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Discourse:ICE should (not) be abolished

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== ICE should be abolished ==

<location address="United States" />

<glossary title="Key terms">
; ICE
: United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an agency operating under the Department of Homeland Security since 2003.
; Abolished
: disbanded, and its core responsibilities reassigned to other agencies
</glossary>

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

Discourse:The Bible is (not) the word of God

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== The Bible is the word of God ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Bible
: The holy text for Christians, consisting of the Old and New Testaments
; God
: The God of Abraham, worshipped by Christians, Jews, and Muslims
</glossary>

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[[Category:Religion & Spirituality]]

Discourse:Hereditary Farmland Ownership needs to be abolished

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== Hereditary Farmland Ownership needs to be abolished ==

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<premise side="for" label="Nothing about this system secures our food supply. Lazy unsustainable practices are the greatest temptation for the o...">
Nothing about this system secures our food supply. Lazy unsustainable practices are the greatest temptation for the one whose entire position comes from ownership of the means of production.
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[[Category:Economics]]

Discourse:The world as we know it is (not) a computer simulation

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== The world as we know it is a computer simulation ==

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[[Category:Philosophy]]

Discourse:Federal regulation is (not) needed for schooling

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== Federal regulation is needed for schooling ==

== For ==

<premise side="for" label="The free market will only ever provide schooling for rich people">
The free market will only ever provide schooling for rich people
</premise>

<premise side="for" label="Federal regulation is needed for schooling to make sure that children with disabilities get their IEPs. Without regul...">
Federal regulation is needed for schooling to make sure that children with disabilities get their IEPs. Without regulations disabled children will not get an equal education.
</premise>

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[[Category:Education]]

Discourse:Why the misunderstanding of Karl Marx's opium of the people remark leads to blanket aggression towards the left in general when taken out of context

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== Why the misunderstanding of Karl Marx's opium of the people remark leads to blanket aggression towards the left in general when taken out of context ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Marxism
: The theory that the material conditions around a society are what shapes its culture, religious leanings, and historical development
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[[Category:Philosophy]]

Discourse:The government should (not) be able to restrict the sale of firearms in the interest of public safety

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== The government should be able to restrict the sale of firearms in the interest of public safety ==

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

Discourse:Transgender athletes should (not) be allowed to compete in women's sports

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== Transgender athletes should be allowed to compete in women's sports ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Transgender
: Someone whose gender identity does not match their sex assigned at birth
</glossary>

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

<premise side="against" label="If our goal is to encourage physical excellence, then actually attainable role models are the only honest way to do t...">
If our goal is to encourage physical excellence, then actually attainable role models are the only honest way to do this. Pharmacological intervention is cheating and produces unreasonable if not unattainable results, regardless of the intention which goes into such interventions.
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Discourse:Israel is (not) committing genocide in Gaza

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== Israel is committing genocide in Gaza ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Genocide
: The intentional destruction, in whole or in part, of a national, ethnic, racial or religious group.
</glossary>

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[[Category:Fact-Checking]]

Discourse:The Founding Fathers' vision for America is (not) relevant to today's society

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== The Founding Fathers' vision for America is not relevant to today's society ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Founding Fathers
: The men who were involved in establishing the country, writing the Constitution, etc.
; Relevant
: Something that should be taken into consideration when making decisions about modern laws and policies
</glossary>

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

Discourse:The war in Iran is (not) a worthwhile endeavor

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== The war in Iran is not a worthwhile endeavor ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; War in Iran
: The ongoing conflict between the United States/Israel and Iran, which began on February 28, 2026
</glossary>

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

Discourse:Criticism of Israel is (not) anti-Semitism

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== Criticism of Israel is not anti-Semitism ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Israel
: The modern nation-state, founded in 1948
; anti-Semitism
: bigotry and/or discrimination targeting the Jewish people
</glossary>

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

Discourse:Billionaires should (not) exist

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== Billionaires should not exist ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Billionaire
: A human being with a net worth of $1 billion or more
; Exist
: By 'exist', the idea is not that billionaires should forfeit their lives, but merely have their excess wealth confiscated via taxation.
</glossary>

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

Discourse:Corporations should (not) pay more in taxes

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== Corporations should pay more in taxes ==

<location address="United States" />

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Corporation
: Legal entity whose sole purpose is to generate profits for its shareholders
; More
: More than they currently pay
</glossary>

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[[Category:Economics]]

Discourse:Immigration is (not) good for the country

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== Immigration is good for the country ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Immigration
: When people from other countries come into our country to live, work, and build a future.
</glossary>

== For ==

<premise side="for" label="'''In the United States the birth rate is continuing to decline.''' In order to keep the population at its current a...">
'''In the United States the birth rate is continuing to decline.''' In order to keep the population at its current and most functional rate, immigration is needed.
</premise>

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

Discourse:Healthcare should (not) be guaranteed to all as a right

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== Healthcare should be guaranteed to all as a right ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Healthcare
: consisting of those treatments deemed necessary by qualified medical personnel
; guaranteed
: For the purposes of this topic, guaranteed means provided regardless of the individual's ability to pay- typically paid with via tax revenue.
</glossary>

== For ==

<premise side="for" label="'''Healthcare should be guaranteed to all as a right.'''''' ''''''I will mainly be referencing the United States beca...">
'''Healthcare should be guaranteed to all as a right.''''''
''''''I will mainly be referencing the United States because that is where I live and what I am familiar with but will try to include global arguments. '''
* '''Let's start off with some definitions: Health''' according to Webster dictionary is described as (noun) "the condition of being sound in body, mind, or spirit and is the general condition of the body." '''[1]''' '''Healthcare''' is defined as "efforts made to maintain, restore, or promote someone's physical, mental or emotional well-being especially when performed by trained and licensed professionals". '''[2]''' Finally, a '''right''' is defined as "righteous, upright, being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper and conforming to facts or truth, correct"''' [3] '''
* '''The WHO (World Health Organization), which has 194 member states, include healthcare as a right in its constitution.''' According to the WHO (World Health Organization) preamble of the constitution health is defined as "a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity." The WHO constitution preamble also states, "The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition." Also, that "the extension to all peoples of the benefits of medical, psychological and related knowledge is essential to the fullest attainment of health." And "governments have a responsibility for the health of their peoples which can be fulfilled only by the provision of adequate health and social measures."''' [4]''' If health is to be maintained to its highest ability, healthcare needs to be provided by each country and each state, province, etc. within each country. In order to make healthcare a right it must be within reach of each person within the country whether they are citizens or not.

Notably, the United States formally left the WHO, which is the "United Nations agency dedicated to advancing health for all" on January 20, 2025, by President Donald Trump during his second term. The U.S. cited the WHO of "severely mismanaging and covering up the {COVID-19] crisis, especially the initial outbreak in Wuhan, China."''' [5]''' This withdraw was not done under the belief that healthcare should not be a right for all but instead was done regarding COVID-19. Before it's official withdrawal, the U.S. was a member of the WHO for 78 years. When the U.S. joined the WHO on June 14, 1948, President Harry S. Truman said "I have today signed a Joint Resolution providing for the U.S. membership and participation in the World Health Organization. I have at the same time signed the Instrument of Acceptance of the Constitution of the World Health Organization, which will immediately be send to the United Nations for deposit."''' [6]''' Therefore, it can be concluded that the U.S. believed healthcare was a right for all for at least 78 years since it is listed as a right in the constitution of the WHO and the U.S. signed the Instrument of Acceptance of the Constitution of the World Health Organization. The planet has 195 countries and with the U.S. withdrawal that makes 194 countries a part of the WHO, which means 99.49% of the world is part of the WHO and have signed the constitution and are currently active members. '''[7]''' Therefore, if over 99% of the world has signed documentation stating that healthcare is a right, there is overwhelming acceptance of the idea that healthcare should be guaranteed to all as a right. Whether or not this practice of healthcare for all as a right has been fully put into place in each country or not is a different topic.
* '''According to the United States Declaration of Independence all men are created equal and endowed with certain unalienable rights. In order to uphold these rights healthcare must be provided. These rights include "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness."''' '''[8]''' Therefore, that without healthcare to uphold individuals' health they are unable to pursue happiness and maintain life.
* '''Having health care would improve peoples' health and happiness enabling them to work more and more reliably. Companies would therefore make more in profit and the country's GDP would increase overall.'''
* '''In the United States, if healthcare is guaranteed to all as a right, individuals won't need to put their money towards healthcare, minus taxes, and therefore people will have more disposable income which would help stimulate the economy. '''
* The ability to live a full life with human dignity and equality makes healthcare as a right imperative.
* '''In the United States Christianity is the main religion, and the main religion politicians claim as their own. Even though there is the separation of church and state often the lines are blurred. Looking at the Bible and going off of the beliefs of Christianity, healthcare should be guaranteed to ALL as a right. '''Not just to citizens or productive individuals but to all peoples. According to the article "Christian Approach to Healthcare Access: Justice for All in Communities of Faith" by Adam Phillips, it states "A Christian approach emphasizes that justice in healthcare should be a priority for all [...]. This perspective inspires a collective effort to ensure that everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has the right to quality medical care." According to Adam Phillips, "by examining the current healthcare crisis through a biblical lens, it becomes clear that Christians are called to advocate for those in need." "[...] communities play a vital role in promoting justice and compassion, demonstrating that caring for others is at the heart of their faith [and] this pursuit of equitable access not only serves those who suffer but also enriches the entire community." "In the Christian worldview, justice in healthcare emphasizes the intrinsic value of every person [and} [...] the call to care for those who are poor and needy. These principles guide the understanding of healthcare access as a matter of justice."''' [9] '''

According to the Christian Bible, Matthew 25:40 '''[10]''', [...] "emphasizes the importance of caring for those in need, suggesting that providing health care aligns with this principle". "The biblical support for the idea that everyone should have access to health care can be found in the teachings of compassion and care for the sick and needy." '''[11]''' As we discussed above, a right is defined as "righteous, upright, being in accordance with what is just, good, or proper and conforming to facts or truth, correct" [3]. Christians argue they uphold what is just, good and proper. Therefore, in order to uphold these principles believers must provide, as a right, healthcare for all, including citizens and non-citizens alike.
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''''''[1]''' [(07/11/2026). Health. Webster Dictionary. HEALTH Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster (2026)].
'''[2]''' [(07/11/2026). Healthcare. Webster Dictionary. HEALTHCARE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster (2026)].
'''[3]''' [(07/11/2026). Right. Webster Dictionary. RIGHT Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster (2026)].
'''[4]''' [(07/11/2026}. World Health Organization Constitution. World Health Organization. Constitution of the World Health Organization (2026)]. '''[5]''' [(07/12/2026). U.S. severs ties with WHO, raising concerns about flu epidemics. NBC News. U.S. severs ties with WHO, raising concerns about flu epidemics (January 23, 2026)].
'''[6]''' [(07/12/2026). Statement by the President Upon Signing Resolution Providing for U.S. Membership in the World Health Organization. National Archives. Statement by the President Upon Signing Resolution Providing for U.S. Membership in the World Health Organization | Harry S. Truman (Date Unknown)].
'''[7]''' [(07/12/2026). Countries. World Health Organization. Countries | World Health Organization (2026)]. '''[8]''' [(07/11/2026). Declaration of Independence: A Transcription. National Archives. Declaration of Independence: A Transcription | National Archives (2026)]. '''[9]''' [(07/12/2026). Christian Approach to Healthcare Access: Justice for All in Communities of Faith. The Witness. Christian Approach To Healthcare Access: Justice For All In Communities Of Faith - The Witness (April 3, 2025)].
'''[10]''' [The Holy Bible. New International Version, NIV. Matthew 25:40 (2011)] Matthew 25 | NIV Bible - Bible App'''[11]''' [(07/12/2026). Everyone should have health care. Bible Both Ways. "Everyone should have health care". See what the Bible says (Date Unknown)].
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[[Category:Public Health]]

<premise side="against" label="Healthcare has the same problem as religion, definitions. Doctors like gyms need to pay the bills and from whom comes...">
Healthcare has the same problem as religion, definitions.
Doctors like gyms need to pay the bills and from whom comes the money? To whom do we authorize for receipts? Excluding gwenyth paltrow's nonsense might be reasonable enough, but what technical definition will we enforce to create a new, what needs to be more inclusive, licensed class of "healthcare providers?"
</premise>

Discourse:Unions are (not) good for workers

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== Unions are good for workers ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Union
: A group of workers that collectively bargain for wages and working conditions
</glossary>

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[[Category:Economics]]

Discourse:Capital punishment should (not) be legal

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== Capital punishment should be legal ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Capital punishment
: Execution by the state as punishment for a crime
</glossary>

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

Discourse:Abortion should (not) be legal

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== Abortion should be legal ==

<glossary title="Key terms">
; Abortion
: The intentional termination of a pregnancy, typically by a medical professional.
; Legal
: For the purposes of this topic, the state does not interfere with what a doctor deems medically appropriate.
</glossary>

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[[Category:Public Health]]

Discourse:Music is (not) great

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== Music is great ==

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[[Category:Fact-Checking]]

Discourse:Santa Claus is (not) a threat to our national security

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== Santa Claus is not a threat to our national security ==

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[[Category:Politics (General)]]

<premise side="against" label="Test argument">
Test argument
</premise>

<premise side="against" label="Santa Claus encourages a surveillance state. For instance, he knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you are awak...">
Santa Claus encourages a surveillance state. For instance, he knows when you are sleeping, he knows when you are awake, he knows if you are bad or good...
</premise>