# FILE NAME: 00001121.soc # TITLE: Should people be allowed to buy and sell illegal drugs like cocaine? [0f36c7fb5dd1068eb530a36b02b97a01] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - People should not be allowed to buy or sell drugs because they are extremely dangerous. This is because they can cause serious harm to your body as it damages your heart, brain and digestive system. Drugs can also be linked to gangs which means you could become a victim of crime. People may become addicted to these drugs which can have serious consequences on the health of the user. Conclusion: To sum up, both online and face-to-face environments offer a means by which learners can engage in meaningful debates on topical questions. The face-to-face environment offers the advantage of being able to see and hear each other which has been shown to enhance the quality of learner collaboration and to contribute to a positive class atmosphere. Learners could also work on a question on the same topic but put forward a different viewpoint, which would allow them to develop their critical thinking skills. Such debates could take place online too. A debate task does not always have to take place online or in class. Students could take part in individual home tasks or take part in face-to-face tasks which take place outside of class time. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - We believe that people should not be allowed to buy or sell drugs as they are extremely dangerous and can cause serious damage to the health of the body. It is also illegal to buy or sell drugs and you could be prosecuted if you were to do so. These illegal substances can also be linked to gangs which is why you might become a victim of crime. Drugs are also addictive and people could become addicted which can have serious consequences on the health of the user. It can also affect people's mental health. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - People should not be allowed to buy and sell illegal drugs like cocaine. This is because they are extremely dangerous and can cause serious damage to your body. It is also illegal which means you could be prosecuted for taking these drugs. Drugs can also be linked to gangs which means you could become a victim of crime. Drugs are also addictive and people could become addicted which can have serious consequences on the health of the user. It can also affect people's mental health. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - We believe that people should not be able to buy or sell drugs as they are extremely dangerous and can cause serious damage to your body. It is also illegal which means you could be prosecuted for taking these drugs. Drugs can also be linked to gangs which means you could become a victim of crime. Drugs are also addictive and people could become addicted which can have serious consequences on the health of the user. It can also affect people's mental health. It is also very illegal and can result in a prosecution. The sale of drugs is also linked to gangs which means that if you buy illegal drugs you could become a victim of crime. 2: 2,3,4,1 1: 3,2,4,1 1: 4,2,3,1 1: 2,4,3,1