Positions

This position holds that Star Wars is better than Star Trek. Its arguments cite Star Wars' vast cultural impact and invention of the blockbuster, the imagination of its alien design, the iconic status of John Williams's score, and its pioneering, industry-leading special effects.

Under a specific interpretation of the American, it was outside of the Federal Government's jurisdiction to outright restrict a state institution - including slavery.

This position holds that staying engaged is key to mental health in quarantine. It argues that the internet offers more ways than ever to remain connected and stimulated — through virtual meetings, podcasts and creative projects — and that people should actively seize them.

Stimulant drugs affect the brain's internal communication and transmission processes, often targeting the dopamine reward pathway to cause feelings of euphoria.

There are way bigger issues at hand than whether or not someone has more toilet paper for you. We should be focusing on ensuring healthcare services aren't at max capacity instead.

Stone-coated steel combines the strength of metal with the aesthetic of traditional tiles, offering a roofing solution that is both durable and visually appealing.

This position holds that the response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal is to stop using Facebook altogether. It argues for quitting the platform — whether abruptly via #DeleteFacebook, by gradually weaning off it, or by substituting other services in its place.

This position holds that the US lost the Vietnam War because the communist forces were simply too strong. It argues the North Vietnamese employed highly effective strategies—especially guerrilla warfare—and exploited a difficult terrain the Americans never came to understand.

High deficits that are due to structural (as opposed to temporary cyclical deficits) are bad. They lead to higher inflation and the crowding out of private investment.

This position holds that students should read classical literature. It argues that the classics offer a glimpse into the past that enriches students' understanding of the world, foster a shared emotional response across readers, and form part of the 'cultural literacy' an educated person needs.

This position holds that subtitled anime is better than dubbed. It argues that subs preserve the original Japanese performances — the voice actors best suited to the medium, their acting and the nuances of Japanese speech intact — and that subbed releases come out earlier and more widely.

Unfulfilled desire causes frustration, and the rejection of frustration is the source of suffering. When we do not attain our strongest desires, we are frustrated. This frustration that one feels due to not achieving their desire causes suffering.

When we are physically hurt or when we get sick, we often experience some of the greatest pain in our life. This creates suffering because it forces us to bear through what our very own nervous system was designed to tell us was unbearable.

In the greatest moments of people's unhappiness, they suffer because they feel like they are alienated from themselves and their sense of being. They no longer feel human. When people are made slaves to the slave master of the state, they suffer most because they cannot become happy.

This position names Suga the best member of BTS. Known for his sharp wit and humble origins, he is a longtime fan favourite, and the position highlights the hardship he overcame before the group's success as part of what makes him stand out from his bandmates.

Appointments of Supreme Court justices ensure that all justices are qualified for the job. Unlike elected justices, appointed justices do not need to worry about the popular view. They can base their decisions on legal correctness rather than political popularity.

Elections are the basis of direct democracy. They ensure that citizens have choices from all spectra of judicial leanings instead of one-party nominating like-minded justices. Elections avoid the possibility of a politicized judiciary.

This position holds that surveillance is necessary to prevent serious crime, but only within limits. It argues that surveillance should be deployed solely where genuinely necessary — for fighting crime — striking a balance rather than being abandoned or allowed to run unchecked.

This position backed Susan Rice as Joe Biden's best pick for Vice President. It argued that Rice — former National Security Adviser under President Obama — would bring deep foreign-policy expertise to the ticket and a future administration.

This position holds that sustaining communication with colleagues is among the most effective work-from-home practices. It argues that, with the team physically scattered, deliberate, regular contact is essential to keep everyone aligned and working together rather than drifting in isolation.

COVID-19 has affected Americans on many levels, but US healthcare has been directly reeling from the impact. The pandemic forced health care organizations to prioritize leadership, increase hospital staff to reduce burnout, and adopt a more successful model to avoid another long-term fallout.

To accommodate the needs and circumstances of every student, tablets should be considered optional and continue to be promoted as an ideal medium of instruction.

This position holds that taking regular breaks is a key work-from-home practice. It argues that, with no office rhythm to enforce them, deliberate breaks — a proper lunch hour, short pauses, time outside — replace the natural pauses of the workplace and protect wellbeing and focus.

This position holds that talent is what makes star quality. It argues that stars are simply better than anyone else at what they do — born with a natural, superior gift — pointing to figures like the gymnast Simone Biles and the singer Freddie Mercury as proof.

This position holds that calling taxation 'theft' is question-begging. It argues the claim assumes its own conclusion rather than proving it, and that taxes actually help determine people's incomes in the first place rather than seizing a pre-existing portion of them.

This position holds that tech monopolies have a financial incentive to innovate. It argues that even dominant firms must keep developing products the public will want to use — drawing on their command of data, and on historical examples like AT&T's innovative Bell Labs.

This position holds that tech monopolies stifle innovation. It argues that without competition, a monopoly innovates only by choice rather than necessity — and that a firm forced to innovate to survive is inherently more innovative, which is the core reasoning behind antitrust action.

Ted Ditchburn, who was Tottenham's goalkeeper from 1946-47 to 1958-59, is a legendary figure in the team's history. Part of Manager Arthur Rowe's "push-and-run" squad, he played alongside other greats including Bill Nicholson.

This position names Teddy Sheringham as Tottenham's greatest striker. It points to his winning the Golden Boot in the inaugural 1992-93 Premier League season and to his record of 124 goals in 277 appearances — sustained scoring at nearly a goal every other game across the modern era.

The moral justification of terrorism depends on the aim and consequences of terrorist acts. Consequentialists argue that terrorism is justified if its consequences improve injustice. Deontologists judge terrorism by the political and social context within which terrorist acts occur. In extreme cases, terrorism may become the only option to choose.

The moral justification of terrorism is not possible under any circumstances. Terrorist acts violate the most basic rights of its victims by taking away their right to life and liberty, freedom from torture, and many more. Terrorism also includes inflicting intentional harm on innocent people, violating the basic moral principle of civilian immunity.

This position holds that government should fully fund tertiary education, making it tuition-free. It argues large institutional endowments plus public money could remove the need for fees, and that 'free' is uniquely equitable — the one cost that falls equally on rich and poor.

This position holds that government should subsidise tertiary education to make it affordable, but not free. It argues that sharing the cost between the state and students — through subsidised loans — keeps higher education sustainable while preserving the incentive that paying something provides.