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Who is the judge?

The judge is God.

Why is he God?

Because he decides who wins or loses,

Not my opponent.

Who is your opponent?

He does not exist.

Why does he not exist?

Because he is a mere dissenting voice

to the truth I speak.

-The Great Debaters, 2007

 

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Debate & Argument

Learn about the fundamentals of argumentation and refutation and acquire the techniques and skills which will aid you in your quest to become better speakers and advocates. This site will also serve as an ever-growing repository of debate resources, including multimedia material and critical essays.

 

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    1959 - Presbyterian church accepts women preachers
    1960 - WKBM TV (now WLII) channel 11 in Caguas/San Juan, PR 1st broadcast
    1965 - Pontoon ferry overturned on Shire River Malawi, kills 150
    1986 - US and West Europeans veto heavier sanctions against South Africa
    1991 - US Supreme Court bars subsidized clinics from discussing abortion
    1993 - Val Skinner wins LPGA Lady Keystone Golf Open

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  • Singapore National Debate Team Exhibition Match
    Singapore National Debate Team Exhibition Match The National Debate Team representing Singapore at the 2011 World Schools Debating Championships in Dundee, Scotland, will be holding an exhibition debate on Wednesday 22 June 2011 at 1700 hours (5pm). The debate will be held at the Arts House. The National team will be facing a team of distinguished Sinapore National Team Alumni such as Aaron Maniam, Timothy Yap and Joshua Hiew. Everyone...
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    23 May 2011
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