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  • This house prefers common good constitutionalism to liberal constitutionalism

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    Common-Good Constitutionalism (CGC) and Liberal Constitutionalism represent contrasting approaches to understanding the purpose and interpretation of law. CGC, rooted in classical natural law, emphasizes the role of law in promoting the flourishing of a well-ordered political community and achieving the "common good." In contrast, Liberal Constitutionalism prioritizes individual rights and liberties, limiting government power through a structured constitution and promoting democracy, rule of law, and human rights.

    Connections IV 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-08-30

  • This House Regrets, the prominence of "Saiwengshima" in Asian societies

    Infoslide

    "Saiwengshima" is a Chinese fable and narrative which encourages individuals to retain optimism in difficulty due to the unpredictability of life.

    VDC Contentions 2025 (English) · Semifinals · 2025-08-28

  • This House Believes that Makima is justified in using Chainsaw Man’s power to erase humanity’s greatest sources of suffering.

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    In Chainsaw Man, Denji becomes the host of the Chainsaw Devil, Pochita. As Chainsaw Man, he not only gains enhanced combat abilities and regeneration but also possesses a unique ability: when he kills and devours a devil, the concept that devil represents is erased from existence and memory. For instance, if Chainsaw Man consumes the “War Devil,” the concept of war would vanish from human history entirely. This power makes him feared by both humans and devils, as it allows him to permanently reshape reality. Makima, the Control Devil, seeks to use Chainsaw Man’s ability to erase concepts of suffering and fear — such as war, hunger, and oppression— thereby creating a world free of violence, inequality, and pain. However, achieving this vision requires ruthless methods: manipulating, sacrificing, and killing others to achieve a utilitarian “greater good".

    VDC Contentions 2025 (English) · Round 2 · 2025-08-28

  • This House Believes that the majority of Western citizens will not get into the Good Place

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    The Good Place is an afterlife in which people are permanently fulfilled and happy. This heaven is guarded by an omnipotent being who assesses your actions, their consequences and the intentions behind those actions. Your religious inclinations on earth are not factored in. If you are judged net positively, you will be admitted.

    VDC Contentions 2025 (English) · Grand Final · 2025-08-28

  • This house, as Rumi, would accept the deal with Gwi-Ma.

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    Unknown to the civilian population is the demon realm. This realm supplies demons, who are actually the source and origin of all international conflict and human rights violations. You are Rumi, a "demon-hunter". As the only demon-hunter, you are the only person who knows of the existence of the demon realm and the real reason behind the existence of international conflict. However, Gwi-Ma, the king of the demon realm, approached you to propose an agreement that if you cease from stopping their operations and refrain from killing demons for a period of 20 years, they will grant eternal peace and the world will experience no more global conflict. This agreement and promise is guaranteed. You are now PRESENTED with a decision to either continue your operations and try to kill demons with no guaranteed chance of success, or agree to the negotiation.

    2nd PRC IHL Debate Open · Round 2 · 2025-08-25

  • This house believes that it is in the interest of Social Justice Movements to aggressively adopt Hiraeth

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    Hiraeth" is a philosophy which suggests that lived experiences or first hand accounts of individuals are definitive sources of legitimacy, prioritizing direct testimony over abstract theory or distant expertise.

    K Pre-ABP Debate 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-08-23

  • We believe that Rose has a moral obligation to reveal her identity instead of continuing to hide it.

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    In the universe of Steven Universe, the Gem Empire is a hierarchical regime led by four Diamonds, where lower-ranked Gems are created solely for serving and colonizing planets, including Earth. Before Rose appeared, there were groups of discontented Gems organizing resistance, but they were small-scale and lacked leadership. Pink Diamond, one of the four leaders, after realizing the injustices within the system and the beauty of Earth, faked her death and lived under the identity of Rose Quartz – the leader of the rebel movement known as the Crystal Gems. Rose became a strategic and spiritual leadership symbol, but kept her true identity hidden. Pearl – a core member of the Crystal Gems – is the only one who knows the truth due to a vow of loyalty. The "disappearance" of Pink led the remaining three Diamonds to believe she was assassinated, which intensified their oppression on the colonized planets.

    Danang Dragons & Serpents Championship 2025 · Round 2 · 2025-08-23

  • This house believes that wildlife antinatalism is true

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    For this debate, “wildlife antinatalism” is the view that human activities that significantly reduce wild animal populations (e.g., deforestation, urbanization, water pollution) are likely to improve wild animals’ overall wellbeing, including those that die.

    Drexel Pre-WUDC 2025 · Partial Quarterfinals · 2025-08-23

  • This house, as a Christian struggling with religious disillusionment, prefers “The Collar” by George Herbert over “Vespers” by Louise Glück

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    Both “The Collar” by George Herbert and “Vespers” by Louise Glück are poems that explore their narrators’ frustrations with religion and God. [For those curious, we gave everyone [a link](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Qyf_jSOhfG3_jBSAl2bN_GLf6ewZgb7GUtR4GYFAX84/) to the two poems alongside glossaries for specific terms. Everyone had 10 minutes to read them before we released the motion.]

    Drexel Pre-WUDC 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-23

  • This house would grant the rights and responsibilities afforded to human beings to "huminoid artificial intelligence".

    Infoslide

    For the purposes of this debate; a "humanoid artificial intelligence" is a robot resembling the human body in shape and able to perform tasks such as decision making, holding conversation, displaying and interpreting emotions, walking and holding objects.

    Friday Night Debates 2025: An African Debate Super League · First Leg Round Robbin 7 · 2025-08-22

  • This house would marry Enangs.

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    Enangs is an Immortal Sorcerer. He will never die a natural death. You, however, are mortal. Enangs cannot make you immortal. You met Enangs one day in a cafe in Lagos and fell in love. A few months later, Enangs confessed his immortality to you, and then proposed.

    Friday Night Debates 2025: An African Debate Super League · First Leg Round Robbin 6 · 2025-08-22

  • The parliament believes that Sompurna Bishwas should move into a new house.

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    Sampurna Biswas is a young woman who has recently moved out of her parents’ house to live independently in a small new apartment. The apartment is cramped, eerie, and uninhabitable—yet it’s the only option within her means. Sampurna is presented with an opportunity to move into a large, beautiful apartment, which is like her dream; however, to afford the rent, she needs to take on a new corporate job that she finds morally unacceptable. Her lifelong beliefs prevent her from taking such a job. For the sake of argument, it is assumed that she will not have any other job opportunities and returning to her parents' home is not an option.

    NGHSDS 2ND National Debate Festival 2025 · Round 1 · 2025-08-22

  • This house regrets the prominence of "Saiwengshima" in Asian societies

    Infoslide

    "Saiwengshima" is a Chinese fable and narrative which encourages individuals to retain optimism in difficulty due to the unpredictability of life.

    Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · School Junior (U-15) Finals · 2025-08-20

  • This house believes that political apathy is a form of immorality

    Infoslide

    Political apathy is a lack of interest or engagement in the political process. This can manifest as voter apathy, where people don't vote, or a broader disinterest in political issues, discussions, and events.

    Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · School Junior (U-15) Finals · 2025-08-20

  • This house regrets the prominence of collectivism in Asian cultures

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    Collectivism refers to the prioritisation of the collective of individuals, where society's or community's interests are considered more important than an individual's interests.

    Vietnam Debate Open 2025 · Round 3 · 2025-08-20