Spencer,Timothy

I am a former competitor in Policy Debate. I competed at the High School and Junior College level. I won the Jr College Nationals in CEDA LD Debate in 1989. I have judged at several High School and College events. I am a flow judge I believe Debate is a speaking event and judge accordingly. Professional manners and presentation are expected. Arguments should be clear and logical. I am okay voting on a winner over direct Rebuttal of Case or Theory Arguments to negate. I believe that there is a burden of proof on the Affirmative and the negative is responsible for finding issues and bringing down the actual affirmative plan. Just dismissing it and trying to spend the whole round presenting your canned argumentation isn't debating it is 2 ships passing in the night.