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Public Forum Topic Analysis - December 2012
National Champion Coach, Brother Kevin Tidd from Delbarton School in Morristown, NJ provides a look into the December Public Forum topic. Resolved: The United States should prioritize tax increases over spending cuts.
Sure, some people’s eyes may start to glaze over when they realize you're talking about taxes, but that’s only because they don’t understand how much concepts of equality, justice and freedom are tied up in this subject.
Experienced coach Charles Dahan discusses the November Public Forum topic. (Resolved: Current U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East undermines our national security).
Long-time coach Keith West discusses the November Public Forum topic - Resolved: Current U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East undermines our national security.
Charles Dahan explores the October Public Forum topic. (Resolved: Developed countries have a moral obligation to mitigate the effects of climate change)
Charles Dahan explores the September Public Forum topic. (Resolved: Congress should renew the Federal Assault Weapons Ban.)