Beavers,+John

John Beavers St. Thomas High School, Houston


 * LD Paradigm**

I believe that debate is a communicative event, and should be focused on good public speaking and sound arguments. The rate of delivery should be very slow. I do not like debate jargon at all. All terms should be explained and the debate should stick to the topic (resolution). I do not like policy arguments unless the resolution clearly calls for it, and then only if policy jargon/terms are not used. The quality of the evidence is more important than the quantity. I can’t express enough how important it is to speak slowly. Big Picture Arguments are best.