I move that this forum could contribute greatly to the reference materials of the World Wide Web with a well organized, meticulously moderated Abortion debate tournament.

If anyone is interested please respond.

Also, who could we get to moderate it?

Suggestions?

Volunteers?

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"How can a government that has the authority to grant or to deny "personhood" to a prebirth child not also have the authority to define "marriage" as it sees fit to address the general welfare of the nation?" - Chuz Life

Something smells!

I'll both participate on the Pro Abortion side AND I'd be happy to moderate the debate as well!

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-Computer $1500.00
-Monthly internet connection $35.00
-Monthly electricity bill $245.00
-Convincing a Socialist that incentive is the mother of motivation,

Priceless!

How about,...

No?

Seriously, (in the absense of an agreeable moderator) I think a reasonable alternative MIGHT be that we have a debating tournament of sorts where the participants are known (registered) up front, brackets are formed and a predetermined time frame is set,... where the winner of each bracket is decided by a poll. A poll which allows for all to see who voted for who. The winner of each bracket goes on to debate the next, and so on.

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"How can a government that has the authority to grant or to deny "personhood" to a prebirth child not also have the authority to define "marriage" as it sees fit to address the general welfare of the nation?" - Chuz Life

Something smells!

A poll would only work if there we exactly the same amount of people on each side and only registered people could vote...then it would very likely just be a 50/50 split lol. People on both sides of this issue tend to be a bit intractable....

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-Computer $1500.00
-Monthly internet connection $35.00
-Monthly electricity bill $245.00
-Convincing a Socialist that incentive is the mother of motivation,

Priceless!

For me the greater significance is getting the information out in such a manner that the readers can see the details with as much contrast, clarity and detail as possible. As long as we can see who votes for who,.. I don't much care what the polls say. If someone wants to go on record as supporting a position? (any position) That's fine with me.

If it doesn't work,... there's nothing to keep us from trying something else.

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"How can a government that has the authority to grant or to deny "personhood" to a prebirth child not also have the authority to define "marriage" as it sees fit to address the general welfare of the nation?" - Chuz Life

Something smells!

I volunteer. Good luck finding a moderator.

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"The best way to predict the future is to invent it."
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I'd moderate it. I have done so in the past. I've also participated and judged prior debates here. (I'm 3-0, for the record).
Records/Rankings
and I moderated this one.
Ringside: Marc9000 v peeling - Evolution is Atheistic
and judged 4 others
Records/Rankings

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"We had the machine scared and scrambling, and for them it is just the beginning of an election year filled with surprises. They will be challenged again and again across this country. When there's trouble in Massachusetts, there's trouble everywhere -- and now they know it." Senator Scott Brown (R MA)

All agree?

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"How can a government that has the authority to grant or to deny "personhood" to a prebirth child not also have the authority to define "marriage" as it sees fit to address the general welfare of the nation?" - Chuz Life

Something smells!

Does this mean I'll be seeing a continuation of the 'zygote is a person' debate thread?

It was just getting interesting...

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The truth may be out there, but lies are in your head.

I can't make any promises, Iangb. It wasn't that long ago that I could participate in several forums at once and not have to worry about things in my personal life being neglected. Unfortunately, that's not the case anymore.

As for our "do human zygotes have rights" thread. I apologize for not trying harder. Of course the seeming lack of interest by other readers doesn't motivate me much either. You said it was just getting interesting. I actually think your most recent posts in that thread shows how futile further debate is with you. There doesn't seem to be any evidence that you would give enough weight in consideration to make the discussion worthwhile.

I still intend to present my argument. (though my sources should be enough)
However, I'm really not anxious to post just so you can nit pick your way through it, dismiss the points made and pretty much maintain the state of denial that you are already exhibiting.

Especially, lately,.... I have more improtant things to do with my time.

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"How can a government that has the authority to grant or to deny "personhood" to a prebirth child not also have the authority to define "marriage" as it sees fit to address the general welfare of the nation?" - Chuz Life

Something smells!

I'm ready when you guys are.

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"The problem with Socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money."
- Margaret Thatcher

"We had the machine scared and scrambling, and for them it is just the beginning of an election year filled with surprises. They will be challenged again and again across this country. When there's trouble in Massachusetts, there's trouble everywhere -- and now they know it." Senator Scott Brown (R MA)

If Iangb is agreeable,... would you consider first commenting on the exchange between myself and Ian in the "does a (human) zygote have rights" thread of the challenger's corner?

Or would doing so negatively impact your ability to moderate a debate here?

--Chuz

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"How can a government that has the authority to grant or to deny "personhood" to a prebirth child not also have the authority to define "marriage" as it sees fit to address the general welfare of the nation?" - Chuz Life

Something smells!

I will review the thread for format and tactics, but not on content, if you'd like. As for it influencing me, did you want me to moderate AND judge, or just moderate? I'm ameanable either way.

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"The problem with Socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money."
- Margaret Thatcher

"We had the machine scared and scrambling, and for them it is just the beginning of an election year filled with surprises. They will be challenged again and again across this country. When there's trouble in Massachusetts, there's trouble everywhere -- and now they know it." Senator Scott Brown (R MA)

I believe the debate would benefit most from having a moderator (s). Each reader and participant can and likely will "judge" for themselves.

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"How can a government that has the authority to grant or to deny "personhood" to a prebirth child not also have the authority to define "marriage" as it sees fit to address the general welfare of the nation?" - Chuz Life

Something smells!

The admin has graciously reinstituted my moderator powers for the debate forum, so I can moderate.
It sounds, from above, that you would prefer some sort of modified open debate vs a one-on-one formal debate. Is that an accurate assessment?

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"The problem with Socialism is that sooner or later you run out of other people's money."
- Margaret Thatcher

"We had the machine scared and scrambling, and for them it is just the beginning of an election year filled with surprises. They will be challenged again and again across this country. When there's trouble in Massachusetts, there's trouble everywhere -- and now they know it." Senator Scott Brown (R MA)