The Great Debate
The Great Debate is a Canadian television series that featured debates between pairs of panelists over a given subject. It was first shown on Global Television Network in 1974, and later broadcast by CHCH-TV from Hamilton, Ontario. The series was produced intermittently until 1983.
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1. Violence is acceptable as a political weapon in a democracy
The motion was overwhelmingly rejected by the studio audience. Robert Lemieux and John Taylor were originally scheduled as debators.
2. The energy crisis is a hoax perpetrated by the major oil companies
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3. Hockey is no longer a sport
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4. Professional prize fighting should be outlawed
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5. Astrology is a valid science
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6. Canadian nationalism is self-destructive
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7. Prisons should be reserved for those who have committed crimes of violence
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8. The health food craze is a rip-off
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9. Marriage is obsolete
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10. The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy
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11. The police should be abolished
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12. (Academy Awards topic)
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13. Man cannot live without god.
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14. The monarchy should be abolished
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15. (repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)
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16. (no detail available)
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17. There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.
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18. Virginity is a priceless asset
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19. Freedom of speech is a danger to society
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20. There should not be a graduated income tax
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