Popular Debates
Debates are determined to be popular by 8th grade Amendment debates's Most Heated algorithm, which considers a number of variables, including the freshness of the debate, the number of arguments and votes, and the diversity of participation.
Winning Position: No, it should not
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Yes it should be allowed
Question: “Should Americans have the right to own a gun with proper restrictions?”
Winning Position: No, they should not
47
Yes they should be allowed
4th Amendment-Unlawful Searches & Seizures:
Question: “Should the TSA be permitted to use ‘advanced imaging technology’ to peer under passengers’ clothing in search of dangerous items?”
Winning Position: Yes they should be allowed
37
Yes they should be allowed
4th Amendment-Unlawful Searches & Seizures:
Question: “Should the TSA be permitted to use ‘advanced imaging technology’ to peer under passengers’ clothing in search of dangerous items?”
Winning Position: Yes it should be allowed
81
Yes it should be allowed
Question: “Should the TSA be permitted to use ‘advanced imaging technology’ to peer under passengers’ clothing in search of dangerous items?”
Winning Position: No, it should not
37
Yes it should be allowed
Question: “Should the TSA be permitted to use ‘advanced imaging technology’ to peer under passengers’ clothing in search of dangerous items?”
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Winning Position: No, it should not
32
Yes it should be allowed
Question: “Should an Islamic community center have permission to be built two blocks from the site of the 9/11 attacks?”
Winning Position: No, it should not
25
Yes it should be allowed
Question: “Should an Islamic community center have permission to be built two blocks from the site of the 9/11 attacks?”
Winning Position: No, it should not
45
Yes it should be allowed
Question: “Should an Islamic community center have permission to be built two blocks from the site of the 9/11 attacks?”
Winning Position: No, it should not
38
Yes it should be allowed
Question: “Should an Islamic community center have permission to be built two blocks from the site of the 9/11 attacks?”
Winning Position: No, it should not
67
Yes it should be allowed
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