Ethics and morality, Law, Politics
Retributive vs utilitarian justice
The ethics and philosophy of punishment: retributive justice vs utilitarian justice. Defining the appropriate punishments for crimes. Join our LSE debate!
Internet shaming: cyberbullying or fair punishment?
Internet has become a tool to shame and punish wrongdoing and abuse. But is online shaming that different from cyberbullying, vigilantism or mob justice?
Is it justified to have guns at home for self-defense?
Are guns a good way of protecting your home and family? Do guns increase the risks of someone getting hurt? Deadliest mass shootings in america.
Reasons for school shootings: why are they so frequent?
School and other mass shootings are too frequent in America. We discuss the main reasons for school shootings and the potential ways to stop them. Vote!
Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized?
Pros and cons of physician assisted suicide. Dying with dignity? Right to die? Should euthanasia be legalized? Mercy killing crime or compassionate act?
Death penalty pros and cons: should it be abolished?
Is capital punishment the solution? Should it be abolished? Death penalty pros and cons debate and poll. Harsh punishments, human rights and crime
Organ donation pros and cons: Should it be compulsory?
Compulsory organ donation after death could save millions of lives. Should organ donation be mandatory then? Facts about organ transplants. Pros and cons
EU Commissioners and national interest
EU Commissioners independence and election. Are party and national interests hindering the good functioning of the EC? Günther Oettinger's controversy.
Is there such a thing as universal human rights or are human rights specific to cultural values and context? Universality of human rights. UN
German war reparations to Greece: Is Athens' claim fair?
Does Germany really owe Greece a compensation for Nazi occupation during WWII? Are the claims for German war reparations simply an attempt of manipulation?
Petition to ban dolphin hunting in Japan
We request the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan to immediately ban dolphin hunting in all Japanese territorial waters and beyond
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