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Friday, November 03, 2006
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1. Media Violence
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that media violence is one of the main factors responsible for society’s decline in moral standards.
Opposing Viewpoints: "Media Literacy Education can address the Problem of Media Violence".
2. Racial Issues in Sports
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that the inclusion of African American people in professional sports has only perpetuated the idea of "White Superiority".
Opposing Viewpoints: "Darwin's Athletes: How Sport has Damaged Black America and Preserved the Myth of Race". (Search in the Magazines and Newspapers section)
1. Holocaust
Defend, challenge or qualify the claim that the Holocaust has resulted in a more befuddled world unity, particularly in the form of a ruling global party.
Sources: Use information comparing the reations of the United States as opposed to other nations in modern day genocides.
Check out this website and the books it discusses:
http://www.nybooks.com/articles/18674
2. Defend, challenge or qualify the idea that a strong nuclear family is a loose idea and can be replaced with a tight-knit "family" of friends and non-nuclear relatives.
Sources: Queer Family Values: Debunking the Myth of the Nuclear Family by Annemie Dillen
1. Teaching with computers
Defend, challenge or qualify the claim that computers are effective at teaching basic skills to children.
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=4&ste=18&tbst=ts_basic&tab=2&txb=%2522Education%2522&docNum=X3010039105&fail=8240&bConts=8319
This is a brief overview of the history of computer use in schools including how it has changed the role of teachers, how students learn and the costliness of supplying schools with computers as well as software.
2. Sex Education
Defend challenge or qualify the claim that “parents are--and ought to be--their children's primary sexuality educators, but may need help and encouragement to fulfill this important role. Religious leaders, youth and community group leaders, and health and education professionals can complement and augment the sexuality education that takes place at home” as stated by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1622610
It's an NPR discussion on now sexual education should be taught in America
Lindsay suggests...
1. Should abortion be legalized? If yes or no, include special circumstances (I.E. rape) and the decisions that would pertain to them.
For pro-choice opinions, give http://www.choicematters.org/ a look. For a stark and vicious rebuttal, check out http://www.abortionismurder.com/. Both are informative and powerful.
2. Can the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki be justified? Were the incredible causualties, including many civilian ones, worth killing for the American lives they may have saved?
Refer to: http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/education/projects/webquests/wwii/, among other sources, for possible information
1)Enemy Combatantys vs. POWS
Defend, challenge, or qualify that the prisoners in Guantanamo bay have the same rights as POWS
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=1&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=Guantanamo+Bay&docNum=X3010353212&fail=0&bConts=9
2)Illegal Immigrants
Defend, challenge or qulaify that Illegal immgrants should receive citizenship
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=1&ste=3&tbst=ts_basic&txb=%2522Illegal+Immigrants%2522
3) Babies
Defend, challenge, or qualify that babies are a benefit to our society
http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/reprint/157/2/183.pdf
1. Assisted Suicide
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that assisted suicide is not morally wrong and can be accepted by our society.
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=1&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=%2522Assisted+Suicide%2522&docNum=X3010168222&fail=8192&bConts=8319
This article talks about the differences between medical states of patients and how assisted suicide can be "a gruesome process" to the patient and the family.
2. Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that Arlington High School should be an open campus.
http://bhs.brookline.mec.edu/
Brookline High School states that "BHS highly values the principles of freedom and responsibility. Freedom is exemplified in an "open campus" policy."
Pornography Ethic Debates-
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=1&ste=3&tbst=ts_basic&txb=%2522Pornography%2522
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=6&ste=20&tbst=ts_basic&tab=8&txb=definition+of+art&docNum=CJ57565618&fail=8&bConts=8
What is Art?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Is_Art%3F
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art
1)Cloning
Defend, challenge, or qualify the legitimacy and the morality of cloning.
Lots of controversial essays on this...
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=2&ste=20&tbst=ts_basic&tab=8&txb=%2522Cloning%2522&docNum=A147725626&fail=8192&bConts=8319
2)Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim tha any man or woman deserves basic human rights (whether it be a PoW or otherwise).
PoW crisis: we have no intention of making it comfortable. Campbell, Murray
Search "human rights PoW" on opposing viewpoints
Rebecca's Suggestions:
Teacher's carrying guns
1. Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that teachers should be able to carry guns in school for protection.
article: http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=1&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=%22Gun+Control%22+teachers&docNum=X3010149284&fail=0&bConts=1
The article argues in support of teachers being able to carry guns because it will reduce the number of school shootings and provide portection if one occurs.
2. National Health Care
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that the United States should adopt a national health care plan.
Article: http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=15&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=%2522Health+Care+Reform%2522&docNum=X3010368206&fail=0&bConts=79
This article outlines how a national health care plan would help save the Untied States billions of dollars.
1. Defend, challenge, or qualify the use of torture by the government (United States or otherwise) to extract information.
Possible Source: "Torture is Sometimes Justified" Henry Mark Holzer. Is Torture Ever Justified?. Tom Head, Ed. At Issue Series. Greenhaven Press, 2005. (http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arli86420&srchtp=basic&c=18&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=torture&docNum=X3010396203&fail=8224&bConts=16235)
2. Defend, qualify, or challenge the use of affirmative action for entrance into colleges/universities.
Possible Source: "Affirmative Action Does Not Create Reverse Discrimination" Nancy Stein et al.. Discrimination. Mary E. Williams, Ed. Opposing Viewpoints® Series. Greenhaven Press, 1997 (http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arli86420&srchtp=basic&c=4&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=%2522Affirmative+Action%2522&docNum=X3010125223&fail=8192&bConts=16207)
1. Religious Right
Defend, challenge or qualify the growing influential role of the Christian Right in conservative politics.
Source: Mother Jones. December 2005 Issue. "God and Country- Where the Christian Right is Leading Us".
2.African "Diaspora"
Defend, Qualify or Challenge the use of international force to limit the massive North African migration to Europe.
Source: "The Mediterranean in the Age of Globalization: Migration, Welfare and Borders" by Natalia Ribas-Mateos
The HMUN website, esp. the AU study guide for 2006 by Sara Cheche, is good.
1. Stem Cell Research!
Q: Defend, challenge, or qualify that stem cell research can be used to benefit medecine and should be funded by the government.
Source: See the Vatican's take on this argument at: http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/
OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&
srchtp=basic&c=2&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic
&tab=1&txb=%2522Stem+Cells%2522&docNum
=X3010028223&fail=0&bConts=79
Article Title: All Human Cloning Is Immoral and Should Be Banned
By The Vatican
2. Euthanasia
Q:Defend, challenge, or qualify that Euthanasia should be legalized.
Source:http://galenet.galegroup.com/
servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=
arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=2&ste=20&tbst=
ts_basic&tab=8&txb=%2522Assisted+
Suicide%2522&docNum=CJ147233494&fail=
8192&bConts=8319
Title: Politics of Death
Argue whether the drinking age of 21 is logical or appropriate. Discuss College, and the ineffectiveness of this law.
Write the pros and cons of stem cell research and take a side, making sure to write all views on the matter (Ex. Bush vs. Science). Check out these spots for a first glance at the subject.
1. http://www.galenet.com/servlet/SRC?txba=stem+cell+research&vrsn=3.0&slb=SU&locID=arli86420&srchtp=basic&c=5&ste=22&tbst=ts_bsc&tab=2&docNum=A150907867&fail=1&bConts=7
2. http://www.galenet.com/servlet/SRC?txba=stem+cell+research&vrsn=3.0&slb=SU&locID=arli86420&srchtp=basic&c=7&ste=22&tbst=ts_bsc&tab=2&docNum=A150371851&fail=1&bConts=7
Write about alternative sources of energy, while making sure to add in arguments (from oil companies for example) of those groups that oppose alternate energy sources. (Ex. Cape Cod Sound or expense and practicality vs. new technology and a safer environment). For ideas and other examples, look at
1. http://www.galenet.com/servlet/SRC?txba=Alternate+energy&vrsn=3.0&slb=SU&locID=arli86420&srchtp=basic&c=3&ste=22&tbst=ts_bsc&tab=2&docNum=A127622407&fail=0&bConts=6
2. http://www.galenet.com/servlet/SRC?txba=Alternate+energy&vrsn=3.0&slb=SU&locID=arli86420&srchtp=basic&c=4&ste=22&tbst=ts_bsc&tab=2&docNum=A121417114&fail=0&bConts=6
1. Defend, qualify, or challenge the claim that ADHD is on the rise purely because of overdiagnosis.
See: http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/9909/01/adhd.overdiagnosis/
and: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5933775/
and if you're really excited: http://www.house.gov/ed_workforce/hearings/106th/oi/ritalin92900/baughman.htm
2. Defend, qualify, or challenge the claim that total nuclear disarmament in the Middle East is the only path to peace and stability in the region.
See: http://www.basicint.org/nuclear/NPT/2000revcon/Mauritius.htm
(Statement made by Mauritius on the issue)
and: http://www.economist.com/world/displaystory.cfm?story_id=7034216
(scroll down)
1. Capital Punishment
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that capital punishment is beneficial to society and helps to deter crime.
Opposing Viewpoints: "Capital Punishment Is a Deterrent" By Paul H. Rubin
40 Model Essays: The Argument/ Persuasive section (Two Essays!)
2. Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that the driving age should be raised to decrease the number of vehecular accidents.
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/
wp-dyn/articles/A17720-2004Nov2.html
Livy
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=2&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=%2522Religion%2522&docNum=X3010118247&fail=52&bConts=127
or
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=3&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=%2522Religion%2522&docNum=X3010118248&fail=52&bConts=127
Discuss and argue whether church and state should be seperated and if so where the line should be drawn.
NICK JACKSON
Defend, challenge or qualify the idea that affirmitive action is a positive part of society
This is a good website that documents the legal aspect of the topic
http://www.lib.berkeley.edu/MRC/SocialIssues.html#Affirmative%20Action
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that Teenagers are unaware of the fact that their actions now effect them later in life.
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2003/survey-many-teens-dont-see-in.html
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that religion can stand up to the progress of science.
Start with the title article of the most recent Time Magazine, a debate between Richard Dawkins and Francis Collins called God vs Science, which can be found online here(http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1555132-1,00.html)
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that censoring indecency on the internet violates freedom of speech.
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=2&ste=17&tbst=ts_basic&tab=1&txb=%2522Internet%2522&docNum=X3010147225&fail=8224&bConts=8303
Sarah
1)Imposing Foreign Democracy
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that American imposition of democracy in Iraq is worth the cost of war and reconstruction, financially and otherwise.
http://www.dailynews.com/opinion/2003/4905.html
-This is an artcle published after the initial invasion of Iraq that talks about the ominous "now what?" aspect of operation Iraqi freedom.
2) Required notification of sex offender residency
Defend, challenge, or qualify the required publicity of sex offender identities in communities.
http://cad.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/45/3/299?ck=nck
-This article examines whether or not forced publication of residential sex offender names is justified.
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1. Abortion
For or against? Challenge it, or support it? Is it ethical, is it the right thing to do?
2. Seperation of Church and State
Should Church and State be seperated? Was the law meant to be based on scripture? Should Under God be taken literally? Or Defend it with the freedom of religion, and that the point of America is to let people practice any religion.
Plagiarism
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that some uses of other's intellectual property are justifiable.
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=1&ste=18&tbst=ts_basic&tab=2&txb=plagiarism&docNum=X3010147131&fail=0&bConts=10&finalAuth=true
School System
Defend, challenge, or qualify the claim that the school systems are inherently flawed and that the only way to fix them would be a complete overhaul of the school system.
http://napoleonofnerds.livejournal.com/24112.html
1. Defend, challange, or qualify the claim that political attack ads should not be allowed.
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=1&ste=20&tbst=ts_basic&tab=8&txb=attack+ads&docNum=CJ153601517&fail=8&bConts=8
http://galenet.galegroup.com/servlet/OVRC?vrsn=230&slb=SU&locID=arlinghs&srchtp=basic&c=2&ste=20&tbst=ts_basic&tab=8&txb=attack+ads&docNum=A153381460&fail=8&bConts=8
Or just search "attack ads" in opposing viewpoints.
2. It is well-known that fuel emission levels are rising, largely due to the growing number of cars on the road. Should the United States move towards/ encourage public transportation as opposed to private? State the pros and cons of public transportation while taking a solid stance on the issue.
http://www.cas.usf.edu/philosophy/mass/Stephanie.html
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