It is obvious that students should wear uniforms in...
High school students should wear uniforms
It is obvious that students should wear uniforms in schools.
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PRO This is a debate that is on school uniforms. ... (no...
Students should wear uniforms.
This is a debate that is on school uniforms. I have asserted that they should be worn and am sticking with it. The second round will be the main argument. The third, rebuttals. And the forth closing statements. (no language or fallacies will be tolerated.if they are used, you forfeit)
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PRO I was not sure what to debate about, but I would really...
Schools should require uniforms.
This is my first debate. I was not sure what to debate about, but I would really like to vote so I should get started. I like the Idea of I was not sure what to debate about, but I would really like to vote so I should get started. I like the Idea of school uniforms. They will help lessen the bullying and cost less in the long run.
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PRO But this solution doesn't exist with modern day apparel...
Whether students should wear uniforms
Referring to your hostile "environment claim" school uniforms eliminate baggy clothing which eliminates any concealment of weaponry. Bullying will happen regardless, I am not stating that uniforms will prevent this horrible act, but instead it will at least lower it by a certain degree. there are a lot of measures to prevent bullying and this is a great way to start the prevention of it. They do not enforce an unrealistic expectation in stead it helps students strive to be a lawyer or a doctor, someone with a certain type of professionalism. The stress of not having enough uniforms can be easily combated with my previous claim, buy them at discount prices. But this solution doesn't exist with modern day apparel because anyone would see that you bought something in the clearance isle and then you get bullied for it. Preventing schools from having uniforms is just taking a step back in the fight against bullying. Uniforms play no downside in the educational realm, and you claim it doesn't help, Statistics show that it at least does something and if that's all we got in this fight we should take it.
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PRO That does not make someone independent. ... Fourthly...
Every school must have a uniform
Thank you for accepting my challenge. I will be giving five reasons to support my motion that school uniforms are necessary in schools all over the world Firstly: School uniforms keep students focused on their education not their clothes .This is applicable mainly for the older students who need to focus on their studies or whatever they are interested in, to achieve their goals rather than wasting their time in front of the wardrobe thinking about what clothes to wear. It is not necessary to take decision of choosing clothes while going to school. That does not make someone independent. If they really want freedom to choose their clothes then they can do it while going to parties, picnics etc. Secondly School uniforms does not allow students to distinguish themselves as rich or poor. When all students are dressed alike, competition between students over clothing choices and the teasing of those who are dressed in less expensive or less fashionable outfits can be eliminated. In a 2013 survey by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and uniform manufacturer Lands' End, 86% of school leaders said uniforms make "a significant, positive impact on peer pressure," and 64% said uniforms reduce bullying. Thirdly School uniforms make students disciplined and a sense of unity is incorporated into them. They identify themselves as the part of a team by wearing a uniform. Fourthly School uniforms can save parents money. Parents can reduce their financial burden when their children are limited to wearing one simple outfit every day. A national 2013 survey of 517 US school leaders found that 94% of those surveyed believe "one of the main benefits to parents is that school uniforms are more cost-effective than regular apparel." Fifthly School uniform makes the student punctual so that he or she may dress up quickly and reach the school at right time. I return this debate to my worthy opponent
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PRO Another reason why kids shouldn't have a uniform is...
school's should not make you wear uniforms
Thank you for debating against me, bgruber93. That was an interesting video. You said,"if we have school uniforms some of the bad kids wouldn't go to school and there would more learning to the good kids." well...not necessarily. If a kid wants to shoot someone bad enough, he will shoot them if he is at school or not. If he is even crazy enough to even think about that, he will do it anywhere. You can also still hide guns and knives in your school uniform. You can hide guns and knives in any kind of clothing. And that won't stop the "bad kids" from going to school. Another reason why kids shouldn't have a uniform is because it doesn't let them express their individual style. Kids don't like it when they are told what to wear, especially if everyone else in the entire school has to wear it. The punks, preps, and other cliques will all look the same, and no one will like dressing the same way as another group. According to http://www.geocities.com... uniforms have a negative effect on student academic achievement. Kids don't like it when they are told what to wear, especially if everyone else in the entire school has to wear it. The punks, preps, and other cliques will all look the same, and no one will like dressing the same way as another group. According to http://www.geocities.com... uniforms have a negative effect on student academic achievement. Uniforms were thought to be able to bring up grades and attendance record, but they actually have the opposite effect.
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PRO Their clothing tells peers who they are through...
Schools should not require their students to wear uniforms
We already have catholic and private schools - usually those schools require their students to wear uniforms to attend that certain school. Then we have public schools - which do not require uniforms. At the current state we are in, everyone has the CHOICE if they want to go to a private school and wear a uniform or go to a public school and don't. Ammendment 1 grants every american citizen the following freedoms: Speech, Press, and Religion. People dress to represent themselves as a person. Their clothing tells peers who they are through expression. How someone dresses is their freedom of speech, because they are speaking of themselves through their clothing. If all schools required students to wear uniforms - then our younger generation will have their CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS TAKEN AWAY. This is against the law and is not allowed - or puts a good name upon our country in question - USA. At least where we are at the moment, students have the CHOICE if they want to go to a school that requires them to wear a uniform or not. They CHOOSE if they accept the fact that if they go to a spacific school, then they may not have all of their rights while atttending. Where we are now is fair, everyone have freedom of choice, and the choise of what to do with their rights; and that is what being an american citizen is all about. Even if schools did want to require their students to wear uniforms - where would they get the money to buy such uniforms on manufacture them? You see, if this were reality then it would be a MAJOR financial, and constitution violation and issue.
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PRO But a school uniform isn"t what it might seem at first...
Uniforms should be mandatory in all of the public schools of America
In almost every public school across America, a student has the right to choose what he or she wears to school. Yet some people are now saying that implementing school uniforms in all American schools might be a better option than giving students the freedom to choose their dressing. To most schoolchildren, this notion would probably be one of scorn. But a school uniform isn"t what it might seem at first glance. A school uniform has several advantages that would be helpful in most schools. Some of the most notable include: the fact that a uniform is more economical than the average school dress, the fact that a uniform encourages better academic achievement, and the fact that a school uniform promotes unity and school spirit. These are the three main reasons for which uniforms are a good idea in public schools.
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PRO Is (and you will be significantly less likely to get the...
School Uniform Should be Compulsory
Thank you Con for understanding. :) Firstly, I would like to clarify the main contention of my argument: while I do believe that schools should have compulsory uniform, I do not necessarily agree with the way every school that has compulsory uniform enforces their policies regarding school uniform. You mentioned that in Asia, You went to a school with a strict system, And that you could be punished for wearing a dirty uniform. This is not something I agree with at all, And I do not believe schools should be this strict with regards to uniform. Schools should have compulsory uniforms (for the reasons I already mentioned), But they should be lenient with regards to dirty or lost uniforms (this is what the schools I attended were like). This issue of dirty clothes is not unique to schools that have compulsory uniforms either. For schools that do not have school uniforms, I believe that students should not be punished if they accidentally dirty the clothes which they wear. You also state that wearing our own clothes eliminates the need for unnecessary fear of the rigid codes of uniforms which school students have; this is an exaggeration. While there are many students who disagree with the concept of uniforms being compulsory, Students tend to accept that uniforms have benefits and they are certainly not "fearful" of it. A survey conducted in Nevada found that 90% of students dislike wearing a uniform to school, But 54% of students think uniforms do not compromise their identity and 41% thought that school uniforms reduce gang violence. School uniforms may not be universally loved, But they are certainly not feared or demonised by students. You linked an article regarding the causes of bullying. The issue with this is that the article does not prove whether economic bullying is common. In nowhere in the article does it say that the list of causes is exhaustive; bullying is an extremely complex issue and there are many possible causes for it. In addition to this, Economic bullying can "fit within" the causes that are listed in the article. For example, Cause #10: Untaught. This can include economic bullying, As many children (especially younger children) may not realise that they should not judge people based on how they look or dress, As they were never properly taught it, And as a result participate in economic bullying. While there is a difference between a rich student wearing a clean uniform and a poor student wearing an untidy one, It is not as large as the difference between a poor student wearing dirty, Cheap clothes and a rich student wearing clean, Expensive clothes. A large proportion of child psychologists in Australia have said that having compulsory uniforms remove distractions for students and removes pressure for them to keep up with the latest fashion trends. Uniforms may not eliminate bullying, But they do reduce it. My school gave students a choice as to which business you can buy your uniform from (all businesses sold the same school uniform for a given school), And also had a second hand uniform store. (I believe this is something all schools should do). Some businesses sold uniforms for a low price (you could sometimes buy a complete uniform for under $30), And it was often cheaper than if you had to buy regular clothes for school. Even if you did not have to wear uniforms to school, It means your parents would have to purchase more normal clothes that you can wear to school/outside school, Compared to if they did have to buy school uniform. As a result, Having school uniform can be more affordable for some parents. Regarding the time factor, Some people (in schools that do not have compulsory uniforms) spend a lot of time picking what to wear for school because they feel pressured into wearing something that will lead them to not be judged by their peers. As I already mentioned, Ironing and washing your clothes needs to be done regardless of whether or not you wear school uniform. Therefore, School uniforms are beneficial in terms of economics and time. Your poem on unity is very well written (good job! ) but it is inaccurate. Yes, It is definitely true that people judge each other based on race/skin colour/sexuality etc. (and this is a huge problem), But people also judge each other based on clothes, And this is not limited to school. Imagine turning up to a formal job interview for a medical clinic wearing a singlet (with no shirt), Shorts and thongs. Obviously, Before the interviewer even starts asking you questions, He/she will probably already be subconsciously negatively judging you, Regardless of what your race/skin colour/sexuality etc. Is (and you will be significantly less likely to get the job). Judging people based on their clothing is (unfortunately) something many people do. While uniforms do not completely create unity, They will bring students closer to unity. A similar argument can be made with regards to safety. Class roles and ID cards won"t always work either - the criminal can prey on students during break time, While the supervising teachers will not know every student and therefore will not know if everybody is a student of the school or not. Also, CCTV cameras are extremely expensive (my school had fake CCTV cameras because it could not afford real ones, And they pretended that they were real to scare off criminals, But someone in my school"s bag was stolen, And when they asked if it was caught on CCTV, It was revealed that the CCTV cameras were not real. So now everybody knew that the cameras were fake and they became effectively useless). Uniforms will not make it impossible for criminals to enter schools, But they make it significantly more difficult. With regards to liberal discipline, I would argue that school children already have enough freedom. For example, During break time they are allowed to do anything they want (as long as it is within the rules), And when they get back home from school they have a lot of freedom in many aspects, As long as it is within their parents rules (including what to wear). It is not worth it to give school aged children too much freedom with regards to what to wear to school, Because you have to sacrifice so many other important aspects of a child"s school life that I have already mentioned (for example, Unity and equality). School students should have freedom, But not too much freedom. While school uniforms do not completely eliminate bullying, Or completely allow for unity, Etc they certainly do provide a step in the right direction with regards to those issues. Therefore, Compulsory school uniforms for students are the best policy. I would like to thank Con, This has been a very interesting and challenging debate. Good luck with Round 4. :)
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PRO 1)Students should have school uniforms because it creates...
Whether students should wear uniforms Part 2
1)Students should have school uniforms because it creates a feeling of "oneness" and produce a feeling of being on the same team, which would reduce bullying by a great deal. http://edsource.org...... 2) Most of bullying is caused because the less wealthy students cannot afford name brand clothing, which has an adverse effect on their self-esteem and their educational motivation. C) All schools should mandate school uniforms
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CON The same type of mandatory education is prevalent in...
High School / Secondary school Students should be required to wear a uniform
In my opponent's 1st paragraph of arguments made in round 2, she makes arguments that school uniforms are correlated with decreased truancy and better behavior. But correlation does not imply causation. This principle in statistics is stated as 'correlation between two variables does not automatically imply that one causes the other" [2]. Just because a school that wears uniforms has better performance, one cannot immediately jump to conclusions that uniforms are the reason for success and here's why: By law, public schools including highs schools in the United States must accept all children, regardless of intelligence, and must teach these students [3]. The same type of mandatory education is prevalent in other parts of the world as well. But private schools and catholic schools have the ability to select only the best students, students who are intelligent and focused, and students who don't get into trouble. Private schools also have uniforms policies, compared to only 18% of public schools [4]. So when studies are done to raise up the topic over school uniforms, there is a major flaw in that the studies show a positive correlation between uniform policies and increased performance but can't prove that increased performance is a direct result of wearing uniforms. I have affirmed this in my prison example in round 1. Also, my opponent brings up social issues again and cites a source that says low self-esteem is a thinking disorder [5]. In this case, it would be much more beneficial for those students affected to receive psychological treatment rather than to cover up the problem by making school uniforms compulsory. [2] http://en.wikipedia.org... [3] http://www.greatschools.org... [4] http://nces.ed.gov... [5] http://www.dosomething.org...
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CON First of all, by uniforms are you talking about a uniform...
Teens and kids should wear school uniforms
First of all, by uniforms are you talking about a uniform in which everyone must wear the same clothes (same color, fabric, style) or are they allowed to choose the color but they must all be collared shirts and nice pants? Determining the extent of uniformity will decide how I debate this topic.
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CON I've never seen a good reason for school uniforms or...
Students should wear uniforms.
I've never seen a good reason for school uniforms or dress code. Of course there has to be a certain level of decency kept on a campus but beyond exposing sexual organs or showing up basically nude I don't think that there should be restrictions such as a uniform put on students at any level.
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CON Children should learn from an early age that people will...
Kids should wear uniforms
Children should learn from an early age that people will judge them, and make fun of them. We should hide them from the harsh reality. Children shouldn't be forced to wear school uniforms they shouldn't be taught to always be submissive to stupid rules. Also with the whole accident things. Its not always that easy.
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CON If you want to address "unhealthy competitive feelings"...
THBT:it is necessary to wear school uniform
Thank you for initiating this interesting discussion. You make very good points in favour of school uniforms. While mandatory school uniforms are the norm in many school settings, Including in my own country, I would like to further examine whether they are truly "necessary". You make the claim that "school uniforms promote learning" because they allow students to focus on "what they are learning and not on what they are wearing". While it is probably true that, In general, Focusing in class will improve academic outcomes, It is hard to say whether school uniforms have a significant impact on levels of attention and focus. What about teaching style, Parenting style at home, Or classroom setup? There are so many other variables to consider. Let us compare schools with universities. In my country, Uniforms are not typically mandated at the tertiary education level. Anecdotally speaking, I believe that in university, Access to unrestricted internet during classes, Loosening of attendance requirements, Differing teacher expectations, And broadening of life priorities beyond academics contribute more to attention and focus levels in the classroom than clothing. The impact of clothing dwarfs in comparison to other variables. So in this regard, I believe that uniforms aren't necessary for the purpose of improving academic outcomes. I agree with uniforms helping to create a sense of community and that this is likely beneficial to young people. But are there ever problems with communities? Think about sport, For example, Where teams are often separated by uniforms. It is very easy for antagonism to develop between people who wear different uniforms. Have you seen how supporters of different sports teams sometimes act towards each other? In my own experience, I have witnessed inter-school rivalries become discriminatory and disrespectful. In some circumstances, The uniform of the other school can very easily become a symbol of the "enemy" which turns community spirit into toxic community culture. Uniforms are meant to be symbols of unity, But they are so easily symbols of division as well. If you want to address "unhealthy competitive feelings" then you cannot overlook this phenomenon. In this way, Maybe removing uniforms will teach us that people who don't dress the same way we do can also be like us? A similar concept you mention is how uniforms promote equality. I think we might both agree that it is good to be fair. But what does fair actually mean? Does it mean giving everyone the same thing? You said that you want people to "stand out because of their character and not their clothes". So by making everyone dress the same, Are you potentially favouring certain types of people over others? There are certain professions that place heavy emphasis on appearance (e. G. Modelling, Social media influencer, Acting, Media presenters/hosts) and people who value appearance as part of their character will tend to perform well in these fields. By restricting expression through appearance, Are we really being fair to all of our students? You might have your own opinions about these professions that involve appearance, But if we are truly being fair, Then I think that you cannot judge these professions to be any less or any more important than other lines of work. By allowing expression through personal choice of clothing, You let people who are gifted academically stand out through their academic achievement while also letting people who are talented or expressive in visual presentation stand out in their own way. I think that is more fair. I will briefly touch on affordability of uniforms. I believe that if certain students were the type who like to "keep up with the latest fashion trends", That would reflect in their outside spending anyway. I believe that the uniform acts as an extra expense on top of clothes that students want to wear outside of school. I completely agree with uniforms teaching students about professionalism. But is there a better way to achieve this? What are we actually trying to achieve? You mention we are "preparing our students for success in college and beyond". Assuming that we are trying to prepare our students for the workplace, Indeed there are certain lines of work that require a uniform. But there are also plenty of working roles that might have a dress code or no dress requirements at all. In this sense, Would enforcing a dress code with certain rules be just as useful or applicable to the workplace as enforcing a strict school uniform? A dress code would teach professional standards in addition to allowing a certain degree of freedom for self-expression. Overall, I agree that school uniforms are a widespread feature that have many benefits for students. But I think that they have enough cons, Which I have highlighted through my arguments, That one could say that they are not strictly necessary. I think you overestimate the role of uniforms in some aspects of schooling and I think that alternatives, Such as the enforcement of a dress code, Could potentially provide some of the core benefits of school uniforms while also providing liberty for self-expression, Fairness, And the minimisation of toxic community culture.
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CON First look at this site http://www.youtube.com... isn't...
school's should not make you wear uniforms
First look at this site http://www.youtube.com... isn't that an reason enough. there would be less of a threat of guns in school. If we have school uniforms some of the bad kids wouldn't go to school and there would more learning to the good kids.
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CON For this specific reason people are less likely to feel...
Students should not have to wear uniforms.
I would like to use this round to refute my opponents attempts to attack my arguments. She says as one of her first arguments this round that, "Most schools don't have band or art classes, they may have music class which has to do with mostly the instrument The Recorder." This is woefully inaccurate. The choir from my high school (uniformed) was the North Dakota Governor's Choir 2 years in a row. Also, I see no factual basis for this proclamation. I know in my hometown, all 4 major high schools as well as the 3 middle schools all have art classes and extracurricular activities for those who want them. It is not true that there is not art classes that students can take. Even if there are only what my opponent would consider "sufficient creative opportunities" in one school in the country the Con side prevails. She states, "Students of any school in the country should not have to wear [uniform]." By using the word "any" my opponent has shown that if a uniform would work for one school, the con would win the debate. She goes on to say "most schools don't have band or art classes." Implying that some do. Therefore, the argument of students being able to express themselves different ways than in dress prevails. Secondly, my opponent asserts that "most students don't have many friends because they don't know who their TRUE, FULL, personalities." This implies she thinks that it is difficult to make friends at school if you wear a uniform. I can say from personal experience that it is not. I met some of my best friends in a school where we were required to wear uniforms. I disagree personally on this point, the Pro still seems to be working off her stereotype of uniformed students as nerdy goody two shoes style students, this isn't true. Thirdly, by my opponent's second paragraph I assume she was saying something along the lines of "students may feel self conscious while wearing the uniforms." School uniforms are not designed to be looked at, therefore taking the problem of distracting clothing out of the classroom. For this specific reason people are less likely to feel self conscious about how they look, because everyone looks the same. My opponent also states, "It is safer to keep all students shirts tucked in so no gang members are able to hide any weapons such as knifes,guns, ect." I agree and this was a point I made in my constructive, see video above. Fourthly, my opponent very clearly concedes that most students aren't judged on what they wear, therefore her point about wearing clothes as self expression becomes weak, seeing as no body notices anyway. In short I have refuted my opponents contentions. My opponent has made no effort to attack my contention about the economy and has conceded on the point that uniforms make for a safer school environment. I urge a Con vote.
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CON In this day and age, we have instant information and we...
Students Should Not Wear Uniforms At Memphis City And Shelby County Schools
As a student that is graduating from high school this summer, the question of whether or not uniforms should be permitted in school is one that is asked frequently and over the past twelve years of public education without a requirement with uniforms I feel that it would be best for uniforms in public school. As our country continues to develop as a nation of equality, there is no reason for there not to be a uniform requirement, in this case it would not be fair for wealthy students to wear more expensive clothes than other students. In this day and age, we have instant information and we are surrounded by Social Media Sites like facebook and twitter here we instantly get a look at the person we searched for. This is very similar to developing a first impression, when people go to school wearing edgy clothes, it subjects them to bullying from other students and criticsm from teachers.
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CON 14] Also, parents would probably have to spend a lot more...
School uniforms are often expensive
In many countries, parents can apply for help with the cost of school uniform. For example, in the U.K., parents who don't earn a lot of money can get money from the government to help pay for their child's school uniform[13] . In Australia, the Australian Scholarships Group, which specialises in helping parents save money when it comes to their children's education, has tips for parents to get their child's uniform cheaper.[14] Also, parents would probably have to spend a lot more money if their children didn't wear a uniform to school, because they would have to buy them more casual clothes. Since children don't like to wear the same thing too often (in case they get bullied), parents would have to spend a lot of money making sure their children have lots of different outfits. improve this
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CON We have to pay attention the fact that uniforms are just...
Uniforms should be mandatory in all of the public schools of America
Thank you for the quick response and thank you for continuing this debate. At the moment, Finland has the best education system and they have no homework, standardized tests, and uniforms. Yet, America has private schools, public schools and colleges with uniforms and they aren't even on the top ten list for education systems. Sadly but expected, we are #14 with Indonesia as the worst. We have to pay attention the fact that uniforms are just cloth, yes, a piece cloth can have symbolism, but that won't help students pass school. Pro claims that students have to adjust, which I agree with to an extent. For example, everybody learns differently and adjusting to one person's way of teaching may be difficult. America has already proved that passing a test is more important than actually learning how to survive in this world, getting an apartment and proper sex-ed. Maybe America should focus on lowering tuition, student loans and letting students move around more when learning instead of putting them in a uniform. For example, everybody learns differently and adjusting to one person's way of teaching may be difficult. America has already proved that passing a test is more important than actually learning how to survive in this world, getting an apartment and proper sex-ed. Maybe America should focus on lowering tuition, student loans and letting students move around more when learning instead of putting them in a uniform. Uniforms won't stop students from getting ADHD, which is caused from expecting students to sit for long period of time. Uniforms won't stop students from dropping out of school and going down the wrong path. Take the police as an example. Police brutality is a problem in America"this country is corrupted in many way"and those people where uniforms every day. You say that uniforms give people integrity, respect and responsibility. More people are killed by the police in America than anywhere else, and some people view their uniforms as a sign of control and wish to show them no signs of respect. If police had integrity from a uniform, shootings of the people in America, people they are supposed to be protecting, wouldn't happen as much. I promise you that regulating a student's clothes, hair, accessories won't help them learn logic. You learn logic from your idols and you learn your smarts from books, teachers, and your parents/adopted parents, not from a uniform. Your argument about intelligence coming from hard work I find hard to accept. To work hard you have to have the will and ability to do so, the wishes to become something. Where does that all originate from? Your brain where all your thoughts and dreams float around. It's up to you that you make those dreams come true, not a uniform. We shouldn't base somebodies worth off of a uniform. This concludes my argument and this debate.
