Instigator / Con
32
1677
rating
24
debates
93.75%
won
Topic
#1883

The US should impose economic penalties against China due to China's failure regarding Covid-19

Status
Finished

The debate is finished. The distribution of the voting points and the winner are presented below.

Winner & statistics
Better arguments
12
12
Better sources
10
10
Better legibility
5
5
Better conduct
5
5

After 5 votes and with the same amount of points on both sides...

It's a tie!
Parameters
Publication date
Last updated date
Type
Standard
Number of rounds
4
Time for argument
One week
Max argument characters
15,000
Voting period
Two months
Point system
Multiple criterions
Voting system
Open
Contender / Pro
32
1702
rating
77
debates
70.13%
won
Description

This is a debate concerning the use of fiscal sanctions on China. Fauxlaw brought this up in the forums, so I figured it would be interesting to debate.

Criterion
Con
Tie
Pro
Points
Better arguments
3 point(s)
Better sources
2 point(s)
Better legibility
1 point(s)
Better conduct
1 point(s)
Reason:

Wonderful debate by both PRO and CON. I hope my RFD will give considerable feedback to both debaters.

ARGUMENTS:
Pro gave considerable evidence that stated that China could've prevented the virus in the early stages, which was true. He also gives some examples of punishments that China could receive. Most of his arguments seemed pretty reasonable, although I disagree with some. Con gives an entertaining and humorous take on the topic, and his arguments were nice to read. Con gives evidence that China would retaliate, and I agree. But, I view the definition of the word "should" as an ethical word. So, from my POV, I think that the "should" factor in this debate gives the argument points in favor of PRO.

Everything else was wonderful, and I enjoyed this debate.

Criterion
Con
Tie
Pro
Points
Better arguments
3 point(s)
Better sources
2 point(s)
Better legibility
1 point(s)
Better conduct
1 point(s)
Reason:

Given in the comments.

Criterion
Con
Tie
Pro
Points
Better arguments
3 point(s)
Better sources
2 point(s)
Better legibility
1 point(s)
Better conduct
1 point(s)
Reason:

Very competent arguments from two very competent debaters. Good job!

Criterion
Con
Tie
Pro
Points
Better arguments
3 point(s)
Better sources
2 point(s)
Better legibility
1 point(s)
Better conduct
1 point(s)
Reason:

well debated ladies(gender assumed)

Criterion
Con
Tie
Pro
Points
Better arguments
3 point(s)
Better sources
2 point(s)
Better legibility
1 point(s)
Better conduct
1 point(s)
Reason:

Well debated Gentlemen. (Gender assumed).