Debate topics from our last discussion

Okay, so we didn't get to finalize our debate topics.  But we did narrow things down to following...

1. In light of the recent trial of the Boston Marathon bomber, should the death penalty be abolished?

2. Should we legalize recreational marijuana in New York State?

*         This will cover the question about whether or not legalization makes it safer.

3. Should people be allowed to carry concealed weapons?
*           We may need to make this topic more specific.
 

4. Should the government have the right to monitor the social media use of its citizens?

5. Due to inconsistencies and difficulties with regards to enforcing the dress code at Niskayuna, should we do away with it?

6.  Should vaccines be mandatory?

 

 

****Is there a way to frame the gender issue questions into a debatable question that isn’t just one sided in this classroom?

 

Other topics I thought might cause a stir and aren't one-sided:

Should schools institute virtual learning on snow days?

Net Neutrality – the FCC wants to reclassify the internet as a public utility to ensure net neutrality (so no one company can control it).  Should the government regulate internet providers?

Should schools regulate the off-campus, online behavior of students?

 

 

Soooooo.....which topics do you want to debate??