Opening Debate:
Resolved, that the federal ban on funding for embryonic stem cell research be abolished.
Outstanding Orator: Zac Cloud, University of Chicago
Block One:
Resolved, that the Unites States should use torture to obtain information helpful to the War on Terror.
Outstanding Orator: Michael McBee, University of Pennsylvania
Resolved, that the sale of Plan B emergency contraception require a prescription from a medical doctor.
Outstanding Orator: Jolanta Smulski, City University of New York
Block Two:
Resolved, that the United States legalize prostitution.
Outstanding Orator: Andrew Robbins, Emory University
“Loyalty to the country always. Loyalty to the government when it deserves it.” — Mark Twain ...Words of wisdom?
Outstanding Orator: Matt Seifert, Emory University
Block Three:
Resolved, that illegal immigrants be denied public services.
Outstanding Orator: Carlos Urtecho, George Mason University
Resolved, that the United States should start withdrawing American troops from Iraq in the next 4-6 months.
Outstanding Orator: Nicholas Liedtke, Rutgers University
Block Four:
Resolved, that affirmative action be banned at public colleges and universities.
Outstanding Orator: Jolanta Smulski, City University of New York
What does the tenuous Democratic majority mean for the government and for the people?
Outstanding Orator: Matt Seifert, Emory University
Block Five:
Resolved, that the international community should allow Iran to pursue a peaceful nuclear program.
Outstanding Orator: Ryan Bailey, Ashland University
Resolved, that the words "Under God" be removed from the Pledge of Allegiance.
Outstanding Orator: Adil Hussain, Emory University
Block Six:
Resolved, that military action be taken by an international coalition of forces in the Darfur region of Sudan.
Outstanding Orator: Ryan Bailey, Ashland University
Block Seven:
Resolved, that the Guantanamo Bay detention center be closed.
Outstanding Orator: Jordan Bergus, Rutgers University
Mock Trial
Outstanding Orator: Matt Seifert, Emory University
