The NFL has released the new resolution we will be debating at Wake and Yale:
Resolved: That the United States should implement a military draft.
An incredibly interesting topic; though one that will force the smart debater to think around the topic. Think of approaching this resolution in a crab-walk. If you argue, the military needs more soldiers, you will lose at least 4/5 rounds. Think beyond this immediate reaction to the Resolution and think of the ramifications of a military draft.
We have updated the feed for the VBriefings on this resolution -- gone are the low-quality hippie video and we have developed two powerpoint briefings. Use these to guide your research, thinking, and discussions over the next week. Briefs will be emailed to everyone as they become available:
Video Briefing 1.02a:
Historical Overview on the Resolution
Video Briefing 1.02b:
Topic Overview, Philosophical, Military,
Political, and Social Implication on the Resolution
With the new hosting on uTipu.com, we have higher quality resolution. This is going to be a great resolution. Students, when you have viewed these videos, please click on Comments below.
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11 comments:
Ryan Black
Will Dungan
David McAteer
Evan Pionkowski
Valerie Pratt
Marianne Nell
Kaleb Gerber
So yea for the draft...I saw this and, because I've been out of this for far to long had to add my two bits...
Aff ponderings: Think of all the stuff the ROTC guys tell you about why JROTC is good and just apply to to adults...the military produces leaders, ensures education and job skills, and if they're in the military they get the GI bill which thank you congress, now is bigger and better than ever so it becomes free college for everyone!!!
Neg ponderings: More people on the GI bill, costs through the roof, we all go broke....draft bad, service good, dont make them join the military make them do something else (think Europe). Draft bad people that dont want to fight make bad fighters. Draft bad, military spending up and we all go broke.
Just my thoughts....good luck ya'all
Rebecca....
Good thoughts and you are invited to put in your change anytime you want. I like the GI bill argument; though it should be noted that benefits and pay all went up under AVF and going to conscription may reverse that. But a cool quick analysis...
~bag
Stephen Maddock
Jackson McGraw
Thank you for explaining this will help me with highlighting my briefs.
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