Newnam and six

[ross smith <smithr@wfu.edu>]

Newnam makes a number of cogent observations about modern debate.

But the nature of the activity will not be sufficiently chaneged by a 
move to six rounds to induce science majors or others deterred by time 
demands to join the ranks of those who approach debate the way Bill so 
accurately describes. As Scott points out, the intensity level pre- and 
post-round is such that quality replaces quantity in a move from six to 
eight. And, most proposals for major national tournaments still envision 
an unchanged number of days.

Tuna has the answer for attracting scientists and others. Local, novice 
competition.

Ross Smith
Wake Forest University Debate
910-759-5268
Box 7324 Reynolda Station
Winston-Salem, NC  27109

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