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Reason: Debating is the easiest way to stardom.

Rebuttal: Being a popular debater does not mean anything. It does not mean that you're one good-looking ass, nor does it suggest that you are and you will be a good actor/actress/singer. Being seen on t.v. as a debater does not mean that you will make an effective entertainer someday because let's face it: it takes a lot more than debating skills to belong among the ranks of Vilma Santos, Sharon Cuneta, Eddie Garcia, Johnny Depp, Katherine Heigl, Marilyn Monroe, Patrick Dempsey, Angelica Panganiban, Julia Roberts, George Clooney...(the list goes on and on and on...). Though being a popular debater may hint something about having an intellectual advantage, it is clearly unnecessary in the field of show business (thus we deem the reason as irrelevant).

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Reason: Debating gives you bragging rights.

Rebuttal: Debating does not necessarily give you the right to brag, especially when you're on the losing side. More importantly, it is not an avenue to showcase that stunningly polished vocabulary that you've just refurbished an hour before debating because in debate, one should use simple terms (that's what Ma'am Ruth Tabuniar said!) or else you will be given the burden of defining your own words in front of the crowd. One objective of debating is allowing yourself to be understood by the "madlang-tao", especially by the adjudicating panel, and if you're loaded with hot stuff that's too hot to handle, then it's time to douse yourself with ice-cold water. (LOL!

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Reason: Debating brings in a sense of fulfillment.

Rebuttal: Every debate has an upside and a downside. Translation: you can't win all the time. Why not?: because there's always a winning team AND a losing team in debate and you debate with different kinds of people under different kinds of motions. It is, indeed, fulfilling to see your opponents' faces change from bright red to purple when their arguments turn into a useless pile of bird droppings. However, it is equally humbling, disappointing, annoying, and frustrating to see YOUR arguments crumble into a useless pile of bird poo.

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Reason: Debating eradicates misunderstandings.

Rebuttal: How could debating eradicate misunderstandings when it is, in fact, the mother of all misunderstandings? Debating has contributed very insignificantly to the present issues that are happening in our country, and it has never resolved nor eradicated the "bomb" issues that the Philippines just had. The country's senators questioned, argued, and bickered among themselves and along with the cast of characters of the NBN-ZTE deal but apparently, the result of their "debate" is na-da because the issue just died out. Just like that.

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Reason: Debating helps you take a firm stand on issues.

Rebuttal: In reality, it's actually the COIN that chooses the side for you. Debating FORCES you to take a firm stand on issues that are actually against your principles. You always have to think of ways and means to defend your side even if you do not agree with it, because no one wants to be in the losing side. There will always be the instance where one has no choice but to create "bubbles" out of thin, nitrogen-filled air.

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Reason: We debate because we love to!

Rebuttal: Most people debate not because they love to: it's because they HAVE to. Passion is not the "thing" that keeps people going - it's FORCE. People debate because they are compelled to - this is the real reason behind it. Goliath is such a strong reason, and beneath this gigantic figure lies several "reasons", too (i.e., it's their job to debate, it's a requirement in class, etc.).