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  • This house believes that all children should raise a pet

    Infoslide

    A pet is an animal that is domesticated or kept for companionship, pleasure, or amusement. Pets are typically kept in households and treated as members of the family. They are often chosen based on their ability to provide emotional support, companionship, and entertainment to their owners. Common types of pets include dogs, cats, birds, fish, rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and reptiles, among others. Pets require care and attention, including feeding, grooming, exercise, and medical attention, to ensure their well-being and happiness.

    Asia Pacific Junior Debate Championships 2023 · Round 1 · 2023-07-01

  • THW ban zoos

    Infoslide

    A Zoological Observation Oasis (Z.O.O) is a facility that provides a controlled environment for the exhibition and care of various animal species. Z.O.O’s typically have enclosures designed to mimic natural habitats, aiming to meet the animals' basic needs and provide enrichment. They may also engage in conservation efforts, research, and educational programs to promote awareness about wildlife and ecosystems.

    Ridge Debate Tournament 2023 · No Round · 2023-06-11

  • This house would impose a sin tax on the consumption of meat

    Infoslide

    A sin tax is an tax on specific goods and services due to their ability, or perception, to be harmful or costly to society. The tax comes at the time of purchase. Some items that often have a sin tax include tobacco products, alcohol, and gambling.

    UT MARA Novice 2023 · Round 4 · 2023-05-12

  • This house believes that animal rights groups should prioritise their campaigns on farmed animals being treated well and killed without excessive pain and suffering, rather than discouraging the use of animal-based products

    ICYD 2023 · 2 · 2023-05-02

  • Resolved: It is unethical for individuals to consume the meat of non-human animals.

    Nationals · N/A · 2023-05-01

  • That we support endangered species auctions

    Infoslide

    An endangered species auction is when a conservation site auctions off the right to hunt one of its endangered animals. All proceeds of the hunting permit will go into conserving the animals.

    Grandslam 2023 · Round 3 · 2023-04-21

  • This house regrets anthropocentrism in the environmental rights movement.

    Infoslide

    Anthropocentrism is the belief that humans are the most significant or central entities in the world, and that they have intrinsic value while other beings and resources can be exploited for their benefit.

    UDA-FAO/VG GREEN SCHOOL DEBATE CHAMPIONSHIPS · No Round · 2023-04-20

  • This house believes that major farmed animal advocacy organizations and funders in Western liberal democracies should prioritize expansion to developing countries over domestic animal welfare concerns.

    Infoslide

    Currently, most funding of advocacy for the welfare of farmed animals goes to Western organizations, and most major animal advocacy organizations are located in Western liberal democracies.

    Manzar 2023 · 3 · 2023-03-25

  • This house would kill the poachers instead of the CEO.

    Infoslide

    You are the smartest monkey in the jungle. Your family was killed by poachers. You can either kill the poachers that are directly responsible for the deaths of your family, or the CEO of the corporation that hired them so that they could destroy the rainforest.

    McMaster High Schools 2023 · Round 2 · 2023-03-03

  • This house believes that animal rights activists should launch a campaign of sabotage and property destruction to further the cause of animal rights.

    CUPD 2023 · Novice Finals · 2023-02-24

  • This house supports the Auction

    Infoslide

    Dallas Safari Club is a conservation site in Namibia and is auctioning off the right to hunt one of it's endangered Rhinos. All proceeds of the hunting permit will go into conserving the herd. They expects the permit to sell for at least $250,000, possibly up to $1 million.

    Trinity IV 2023 · Round 3 · 2023-02-03

  • This house as an animal rights activist prefers to promote a fully vegan lifestyle as opposed to reduction based lifestyles.

    Infoslide

    Info slide: The vegan lifestyle refers to a lifestyle which seeks to reduce harm and suffering to animals as much as possible or practical. Measures taken commonly include refraining from consumption of animal-based foods (e.g. dairy, eggs, meats, fish), refraining from the purchase of products made with animal-based materials (leather, wool, etc.), or boycotting companies, practices, and events known for abusive practices towards animals (e.g. Calgary stampede, zoos, Seaworld, Danone, etc.) Reduction-based lifestyles involve strategies of reducing but not eliminating animal product consumption, such as vegetarianism, part-time veganism, meatless Mondays, flexitarianism, and supporting ethical brands.

    Seagram's IV 2023 · No Round · 2023-01-13

  • This house opposes the commercialization of cloning

    Infoslide

    Cloning is the process of producing individual organisms with identical or virtually identical DNA. In the US, companies currently offer pet cloning as a commercial service. This technology is improving.

    CUSID East Atlantic Championship 2023 · Round 1 · 2023-01-01

  • This house would impose a sin tax on the consumption of meat

    Infoslide

    A sin tax is an tax on specific goods and services due to their ability, or perception, to be harmful or costly to society. The tax comes at the time of purchase. Some items that often have a sin tax include tobacco products, alcohol, and gambling.

    UT MARA National Novice 2023 · Round 4 · 2023-01-01