no, debates always make me feel terrible. We have them all the time in school, and they never fail to make me go out of the room feeling absolutely horrible.

Elizabeth, 18
Rochester, MN

Religion, evolution

Helena, 31
Sydney AUSTRALIA

Not really. I get sick of arguing the same points over and over again.

Karen, 20
Marshelltown/Ames, IA

I love to debate the value of debating, I don't see any point to it. It's usually just too stubborn jerks calling each other ignorant.

Alias Irrelevante

If debating can be about films or books or music then sure,absolutely, as long as it's done with a bit of mutual respect and both myself and the other person are honestly listening to what the other person is saying. . . . Most issues aren't worth investing so much passion in, it's important to maintain perspective and not get too wrapped up in what you're talking about. . .everyone has a right to their opinion, and all that. . . .. . .I don't want to have to crush someones stupid ideas to bits unless its absolutely necessary to get a work done(it really is never anything personal, unless the jerk-o insists upon making it personal. . . .)

mothmc, 35
Pensacola, FL

I am fond of discussion. I dislike debate as a pseudo-combat situation where egos are flaunted at the expense of the topic.

Jill, 59
Saylorsburg, PA

Anything. I, however, prefer the nature and the fate of our species, with a leaning toward eugenics.  I don't do religion much anymore. I give up. Believe what you want and leave me alone.

Anthony, 24
Baton Rouge, LA

I will debate anything, switch sides in the middle of an argument,  pick the contrary just to liven up the evening. I have to say though, I'm pretty set in my opinions and rarely am swayed by others points especially in regard to things like the death penalty, nuclear energy, and abortion.  Have to say, in general, I don't take these verbal battles very seriously, although others often do and are frustrated by my style.

Felicia, 34
Somerville, MA

I like to debate about anything. I really don't do any debating, but I like to let people talk and make them think they're smarter than they really are, and then I ask a question they can't answer. If they try to answer it, which people often do if you build up their ego a little, it's easy to break thier argument down by just asking more questions, and reminding the person of their other statements.

I don't like to have debates about anything that I feel strongly about. When it comes to that, I just provide people with information about why I believe it instead of telling them why I'm right.

As far as moral issues go, I make it a point to not have moral beliefs. I think that quality makes me a much more moral person.

But my favorite topic is the legalization for homicide. I say end

Socrates One
Lowell, MA

The "greatness" of certain literary works.

Amy, 23
Baton Rouge, LA

I'll debate just about anything given the right mood. I prefer to debate topics that I know something about.

Laura, 35
Lowell, MA

I love to debate social issues such as the death penalty, the drug war, abortion, rights for gay people, and economic injustice.

Eric, 18
Beverly Hills, CA  USA

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