Re: Topics, Topics....and still no debate

[Rico Suavesito <jhernand@moose.uvm.edu>]

On Thu, 14 Apr 1994 DGENCO@VAX1.UMKC.EDU wrote:

	... I would like to say that I wholeheartedly
> agree with Mr. Chode...oops I mean Chud...that we SHOULD at least debate one
> topic for the year.  He is right that it will produce better debates, maybe
> shorten the debate year, and help level the research burdens for all schools. 
> In fact, someone SHOULD propose an ammendment at the next CEDA council meeting.  
> I would, but the issue of student representation has not yet been addressed.  
> 


I think this is a terrible idea! There is, in my opinion, a
lack of high school and college debate programs.  Having one topic may 
discourage potential debaters from entering the activity.  In other 
words, the NOVICE division allows college students lacking competitive 
debate experience to try something different.  Many novice debaters enter 
the activity in the middle of the academic year.  Having one topic may 
take away the opportunity for many to enjoy in this outstanding activity.



Lawrence Debate Union
Rico - University of Vermont

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