June 2016 - Science

Debate Issue 1: Should the euthanasia be legalized?

Euthanasia is the practice of intentionally ending a life in order to relieve pain and suffering. There is two kinds of euthanasia. First, there is passive euthanasia. Passive euthanasia is letting the patient die by removing life-support equipment. Second, there is active euthanasia. It is ending life by administering drugs. The issue about effectiveness and morality of euthanasia has been a highly controversial topic for a long time. Some say we should respect right to die comfortable by permitting euthanasia. Others say that allowing euthanasia can make people take human life lightly. Netherlands is allowing euthanasia. And some countries like France, Belgium and some states of USA are allowing euthanasia partly. Do you think euthanasia should be legalized?

Pro: Yes, euthanasia should be legalized. (Team A)

Con: No, euthanasia shouldn't be legalized. (Team B)

Debate Content: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeRbCwAND

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Debate Issue 2: Should the human cloning be allowed?

As science and technology develop, human began to have desire to live more comfortably. So we began to clone lots of creatures like animals. For example, a sheep named Doly was cloned in July 5th 1996. Doly was the first attempt to clone a living creature, and it brought many controversies. One side believed that cloning will make human life more comfortably and it will develop human science more. However, there were many arguments, too. They thought that cloning was the beginning of hurting human dignity. The arguments are still being continued and there's no specific solutions to this issue. So we should have a debate about this issue and have reasonable solutions. Considering each sides positions, do you think human cloning should be allowed or not?

Pro: Yes, euthanasia should be legalized. (Team C)

Con: No, euthanasia shouldn't be legalized. (Team D)

Debate Content: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fSmllg8s7iXJ

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