This House believes that the government should charge higher taxes on goods and services with a big carbon footprint. (environment)
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A carbon footprint is how much carbon something uses. A bigger footprint uses more carbon and is worse for the environment.
58%
42%
26 Gov wins
19 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 2
This House would limit the copyright period for media to five years. (copyright)
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Creators of media (like films, books, TV) can hold the copyright. This means that no one else is allowed to make media with those ideas. In some countries, the copyright lasts over 100 years.
24%
76%
11 Gov wins
34 Opp wins
imbalanced at 0.1% level
Round 3
This House regrets the existence of Valentine’s day. (valentine)
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Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14, when couples express their affection with greetings and gifts.
60%
40%
27 Gov wins
18 Opp wins
imbalanced at 50% level
Round 4
This House would allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise their products to consumers (healthcare)
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In the USA and New Zealand, pharmaceutical companies are allow to advertise medicines.
53%
47%
24 Gov wins
21 Opp wins
probably balanced
Round 5
This House would deduct points from sporting teams when their players are found guilty of racism or homophobia. (sports)