1996-1997 Resolutions
Please note: Abbreviations are as follows:
TH = This House
THW = This House would
THBT = This House believes that
USFG = United States Federal Government
Point Loma Nazarene Novice
Topics submitted by Skip Rutledge, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Round 1: THBT the war on drugs is inadvisable in a free society.
- Round 2: THBT old enemies can become new friends.
- Round 3: THBT what costs little is of no worth.
- Round 4: THBT banning flag burning better serves facism than freedom.
PSCFA Fall Championships
Topics submitted by Skip Rutledge, Point Loma Nazarene University
- Round 1: TH supports same sex marriages.
- Round 2: TH supports open borders.
(Also Round 2: TH supports political advertising.) - Round 3: TH opposes war propaganda.
- Round 4: TH opposes the death penalty.
- Round 5: TH would meet cruelty with kindness.
- Round 6: THBT television destroys lives.
- Octafinals: TH supports physician supported suicide.
- Quarterfinals: THBT justice in America can be bought.
- Semifinals: TH opposes patriotism.
- Finals: THBT the meek shall inherit the earth.
Stan Schmidt Invitational (Portland Community College)
Topics submitted by Larry Galizio, Portland Community College
- THBT the television is more significant than the computer.
- TH would privatize it.
- THBT there are necessary illusions.
- TH rejects distance learning in higher education.
- THBT triviality is more oppressive than tyranny.
- THBT propaganda is amoral.
- THBT there ought to be a law.
- THBT the value of natural resources is found in their exploitation.
- TH would ration the old to nuture the young.
Phi Rho Pi National Tournament
Topics submitted by Dr. Tom Kuster, Bethany Lutheran
- Round 1: TH affirms that an emphasis on a liberal arts education benefits society.
- Round 2: THBT power is the ultimate aphrodisiac.
- Round 3: THBT Senate confirmation hearings deter qualified individuals from seeking public office.
- Round 4: TH stands resolved that extremism in the pursuit of liberty is justified.
- Round 5: THBT public libraries should allow access to all resources on the internet.
- Round 6: THBT "the man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything." (Edward Phelps)
- Bronze Round: Choose one of three --
THBT the President of the United States should be immune from civil actions while in office.
THBT television is the opiate of the masses.
TH believes media practices undermine the judicial system's ability to provide a fair trial for the accused. - Gold Round: Choose one of three --
THBT graphic literature is inappropriate for forensics competition.
THBT the U.S. government has the responsibility to protect society by any means necessary from fringe groups.
THBT restrictions on the tobacco industry are detrimental to the U.S. economy.