weapons-by-nations-that-pose-a-military-threat-t17.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/us-senate-nears-first-healthcare-vote-t16.htm Skillet Quote: WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Democrats in the U.S. Senate geared up for a fierce battle over a new healthcare reform plan on Thursday as Republicans condemned the bill's price tag and tax hikes before the first crucial test vote on Saturday. Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid's 2,074-page blueprint for overhauling the $2.5 trillion healthcare system sparked what promises to be a long and bitter debate over President Barack Obama's top domestic priority. The Senate will ... Breaking Headlines: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:35:20 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/us-senate-nears-first-healthcare-vote-t16.htm#16 http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/us-senate-nears-first-healthcare-vote-t16.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/google-s-chrome-os-to-be-ready-for-2010-holidays-t14.htm Skillet Quote:SAN FRANCISCO - Consumers will have to wait until next year's holiday shopping season to find out if Google Inc.'s new operating system can deliver on its promise to make low-cost computers run faster. Google set the late 2010 target date Thursday during its first preview of a much-anticipated operating system that eventually may mount a challenge to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows — the foundation for most personal computers since the 1990s. The Internet search leader announced ... Breaking Headlines: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:25:25 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/google-s-chrome-os-to-be-ready-for-2010-holidays-t14.htm#14 http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/google-s-chrome-os-to-be-ready-for-2010-holidays-t14.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/balloon-boy-s-parents-plead-guilty-t12.htm Skillet http://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/11/13/balloon.boy.heene/index.html Quote:(CNN) -- The Colorado couple who said their 6-year-old son was aboard an escaped balloon pleaded guilty Friday to charges related to the well-publicized "balloon boy" case. Richard Heene pleaded guilty in Larimer County Court to a felony charge of attempting to influence a public servant. His wife, Mayumi Heene, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of false reporting to authorities. The Heenes' attorneys ... Breaking Headlines: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:10:27 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/balloon-boy-s-parents-plead-guilty-t12.htm#12 http://debateable.gettalk.net/breaking-headlines-f5/balloon-boy-s-parents-plead-guilty-t12.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/science-technology-f9/creationism-vs-evolutionism-t11.htm Skillet Curious to see others viewpoints. What if your theory on the Existence of Earth? Debate & Discuss. Science & Technology: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:06:33 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/science-technology-f9/creationism-vs-evolutionism-t11.htm#11 http://debateable.gettalk.net/science-technology-f9/creationism-vs-evolutionism-t11.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/terrorism-t10.htm Skillet What is the correct way in dealing with terrorism? How should the government respond to such alarms? Government and Politics: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:04:45 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/terrorism-t10.htm#10 http://debateable.gettalk.net/government-and-politics-f6/terrorism-t10.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/definition-of-life-t9.htm Skillet This is one of the harder things for me to think of. When is a fetus considered a human being? What constitutes life? Discuss. Religion & Philosophy: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:01:16 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/definition-of-life-t9.htm#9 http://debateable.gettalk.net/religion-philosophy-f7/definition-of-life-t9.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-abortion-t8.htm Skillet Should abortions of any kind be permitted? Background and context: The issue of abortion is one of the most contentious, and emotive dilemmas faced by modern societies. The question is whether one should allow the termination of a child whilst it is in its mother’s womb. For some, the question is even more fundamental: at what stage is the foetus in the womb to be regarded as a child? At conception? At birth? Or, maybe somewhere between. The battle-lines are drawn between ... Rights of Society: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:58:23 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-abortion-t8.htm#8 http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-abortion-t8.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-legalization-of-marijuana-t7.htm Skillet Should Marijuana be legalized? Background and content: The debate regarding the legalisation of drugs, particularly that of soft drugs like cannabis (or marijuana) is capable of being characterised as one which pits the concept of freedom of the individual against the concept of a paternalistic State. Advocates of legalisation argue, amongst other things, that cannabis is not only less harmful than legal substances like alcohol and tobacco, but as a matter of fact has been ... Rights of Society: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:57:04 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-legalization-of-marijuana-t7.htm#7 http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-legalization-of-marijuana-t7.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-assisted-suicide-t6.htm Skillet Should assisted suicide be legalized? Background and context: Assisted Suicide, also called Voluntary Euthanasia, is currently a contentious issue in many countries. The question in the debate is this: if a terminally ill person decides that they wish to end their life, is it acceptable for others to assist them? This would normally take the form of a doctor administering a lethal injection, which would end their life painlessly. A clear distinction must be made with involuntary ... Rights of Society: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:55:21 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-assisted-suicide-t6.htm#6 http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-assisted-suicide-t6.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-death-penalty-t5.htm Skillet Is the death penalty justified? Background and context: Capital punishment is the execution of a person by the state as punishment for a crime. Crimes that can result in the death penalty are known as capital crimes or capital offenses. Capital punishment has been used in societies throughout history as a way to punish crime and suppress political dissent. In most places that practice capital punishment today, the death penalty is reserved as punishment for premeditated murder, espionage, ... Rights of Society: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:53:40 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-death-penalty-t5.htm#5 http://debateable.gettalk.net/rights-of-society-f8/debate-death-penalty-t5.htm http://debateable.gettalk.net/misc-other-f10/debate-animal-testing-t4.htm Skillet Is it morally acceptable to experiment on animals for human purposes? Background and context: Animal testing or animal research is the use of non-human animals in scientific experimentation. It is estimated that 50 to 100 million vertebrate animals worldwide — from zebrafish to non-human primates — are used annually. Although much larger numbers of invertebrates are used and the use of flies and worms as model organisms is very important, experiments on invertebrates are ... Misc./Other: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:09 GMT http://debateable.gettalk.net/misc-other-f10/debate-animal-testing-t4.htm#4 http://debateable.gettalk.net/misc-other-f10/debate-animal-testing-t4.htm