Debate #1

lbt/cty_lover · **on:** April 29, 2008, 03:51:07 PM

The debate topic is as follows:

Resolved, this is SPARTA!!!

Anyone can debate, but please alternate posts between "Pro" and "Con".

For rules, see HERE.

lbt/cty_lover · **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2008, 05:38:42 PM

Okay. I wasn't expecting such low popularity of this idea. I mean, the view count is adequate, but there isn't anybody who wants to debate.

Fine. I'll take the stand and give the first pro argument.

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It is common knowledge that Spartans were the sons and daughters of Heracles. However, Heracles was a mythological figure. Since he never existed, Spartans must be the sons and daughters of _________. Since this _________ can be filled with any name, and all of us are either the sons or daughters of somebody, we must be Spartans. Therefore, this must be Sparta.

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This is what an argument should be like. Use factual information, then interpret it in an unusual way, and then base your argument on that interpretation of the facts.

Malte279 · **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2008, 05:46:47 PM

I must admit I didn't understand the point of the statement. What is the "this" in the statement "Resolved, this is Sparta"?

lbt/cty_lover · **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2008, 05:49:31 PM

I can understand that. I think I'll start a different debate topic that is much more entertaining. Still, the "this" means "this forum". Just for clarification.