THBT: Taiwan should be ruled by its current government (ROC) and not by the PRC
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BoP is shared. Each side argues that their system of governance for Taiwan is preferable. PRO defends the status quo, CON defends rule by the PRC.
- The interests of the government align with the interests of citizens
- Free elections prevent the abuse of centralized power
- Various parties can represent the interests of various voting blocs
- A free press can support opposing views, especially those that expose corruption in the government
2. Democratic Rule:Democracy is Preferable to AuthoritarianismAs Churchill said, “democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others that have been tried.” We should prefer democratic governments to authoritarian ones for a number of reasons:
“I hate Indians.They are a beastly people with a beastly religion . . . Let the Viceroy sit on the back of a giant elephant and trample Gandhi into the dirt.”
- Human rights violations in Hong Kong
- Chinese military drills simulating a violent invasion of Taiwan
- China’s willingness to commit genocide
- The overwhelming consensus in Taiwan against unification
- The interests of the government align with the interests of citizens
- Free elections prevent the abuse of centralized power
- Various parties can represent the interests of various voting blocs
- A free press can support opposing views, especially those that expose corruption in the government
Con conceded the debate.
I found this quote interesting. "Taiwan is a sovereign state." 14 countries in the world recognize the Republic of China (Taiwan) as a sovereign state. Does that make it sovereign? Also interesting was when Pro said the "PRC seizure of Hong Kong " All being said CON conceded, and I agree with Pro that CON's argument was very soft, and did not address the topic at hand.. I accept Pros conduct contention and award accordingly.
Forfeit with a concession.
Pro was wrong about Taiwan being recognized as a sovereign state as the international consensus is clearly the "One China" policy.
But this debate was practically unwinnable for CON as the PRC wishes for the status quo of One China, and Tawian's recent elections affirm this with the rise of the One China opposition KMT party.
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Yeah ik. It was my bad attempt at a joke.
I would've taken this debate anyway.
Even if you were defending the PRC and I was defending Taiwan's current government.
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Essentially my position
Will accept this debate when I get the chance, unless someone else takes it.
"the status quo is that Taiwanese people are losing confidence due to a lack of organization of the current government."
I don't think they are losing confidence in the government, rather, they are just weary of the PRC and the US's relationship souring. Taiwan is probably going to be a focal point of a lot of future modern conflicts, and I don't think Taiwanese people want so much "military attention." I think the status quo of Taiwan being completely independent from both the PRC and the US should stay, as that is the most peaceful option.
If it helps, I could screenshot all the sources I use and link to that.
Well, media on the Mainland of China tend to only report one side of the issue because how the entire west is factored against China and people need to hold a specific point of view for reasons.
That said, based on my knowledge which is just common sense in local news and newspaper, the status quo is that Taiwanese people are losing confidence due to a lack of organization of the current government. I firmly hold the CON position, as well as the belief that you are going to throw links that I can't open if I accept.
I am not interested in this because I am literally morally obligated to use "normal" approaches because I am actually Chinese. Nobody in my country would like it if I win it with dozens of
"well actually" moments.
Leave it to those who has ink in their internals, not a railgun.
I agree with you... I am just wondering how to argue the other side.. Gonna noodle this one.
Not sure about your view on this particular issue, but you're free to accept.