Mutilation, self-inflicted wounds, cutting, parasuicide. We hear about teenagers who cut parts of their body due to emotional distress, but there remains the true question: are these teenagers cutting to gain attention from family others, to fit in with other teenagers who are also doing it, or is it being done in secret to rid of emotional pain? ( Read more... )

Most people will stick to one opinion before even reading the post, but the information will be presented to, again, expand your thoughts.

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The issue here is Homophobia. Many people would say that homosexuals have the same rights as heterosexual people. Many other people would ( Read more... )

Hello Fellow Debaters,

I would like to update this site with another topic, but first I think it would be fair to ask a few questions to the people who have helped make this site alive: you all. It is currently 1:52am on April 18th and I will post something later on tonight, but I would like ideas to suit your interests more. After all, this site ( Read more... )

The Problem: Can child molesters be rehabilitated?

Most people would say that it is impossible for them to be treated. If you were to ask anyone walking down the street about this subject, they would most likely agree that pedophiles should be locked up forever. If this is the case, then why do many get out of prison, why do they even get the ( Read more... )

The first issue to be debated is the case of Terri Shiavo. The conflict had started when her husband, Michael Schiavo, wanted to get Terri's feeding tube removed because he believed that Terri would not want to live in a vegetated state for the remainder of her life. Her family lost many battles with the court to reinsert Terri’s feeding tube and ( Read more... )

Hello All,

I would like to take the time to thank you all for coming to visit this site, whether or not it was based on my request. The first debate will take place on April 6th. I hope you are all ready for it because it shall be interesting! Show your friends and get them involved as well; not only is it a community to debate life issues, but it' ( Read more... )