Re: counterplan theory

[Peter Cevallos <pceval01@solix.fiu.edu>]

> could someone explain the differance between a regular counterplan and a 
> conditional counterplan.  


In Math, conditionality refers to an "if-then" type of statement.  Thus a 
conditional c/p says "if" we win on c/p "then" d/a's and all other 
arguments are irrelevant or "if" we lose on c/p it goes away, "then" look at 
d/a's and all other issues in the round.  It's really a riskless approach on 
the Neg, IMHO!


> i heard a team argue that a conditional counterplan allows the aff the 
> right to sever from thier plan.  why is this so?  


The only rationale that I can think of, would be that the Aff would argue 
that b/c Neg is allowed to take a "conditional approach" in the round, so 
should they, and the way that they want their conditionality to apply to 
them is by the judge allowing them to sever parts of their plan out.  
Maybe it's some amazing strategy that that specific team has, but I don't 
see the great advantage to taking that position on the Aff.



Hope this helps,




Peter Cevallos
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