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  • This house, as Po, would have chose to stay with his panda family instead of returning to the Valley of Peace.

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    "In the Kung Fu Panda universe, Po is a panda who was raised by Mr. Ping, a goose who runs a noodle shop. Po grows up believing Mr. Ping is his real father. Po is also the Dragon Warrior and the protector of the Valley of Peace. Mr Ping is a good father and takes care of Po well ever since he was a baby. Later, Po discovers that he is adopted and that his biological father, Li Shan, and a hidden village of pandas have survived in secret. After reconnecting with his biological family, Po is offered the chance to stay in the panda village, where he finally feels a sense of belonging and cultural identity. If he chooses to stay, he can still practice kungfu but he has to pass on the mantle of the Dragon Warrior."

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-07-26

  • THBT, to change the world, it is better for art to be beautiful than present a clear moral message

    Infoslide

    "In The Frogs, the protagonists travel to the underworld to revive playwrights, in the hope that great art can bring moral direction to their war-torn, apathetic societies. The protagonists forego their first choice playwrights (Euripides or Shaw) known for their instructive and clear morality to return with more forthcoming, lyrical playwrights (Aeschylus, Shakespeare), making the case that art can change the world more effectively when it is beautiful, even as beauty comes at the cost of its moral character."

    Imperial Intervarsity 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-07-26

  • This house prefers a world with a universal moral code

    Infoslide

    For the purpose of this debate, a universal moral code is a standard to determine right from wrong, accepted and applied by everyone regardless of culture, religion, or belief.

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-07-26

  • This house prefers a world where there is a predominant belief that the "currency of life is time"

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    "Currency of life is time" is the belief that the value of material wealth and money diminishes with age since your time and ability to use it decreases. Rather than the pursuit of increasing material wealth, it promotes maximizing happiness. For instance, a 40 year old man with 3 million dollars is considered richer than a 80 year old man with 6 million dollars.

    Vivaatam Pre-ABP 2025 · Novice Grand Finals · 2025-07-26

  • This house regrets the glorification of humility as a virtue.

    Infoslide

    Humility is the behaviour of individuals that refrains from boasting and excessively expressing their successes in favour of modesty and the belief that you have no special value which makes you superior to others.

    Humanities Open 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-07-26

  • This house regrets the dominance of communitarianism in leftist movements

    Infoslide

    Communitarianism is the recognition of common moral values and collective responsibility.

    Humanities Open 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-07-26

  • This horse opposes the concept that it is better to let 100 guilty people go free than to jail an innocent person

    Infoslide

    Blackstone's Ratio is the concept that it is better to let 100 guilty people go free than to jail an innocent person. This principle underpins many justice systems around the world, such as the principle of innocent until proven guilty and the creation of Courts of Appeal.

    Imperial Intervarsity 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-07-26

  • This house supports Anna choosing to let Elsa remain in exile.

    Infoslide

    "In Frozen, Elsa, the newly crowned Queen of Arendelle, accidentally reveals her magical ice powers and flees into the mountains, choosing to live in isolation. Anna, her younger sister, must now decide whether to chase after Elsa or stay and lead the kingdom. Although Anna is loyal to her sister, they have grown emotionally distant after years of separation, and their bond is strained and uncertain. This motion assumes the decision is made before Anna chooses to pursue Elsa."

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-07-26

  • This house regrets the narrative that “family always comes first.”

    Infoslide

    In many cultures and communities, people are taught that family should always be the top priority, regardless of circumstances. This narrative suggests that individuals should put their family’s needs above their own goals, friends, or values even if it causes personal sacrifice. It is often used to justify decisions about career, education, caregiving, or conflict resolution.

    Ho Chi Minh Debate Open 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-07-26

  • This House opposes the body as a temple narrative

    Infoslide

    The "body as a temple" is a religious and philosophical idea found in faiths like Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism. It sees the body as a sacred vessel given by God(s) to house the soul, and therefore deserving of deep respect in both actions and thought.

    Ottawa Open 2025 · Grand Final · 2025-07-19

  • This house prefers a world in which religious obligations were based on rational determination (e.g. using reason and factual analysis in order to determine truth) rather than divine commands (e.g. “because God says so.”)

    Indo-Pacific Pre-ABP 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-07-19