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.