Give a Point
Prop: THP a world in which religions do not emphasize self-deprivation (e.g., ritual fasting, asceticism, voluntary poverty)
Hurts people, other values like community may be better, etc
In areas with rapidly rising property prices, THW suspend all restrictions on property development that are not health and safety (e.g. environmental zoning regulations, building height restrictions, and regulations on the appearance of buildings
Opp says that this will lead to buildings being built that are unsafe, such as very tall buildings that could collapse.
Unlikely to happen, safety regulations still exist, etc
What do I eat for breakfast (almost) every day?
Eggs!
Prop: THBT South Korea should develop nuclear weapons
Deters North Korea, could be a lucrative industry, etc
In developing countries, THO the use of mass tourism as a primary economic strategy.
Prop says that mass tourism only benefits large corporations, such as hotel chains, and does not help the average person.
It does help the average person, etc
What university in the US did my students travel to last year for a debate competition?
Harvard!
Prop: THW ban private ownership of culturally significant art
Morally wrong, countries should have access to their art, etc
THW allow the use of ChatGPT for all school work
Prop says this will reduce stress for students, as they would not have to do as much grunt work.
Amount of assignments will increase, preventing future stress, etc
Economics
Opp: THR the narrative that self-sacrifice is a virtue
Leads to important sacrifices, values sacrifice, etc
THW not punish economic crimes (e.g. theft) committed by those below the poverty line
Opp says that this will lead to more crimes because criminals will no longer face any punishments, so they will commit as many crimes as they want.
They will commit crimes on both sides, this gives people incentives to reduce root causes of crime, etc
If I could only eat one country's food for the rest of my life, which country would I choose? (e.g. Ukrainian food, Jamaican food, etc)
Japanese food
Prop: THO the expectation that romantic partners should be significant support systems of each other's mental health
Places unrealistic expectations on partners, can be stressful, etc
THW allow ex-convicts to apply to join the police force
Opp says this is very unsafe because the ex convicts could commit crimes while they are in the police force.
There are intense screening processes, ex convicts have already served their sentence, etc
What's my favourite cereal?
Rice Krispies