15th SSE Riga IV

This weekend SSE Riga Debate Society hosted the 15th SSE Riga IV.

Motions:

R1: Infoslide: "sin tax" is a tax on the consumption of products that governments are reluctant to ban, but understand to be harmful Motion: THW introduce a sin tax on all meat products

R2:THW not provide rebuilding funds to citizens above the poverty line who live in known natural disaster areas

R3:THW establish an easily performed procedure for individuals to delete the entirety of their internet and social media footprint

R4:TH supports the Ukrainian government decision to make a trade deal with Russia rather than seek integration with the EU

R5: (fake): THW ban the use of animals in advertising

R5:THW return all ill-gotten artworks and valuable historical artefacts to the communities of their origin

Semifinal: THBT violent protest is a legitimate strategy in democratic societies

Novice final: THW not give jail time to criminals who do not pose an ongoing violent threat to society

Grand Final: THS unlimited human body enhancement in all areas of life