Pai,+Anita


 * Experience/Background: **

I am a junior pre-law student working towards a BS in psychology at Texas Christian University. I did LD for four years when I went to Byron Nelson High School between 2012 and 2016. Additionally I did a lot of foreign extemp and PF, though I have participated in a few CX rounds. I admit I may be a little bit rusty on minutia and lingo since I spent a lot of time in college competing in moot court instead of debate.

I prefer not to intervene or have to interpret your arguments in any way - it is your job to carry forward arguments and persuade me of your argument. This includes telling me how to vote at the end of the round and why I should vote that way, referencing elements from the round. I'm ok with letting the debate take it's course in terms of which argument ends up being the decision point, but try not to take it too far afield.
 * Philosophy: **

- I will flow to keep my own mind centered, but will only judge on the flow if neither team tells me how to vote - Make sure you continue to summarize your contention of your opponent's arguments during rebuttal, rather than only reiterate your own arguments - I do not judge cross-x, but I will be listening to make sure you're not harassing your opponent. Feel free to be argumentative, but not mean or hostile! - I prefer a clear, topical, and well-annunciated round, rather than speeds that cram as many words as possible into a short time. Please don't spread, if you're going to fast for me to follow, I will not be able to assess your argument.
 * A few other points: **