reality shows

are reality shows confidence booster?more...

Is therapy helpful?

It seems everywhere you look there are people in therapy. But is it a good thing, or does talking about your problems only make them last longer?more...

The breeding of white tigers in captivity should be banned.

Many people list the white tiger as their favourite animal, but are perhaps unaware of the appalling inbreeding the animals were put through to obtain their white coat. Can there be any justification for the suffering inflicted upon them?more...

bros before hos.

The trials and tribulations of the human heart are at once universal and universally boring. Almost every relationship endures the same set of problems, which is why it is so curious that no one has found the map for definitively navigating the most nagging gripe of the modern S.O. -- me...or you...more...

Should British universities gain greater funding from endowments?

Although American Ivy League Universities traditionally receive huge donations from Alumni,funding from this area for British universities is relatively low.Should we be following the example set by our friends accross the pond? more...

There is no link between smoking and disease

The use of cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco related products and the incidence of diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, is a misnomer. In fact, recent research shows that nicotine use could have health benefits. more...

Would John McCain make a good president?

After graduating from the United States Naval Academy John McCain embarked upon what would become a distinguished 22-year career as a naval aviator. His naval honors include the Silver Star, Bronze Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was elected to the Hous...more...

Would Barack Obama make a good president?

The Democrat Presidential candidate Barack Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4th, 1961. His father was born and raised in a village in Kenya and his mother grew up in small-town Kansas. Whilst studying law at Harvard he became the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review, and i...more...

Co2 does not cause global warming

It is a commonly accepted theory that increased levels of Co2 are causing an increase in the temperature of the earth’s atmosphere via the ‘greenhouse effect.’ More and more scientists are arguing, however, that this is still just a theory - one that is being used by media, politicians and other ...more...

Will prisoners in Guantanamo receive a fair trial?

America is about to put its Guantanamo prisoners on trial, but can they be judged fairly or is this just a show trial designed to give the appearance of fairness?more...

This year's Summer Olympics should be used as a platform to highlight human rights issues in China.

From the very first moment that China was awarded the right to host the 2008 Olympic Games there has been a certain degree of opposition to that decision. As we get ever closer to the Games we see more and more visual protests towards China and ever more increasing outcry from people opposing Chi...more...

Macs are better than PCs

They're shiny, expensive and have something of a cult following, but are they actually any better than PCs?more...

The minimum driving age should be raised to 18

Young drivers cause many fatal accidents; raising the minimum age at which people can drive will reduce this and be a benefit to society.more...

Basic income tax should be abolished

It is time to scrap the entire system of income tax and more to a sales taxed system, the more you buy the more tax you pay.more...

The death penalty should be reinstated in the UK

In 1965 the death penalty was abolished as a punishment for murder. Although it was never used since, in 1998 it was completely abolished across all crimes in the UK. Does Britain need the reintroduction of capital punishment and would it be a good thing?more...

Britain should adopt Sharia law.

The Archbishop of Canterbury came in for huge criticism for suggesting Britain should adopt certain aspects of Sharia law, but what would it actually mean and could it be a good thing?more...

Girls are better than Boys

This is a topic which has challenged all the great philosophers, scientists, doctors, and great thinkers alike. Girls are better than boys.more...

Civil disobedience can be justified

There are times when breaking the law is justified. more...

Voting should be compulsory in the UK

With declining participation in elections, is it time to introduce compulsory voting in the UK to boost numbers in democracy's most fundamental aspect?more...

Celebrities who commit drug-related offences should be punished more harshly than non-celebrities.

Celebrities are everywhere in modern society, and this cannot be denied. Their antics, be it drink-driving or drug-taking, make the front pages of newspapers and are discussed on the Web. But should we punish them more harshly for drug (legal and illegal) abuse?more...

God is not Great?

The existence and non-existence of God are unprovable. So what? People believe in Him. Whether "God is dead" or "God is dad" does not really matter: the crucial question is whether god is good. We need to know, more immediately than the secrets of the universe, whether the bel...more...

Films and Television shows should not be made dramatizing ongoing conflicts

Recent films such as Nick Broomfield’s “the Battle for Hadditha” and Brian De Palma’s “Redacted” have courted a lot of controversy in the US and the UK for dramatizing the ongoing conflict in Iraq. In the past films made during the time of conflict have either been criticised as being naked prop...more...

National service should be re-introduced

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Capitalism is self-destructive

Capitalism, a system of economic, social, and political order is based on the concepts of market operations, renewable resources and profitability. Over the past few decades the flaws of capitalism has led to both financial and resource crises. With the emergence of a new food crisis, which is a ...more...

Is therapy helpful?

It seems everywhere you look there are people in therapy. But is it a good thing, or does talking about your problems only make them last longer?more...

historical artefacts should be repatriated to their countries of origin.

in this debate you should aim to explore the social, moral and practical arguments and discuss their benefits and ramifications by using examples from around the world. 1.artefacts belong to their country of origin, it is the right thing to do: historical artefacts should be easily accessible t...more...

Religion should be included in political debate

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Obesity is a symptom of various medical/psychological conditions

Many people believe that Obesity is a result of the human race getting lazier and eating too much junk food. I will argue that it is far more insidious than that. There are many, varied causes of obesity and each should be treated differently.more...

Films featuring a scene where someone is smoking should be automatically given a BBFC 18 certificate

It was recently proposed that all films that exhibit anyone smoking should be given an 18 certificate. Is this fair? Is it reasonable? Or is it ludicrous? Could the film industry potentially go up in smoke?more...

The Eglin Marbles: Are Museums the last castle of 'Imperialism'?

The refusal of the British Museum to return the Parthenon Marbles to their country of origin on the grounds of a 'cosmopolitan ideology of culture' could be hiding a nostalgia for imperialism; holding on to the symbols of an imperialist past, the loot taken by the 'civilized' British from the 'ba...more...
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