Similarly, there is also a "popular" (and therefore an...
The process of voting should not be used to establish federal laws in the United States
Greetings, In this particular debate, I will be arguing that, because voting is a flawed method for establishing federal laws in the Untied States, the act of voting should not be used in the United States House or Senate. Definitions: Voting – casting one's preference for a particular measure or resolution. Flawed – having an imperfection of defect. Federal – of or relating to the central government. Federal laws are created in the United States House and Senate. I am arguing that merely voting on a particular measure is a flawed method to create a law. Merely voting means that the majority wins. My main case in this debate will be the following: "What is popular is not always right; what is right is not always popular." This quotation depicts that there is a "right" (and therefore a wrong, as well) that is present. Similarly, there is also a "popular" (and therefore an unpopular, as well). The process of voting fails to take into account what is "right" or "wrong," but merely what is "popular" and "unpopular." This, in my view, is wrong; and what is wrong should, ideally, not be implemented into federal level. Because voting is largely subjective, necessitating its voters to determine what may be preferable to them, instead of what is indeed right, the process of voting if inherently flawed. So how do we determine what is right? Well, logically, what is right can be deduced via debate by those involved in the particular measure that would otherwise be subjected to a vote. I can get into this in subsequent rounds, but I would also ask that my opponent read a previous debate I have had, regarding a universal truth, as parts of it may be relevant in explaining and deciphering what is correct. http://www.debate.org... As well, my opponent in this debate should be in favor of the process of voting to establish federal laws in the United States. Again, in this debate, I am arguing that voting is a flawed mechanism for establishing federal laws in the United States. Because it is flawed, it therefore should not be used. I look forward to the debate.