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This paper covers the different issues in the abortion debate. It covers both sides- pro-choice and pro-life. Although a conclusion is not made, the closing statement reads similar to the beginning. The issues surrounding abortion seem to be questions that must be answered by each individual searching his or her own heart and soul.

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"Abortion has been, and probably always will be, a very controversial subject among people of all ages. There are many aspects of the controversy: morality, legality, and safety. Many people ask whether abortion is moral; they question whether it is right or wrong. Others ask whether a woman should be permitted by law to have an abortion and, if so, under what circumstances. There are two sides that directly oppose each other. People who are against abortion label themselves as being "pro-life." Those who are for women's choice concerning abortion are described as being "pro-choice." Safety is another area of controversy. Many question the hazards involved with abortion- emotional and physical. With these three issues, the abortion controversy continues."

Tags:abortion, choice, life, pro, prochoice, prolife

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Current debate on the privatization of utilities in Ontario, reflects typical thinking of our times on Globalization, neo-liberal economic markets and the need to rationalize all public expenditure towards budgets that no longer carry deficits. It is a wholly capitalist view of the world and economic practices that puts complete faith in market forces to correct what is wanting in economies and with the promise given that following this approach will bring large benefits to society.

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The paper discusses the possible or impossible ethics of terrorism. The paper addresses perceptions of choice in wartime, as in the faction one supports, the need for perhaps very unethical methods to defeat a much larger, oppressive enemy, just war and war where terrorism can be the only effective approach.

From the Paper
"This paper refers to two papers discussing terrorism in Michael Walzer's "Terrorism" and Lionel K. McPherson's "Is Terrorism Distinctively Wrong?". The reader comes to see that terrorism is discussed as a particular form of violence that may or may not be accurate. Michael Walzer rejects terrorism whatever its motivation, aware of its reality as a set of methods that, rather like nerve gas or the nuclear bomb, should not be used anew. (p.247) He believes that terrorism is a way of avoiding engagement with the enemy, an extremely indirect approach. He notes that terrorism is rejected by many for its harm done to ordinary..."

Tags:walzer, mcpherson, ethics

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This paper summarizes the debate between the Federalists and Anti-federalists of the constitutional congress. It suggests some ongoing problems in American public life which demonstrate the main issues which drove that debate, far from being resolved during the constitution's ratification, continue to resonate in current events. This paper discusses the Ratification Debate and the major issues which drove the debate between the Federalists and the Anti-federalists: Distribution of power, protection of rights, limitations of institutions and the ongoing Relevance.

From the Paper
"In the last few days of September in 1787, the Confederation Congress met to debate and construct a new Constitution of the United States. The document they wrote and sent for ratification to the thirteen states that made up the newly-formed country was intended to replace the Articles of Confederation that had ordered the nation since its inception. The nation was reaching a crisis point, as the experiment had been going poorly. Surprisingly, perhaps, the problem was not one of the many possible economic problems that new nations are likely to experience when reconstructing after a long and difficult war. As Gordon Wood (1969) argues, the general economy was running well and people felt comfortable and even prosperous (p. 395). Rather, the concerns that brought the nation's leading politicians together were primarily political. "

Tags:anti, federalists, constitutional, debate

Abstract
This paper reviews a debate in which the proposition awards in medical liability lawsuits should be limited was debated. A general overview of the debate is provided. Main points are identified and discussed. The paper concludes with remarks on which side (pro or con) had the stronger arguments and a judgment of who ultimately won the debate is stated.

From the Paper
"Medical malpractice is a vast legal issue that affects many different populations: consumers/patients, healthcare professionals, the pharmaceutical industry, legal professionals and insurance companies. This paper will provide a review of the debate holding to the proposition: Awards in medical liability lawsuits should be limited. Starting with a high level overview of the debate, main points will be presented along with this writer's view of which side presented a stronger case and which side this writer believes won the debate. Overview of debate. Malpractice insurance rates are driving physicians and many nurse practitioners out of business. Malpractice insurance costs are just too high to allow physicians to maintain a private practice in states that do not provide for a max-cap on liability awards. Currently 27 states do and the cost of their malpractice insurance is substantially less; for example $8,000 for the same ..."

Tags:malpractice, awards, debate

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The paper describes how in 1858 Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas held a series of debates while they contested the U.S. Senate seat from Illinois. The paper discusses how these debates are the most famous in U.S. History; Douglas won the election, but due to stands which Lincoln forced him to take during their senate debate, Douglas could not win the presidency in 1860 and instead Lincoln won the office.

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"Springfield, July 31, 1858 Hon. S.A. Douglas - Dear Sir: Yours of yesterday, naming places, times and terms for joint discussions between us, was received this morning. Although, by the terms, as you propose, you take four openings and closes, to my three I accede... Your Obedient servant A. LINCOLN. (Lincoln 65) With these words Illinois senatorial candidate Abraham Lincoln of the fledgling Republican Party accepted the terms for a series of debates with his Democratic rival, the incumbent Stephen Douglas. While Douglas had a national reputation, Lincoln was as yet hardly known outside of Illinois."

Tags:debate, popular, sovereignty

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The paper relates that a debate team is an example of a cooperative learning group. This paper describes, analyzes and evaluates the writer's contribution to the debate planning, preparation and presentation process. This contribution is examined in relation to three theoretical frameworks. Situational leadership is highly relevant for enabling a balance between task behavior and relational behavior. Chaos theory is especially useful since it emphasizes the learning process and feedback. Change theory permits the change process to be understood. The writer discusses that he/she experienced both learning and change through the debate.

Tags:debate, evaluation, feedback

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The paper relates that the Asian values debate has been largely dispensed with over the past decade since it rose to popularity during the 1990s. The paper explains that at the center of the Asia values debate has been the contention by its proponents that the cultural and social fabric of many of East Asia's and Southeast Asia's societies are radically different than many of those found in the West and are therefore not suitable for many of the Western values and ideologies founded upon liberal democracy and human rights.

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"The Asian values debate has been largely dispensed with over the past decade since it rose to popularity during the 1990s. At the center of the Asia values debate has been the contention by its proponents that the cultural and social fabric of many of East Asia's and Southeast Asia's societies are radically different than many of those found in the West and are therefore not suitable for many of the Western values and ideologies founded upon liberal democracy and human rights (Donnelly, 2002,...)"

Tags:asian, values, debate

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This paper delves into the legal, ethical and religious aspects surrounding abortion, while also focusing on the feminist view of this hotly-debate topic. The writer of this paper traces the roots of the abortion debate back to Susan B. Anthony. Anthony opposed abortion because the medical procedure, in her time, was unsafe and endangered a woman's health and life. This paper examines how feminists today defend the development of safe and effective birth control as a means to prevent abortion. This paper also looks at the views of various feminist organizations such as Feminists for Life and Feminists Against Abortion. This paper discusses the media's impact in the evolution of the "Pro-Choice" and "Pro-Life" movements. This paper also discusses how the laws regarding legal abortions have changed over the past 40 years. In 1965, all 50 states banned the procedure, with some exceptions. In 1973, The Supreme Court reversed the situation in the case of Roe vs. Wade, declaring most existing state abortion laws unconstitutional. The writer of this paper explores the issue of abortion in various religions, including Judaism and the different Christian sects. While those of the Catholic faith do not believe that abortion is an acceptable solution to undesired pregnancies, they do accept that there may be situations when an abortion must be considered. This paper also touches on the ethical side, where many believe that abortions should only be considered when the life of the mother is at stake. However, shades of grey enter into the picture when other reasons are offered as well, as detailed in this paper.

From the Paper
"Although those of the Catholic faith do not believe that abortion is an acceptable solution to undesired pregnancies, they do accept that there may be situations when an abortion takes place as the outcome of trying to deal with another medical issue. For example, the Church would allow "the doctrine of double effect" if the mother requires a life-saving operation that may possibly end the pregnancy, since it is the first priority to save the woman's life rather than end the pregnancy.
Many Protestant denominations including the Anglicans, Methodists and Quakers have been disinclined to be as strict as the Catholic Church. Frequently, they accept that there are certain occasions when abortion is an unavoidable result of deciding between the "lesser of two evils."
To further complicate the issue, explains Ellingson, there is even disagreement among the Catholics and among the Protestants. "It is not just a Catholic and Protestant Debate."

Tags:ethical, moral, religion, debate, pro, life, choice, law, constitution, susan, b, anthony, roe, vs., wade

Abstract
This paper is an overview of sixteen common fallacies used in debate. The paper provides two examples of each in the hopes that students can better discern these fallacies when they emerge in debate and/or in academic literature. As a useful point, these examples can also be used to highlight the partisanship of leading politicians eager to spread their own agenda.

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"Ad Hominem: personal attacks of any kind are ad hominem attacks. Two examples would be Al Franken's loud denunciations of Bill O'Reilly and others while another would be someone dismissing George W. Bush's policies because he is (allegedly) "stupid". Ad Populum: Two examples of ad populum fallacies would be recent gall-up polls showing weak support for the war in Iraq and/or an argument that insists that "most people" do not want gay marriage or an end to abortion."

Tags:common, fallacies, debate