Society: Points for debate
Some of the debate inspired amongst the Open2 community by our pieces...
Some of the debate inspired amongst the Open2 community by our pieces on society.
- Duration: 5 mins
- Published on: Monday 26th October 2009
- Introductory Level
- Posted under: Social Policy
Debate: Child protection
Community guest Micke Jay proposed that society should always err on the side caution Read more : Debate: Child protection
Debate: The UK
Community member Habbuk wondered if the nation needed a direction Read more : Debate: The UK
Debate: Suing terrorists
Forum member Sam posed a provocative question about the reality of suing terrorists Read more : Debate: Suing terrorists
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Originally published: Monday, 26th October 2009
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