Debate Reflection
Reflections
The 8th Grade is having debates on different controversial topics including: Capital Punishment, Borders, Libya, What age are you an adult, Drugs, And many others that I cant remember of the top of my head.
The first one we had was about Capital punishment (Death Penalty) I enjoyed seeing what everyone else had to say on the topic I voiced my opinions on the topic. I was personally for it because if you murder someone and your psychopathic nothing will help you and you will most likely kill again you deserve death before anyone else suffers. Yes I did just state my opinion but I think its right so I say it again. I was also very interested in what Anthony said about the topic of the times square murder on the the huge screens. As cruel as it was I think he had a point for his side. I enjoyed this one I wish I had more to say.
The Libya one I was somewhat interested in mostly because of the risk in Israel. Being a country not friendly with the jews worries me because U.S are allies with Israel. I didn’t really speak to much because I just didn’t in such depth I knew the basics of it but other then that I didn’t really know all that much. I did know about Mummar Ghadafi and his obsessiveness to be an obnoxiously cruel fat weird hat wearing idiot. I just knew a lot of the stuff he has done to his people and I enjoyed watching the Anderson Cooper report on him and the stuff he has done to some of the women in his country. The main debate was what we should do as far as intervening in Libya. I agreed because a man cannot keep doing this to his country and not hung for it.
I like the debates I enjoy them a lot. Personally I like hearing what Charlie has to say on the topic. Charlie, being so far left I find amusing to watch him go into debate with anyone. I enjoy debates mostly because I like sitting back and watching and hearing other peoples opinions. What I don’t like is just because you don’t say anything doesn’t mean your not learning anything. As soon as I watch for more then three minutes I’m instantly targeted to say something by Rob and I find it annoying I ever say something It is instantly thrown back at me (Some of my more stupid comments I agree should be) But not all deserve a “thats stupid” or the more common “David doesn’t know anything on the topic”. To be honest I am over I mean I enjoy them but considering spectating apparently makes everything worse you are forced to say something kinda ruins the fun. Also if you do have something to say and someone doesn’t like it and either comes back with a typical David is stupid response or just ignores what you say in general. Isn’t that the whole point of debates there is no winner just the opportunity to voice your opinion? I don’t feel that I only feel more frustrated.
