Dorsey,+Jim

Dorsey, Jim

Vashon Island High School, Wa State

Principal judging assignment is Lincoln Douglas.

Overall Philosophy

Value, value criterion is my first preference. Affirmative burden is to uphold the resolution. I hate to intervene but sometimes the flow becomes muddled in a messy debate round. Theory debate is fine and I will listen to topicality, Kritiks and other voters. However, I see the round in terms of a fairness debate and spreading out your opponent to build up a utilitarian calculus where the debater wants me to vote of drops may be seriously disappointed. I always prefer depth over breath.

We don't get out of the state more than a few times a year, but the quality of Lincoln-Douglas here in the State of Washington is quite high.