nowadays (recently/these days/currently), there has been a heated discussion (a sensational debate) on the issue of sth.( on whether or not we should …) people who prefer （to treat college as destination of tourists）have their reasons: the first reason for their choice is, they maintain, that (this will provide university an extra sum of money, will can help solve the university financial problem). besides, (this practice), they go on to point out, (can help college students have contact with the outside world). what is more important,. they also claim that colleges can be soils for teenage tourists to cultivate their love for knowledge and truth.
but others may not agree. they would argue that (this will inevitably distract college students from their study)；what is worse, they emphasize, (tourists  might leave some rubbish on the campus, which will ruin the beauty of campus).
who is right? of course both sides have their reasons. were i to offer my choice, i would not hesitate a moment to say that i favor (the former side). after all, (colleges and universities are public places as long as tourists take care not to cause trouble for colleges).