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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
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
We must re-engage civil [email protected] 3
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
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
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.
Further Information
Links http
://delicious.com/matthew_hall4/Group65
Youtube Videos: http://tinyurl.com/marijuanadebate
