Web2021-11-20. '@M~\&+ P)Ke YGz]3-9DLU,;"~UXQWcvExN3t"\BBnEh(pPCm UyBdP3!b,- z^ Z|c.lac'HM>]%k7YyVUDB!Xu)jY0pR!d]dYSm ;aAjqk2VYT\VM~Vg*3:U9[9;yw95c. Formal debate skills are honed to shape orators at this stage. The Oxford Union is committed to ensuring that all members find our events as accessible as possible. In essence, these are factual interpretations of certain questions. We encourage all members to take part and invite those interested in developing their speaking skills to visit 'Workshops & Competitive Debating' for details of how to get involved. << /Length 6 0 R /Filter /FlateDecode >> Motions of no confidence under the rules of the Oxford Union are posted physically and must accrue 150 signatures within 48 hours before proceeding to a no confidence poll. WebThe motions were: This house believes the narrative that people should do what they love does more harm than good and This house supports ecoterrorism . Nonetheless, fears as to the rise of fascism and the threat of communism dominated the newspaper reports, amongst them pieces in the Daily Telegraph, Times, Daily Mail and Daily Express. An error has occurred, please try again later. All OIC students participated with the right spirit and they demonstrated their eagerness to learn from the experience as they requested individual feedback from the judges at the end of each debate. The motion was defeated. C.E.M Joad, a philosophy professor, was eventually found and came up from London. B]hRc_i8dElVl23NEj(\Q7%ThHaT>fciI71HmHgJf[ic0s%6Ktp~_7^l9T. Aspiring debaters joining this course will be trained through series of tournament level debate motions to develop the competence to analyze, compose and deliver full speeches at the standard of regional tournaments. Here is a list of motions we are missing. After speeches from Kenelm Hubert Digby (St Johns) and David Graham (Librarian, Balliol) defending a pledge for peace, Professor Joad delivered a rousing defence of pacifism. Served as one of five Chief Adjudicators for Nepal Pro-Ams 2020. Served as one of five Chief Adjudicators for Nepal Pro-Ams 2020. Are you looking forward to the new National Curriculum? 'This House believes that filial responsibility should be a legal obligation.' In the meantime, we invite you to explore our, and the below excerpts for a taste of an Oxford Union debate experience. Four competing teams in a round, live-fire interjection during a speech, sharp questions from the floor. 2$1'.?$aZ^L z*l4TR"Uqbsi$S+G*S j|_2 ' The question of Europe has been debated many times since by speakers including Dan Hannan MEP, Nick Clegg, former Deputy Prime Minister, and Nigel Farage, Honorary President of Reform UK and former leader of UKIP. Tonight, he added, is the first night that I have ever had the opportunity to be as near to conservatives as I am. Click here to watch more debates on ourYoutube Channel, Rules and PoliciesOxford Union Privacy PolicyOxford Union Data Protection PolicyAccessible Pass Policy, Details about our upcoming debates can be found in our online term card. i@V6k,6"O'xBZJ M'HBiR>[:O4oN>T811-eEy> I3iGz9VM"0%B."K'tjBDEDZ?^+HmG mT.pc2'=#; WebNew Features Ten Random Motions Motions set by the 2021 Korea WUDC CA Team Motions set by the 2020 Astana EUDC CA Team WUDC Motions EUDC Motions Random Motion Filter for only international tournaments Want to contribute? Tell us about motions WebOxford-style Debate Page 6 of 6 M. Moszoro Overview of Debate Proceedings Role Time Chair announces the debate motion and rules, and calls on the debate teams to present WebThis format is unique as motions are announced only 15 minutes before the debate and teams must prepare the arguments without electronic devices. David Walters 1984 history of the Union, Playground of Power, notes that of those who refused to come, amongst them Bertrand Russell, all did so for logistical reasons. WebDebate at Kings continues to go from strength to strength as we celebrate the recent success of eight students in the regional round of the Oxford Schools Debate competition. No more clicking through a bajillion sites or blog posts to find motions on feminism - we can give you a list of recent ones. THW make all books free access after 10 years from their release, THR national referendums being used as a means to make political decisions, THBT the Insulate Britain protests have done more harm than good, THW make farming subsidies contingent on the adoption of Green farming practices, THR the developing nations' claim to "Right to burn", In areas with low levels of social mobility, THW allow the establishment of company towns, THW replace agricultural subsidies with direct benefits transfers, TH, as a parent belonging to a minority religion, would discourage their children from expressing their faith publicly (e.g. He graduated from the Long Island City High School in 1959 and earned his BA in 1963 in physics and mathematics from Hunter College in the Bronx, New York. 4.0,` 3p H.Hi@A> x[8}oZ]@ bd3 C2LQIN_nUQ)+4:L)VY/o_7Mo}{OfM~X4x7-E{-{sw}ug;nVWs\/`q9eu}}5}Ko^_}W_Wb?efwog1y8qev'7Y&*s>5~OOx{Uy@w"b5bG\7k/\;gnhYrsR"=Gz,G }"evLn? Covering every possible subject, most have been fiercely fought in a bright chamber at night, before the minute books are locked away. This House was in fact gathered, he suggested, to affirm that it would never commit murder on a huge scale whenever the Government directed it should do so.Despite a long speech from Quintin Hogg, the future Lord Chancellor, the motion was carried by a comfortable majority. AUDP Parliamentary Debate. Mar. We have the most eloquent students! This was more than at other debate that term, although a sizeable rather than overwhelming turnout. <> Students ages 7 to 16 who need or want help learning how to. Max Beloff (Corpus Christi), teller for the Ayes later recalled to David Walters in the 1980s that to those present, the debate seemed more about the horrors of the Great War than the threat of Nazi Germany. Oxford Union President Faces No-Confidence Motion Over Hosting Israeli Ambassador. The first motion, This House would impose fines on public acts of climate change denial, proved to be very engaging. We have a hearing aid loop in place which is accessed by switching to 'T'. WebI helped create debate motions for the Slovak Debate League, International Competitions organised by SDA, and the Junior Debate League. David Walters 1984 history of the Union, , notes that of those who refused to come, amongst them Bertrand Russell, all did so for logistical reasons. Many of those who voted with the Ayes in 1933 would in fact go on to fight, and die, for King and Country just six years later. The teams ]Z[yV%%nI~bzXHW4\IOQKDq/q_%s[:ben}x`]r A combination of spoken and written practices will ignite the students ability to think critically about what matters. The debate broadcasted from The Union's chamber two days earlier reportedly played a role in swaying public opinion. By now I have adjudicated numerous renowned competitions, such as LSE Open 2020, Oxford IV 2019 and World Schools Debating Competition 2019 & 2020. Rules and PoliciesOxford Union Privacy PolicyOxford Union Data Protection PolicyAccessible Pass Policy. The Labour party had won the 1984 election on a pledge to oppose not only nuclear weapons, but ban nuclear ships from entering New Zealand ports. This is a prestigious competition for students aged 14 - 18 from various schools around the south of the country. This level of debate class introduces the world of competitive debate to budding speakers through interactive group work and constant feedback from our coaches. WebThe people who set motions for World Schools Championships have an obligation to ensure that each poses a clear issue to be debated. It nonetheless proved difficult, come 1933, to secure speakers for the proposition. These help us to analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website to tailor it to customer needs; we only use this information for statistical analysis purposes. THBT parents pushing their children into playing any heavy contact sport should count as child abuse. The Union, he quipped, is last bastion of free speech. The right to free speech had prevailed and the motion would later be referred to as "the Oxford pledge". He selected contentious relevant topics and invited opposing experts to propose and to oppose the debate motions. 2019IBDiploma Resultsexceedglobal averageyet againand GCSE Results leap to over 50% A/A*. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website. Oxford Schools Debate It is polled Join us for our upcoming IB Visual Arts, Film and Music Evening on Tuesday 12th March at BISB Theatre. In fact, this is more important in impromptu debates because they do not have the luxury of advice from many others or extra time to consider the motion. WebWe have gathered together a range of debating motions, covering all sorts of topics, from sport to citizenship, to science and international relations. pZl*+~oe]E^]E%ojP.k R`QhK[IA%x."N b,+Sm}sD&tAKaIc ), THW ban religious centers from opening addiction rehab centers, THBT religions should promise reward in the afterlife as opposed to promising material reward in this life, with both outcomes contingent on faithful practice. oxford - Debate Motions Headquarters Debate Motions Headquarters THE place for motions Home British parliamentary debate motions Best debatable topics It was in those days still rare for more than two external speakers to come up to Oxford for the debate; student members would propose and oppose the motion. WebMy responsibilities included setting debate motions, processing judge feedback and allocating them to debates, and judging debates. xXkT_q^1^-@'BR/q+=ws=w.ui\]fIrc^?_&seV&M|8W..k^sq->w[w_%]tJFju"W>e[d"uAo =`luqMu=V"Xj]_uE^IwILogB#51yyBFFy}3w[,l|$7` #BPnmp:YK`du TUH`k}+O09n{>`CJ&93|sK4#-i{D`N!&(h 428 members voted, 275 supporting the proposition. 2612 This format is unique as motions are announced only 15 minutes before the debate and teams must prepare the arguments without electronic devices. Even though the structure of the debate was very challenging - and our opponents were highly skilled debaters - we still genuinely enjoyed the sense of community and friendly competition which we got to experience. On Thursday, 23 February, students from Fifths and Sixth Form travelled to Manchester Grammar School to face students from schools across the Northwest. WebAs a member of the 2021-22 USA Debate development team, Ambika championed the Delores Arthur Invitational and Plano West Classic, placed second at the John Edie Holiday Debates, semifinaled the Greenhill Fall Classic, and reached elimination rounds at the Harvard World Schools Invitational. "This debate entered the annals of New Zealand history and remains relevant to this day" - Dr Jeya Wilson, Ex-President, Hilary 1986, St Antony's and current Union Trustee, living in Aotearoa New Zealand (pictured, left, with Mr Lange, after the debate). WebWelcome to The Oxford Union. ). THBT International Sporting events should remain depoliticised. David Lange would go on to note in his autobiography twenty years later that his appearance at the Union was the high point of his career. It was during that exposition that the line, We are not human beings unless we band together and do whatever, however, whenever is necessary to see that our lives and property are protected was uttered. 8n8l5S&tF6{Op&x]JLf%H"rKWHs2;OzE"F Vi Last weekend, Napsugr and I participated in the national round of the Oxford Schools Debate. A Proposition that avoids doing so deserves criticism. WebBy debating real-world issues, students are introduced to key controversies at the top of the public agenda. During the debate on the night of the third of December, in the chair was the President, Eric Anthony Abrahams, later the first black television reporter for the BBC. Rd 2: This house would negotiate with al quaeda Rd 3: This house would nationalise all banks , Round 1: This house would from prosecution armed police in the line of fire. Debates follow a specific structure: each side is given time to speak Tell us about motions from tournaments here. As OO they defined the motion very effectively and provided solid arguments and rebuttals against the proposition, for example, mentioning the importance to protect freedom of speech. Blog Malcolm Xs speech ended similarly. Arriving in London with few diplomatic plans, he met Margaret Thatcher only after the debate itself. AUDP Doors open at 6.00pm. Oxford International College 15 0 obj WebThis level of debate class introduces the world of competitive debate to budding speakers through interactive group work and constant feedback from our coaches. It is vital that the two teams who are about to debate turn up to the room to debate the same issue. The right to free speech had prevailed and the motion would later be referred to as "the Oxford pledge". oq1}JtE)*6?#yAC"y7$%Hy9=QdSpGgbRx,dhcsMh'E^o{n%0.,noIXF; Cm?pJToj9`5d5[u/Zkl>R(rbL T !gARpE:I74? On Thursday 9th February 2023 the House once again debated the King and Country motion 90 years to the day after the original motion - with 88 in favour and 212 against. Hampshire, SO53 3LG. endobj Whether its about high school debate topics or college debate topics, funny topics for debate will fall into one of the below categories: Lincoln-Douglas (L-D) Debate: Its among the most common debate types.The Lincoln-Douglas debate allows two speakers only, just like the original debate between Stephen A. Douglas and Abraham Lincoln The eyes of the world are often on the Union, and not just through the millions of viewers its debates have online. With 493 voting for the motion and 92 against, this televised debate reportedly had considerable influence on the outcome of the referendum itself. WebDebating in the World Schools Style: A Guide S i m o n Q u i n n international debate education association New York Amsterdam Brussels In the United Kingdom, the 1964 general election had taken place just two months previously, charged with racist rhetoric in some seats. 18 0 obj FJq?1xS4UU[ kapc/qZd -WV*?4Z7DNr0 'j.v'N&R\ ? Is digital technology making childrens lives better? Despite having been escorted into the chamber with police protection, he was chased at the end of the debate. He escaped by hiding in a public toilet. *This is not an exhaustive nor guaranteed list as tournaments may change from year to year, Our website uses cookies to offer you a better experience, analyze site traffic, and serve targeted advertisements. Round 2: This house would allow the UN to hire mercenaries. That day a total of 48 teams participated in the competition. endobj WebDebate at Kings continues to go from strength to strength as we celebrate the recent success of eight students in the regional round of the Oxford Schools Debate competition. 1 London Place, We encourage all members to take part and invite those interested in developing their speaking skills to visit ', The Oxford Union is committed to ensuring that all members find our events as accessible as possible. Gwen Olson JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. By: Andrew Bernard, Algemeiner, February 26, 2023: The president of Oxford Universitys debating society is facing a no-confidence motion over his decision to host a Q&A panel event on Thursday with Israels Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely. Standing to speak, he was greeted with a standing ovation, a rarity then and almost unheard of now. The audiences vote, plus the judges scores determine the winner. | homepagefeaturedarticle | Featured, Blog crossing yourself, wearing hijabs, kippahs or other articles of faith, posting on social media, publicly attending mass, synagogues etc. Nonetheless, fears as to the rise of fascism and the threat of communism dominated the newspaper reports, amongst them pieces in the Daily Telegraph, Times, Daily Mail and Daily Express. admissions@oxcoll.com In 1975, just days before a national referendum on membership of the EEC, The Union debated the motion "This House Would Say Yes to Europe". CVEt!XBf#)wJ3K6&*AhF Access the motions spreadsheet directly here, Motions set by the 2021 Korea WUDC CA Team, Motions set by the 2020 Astana EUDC CA Team, Filter for only international tournaments. The Oxford Union is the world's most prestigious debating society. 4 0 obj In Hilary 2023, the House will repeat the King and Country motion 90 years to the day after the original debate. Randolph Churchill, with the full oratorical support of his father, who described the outcome as "that abject, squalid, shameless avowal" sought to have the motion expunged from the minute book; at the ticketed debate on the matter, Churchill was defeated by 750 votes to 138. However, a decision had to be made and the winners received a book voucher for the PTA book fair which will be held during Book Week on Thursday 7th March. 9"OM?t(\.NQn48 =,u%g1 &, O *S:kiuTz5k? You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. sought to have the motion expunged from the minute book; at the ticketed debate on the matter, Churchill was defeated by 750 votes to 138. stream << /Type /Page /Parent 4 0 R /Resources 7 0 R /Contents 5 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595 842] Fl1o&q#L+7vG:M #(m]8*oKZz_e=ma%=K&@qb!mb,@5oYNa 'vdNto0j, If you need any adjustments to access our events, please contact events.access@oxford-union.org who can help you to reserve space for a wheelchair, reserve space for guide dogs, or make any other necessary arrangements. Webyou will be scored, and this score determines who will win the debate. Despite having been escorted into the chamber with police protection, he was chased at the end of the debate. Through peer brainstorming and technical exercises, our coaches will guide students through frameworks of analysis that would enable them to delve into local and global issues that otherwise may seem abstract and disconnected. A1vjp zN6p\W pG@ The winners of the Key Stage 1 competition and scribed story categories will be revealed this week. WebThe Huxley Memorial Debate: That the Doctrine of Creation is more valid than the Theory of Evolution Oxford Union, 14th February, 1986. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Ignite your childs ability to speak and think critically about issues that matter! The Oxford-style debate format involves a debate on a predetermined question it can also be in the form of a statement called a motion from two opposing perspectives. He acted as Moderator. % Our debaters have had great successes with Oxford Schools and Asian Schools tournaments. A combination of spoken and written practices will ignite the students ability to think critically about what matters. Oxford Union President Faces No-Confidence Motion Over Hosting Israeli Ambassador By: Andrew Bernard, Algemeiner, February 26, 2023: The president of Oxford Universitys debating society is facing a no-confidence motion over his decision to host a Q&A panel event on Thursday with Israels Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely. 3 0 obj Webthe format of debate used in all rounds of the Oxford Union Schools Competition. motion. We have gathered together a range of debating motions, covering all sorts of topics, from sport to citizenship, to science and international relations. WebBen Woolgar (Oxford) was recognized as the best speaker in the main event at the tournament. With a dedicated team of trainers, we invite committed debaters to join the ARCH team in experiential trips to overseas tournaments. It nonetheless proved difficult, come 1933, to secure speakers for the proposition. The president of Oxford Universitys debating society is facing a no-confidence motion over his decision to host a Q&A panel event on Thursday with Israels Ambassador to the UK Tzipi Hotovely. In April, Robert Surpell and Clive Seddon, both Oxford undergraduates, had released a paper in the Journal of the Institute for Race Relations showing that over half of the University landladies in the city refused to accommodate students of colour. Round 3. Round 1:This House Would Ban Religious Primary and Secondary Schools Round 2:This house believes US immigration policy should only prioritise merit-based standards of acceptance over the reunification of families. The only thing worse than being incinerated by your enemies, observed the New Zealand premier drily, is being incinerated by your friends. stream Webparliamentary system the debate is about a motion proposed before a group, often called This House. The House being referred to is, to me, the room where the debate is taking place, and you are trying to persuade people in that room to vote for or against the motion. Having only 15 minutes to prepare for each speech, we certainly had to step out of our comfort zone and improvise a few times. ,O3%gvGKsDx(eq+w]LT@v83OFe(5q&c+ 8: D2k,q99LEsn9d`R_BO%e. (M5~npWSF-v"s8%L=r?X7n>t)N=@JCw+AojU;m}{GuB,xKe1U3u~qZ$^!;Tpf'|WJ7B|E 8qh << /Length 16 0 R /N 3 /Alternate /DeviceRGB /Filter /FlateDecode >> | homepagefeaturedarticle | Featured | School News | Secondary School. UNDERSTANDING THE MOTION Whether the debate is prepared or impromptu, the students need to be able to properly interpret the motion for debate. Evaluative motions refer to motions where the teams make a The debate itself was charged with New Zealands controversial opposition to any nuclear power. Three OIC teams were Opening Opposition (OO). Matter is all about your material what your arguments are, whether or not they are thought-out properly, and the evidence you can provide to back them up. Global warming and its impact on humanity. It is a parliamentary debating event, held using a variant of Brighton 428 members voted, 275 supporting the proposition. In 1985, a debate of global importance was held, broadcast across the world and with a direct feed to politicians in the UK, US, Europe and New Zealand. THW allow nations without states a seat at the UN. Few other debates have captured the public imagination or thrived in the press in such a way as the King and Country Debate. [ (?>x1B@0t> =yOYs ))JxOUj`0v=ML0xB4a='Cw:ZJf (Aa,v @bbn2AQTJ9U@o"_T|SZ*^UK%jKa.U(kdL*)]gkRpMOKdd $4Y#kTa97Y/K~%P@7c-F.6&=1[sMu;U2zU&"9c;Da Hungary. What followed was a speech which could, in the words of Saladin Ambar, only be described as a near thirty-minute exposition that is perhaps the best encapsulation of [his] ultimate views on race, American politics and what can only be called universal human rights. A better world has to be built, he declared, and the only way its going to be built is with extreme methods, and I for one will join in with anyone I dont care what colour you are as long as you want to change this miserable condition that exists on this earth.He took his seat to thunderous, and extended, applause. Final Judge, Oxford World Schools Debate Championship 2021 Please contact us for details. With 493 voting for the motion and 92 against, this televised debate which was held just two days before the national referendum on whether Britain should remain a member of the EEC which it had joined in 1973. 7 min read. )vw PF jBxRcA);[x't6a,8.Yfml$`#5`gqH-A l@?|Rr$60lq IWf'5F DH?y64~py8cdgY`"vnr"g Past debates have reverberated far beyond the Union's Chamber. 13 0 obj In fact, this is more important in impromptu debates because they do not have the luxury of advice from many others or extra time to consider the motion. VIU{@[0'H3r endobj WebThe debate is over. stream Eight OIC students participated in the Oxford Schools Debating Competition that took place in the prestigious Oxford Union on Wednesday 4th March. WebBy now I have adjudicated numerous renowned competitions, such as LSE Open 2020, Oxford IV 2019 and World Schools Debating Competition 2019 & 2020. Randolph Churchill, with the full oratorical support of his father, who described the outcome as. This was more than at other debate that term, although a sizeable rather than overwhelming turnout. If you are looking for debate topics for high school students, check out the list below. This house believes it would be good to be famous, Children should choose what they learn in school. WebAn attorney moderator facilitates the open-floor elements of the program - calling on students and directing them to the appropriate person (s) - Judge, attorneys, student 16 0 obj !1"_h35A:>37u}Z" k0}u !S}^ g(##3sSBy]2E4LN$Nl`/t0O"&XP^G@:dS;`"{ One training session lasts 4-6 hours. New Kings Court Tollgate, The fourth OIC team was closing opposition (CO) and summarised the debate identifying the main clash points of the debate. By continuing to use this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with our, Skills Enrichment - Critical Thinking (Socrates), Tackle the intense research process required for any international curricula, including the, Excel at current affairs analysis, a mentality and ability, Become the type of applicant who is sought after by top schools, universities, and employers. Whilst the King and Country motions legacy endures, and was taken up by other universities, it stands as testimony to the importance of debate amongst the young, even when those young later change their mind. JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. We won our first two rounds of debating and made it to the Since 1823, the Union has hosted leaders in every field, from politics and business to sport and the arts. Contributed by Eden A. Smith (Ex-Returning Officer, Magdalen). Clickhereto read more about our debate performances. The motion eventually settled on was This House Will under no circumstances fight for its King and its Country. Our new College in Brighton is currently applying for its DfE licence. The records of these hundreds of debates are, if not forgotten, part of an infrequently consulted archive of student rhetoric. 8 0 obj The British International School Budapest We look forward to selecting more keen debaters from within our debate classes to join! The training covers such areas as self-presentation, debate rules and argumentation. Refusing to engage with the plain We have a hearing aid loop in place which is accessed by switching to 'T'. If you need any adjustments to access our events, please contact. a Level 2 Accreditation shortly after. For more information about the format of a Union debate, as well as how to participate, please visit, . By joining our mailing list, we can keep you up to date with any future newsletters, events and announcements from our family of 81 premium schools. This house would encourage children to strike for climate change, Teachers should be allowed to smack naughty children, This house believes Britain should get rid of its nuclear deterrent, This house believes that every child should have to join a sports club or team, This house believes all 10 year olds should have a mobile phone, Competitive sports should not be played in schools, There should be children and teenagers in government, London is a great place for teenagers to live, This house believes that we shouldnt teach art and music in schools, Children should be allowed mobile phones in school, Children should only get pocket money if they do their chores, Elizabeth II should be the last British monarch, Sports stars are bad role models for young people, We should only eat food produced in Britain, Children can make a big difference to the environment, All secondary schools should be co-educational, There should be a curfew for under-sixteens, This House believes community service is a better punishment than prison for non-violent crimes, This House would ban scientific testing on animals, This House looks forward to the London Olympics, School strikes for climate change should be supported, All 10 year olds should have a mobile phone, Teachers should not tell their pupils which party they will vote for, School Uniform Policies Should Be Gender Neutral, It is worse to eat too much than to eat too little, First past the post electoral systems should be reformed, Scientists should be ethically responsible for the consequences of their research, The world would be a better place if more women were in charge, Teen defendants should be judged by teen juries, Books should be realistic not fantastical, Film versions are never as good as the original books, We should stop giving prizes for the arts, Schools should be responsible for childrens moral education, The UK should welcome a visit from President Trump, Extremist political parties should be banned, New immigrants should have to swear an oath of integration, We should donate to charities that support humans over those that support animals, The US president should be elected by popular vote, This house believes that we shouldnt teach art and music in schools, Seventy years on, the United Nations is a disappointment, The minimum wage should be replaced by the living wage, Children should not start school until they are seven years old, Britain should maintain its nuclear deterrent, The electorate should not care about a politicians youth, Affluent nations should accept more refugees, All children should attend a summer school, It is better to be a teacher than a pupil, The NHS should fund alternative medical treatments, We should blow up boats used for trafficking immigrants across the Mediterranean, Nobody should have to wear school uniform, Party leaders should be required to take part in pre-election debates, Scientists should be responsible for the ethical consequences of their work, Individuals should not be allowed to have bonfires in their gardens, There has never been a better time to be a woman, Childhood vaccinations should be compulsory, We should allow the creation of babies with three parents, Alcohol harms society more than illegal drugsThe world will be a better place at the end of 2015 than at the start, Unhealthy food should not feature in childrens television programmes, We should fine parents when their children dont do their homework, Pubs should be allowed to open late to show World Cup matches, The use of television cameras in courtrooms should be supported, Parents should be allowed to use technology to choose characteristics of their babies, Animal testing is scientifically unnecessary, Disney films provide bad role models for children, We should ban smoking in cars when children are present, Political leaders should boycott the Winter Olympics in Sochi, There should be no censorship of the arts, Prizes for the arts (such as the Booker prize or the Turner prize) should be stopped, The Internet has done more harm than good to the arts, Art and music should not be taught in schools except as optional extra-curricular activities, The world cannot live up to Nelson Mandelas legacy, We should respect the privacy of public figures, Children should not be allowed to wear religious symbols in schools, There should be quotas for women in top business positions, The media provides poor role models to young girls, Faith schools should not be funded by the Government, Universities should set higher admission criteria for students from private schools, All children should get free school meals, All children should be given iPads to use at school. 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