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Debate framework for our first year students participating in Visions Group 65
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Vanderbilt VisionsFall 2009
Visions Group 65
The Great DecriminalizationDebate
Agenda
Welcome 4:00 – 4:10
Welcome and Survey
4:11 – 4:14 Introductory Remarks
After 4:47 – 4:50
Audience Survey
4:50 - ???▪ Discussion
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The Debate (4:15) 4:16 – 4:19 Group For: Opening
Remarks 4:20 – 4:22 Group Against:
Opening Remarks 4:23 – 4:26 Group For: Arguments 4:27 – 4:30 Group Against:
Arguments 4:31 – 4:34 Group For: Response 4:35 – 4:38Group Against:
Response 4:39 – 4:42 Group For: Closing
Remarks 4:43 – 4:46 Group Against: Closing
Remarks
Why a Debate?
Promotes Civil DiscourseDemocracy thrives on DebateWe must know how to debateTechnology Polarizes
Far Right / Far Left Blogs Internet allows for selection of sides Talk Radio Talk Shows
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The Oxford Style Debate
A proposition is put forwardThe audience states its collective
stanceThe debate occurs
3 rounds of 3 minutes For and against Open, Response, Close
The audience states its collective stance
The side that has the greatest movement wins the debate
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Decriminalization by Region
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Marijuana in TN
In TN, possession of Marijuana is a Class A Misdemeanor and can carry with it a fine of up to $2,500 and a jail sentence of up to 11 months and 29 days.
Issues to Consider Health, Benefits, Toxicity, and Addiction Gateway to Others Criminal Justice System Impact on Communities
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The Proposition
TCA 39-17-408 Schedule II Controlled Substances
TCA 39-17-417 Controlled Substances Offenses
The state of TN should decriminalize the marijuana offenses outlined in the above two statutes.
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Further Information
Links http
://delicious.com/matthew_hall4/Group65
Youtube Videos: http://tinyurl.com/marijuanadebate
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