15．Divorce
For ：
1． it is the logical solution to a bad marriage
2． it allows both persons to seek happiness in a second marriage
3． it dates from as early as ancient Babylonia
4． it is legally recognized by most countries
5． it is accepted by most people
6． remarriage is a right
7． it is necessary in cases of adultery, alcoholism, desertion, drug addiction, and mental and physical cruelty
8． children are better off living with one parent than with both in an unhappy environment
9． feminists support it
Against ：
1． it breaks up the family
2． it makes it too easy for two persons to walk out of their marriage
3． it is opposed by various religions
4．it is banned by some countries
5． it was uncommon until fifty years ago
6． marriage is a serious responsibility
7． it is a sign of immaturity
8． counseling is the solution
9． it harms children emotionally
10．children need both parents
11．child custody decisions are messy
16．Compulsory Military Service
For ：
1． it aims to strengthen national defense
2． it teaches young men discipline
3． it builds character and physical fithess
4． it teaches valuable skills
5． it nurtures a spirit of comradeship an equality
6． it offers opportunities for overseas travel
7． it exists in many countries (e.g., Switzerland, Singapore)
8． it reduces unemployment
9． it instills a sense of patriotism
Against：
1． it is unnecessary in view of today' s professional armies
2． it is a step away from peace
3． some countries have abolished it (e. g., the U.S., Japan)
4． today' s armies do not need unskilled manpower
5． it interrupts young men' s studies and careers
6． it is a useless experience
7． it is a source of slave labor
8． it results in bullying and conformity
9． it does not build character
10．it can cause mental disorders
11．military skills are useless in private industry
