Debate Competition

I’m going to be in a speech and debate tournament, doing parli debate as my event. any ideas for what to wear? Ive heard of the basic buisness attire but if anyone could be more specific that would be lovely. thanks

trousers. buttoned up shirt..or skirt.

I want to know how to do a ala-parliament debates and what are right protocol on how to do it. I have a school againts school competition, so I need to know how to do it. Some people said it’s different than other kinds of debates.

Debate is about change.It will require some practice before you finally participate.
http://www.uvm.edu/~debate/code/004.html
Under school debates, one group speaks in favor of the motion and other groups make speeches against the issue. After the end of debates there is voting or selection by judges.
In Parliament Speaker work as judge and arbiter. In Parliament Prime Minister present the issues involved . Opposition tries its best to drawn the attention of house to the weak point of motion.

It looked like a bunch of children taking potshots at each other. These guys seem more concerned about winning than addressing most issues with an honest answer. One thing I noticed, the only candidate on stage who was polite and didn’t cut anyone off or laugh and snicker while other people spoke was Ron Paul. Whether you disagree with him or not, he seemed to be the only adult in the room who gave straightforward answers that seemed to fly over the heads of the other candidates. I don’t agree with everything Ron Paul says, but his answers are honest and make sense, which seems to be asking too much from the other candidates running.

I especially liked Charlie Gibson doing the "rundown" on each candidate, one by one, and how they had changed their minds on certain issues. When he came to Ron Paul, he hesitated, and said something to the effect that he (Paul) is always constant.

That, alone, speaks volumes.

I have no idea what im doing what are some good ways to start this debate (intro definitions ect.), and some good points!??

"a just society ought not to use the death penalty as a form of punishment"

How can a just society (however you define it) use a system of dubious value in keeping us safe by preventing or reducing crime, while risking the executions of innocent people. Here are some facts about the death penalty system with sources below.

Serious risk of executing innocent people
124 people on death rows have been released with evidence of their innocence. DNA is available in less than 10% of all homicides and isn’t a guarantee we won’t execute innocent people.

Utility of the death penalty
The death penalty doesn’t prevent others from committing murder. No reputable study shows the death penalty to be a deterrent. To be a deterrent a punishment must be sure and swift. The death penalty is neither. Homicide rates are higher in states and regions that have it than in states that don’t.

We have a good alternative. Life without parole is now on the books in 48 states. It means what it says. It is sure and swift and rarely appealed. Life without parole is less expensive than the death penalty.

Who gets the death penalty? The death penalty doesn’t apply to people with money. Its not reserved for the “worst of the worst,” but for defendants with the worst lawyers. When is the last time a wealthy person was on death row, let alone executed? How can this be just?

The death penalty doesn’t necessarily help families of murder victims. Murder victim family members across the country argue that the drawn-out death penalty process is painful for them and that life without parole is an appropriate alternative.

Problems with speeding up the process. Over 50 of the innocent people released from death row had already served over a decade. If the process is speeded up we are sure to execute an innocent person.

Death penalty costs. The death penalty costs much more than life in prison, mostly because of the legal process.

I need to make a case.. and it would help if I got a few ideas for a case.

here is this years resolution.

Resolved: the united states federal government should substantially increase its public health assistance in sub-Saharan Africa

Fix the healthcare programs in Africa to know if this can be applicable in the US.

What did you think of tonight’s presidential debate?

Independent candidates for US president debated tonight for the confused posters above

To the questioner…i didn’t get to watch it.

I know everyone knows that politicians are professional liars who will do and say anything to get elected but how funny will it be in that 1st obama vs McCain debate when each starts calling the other a flip flopper & they flip & flop their way through the debates? I mean I know US politics is a joke but this will be pure comedy.

I think Obama will win the flip flopping debate since he seems to be slowly copying all of McCain’s positions. But thank goodness, people are catching on to this insanity and going to McCain.

I need 3…

I’m already doing gay rights/ gay marriage.
Please list anything you can think of (thats helpful), but I need *debatable topics* not "Is God real?" etc.

Please & thank you!

Is the Internet causing the progression or regression of our society?

The Pros & Cons of Abortion.

The Pros & Cons of Stem cell research.

Pros & Cons of Teen Abstinence courses.

Pros & Cons of Teen Sex-Ed courses.

I need some really good tips to write and debate speech it would be wonderful if anyone gave me a good tip for writing a debate speech?

Here are some quick tips on writing a speech from an article I wrote:

1. Preparation. Pay time and attention to preparing your speech. Think of what you going to say, and the audience you will be addressing. Winston Churchill said it only took him 10 minutes to prepare a two-hours speech, but he spent two hours preparing for a 10-minute one. And he was one of the finest speakers in the English language.

2. Good Beginning and Ending. The first and last sections of your speech are all-important. A good attention grabbing quote about your topic, especially a humorous one, can be a great opener and ice-breaker. The crucial wrap up ending should invite wild applause, not bewilderment. Your could end with a good quote, call to action, expression of gratitude, driving home your central theme.

3. Body of Speech. Structure what you are going to say. Write out all the points in a sequence, with one leading into the next.

4. Quotes. Use of a few great quotes throughout the speech with reinforce and give more power to what you have to say.

5. Humor. When they’re laughing you have their attention and they’re listening. Punctuate the speechw ith a little humor, maybe a joke, funny story or humorous quote.

6. Eye Contact. Maintain eye contact with your audience throughout, panning across the width of the room continuously so that you appear to be speaking directly to every person.

7. Cue Cards. Use these with the key words and phrases written on them, glancing occasionally at them to remind you of the next point. Avoid reading your speech from a script, as you lost the important eye contact with people.

8. Smile. Avoid over-stating things or excess flattery if the talk is in praise of somebody. Be Sincere. And, above all, smile.

Remember making a speech isn’t a matter of life and death. It’s just a speech. If you have a little slip-up, or you’re nervous (take in a few deep breaths), that’s fine – nobody is going to shoot you. Be yourself, follow the tips above, be sincere, and keep smiling! You’ll be pleasantly surprised with the result and the reaction of your audience.

Now go knock them dead with that great speech!

Someone noted to me that voters should have a similar requirement. Well in fact its difficult to get all that are eligible to vote. So it may in fact deter more people voting.

It strikes me as strange that discrimination and competency are somehow linked. The role of government is a form of employment with an enormous amount responsibility and power, not a volunteer turkey raffle.

No. It is illegal to have a requirement like that for voting because it could be used to discriminate against specific groups of people. Voting is considered a fundamental right of every adult American regardless of educational level. It would be illegal to use such a test for government office for the same reason.

Addendum: A test of any sort, whether it is one of political awareness or one of skin color, separates the people into two groups: the first-class citizens who can hold office, and the second-class citizens who cannot. This is not compatible with our notion of democracy.