The Great Debate (1974)
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Episodes 74
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.
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The energy crisis is a hoax perpetrated by the major oil companies
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Hockey is no longer a sport
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Professional prize fighting should be outlawed
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Astrology is a valid science
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Canadian nationalism is self-destructive
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The health food craze is a rip-off
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Marriage is obsolete
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The gods from outer space theory is a fantasy
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The police should be abolished
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(Academy Awards topic)
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Man cannot live without god.
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The monarchy should be abolished
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(repeat of 24 January 1974; hockey)
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There is no scientific proof that ESP exists.
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Virginity is a priceless asset
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Freedom of speech is a danger to society
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There should not be a graduated income tax
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(season debut)
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Bilingualism is unworkable.
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Canada should legalize abortion on demand
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Nuclear reactors are necessary
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The West should separate from Canada.
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Playgirl magazine corrupts women.
Swaig was ostensibly head of the US office of media communications, Scott Milam was editor of Playgirl. However, Swaig was revealed to be satirist Alan Abel who was conducting a hoax on his opponent.
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The inflation crisis demands price and wage control.
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Women's liberation is destroying society.
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Credit cards do more harm than good.
Hailey was an author; MacIntosh was president of the Bank of Nova Scotia
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Interracial marriage will benefit mankind.
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Living together before marriage is a dangerous experiment
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Having children should be controlled by law
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That Exercise is a Waste of Time
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Public service strikes should be outlawed
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Mercy killing is justified
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The Bermuda Triangle mystery defies natural explanation
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The Bermuda Triangle mystery defies natural explanation
Repeat of 30 September 1975
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Dieting is useless
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Ghosts exist
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Modern birth control advocates are using women as guinea pigs
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Violence on the screen is psychologically damaging
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Capital punishment must be abolished
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Divorce cases don't belong in the courts
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History is bunk
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The Christian religion has become inadequate
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Homosexuals should have full civil rights
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Good breeding is still an asset
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Canadian nationalism is dangerous
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Intelligence is genetically inherited
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The 1976 Olympic Games should be abandoned
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Kids today have it too soft
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Hunting is not a sport
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The American dream has become a nightmare
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Car racing is a bloody sport
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Episode 27
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Episode 28
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Repeat of mercy killing episode
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Man should be master in the home
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There should be total gun control
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Repeat of Bermuda Triangle episode
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Repeat of Movies should return to the happy ending
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pre-empted for movie
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