Debatable

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Posted 7:49pm Sunday 11th July 2010 by Nick Gavey and Oliver Dickie

Should We Force-feed Anorexics? Nick Gavey argues that we should; Oliver Dickie disagrees.     Nick: Anorexia nervosa is a serious mental illness, like depression or bipolar disorder. In most cases it can be treated with a combination of therapy and medication. But Read more...

Debatable - 12

Posted 3:50pm Sunday 11th July 2010 by Matt Lynch and Jeremy Stewart

Should We Chemically Castrate Sex Offenders? Matt Lynch argues that we should; Jeremy Stewart disagrees.     Matt:  There is a 47 percent recidivism rate amongst sex offenders in New Zealand. This is an abhorrent statistic to tolerate while a viable solution to Read more...

Debatable - 11

Posted 2:55pm Sunday 11th July 2010 by Harry Misslbrook and Anicia

Should parents be held responsible for the criminal behaviour of their children? Harry Misslbrook argues that they should; Anicia disagrees. Harry: I’m going to convince you that parents should be made legally responsible for their children’s criminal behaviour. I Read more...

Debatable - 10

Posted 1:57pm Sunday 11th July 2010 by Alec Dawson and Kurt Purdon

Is Free Trade Preferable to Development Aid? Alec Dawson argues that it is; Kurt Purdon disagrees.     Alec: Our society is hypocritical. We seem to think it is okay to provide endless barriers to trade, protecting our own businesses and citizens at the expense of Read more...

Debatable - 09

Posted 12:22pm Sunday 11th July 2010 by Simon Connell and Joelle Nyhof

Should We Introduce A Maximum Wage? Simon Connell argues that we should; Joelle Nyhof disagrees.       Connell:  The current ability to pay high wages has two significant effects:  The first is increased wealth inequality – a bigger gap between Read more...

Should Welfare Recipients Have to Undergo Compulsory Drug Tests?

Posted 4:14am Wednesday 23rd June 2010 by Alec Dawson and Hana Nyhof

Alec Dawson argues that they should; Hana Nyhof disagrees. Alec:   Do you want your taxes to go towards someone’s next hit of drugs? Or would you rather it genuinely went towards helping people in need? Currently, welfare in New Zealand broadly works on the basis that if you Read more...

Is pornography an affront to feminism?

Posted 10:15pm Sunday 23rd May 2010 by Will Cheyne & Louis Chambers

The debate as to whether or not pornography conflicts with feminist ideals is hotly contested. Will Cheyne takes the view that it does, as pornography alters the way women are perceived by society and the expectations placed upon them. Louis Chambers disagrees, arguing that feminism is about choice, Read more...