Summary 2023 High School Debate Championship 3.10.2023 - YouTube (Youtube) www.youtube.com
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The text excerpt summarizes the arguments and rebuttals made in a high school debate championship, focusing on the resolution that justice requires open borders for human migration and the impacts and challenges associated with open borders.
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- Sam Bowen emerged as the winner of the 2023 High School Debate Championship.
- The debate topics included Supreme Court term limits and China's focus on environmental or economic policies.
- The importance of evidence and belief in arguments was emphasized.
- The impact of open borders on migration, climate change, and healthcare access were highlighted during the debate.
- Borders serve as policy tools to protect citizens, maintain international peace, and reduce territorial disputes.
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The 2023 High School Debate Championship took place and Sam Bowen emerged as the winner. Bowen expressed excitement about the China topic due to personal interest and research. Both Bowen and Caitlin Ernst discussed their preferences for the affirmative or negative side in debates. The judges took their time to make a decision, causing some anticipation. The debate topics included Supreme Court term limits and China's focus on environmental or economic policies. The importance of evidence and belief in arguments was emphasized. The judges discussed the difficulty of determining which valid points to prioritize. The competitors shared their experiences with judging and their pride in each other's performances. The impact of open borders on migration, climate change, and healthcare access were highlighted during the debate. The role of coaches in shaping debaters' skills and the commitment of parents in supporting their children's participation in debates were acknowledged. The text excerpt discusses various arguments and rebuttals made in a high school debate championship. The speaker highlights the negative impacts of open borders, such as the loss of human capital and tax revenue in developing countries. They argue that immigrants have a larger carbon footprint and that policies to address climate change are uncertain. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of justice and the ability to implement border restrictions for political legitimacy. They provide examples of indigenous communities and disease exposure to support their arguments. The speaker criticizes their opponent's points as issues of implementation rather than specific policies. They mention the potential for manipulation on both sides of the debate. The text also mentions the upcoming negative rebuttal and the key voting issues that will be addressed. Migration camps concentrate a highly populated group of people, some of whom may be infected with diseases, leading to further spread of pandemics. Restricting migrants' access to healthcare worsens the situation as healthcare is necessary for vaccination. Closed borders have not been effective in preventing pandemics in the past. Restrictions can be manipulated and lead to prolonged issues. The focus in debate is on substance rather than style. Judges are looking for a philosophical argument rather than being impressed by the debater. Open borders can lead to a loss of human capital and resources in developing countries. Open borders also harm the very poor and citizens of host countries. Border restrictions are necessary to protect climate refugees and ensure they receive asylum status. International societal welfare is the preferred approach in weighing the arguments. Borders are enforced by governments and indigenous communities to protect remote indigenous communities and their culture. Achieving justice is the goal, but international societal welfare is preferred for its focus on community needs. Borders serve as policy tools to protect citizens, maintain international peace, and reduce territorial disputes. Examples include the border between North and South Korea and the borders between Israel and Palestine, India and Pakistan, and Iran and Iraq. States must maintain the ability to restrict immigration to protect against disease transmission and the wider effects of pandemics. Screening requirements and border closures have been effective in reducing the risk of outbreaks. The establishment of open borders can create an unlinked between justice and open borders. Open borders can lead to economic growth, efficient matching of workers and jobs, and decreased global inequality. Open borders also incentivize wealthy countries to take climate change seriously and reduce emissions. The text excerpt is a transcript of the 2023 High School Debate Championship. It discusses the resolution that justice requires open borders for human migration. The debaters argue that developed countries are responsible for climate change and do not take enough action to address it. They also highlight the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants and the need for global cooperation to solve issues like climate change. The debate focuses on the impacts of open borders, including reducing harm to migrants and promoting a global view of morality. The speakers introduce themselves and the judges, and the format of the debate is explained. The event is sponsored by the City Club of Cleveland and Baker and H law firm.