Umeko Cup

Motions for Umeko Cup

Umeko Cup (2016)
R1 THW prohibit anonymous writing on the Internet
R2THW grant the right to vote to prisoners
R3 THBT CEOs of large corporations shuold be selected by employees rather than shareholders
R4 THW ban tabacco
OF THW discourage the movement that aim to further the acceptation of obesity in society
QF THBT feminist movement should oppose surrogacy
SF THBT Government of developing countries should actively introduce English as a single official language
GF TH prefers a world without marriage


21st Umeko Cup(2015)
R1 THW introduce grade retention in compulsory education.
R2 As a form of welfare for the poor, TH prefers providing services (such as, but not limited to food stamp, job raining) to cash.
R3 THW never negotiate with terrorists.
R4 THW allow strikes by those working in essential state services.
OF THW forcibly give medical treatment to children who are suffering from life-threatening illness/injury even if it is against their parent’s will (such as, but not limited to, religious or political reasons)
QF As liberal democratic countries, THBT development aid should be contingent upon democracy.
SF THW ban the use of private lawyers in criminal trials.
GF THW introduce 100% inheritance tax.


20th Umeko Cup (2014)

R1 THW introduce fat tax.
R2 THW legalize child labor in developing countries.
R3 THW require all religious schools to provide sex education regardless of parental consent.
R4 THW legalize organ transplant for profit.OF THW ban negative campaign.
QF THW ban abortion at all stages of pregnancy.
SF THW sanction oppressive regimes rather than engage them
GF THW ban all pornography.


19th Umeko Cup (2013)

R1:THBT parents whose children are grossly obese should be punished for child abuse

R2:THW remove all government subsidies from Konkatsu(婚活)events
R3:THW give extra votes to citizens based on their performance on a current affairs test

R4:THBT CEOs of large corporations should be selected by employees rather than shareholders
OF:THW ban tax havens
(Note: A tax haven is a country or an independent area where taxes are set at an extremely low rate)
QF:THW make people use their real name when on the Internet
SF:THBT any songs or films that promote or glorify socially undesirable conduct (e.g. drug abuse, racism) should be excluded from awards (e.g. Emmy, Grammy)
GF:THBT international sporting events should not be held in countries that oppress its citizens


18th Umeko Cup (2012)
R1: THW ban combat sports.
R2: THBT long-distance relationship is better than short-distance relationship.
R3: THBT Japan should preemptively attack to defend territory.

R4: THW promote teachers purely by student evaluation.
OF: THW build gambling in regions which have heavy debt in Japan.
QF: THW ban neuturing pets.

SF: THW punish cerebrities heavier than ordinary citizens.
GF: THW ban cosmetic surgery.
 
 
17th Umeko Cup (2011)
R1: THW make school trips volunteer activities.
R2: THBT it is better to have a two-dimensional boyfriend/girlfriend than having a three-dimensional one.
R3: THBT a US military bases should be removed from Japan.
R4: THBT developing countries should reduce carbon dioxide like advanced countries do.
QF: THW prohibit athletes from being under their standard weight.
SF: THW make the prime minister serve full-term in office.
GF: THW legalize prostitution.


16th Umeko Cup (2010)
R1: THW abolish escalator system in schools. 
R2: THBT it is better to get handmade presents from your boyfriend or girlfriend than gexpensive brand-made ones. 
R3: THBT politicians should stop being engaged in other jobs. 
R4: THW ban animal experiments.
QF: THW join Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). 
SF: THW prohibit convicted drunk drivers from driving ever again. 
GF: THBT the French government should allow religious freedom in public. 


15th Umeko Cup (2009)

R1: THW close convenient stores at midnight.
R2: THBT a carnivorous boyfriend or girlfriend is better than a herbivorous one. 
R3: THBT children should not be allowed to play in professional sports.
R4: THW bail out failing companies.
QF: THBT developed countries should not accept skilled migrants from developing countries.
SF: THW create DNA databases of all citizens.
GF: THW introduce a female quota system into the Diet.


14th Umeko Cup (2008)
R1: THW resume Saturday classes at schools.
R2: THW drive out food companies which deceive consumers.
R3: THBT a group date is better than a date between two people to get a boyfriend or a girlfriend.
R4: THW provide free national medical health care for elderly people.
QF: THBT BRICs should limit their emissions of CO2.
SF: THW introduce organ transplants for profit.
GF: THW ban gun.


13th Umeko Cup (2007)
R1: THW raise consumption tax.
R2: THBT single life is better than married life.
R3: THW punish parents when their children commit crimes.
R4: THBT governor should not continue to be in the same post for a long time.
QF: THBT politicians have no right to private lives.
SF: THW regulate violent scenes in all kinds of media.
GF: THW legalize euthanasia.


12th Umeko Cup (2006)
R1: THW ban tobacco.
R2: THBT university students should have a student rather than an adult as a boyfriend or a girlfriend.
R3: THW distribute condoms in school.
R4: THW introduce compulsory voting system.
QF: THW impose environmental tax.
SF: THBT companies should not consider academic background for the employment.
GF: THW legalize prostitution.


11th Umeko Cup (2005)
R1: THBT e-mail is better than face to face to declare your love.
R2: THBT Koizumi should withdraw Self-Defense Forces from Iraq.
R3: THW ban pornography.
QF: THW legalize marijuana for pleasure.
SF: THW prohibit child actors to work on weekdays.
GF: THW abolish death penalty.


10th Umeko Cup (2004)
R1: THW abolish abortion.
R2: THBT debaters should choose debaters for their boyfriend or girlfriend.
R3: THW pay for garbage disposal.
9th Umeko Cup (2003)
R1: THBT the seniority system is better than the meritocratic system.
R2: THBT love overcomes any obstacle.
R3: THBT we should launch joint space explanation projects.
8th Umeko Cup (2002)
R1: THBT we need camera on the street.
R2: THBT class of normal students should welcome students with disabilities widely.
R3: THBT Japanese government should legalize organ transfer from children under 15 years of ages.
7th Umeko Cup (2001)
R1: THBT children should have a mobile phone.
R2: THBT sharing the World Cup between Japan and Korea will be successful.
R3: THBT doctors should inform cancer patients of their true illness.
6th Umeko Cup (2000)
R1: THBT special discount for ladies is effective.
R2: THBT recommendation for school entrance should be abolished.
R3: THBT trials should be broadcasted on TV.
5th Umeko Cup (1999)
R1: THBT it is better for couples to have children after their marriage.
R2: THBT physical punishment is necessary to bring up children.
R3: THBT we should abolish priority seating.
4th Umeko Cup (1998)
R1: THBT it’s better for lovers to cohabit before marriage.
R2: THBT discussion is better than debate.
R3: THBT we should abolish emperor system.

3rd Umeko Cup (1997)
R1: THBT campus festival should be abolished.
R2: THBT nuclear family is more important than extended family.
R3: THBT public junior and high schools should be integrated one 6-year period.

2nd Umeko Cup (1996)
R1: THBT English school education should be taught by native speakers.
R2: THBT honesty is the best policy.
R3: THBT same sex friends are better opposite sex friends.

1st Umeko Cup (1995)
R1: THBT love is the most important thing in marriage.
R2: THBT computer technology will bring people happiness.
R3: THBT the Japanese government should abolish capital punishment.