Is Driving Safe?
The car is part of everyday life today. It is hard to imagine a world without them. Yeat every year thousands of people still die as a result of accidents. So is driving really a safe mode of transport?
Debate Drive - June 2026
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Are footballers paid too much?
The professional footballers involved in the World Cup this month can be earning millions of pounds from playing the game. But are they really worth their money? Are doctors and nurses that save lives worth more?
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Should we do more to protect civilian during war?
When countries go to war, innocent civilians that are not part of the military are affected. Sometime through military operations where they live, being forced to leave their homes, or the economic effects of the conflict. So should we be doing more to protect the innocent civilians caught up in conflicts?
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Should companies make it more obvious when they are trying to sell us something?
From social media to video games, we are constantly being exposed to marketing and advertisements. Sometimes they are so hidden we don’t always know they are adverts. An influencer drinking a particular brand, a character skin in a game, or videos to watch before a level unlocks. Should companies make it more obvious when they are advertising something?