Revised Debate Schedule

Monday, April 22

8:50

"Under God" in our Pledge of Allegiance and "In God we trust” on our currency are offensive to the first amendment.   

Affirmative: Diego R., Jason J., Patrick M                               

Negative: John C., Michael P., Jason L.

9:45

The death penalty is a necessary component of our justice system.

Affirmative:  Sebastian B., Pume C, Dmitry R.          

Negative: Emily C., Nija H., Robert S.

10:40

Eminent domain should be invoked to encourage private development of economically disadvantaged communities. 

Affirmative: Ben V., Nico B., Christian B.                                

Negative: David J., Steven M., Andrew M.

11:35

The right to bear arms is an essential component of ordered liberty.

Affirmative: Lucas C, Brian C., Ian M. 

Negative: Sophia A., Dylan P., Najzali A.

1:20

Government should improve educational opportunities for disadvantaged students by facilitating access to parochial schools.

Affirmative: Nisha T. Vera S. Rosa D         

Negative: Cheyenne L., Chloe L., Patty T., Camille C.

2:15

The death penalty is a necessary component of our justice system.

Affirmative:  Christopher C., Brandon L., Christian R.  

Negative: Jordan J., Gemma D., James M.

5:30

Eminent domain should be invoked to encourage private development of economically disadvantaged communities. 

Affirmative: Tyler E., Myles G., Jason C.                                 

Negative: Lina G., Matthew C., Aaron C. 

6:30

The right to bear arms is an essential component of ordered liberty.

Affirmative: Robert W., Lila A., Jesus B.                  

Negative: Demetri G, Dylan D., Grace K.