1 - THBT it is a legitimate tool of foreign policy to send political dissidents back to their countries of
origin even if they meet the standards for refugee status.
2 - THW ban defendents in criminal trials from defending themselves.
3 - THS non-territorial sovereignty for aboriginals.
4 - THW Impose strict caps on university spending on varsity sports.
5 - THS the public HIV test mandatory for all South African MPs.
Semi - THS Europe's hostility to multiculturalism.
Final - THBT the courts should have stayed out of the abortion debate.
ASA Debating Competition 2010 Motions
Israel ASA Debating Competition 2010
The motions:
R1. THW place condoms vending machines in schools
R2. THW forbid the Supreme Court to annul legislative laws
R3. THE forbid advertisers to use women body for the marketing of products which aren’t related directly to women’s body.
R4. THW not assassinate terrorists in foreign countries
Final: THBT the Israeli anthem should represent all of the segments of society
The motions:
R1. THW place condoms vending machines in schools
R2. THW forbid the Supreme Court to annul legislative laws
R3. THE forbid advertisers to use women body for the marketing of products which aren’t related directly to women’s body.
R4. THW not assassinate terrorists in foreign countries
Final: THBT the Israeli anthem should represent all of the segments of society
Dublin City University Open 2010
DCU 2010 Motions
Rd 1 - THB that Google should operate under China's censorship laws
Rd 2 - THW make a change to the criminal justice system that could reasonably be described as draconian
Rd 3 - THW hold the Pope criminally responsible for abuses committed by Catholic clergy
Rd 4 - THW abolish all intellectual property protection
Rd 5 - THW ban public sector workers from striking
Semis - THB the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will,is to prevent harm to others.
Final - THB the Nobel Peace Prize should be awarded to Sinn Fein.
Rd 1 - THB that Google should operate under China's censorship laws
Rd 2 - THW make a change to the criminal justice system that could reasonably be described as draconian
Rd 3 - THW hold the Pope criminally responsible for abuses committed by Catholic clergy
Rd 4 - THW abolish all intellectual property protection
Rd 5 - THW ban public sector workers from striking
Semis - THB the only purpose for which power can be rightfully exercised over any member of a civilized community, against his will,is to prevent harm to others.
Final - THB the Nobel Peace Prize should be awarded to Sinn Fein.
HWS IV 2010 Motions
Motions
HWS IV 2010
Finals
THW ban genetic selection to prevent homosexual children.
Round 5
THW allow jurors to question witnesses.
Round 4
THBT people born without sexual desire would be better off.
Round 3
Corporations should not be allowed to give campaign donations.
Round 2
THBT nuclear powers should cede the power of launch to an international body.
Round 1
THBT states should compensate people who are wrongfully convicted
HWS IV 2010
Finals
THW ban genetic selection to prevent homosexual children.
Round 5
THW allow jurors to question witnesses.
Round 4
THBT people born without sexual desire would be better off.
Round 3
Corporations should not be allowed to give campaign donations.
Round 2
THBT nuclear powers should cede the power of launch to an international body.
Round 1
THBT states should compensate people who are wrongfully convicted
19th ICU tournament 2010, Japan
19th ICU tournament 2010, Japan
Motion Round 1: US
THBT the US should introduce an universal government health insuranceprogram.
THBT the US should abandon arms sales to Taiwan.
THBT the US should actively pursue a weak dollar policy to boost exports.
Round 2: Politics
THBT the Democratic Party of Japan should have a coalition government
withthe Liberal Democratic Party.
THW pardon corrupt public official that disclose fraudulent
activitycommited by their organization and imprison others involved
THW subsidize election candidates new in politics.
Round 3: UN
THBT UN should coordinate disaster relief efforts given by other countries.
THBT UN should be allowed to bring peace by military force in conflict zones.
THBT the permanent members in the UN Security Council should abandon
theveto power.
Round 4: Economy
THBT WTO should concentrate on regional trade agreements, rather than
global ones.
THW ban subsidies and tax breaks to non-core industries.
THW introduce minimum quota on bank lendings to small and
medium-sizecompanies
Octo-finals: Environment
THBT entertainment celebrities should not be involved in
enviromentalprotection movements.
THBT nuclear power plants should be built in urban areas.
THW ban trade barriers that offset disadvantages of domestic companiesfrom
green house gas emission reduction policy
Quarter-finals: International Organization
THBT International Monetary Fund and World Bank should
introduceone-country, one vote system.
THW channel all developmental aid for Africa through the African Union.
THW International Criminal Court should have universal jurisdiction.
Semi-finals: Culture
THBT governments should let go of dying languages.
THW end government funding of the arts.
THW introduce a salary cap in professional team sports.
Final: Conflict
THBT countries in a state of civil war should resolve their
conflictthrough the permission of warlords and parmilitary organization to
exist.
THBT Russia and China should send troops to Afganistan.
THBT we should support military intervention in Somalia.
Motion Round 1: US
THBT the US should introduce an universal government health insuranceprogram.
THBT the US should abandon arms sales to Taiwan.
THBT the US should actively pursue a weak dollar policy to boost exports.
Round 2: Politics
THBT the Democratic Party of Japan should have a coalition government
withthe Liberal Democratic Party.
THW pardon corrupt public official that disclose fraudulent
activitycommited by their organization and imprison others involved
THW subsidize election candidates new in politics.
Round 3: UN
THBT UN should coordinate disaster relief efforts given by other countries.
THBT UN should be allowed to bring peace by military force in conflict zones.
THBT the permanent members in the UN Security Council should abandon
theveto power.
Round 4: Economy
THBT WTO should concentrate on regional trade agreements, rather than
global ones.
THW ban subsidies and tax breaks to non-core industries.
THW introduce minimum quota on bank lendings to small and
medium-sizecompanies
Octo-finals: Environment
THBT entertainment celebrities should not be involved in
enviromentalprotection movements.
THBT nuclear power plants should be built in urban areas.
THW ban trade barriers that offset disadvantages of domestic companiesfrom
green house gas emission reduction policy
Quarter-finals: International Organization
THBT International Monetary Fund and World Bank should
introduceone-country, one vote system.
THW channel all developmental aid for Africa through the African Union.
THW International Criminal Court should have universal jurisdiction.
Semi-finals: Culture
THBT governments should let go of dying languages.
THW end government funding of the arts.
THW introduce a salary cap in professional team sports.
Final: Conflict
THBT countries in a state of civil war should resolve their
conflictthrough the permission of warlords and parmilitary organization to
exist.
THBT Russia and China should send troops to Afganistan.
THBT we should support military intervention in Somalia.
National Novice Debating Championships 2010 Motions
National Novice Debating Championships 2010 (UT MARA Malaysia) Motions
ROUND 1 : EDUCATION
THBT Having Elite Schools Would Be A Mistake
THBT Sex Education During National Service Is Too Late
THBT the government should provide free tertiary education
ROUND 2: MALAYSIA
THBT party hopping should be banned
THBT the monarchy has no place in modern Malaysia
THBT politicians have no right to privacy
ROUND 3 : SPORTS
THW limit the number of foreign footballers playing in a domestic league
THW create a category for the third gender in sports
THW ban alcohol and tobacco companies from sponsoring sporting events and teams
ROUND 4 : RIGHTS
THW allow prisoners to donate their organs in exchange for lighter sentences
THW ban the hijab (face veil)
THBT life is sacred but you can end it if it’s yours
ROUND 5 : Size Does Matter!!
THW remove the ban on whaling
THW allow airlines to charge passengers based on their weight
THW cap the salaries of CEOs of giant corporations
ROUND 6 : LAW & ORDER
THW punish poachers of endangered animals like we would punish murderers
THW legalise prostitution
THW take away the right of American citizens to own guns
Octos: Media
THW not jail bloggers for expressing their opinions
THBT universities should be free of censorship
THBT Google should pull out from China
Quarters: Immigration
THBT professional workers should be prevented from migrating to developed countries
THBT permanent residents should be allowed to vote in the country of their residence
THBT public healthcare should cover illegal immigrants
Semis: Science and Technology
THW not allow parents to create babies to save the life of an earlier child
THW abolish NASA
THW use genetically modified (GM) food to feed impoverished countries
Finals: International Affairs
TH supports Iran’s right to develop nuclear weapons
THBT ASEAN should abolish its non-intervention policy
THW allow children to be taken out of Haiti?
ROUND 1 : EDUCATION
THBT Having Elite Schools Would Be A Mistake
THBT Sex Education During National Service Is Too Late
THBT the government should provide free tertiary education
ROUND 2: MALAYSIA
THBT party hopping should be banned
THBT the monarchy has no place in modern Malaysia
THBT politicians have no right to privacy
ROUND 3 : SPORTS
THW limit the number of foreign footballers playing in a domestic league
THW create a category for the third gender in sports
THW ban alcohol and tobacco companies from sponsoring sporting events and teams
ROUND 4 : RIGHTS
THW allow prisoners to donate their organs in exchange for lighter sentences
THW ban the hijab (face veil)
THBT life is sacred but you can end it if it’s yours
ROUND 5 : Size Does Matter!!
THW remove the ban on whaling
THW allow airlines to charge passengers based on their weight
THW cap the salaries of CEOs of giant corporations
ROUND 6 : LAW & ORDER
THW punish poachers of endangered animals like we would punish murderers
THW legalise prostitution
THW take away the right of American citizens to own guns
Octos: Media
THW not jail bloggers for expressing their opinions
THBT universities should be free of censorship
THBT Google should pull out from China
Quarters: Immigration
THBT professional workers should be prevented from migrating to developed countries
THBT permanent residents should be allowed to vote in the country of their residence
THBT public healthcare should cover illegal immigrants
Semis: Science and Technology
THW not allow parents to create babies to save the life of an earlier child
THW abolish NASA
THW use genetically modified (GM) food to feed impoverished countries
Finals: International Affairs
TH supports Iran’s right to develop nuclear weapons
THBT ASEAN should abolish its non-intervention policy
THW allow children to be taken out of Haiti?
MMU Pre Worlds 2005 Motions
MMU Open/ MMU Pre-Worlds 2005 Motions
Finals : This House Believes That Torture is A Neccessary Evil
Semis : This House Believes That Teenagers Do Not Require The Consent of Their Parents To Have Abortions
Round 4 : This House Would Give Drugs to Children With Behavioural Problems
Round 3 : This House Free Santa's Elves
Round 2 : This House Would Make Environmental Protection a Pre-Condition to Development Aid
Round 1 : This House Would Ban Violent Video Games
Finals : This House Believes That Torture is A Neccessary Evil
Semis : This House Believes That Teenagers Do Not Require The Consent of Their Parents To Have Abortions
Round 4 : This House Would Give Drugs to Children With Behavioural Problems
Round 3 : This House Free Santa's Elves
Round 2 : This House Would Make Environmental Protection a Pre-Condition to Development Aid
Round 1 : This House Would Ban Violent Video Games
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