Part I: Replies and Reasoning of the Debatable Statements
Statement
Yes
No
To some extent
On the contrary
Because…
Above all if…
Although…
However…
The state—and not the children—should take care of the old.
On the contrary
Since it is a moral obligation to care for the elderly, and there are several advantages, such as the development of positive relationships with grandparents.
That a satisfying, fruitful, and happy marriage is meant to be a lifelong commitment in which the couple understands, loves, and cares about one another.
Everybody is basically selfish.
Yes
Although we do good things to other people, we expect something in return. We might not express our feelings or thoughts, but we expect something in our inner world.
Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
Yes
Above all, if you are determined and focused enough, you can come up with the means to accomplish the desired goals despite the challenges.
Married people lead a happier life than those who aren’t.
To some extent
Because for many individuals happiness is determined by various factors which include job security, education, social life, sexual pleasure, financial condition as well as family. Research studies indicate that married people are always on top in many of these areas of happiness. Besides that, across ethnic groups and nations, people show greater happiness from marriage than money, community, and career. Also, psychologists have reported marriage as the primary reliable indicator of happiness.
The more people get paid, the harder they work.
No
Because the value of a job is not determined by how hard it is, but it is determined by the market value of the final output.
Beer is healthier than wine.
No
Because when it comes to the matter of health benefits, wine is the best medicine than a bear. For instance, when red wine is taken with a meal, it provides more cardiovascular advantages than beer.
Machismo is worldwide.
Yes
Because many men in the world believe that they are powerful than women. Women’s professionalism, confidence, and competence make many men around the globe feel insecure and inferior.