1999 Nationals Resolutions
The breakdown of gov/opp splits comes from Parliamentary Debate, 1999, pp. 55-56, and as corrected on p. 97 of the 2000 issue.
| Round | Resolution | Gov Wins | Opp Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Materialism will lead to the downfall of humanity. | 31 (30%) | 73 (70%) |
| 2 | Embarassment is the best teacher | 39 (38%) | 64 (62%) |
| 3 | TH would mandate social responsibility | 47 (46%) | 56 (54%) |
| 4 | Gun manufacturers should be held liable | 46 (45%) | 57 (55%) |
| 5 | International conflict is acceptable | 44 (43%) | 58 (57%) |
| 6 | The US should restrict the liberty of people in order to protect their health | 58 (57%) | 44 (43%) |
| 7 | Americans should sacrifice privacy for security | 34 (33%) | 68 (67%) |
| 8 | People should be held accountable for their own rescues. | 41 (40%) | 61 (60%) |
| Prelim Totals | 340 (41%) | 481 (59%) | |
| Triples | The US should substantially change its system of health care. | 12 (38%) | 20 (62%) |
| Doubles | It is better to seek forgiveness than permission. | 4 (25%) | 12 (75%) |
| Octas | The US should more actively protect the rights of animals. | 5 (62%) | 3 (38%) |
| Quarters | The only good union is a voluntary union. | 2 (50%) | 2 (50%) |
| Semis | The carrot is more effective than the stick. | 0 | 1 (100%) |
| Finals | Housing should be a basic human right. | 0 | 1 (100%) |