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1/29/08
Carver Files -- Best Cases (IMHO)
After previewing the cases in the Carver Files, I believe the following would be most persuasive IMHO...
PRO: 15, 16, 18, 19
These have to do with the threat of Iran. Because you need to persuade the judge that Russia is a threat (not a common opinion out there), relating Russia to a real threat (and Iran is commonly recognized as a threat) is a good idea.
CON: 4, 6
The pieces of evidence here can be coupled with the TIME article on Putin. The idea here is that Russia is unfairly characterized by "old school" thinkers from the Cold War Era. Russia is our ally, not our enemy.
Hope this helps! Post here or email me your thoughts: chris@trainingminds.org.
PRO: 15, 16, 18, 19
These have to do with the threat of Iran. Because you need to persuade the judge that Russia is a threat (not a common opinion out there), relating Russia to a real threat (and Iran is commonly recognized as a threat) is a good idea.
CON: 4, 6
The pieces of evidence here can be coupled with the TIME article on Putin. The idea here is that Russia is unfairly characterized by "old school" thinkers from the Cold War Era. Russia is our ally, not our enemy.
Hope this helps! Post here or email me your thoughts: chris@trainingminds.org.
12/14/07
New Public Forum Topic Posted
The NFL public forum topic for January:
Resolved: In a democracy, civil disobedience is an appropriate weapon in the fight for justice.
Very LDish once again. Some points of view that come to mind:
Coach Jeub
Resolved: In a democracy, civil disobedience is an appropriate weapon in the fight for justice.
Resolved: In a democracy, civil disobedience is an appropriate weapon in the fight for justice.
Very LDish once again. Some points of view that come to mind:
- Civil disobedience is only allowed in a democracy. It frustrates the powers at large to make policy changes that are good for society and, usually, are locked up with political stalemate. Consider Martin Luther King and his peaceful marches and jail time as a "weapon in the fight for justice" against the Jim Crow laws of the mid-20th century.
- Argue that civil disobedience is an inherent part of democracy. If the "law" is unjust, what other course is there besides purposely breaking the law to expose its injustice? Take (what's her name?). When the law forbid blacks from sitting in the front of the bus, the only recourse for the unjust law was to sit in front of the bus.
- What if everyone started violating the law for what they think is unjust? Take Napster, for instance. He deliberately broke copyright law because he felt the law unjust. Millions of dollars in the music industry down the tubes because of one civil disobedient person.
- Note the term "weapon." The resolution deliberately uses a combative word to describe a peaceful solution to injustice. What do you think of that?
- Notice the term "appropriate." It isn't "best" or "preferred." The term means the debate i contemplating the validity of such action. You could argue on the pragmatic results of civil disobedience. Is it worth it or isn't it?
Coach Jeub
Resolved: In a democracy, civil disobedience is an appropriate weapon in the fight for justice.
12/3/07
Hello Debaters!
You're on your way to becoming the greatest debaters in the league, and this communication portal is another step in the right direction. This blog will be devoted to discussing the ins and outs of the Public Forum Debate Topics. I hope to flesh this blog out in coming days. For now, here's a reminder of the assignment:
1. Log in as a content contributor
2. Find 3 pertinent articles on the Iran dilemma
3. Write a post where you make a CLAIM on the Iran dilemma
4. Back up your claim by referring back to the 3 articles
5. End with a linkable list of articles
-Coach Jeub
1. Log in as a content contributor
2. Find 3 pertinent articles on the Iran dilemma
3. Write a post where you make a CLAIM on the Iran dilemma
4. Back up your claim by referring back to the 3 articles
5. End with a linkable list of articles
-Coach Jeub
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