• CON

    On the other hand, addiction to music may make one...

    the art and music classes should be compulsory in schools

    It's not true that Maths,Physics,Chemistry are difficult to learn as the same for music! The moment you think it's difficult it becomes certainly difficult for you. On the other hand, addiction to music may make one completely isolated from the society. Dedication to a single subject may result in phenomenal success in many cases but struggling with many may result in nothing. To become a polymath with arts and music after heavy stress in other subjects may prove disastrous for many. Much of the music produced by the leading pop-stars are not fit for children of age below 14 years. As for arts, it is impossible to learn many different languages like-French,German,Spanish,Russian or Chinese and so on and as well World History for every child and memorise them. As for "Knowledge about BEAUTY" from music or arts I know not if that's possible!BEAUTY LIES IN THE EYES OF THE BEHOLDER. Again, as a profession music may be intimately connected to drug addiction which is strongly repulsive. For the above reasons, arts and music may be optional to those strongly interested but not compulsory for all school student.

  • CON

    That means this debate is over. ... See you all in the...

    Resolved: Budget Cuts to Art classes are justified

    My opponent has forfeited this round and has after that conceded the debate altogether. That means this debate is over. My opponent is hopefully well. But what remains is that he provided only one rushed round with more of a rebuttal than an original argument, and after this forfeit now quit. I thank my coach whiteflame, our organizer and host bluesteel and all the judges who have volunteered. As with all the debates of the *Official* Beginner's Tournament, only votes by these pre-selected judges will count for the tournament. All other users are welcome to vote in the comments, but please abstain from voting. See you all in the finals!

  • CON

    Unfortunately my opponent has forfeited Round 3 of his...

    No Game no Life is better than Sword Art Online

    Unfortunately my opponent has forfeited Round 3 of his debate and thus my rebuttal remains unchallenged. I extend all of my previous arguments.

  • PRO

    If anybody would like to challenge me over this topic you...

    No Game no Life is better than Sword Art Online

    I have to say, No Game no Life is like a better version of SAO in every way, First off It has much better animation and music. If anybody would like to challenge me over this topic you can reply. The reason I picked these two anime is because of their relation to video games.

  • PRO

    He has as of yet neglected to answer any of the points I...

    Bullfighting is a form of art which ought to perdure

    It is a pity for my opponent's own sake that he forfeited the last round. He has as of yet neglected to answer any of the points I set forth in defense of the ethical licitude of bullfighting and, as in the last round he cannot set forward new information, I find his position unenviable. I extend my arguments and provide for your entertainment an extract of Bizet's opera Carmen:

  • CON

    I am going to argue that we, by all understandings of the...

    Bullfighting is a form of art which ought to perdure

    I accept. I am going to argue that we, by all understandings of the word 'ought', ought not to do harm unto others for personal pleasure. I ask that your opening argument considers well the justifications you have for exploitation and cruelty. For this is pretty much the only grounds I have for disagreeing with you. And to me, it is the only relevant angle from which I can debate this issue. Hope to have a good debate with you.