Should corrupt officials be banned from travelling to the west?

Many dictators amass large amounts of money from the country they rule, this is either from acquiring tax revenues or from appropriating state businesses or the natural resources of the state. This damages the country’s economy in countries that often have large proportions of the population in p...more...

Should there be a re-match between Ireland and France?

On the 18th November 2009, a referees decision has lead to Ireland being denied an opportunioty in the World Cup. Thierry Henry's handball was missed by the referee and a goal was subsequently scored. Such a flagrant break of the rules should warrant a rematch should it not?more...

Obama one year in.

Voters in the US have had their say for the first time since Obama was elected, in several gubernatorial the democrats went down to defeat. Even in New Jersey, normally core democrat territory the democrats were defeated. While opinion of Obama may have plummeted this is no reason to write off hi...more...

The Republican party needs to broaden its base if it is to regain power.

During George Bush’s presidency the Republican Party did not seek to hold a broad base of support, rather it turned to the right to give it electoral success. It would mobilise the religious on issues like abortion and encourage them to vote. The republicans now need to decide if they are to keep...more...

Would the world be able to cope if oild runs out quicker than estimates suggest?

With the issue of oil becoming increasingly scarce and expensive, the scientists and economists are becoming worried. This worry is justified as when oil will become scarce, it will become expensive and this will create problems for oil dependent economies. Their economies will start crushing and...more...

Does erotic equal pornographic?

A distinction is often made between Erotica and Pornography, although depending on the viewer; they may seem to be one and the same. Where do we draw the line between Erotica and Pornography?more...

Have we lost the true meaning of Christmas?

As we come up to Christmas, it is almost impossible to avoid the huge plastic illuminated displays, tacky music and Christmas specials on TV. Is Christmas becoming too commercial? Should we return to more traditional celebrations? What is Christmas supposed to 'mean' anyway?more...

Is Jenson Button a worthy Formula 1 World Champion?

Jenson Button has become the second Briton in a row to become World Champion at Formula 1. However, he spent rather longer over finishing it off than he could have done, and he allowed his lead to slip after a very impressive start to the season. Does it even matter if someone is ‘worthy’ of bein...more...

This House Would legalise prostitution

The revelation of the true identity of high class call girl, Belle de Jour, made famous by the blog and follow-up TV series, 'Diaries of a Call Girl', has re-opened the debate over prostitution. Many current and former prostitutes have denounced the government's continued refusal to legalise the ...more...

Same-sex marriage should be legal

In light of the recent victories of the LGBT rights movement in the U.N. Petition supported by almost 70 countries, including the entire E.U. and the United States, and the decriminalization of homosexuality in India, it is time now to examine the next step towards granting this minority equal ri...more...

Dictatorship is the best path to development

Dictatorship does not necessarily result in development, defined by human well-being(which incorporates education, health, income, and safety from internal and external threats)and even by personal discipline. Furthermore, there is no conclusive evidence proving that either dictatorship nor democ...more...

Poorer countries should abandon free trade agreements

The policy of Free Trade is still in debate due to the questionable benefit for each side. This debate doesn’t try to limit the effect of free trade to developing or third world country .It will however argue that poorer countries, in comparison to their trading partners, will suffer due to the ...more...

Assisted Suicide Should Be Permitted 2

A preliminary round to determine who will represent the U.S. in the World Online Debating Championship. Resolution: Assisted Suicide should be permitted.more...

The EU should impose a special Europe-wide tax on meat consumption to help save the planet

We on team proposition like the taste of meat. But we cannot deny that excessive meat consumption is a threat to the planet. In fact we are going to show that there is ample scientific evidence to support this fear. Meat production increases global warming, abuses the water supply and leads to a...more...

Will Camilla ever become queen?

Public support for Camilla is waning. Despite the obvious positive effect she has on Prince Charles the British people still haven’t warmed to her. We live in a constitutional monarchy and should have a say in who rules over us. So should Camilla ever become Queen?more...

Housewives make better mothers than career women

Today we live in a busy demanding society.There is not enough time to accomplish many of our needs as individuals. And sometimes we must sacrifices a little to meet some of our goals.Some of the sacrifises we make are for our children and sometimes our children is what we sacrifices to make a liv...more...

Should the 'mini-budget' have been different?

In the last hour Alistair Darling has unveiled his highly anticipated pre-budget report. Has he miscalculated the measures needed to get the economy back on track?more...

Is Russia more of a threat than Iran, Iraq and North Korea.

The August 2008 Russian-Georgian conflict and the subsequent Russian recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, breakaway Georgian Republics, has raised fears of a new “Cold War”. The general public in both Europe and America has registered their increased fear of Russia in pu...more...

Should depression be pandered to?

Is depression actually just a symptom of laziness and self-pity; should it be treated as a mental disease or shunned as a social one?more...