9-3-6 helps the negative

[JimHaefele@aol.com]

Sure, it's an extra minute for the 1AR, but the extra minute for the 1NR can
make a gigantic difference in the ability of that individual to extend a
disad well, or to cover the case, etc.  The block is substantially deeper.
 Additionally, the difference between five and six minutes for the 2NR is
gargantuan--the extra minute for the 1AR is not even close to as valuable as
it is for the 2NR.  Don't get me wrong--the affirmatives win a
disproportionate share of debates, but how often is it because the 2NR
dropped important 1AR arguments?  Not all that often; it certainly does not
explain the skew.  

Let me also say that 8-3-6 sucks the big honker.  THOSE time constraints make
a difference for the affirmative, to be certain; it's a ridiculous
compromise.  Do one or the other, don't try to do both, because it's lousy.

The last thing I want to say is that Sean Lemoine sucks.

Jim Haefele
Macalester

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