Future of Debates

[Mutanatia]

I was wondering about the future of the debate hall, and that got me thinking: Should certain current events of both an international flair (The Israeli flotilla raid) and domestic (USA) perspective (The BP oil spill) be included in our debates? This poll will lock in one week, and we'll see where we go from there

[Walabamba]

I could see that fitting in, as long as it's 50/50 that and other random stuff like what SP did.

[Markanite]

Yes I agree with Wala, it would be good to get a range of XKI opinions on RL things

[Harperians]

I agree we should discuss issues, and not being a US citizen, I opt for the all-in package.

[Walabamba]

^Same

[Markanite]

I voted Yes, but I agree with the international issues one

[Biblical Importance]

Issues are only domestic or international depending on where you live. So those terms are probably a poor choice here in 10000 Islands since we are a global region. An issue should be put up for debate if it can be educational (remember, this is a university) to everyone or certainly most people.

An umpire blowing a call and costing a pitcher a perfect game may certainly appeal to some here in the USA but it probably doesn't even hit the radar screens of players in Europe. On the other hand, if a piece of legislation from the Jamaican Parliament (or whatever they have there) could spark an informative debate for everyone. Then by all means bring it up.

[Mutanatia]

Jun 17, 2010 9:35:15 GMT -5 Biblical Importance said:

Issues are only domestic or international depending on where you live.

Yeah...I kinda made it USA-centric, didn't I? :/

[Walabamba]

I don't always know a whole lot about USA issues. If it were overall USA then it would make sense to me but if it was more state to state it would be less interesting.

[SovietPrussia]

I'm a bit late but great idea!