The three possibilities for the 2009-2010 season of intercollegiate cross-examination policy debate are:
The topic choices for the 2009-2010 school year, to be voted on in July 2009:
Resolution 1:
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially change its nuclear posture to be more consistent with its nuclear disarmament commitments.
Resolution 2:
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reduce the size of its nuclear weapons arsenal, and/or substantially reduce and restrict the role and/or missions of its nuclear weapons arsenal.
Resolution 3:
Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially change its nuclear posture in one or more of the following ways:
* Ratification and implementation of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
* Adoption of a nuclear declaratory policy substantially reducing and restricting the use of its nuclear weapons
* A substantial reduction in the size of its nuclear weapons arsenal
* Negotiation and implementation of a bilateral agreement with Russia that at least includes a substantial reduction in nuclear weapons
* A substantial decrease in the operational readiness of its nuclear weapons.
I am usually involved in the topic process, but due to health issues with my daughter, was unable to be involved this year. I like the area of nuclear policy and the list in the third is pretty comprehensive without being too overwhelming, but I wish at times we could have some shorter resolutions! :)
I will try to provide some links to resources and discussions on these topic areas in the weeks and months to come!
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