ethomas profile - For & Against

1.	One could argue that they have earned it through years of practice and preparation, but the same goes for anyone in any other profession. The fact of the matter is that athletes are in the entertainment industry, and they ought not to be paid millions upon millions of dollars for playing games. read more...
	08 Feb 2008 17:21:58

2.	While one can claim that tabloids simply supply gossip and "news," they only provide scandalous and frequently untrue fluff. They are, as the resolution states, comics for the undereducated, as well as a waste of time and mental energy. They are completely for entertainment purposes and, for the most part, lie to grab readers' attention. Don't buy them! read more...
	07 Feb 2008 01:45:44

3.	Extracurricular activities are incredibly helpful in expanding a young individual's horizons. One cannot reasonably expect to be admitted to university without them. Any and all activities can supply an individual with invaluable skills for later in life. read more...
	07 Feb 2008 01:36:59

4.	Hidell: There is a significant difference between being treated "like a prince" and being treated nicely while detained in a prison camp, perhaps receiving an extra spoonful of gruel a day. read more...
	06 Feb 2008 18:43:03

5.	A large amount of racism now arises from within groups stereotyping themselves. When groups of people belittle the aspects that make them unique, this sends a message to other groups, which in turn breeds hate. The politically-correct revolution has ensured no individual may belittle a member of another group, but individuals within the same groups belittle one another and inadvertently cause racism. Uniqueness and cultural backgrounds should be celebrated, not "dumbed down" into simple stereotypes. read more...
	06 Feb 2008 18:38:37