Menssen,+Dan

=Background=
 * I have competed in parliamentary, policy, and LD debate at the college level.
 * I did not debate in high school.
 * I currently debate policy for The University of Minnesota.
 * I am a double major in Physics and Philosophy. This means: I love critiques and other philosophically oriented arguments, but please actually know what you're talking about.

=Judging Philosophy=
 * There are no arguments that I hate.
 * Logos > Ethos > Pathos. I do not care how well dressed you are.
 * I like when people take risks, and when they push the limits of the format.

No one is tabula rasa. Here are some of the things that are on my tabula:

 * I have a strong personal belief that there will not a be a nuclear war before the end of this year.
 * I find the link story of most criticisms dubious.
 * Defense alone cannot win a debate of any format.

Unless, of course, you tell me it should (wait...)
 * Finally, none of the above should ever take precendent over the things you say.**