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  • (A) In areas with relatively high crime rates, This house supports the implementation of Hugs, Not Bullets

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    "Hugs, Not Bullets" refers to a non-confrontational security policy whereby the state aims to tackle crime through addressing the root causes of crimes (e.g., providing rehabilitation services to drug users, offering social welfare to the poor) as opposed to reliance on police enforcement (e.g., frequent police checks, harsh sentences and punishments).

    Taiwan International Debate Open 2025 · Open Semifinals · 2025-04-19

  • (B) This house opposes the popularity of red light tourism

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    For the purposes of the debate, "red light tourism" refers to the practice of traveling to foreign countries for the purpose of engaging in vices (e.g., sex, drugs). Examples include tourists visiting Cambodia to participate in the sex industry, or Thailand for the cannabis industry.

    Taiwan International Debate Open 2025 · Open Quarterfinals · 2025-04-19

  • This house regrets the glorification of 'Brat culture'.

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    Brat culture' is inspired by Charli XCX's album 'Brat'. It is described as being messy and characterised by a confident, independent and hedonistic attitude. It is heavily associated with partying and the excessive consumption of illicit substances.

    Joynt Scroll 2025 · Round 5 · 2025-04-18

  • This House supports Singapore’s law that shifts the burden of proof to the accused in drug-related offenses

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    "Under Singapore’s Misuse of Drugs Act, if someone is caught with a large amount of illegal drugs, the law automatically assumes they are trafficking and that they knew they were carrying drugs. Instead of the government having to prove guilt, under the act the accused must prove their innocence."

    Shanghai International Debate Open 2025 · Over 16 Semifinals · 2025-04-17

  • This House, as Johnston, would choose to be posted at Drakenthorn over Virelia

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    Johnston is a career diplomat who finally got his promotion. He is able to chose his next posting form one of the two options: 1) Virelia - a strict island which bans drinking, extra-marital sex, drugs, popular entertainment and even fine-food. Instead it is populated by outstanding orchestra, well-curated galleries and operas. 2)Drakenthorn - on the other hand, was an intellectual and cultural dessert, yet it is filled with the perfect activities for hedonist. It has fine restaurants, thriving comedy and also liberal attitude to sex and drugs. Both islands are identical in geography, and economically.

    Debatable Open 2025 · Novice Finals · 2025-04-12

  • This house would mandate lifetime bans from professional sports for any athlete found to have used performance-enhancing drugs.

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    Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are substances used by athletes to improve their physical capabilities.

    Vistaar: NIT Durgapur PD 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-03-29

  • This house, as an Olympic athlete, would choose to participate in the Enhanced Games

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    The Enhanced Games are a new sporting competition where the taking of performance enhancing drugs is not banned. It is backed by billionaire Peter Thiel and large monetary incentives have been offered to athletes who compete and break records.

    Joynt Scroll 2024 · Round 4 · 2025-03-29

  • This house would make the penalty for causing death while being voluntarily intoxicated equal to that of murder

    NTU DC 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-03-22

  • This house would make the penalty for causing death while being voluntarily intoxicated equal to that of murder

    NTU DC 2025 · Round 4 · 2025-03-22

  • This house would administer the vaccine nationwide to young children

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    Scientists have found a way to ‘vaccinate’ children against currently illegal class A drugs (e.g. heroin, cocaine, LSD, mushrooms etc) that are used solely for recreation. At one year old, antibodies would be injected into the body and proliferate to become part of the immune system. When these drugs would be taken, the immune system would neutralise its effects.

    UCL Pro-Am 2025 · Gold Final · 2025-02-02