Debates ( pro,contra, and my opinion)

Hello everyone!

So, 2 weeks ago we have been doing a debatein out class and have been told to make a resume. So, here is my analysis, thoughts, and resume of all of those debates that has been presented!

1st Group Topic: Should the Government Nationalize Freeport?

Pro:

The supporting side said that the government will have a huge control over the people working there and states that in fact Freeport is kind of failing right now so it's time to take it over.

Contra:

The opposing side said that Indonesia is not ready yet, doesn't have enough resources to nationalize Freeport fully and work it without help from other countr(ies).

My opinion:

I think Indonesia can take over Freeport but not now for now maybe in 5-10 years in the future Indonesia will be ready for it but for now we still have to work with another county.

2nd Group Topic: The Price of Eggs is Raising Because of Idul Fitri

Pro:

The supporting side said that it is normal because there is the economic law of offers and demands. And, they need profit too. As demand is always increasing at that time of the year, it's normal to have egg prices increasing.

Contra:

The opposing side said that it is not friendly for people who are in not good economic condition. Idul Fitri is supposed to be the time where they enjoy a little bit of luxury, but with the egg prices increasing it might not be so easy to get. Restaurants can't make enough money too if they don't charge higher prices.

My opinion:

I think we have to deal with it because it’s a normal thing to happen and it will happen every year so maybe we can save our money to prepare or buy before it so the price is lower.

3rd Group Topic: Economic Growth After 1998

Pro:

The supporting side said that after 1999, we started to see the increasing of GDP, HDI, Poverty, and an improvement in democracy as people started to choose the Government again instead of being chosen by MPR.

Contra:

The opposing side said that before 1999 the society was better, so it's kind of downgrading now. Dollar value still increases, and a lot of corruption still happens. Prices were lower too at that time of year.

My opinion:

I think that the prices were low around that time of year because Indonesia was so ahead of other ASEAN countries at that time. I think we are doing good now in terms of prices, because we have a lot of competition and is still able to maintain a healthy price.

4th Group Topic: Zoning Policy that Collides with Our Country's Fundamentals

Pro:

The supporting side said that a lot of students are too far away from their school and the zoning policy will provide better infrastructures for every school and delete the criticism that the division between high-quality schools and low-quality schools are really visible currently. This is recognized by the results of the National Exam, where grades in Java are way more superior than other islands.

Contra:

The opposing side said that even though students will be closer to school, they will still use their own transportation which still increases traffic jam and pollution. It also destroys the potential of smart kids who doesn't live close enough so they are not able to join the "favorite" schools. This also degrades the quality of the more reputable schools.

My opinion:

I do disagree with the zoning policy because the policy cause a disadvantage to the people who got a good grades/smart enough but their house is far from school. But at the same time, I disagree with people complaining that they can't get into the "favorite" school because of the policy Because I think it's their fault because they are simply not good enough or haven't done enough to get to the favorite school.

5th Group Topic: Illegal mining in aceh

Pro:

The supporting side said that illegal mining in aceh happen because it is the only one of their job and no more job vacancy. If the government want to blocked the mining they should give/ provide the job vacancy.

Contra:

The opposing side said that the illegal mining is very dangerous for the people who did it because they didn’t have any safe equipment so they have to risk their own life. Beside it the mining is very dangerous for the environment.

My opinion :

I think the government can close block the mining but they should provide job because if the mining is closed, the society will lack of money so they can’t fulfill their own needs.