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2007-2008
NFL Nationals 2008
Resolved: US policies established after September 11, 2001 have substantially reduced the risk of terrorist acts against the United States.
NCFL Grand Nationals 2008
Resolved: That the US Government should increase social services for indigenous peoples in America.
April 2008
Resolved: That the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 will successfully mitigate economic slowdowns over the next year.
March 2008
Resolved: The US system of presidential primaries is contrary to democratic values.
February 2008
Resolved: That Russia has become a threat to U.S. interests.
January 2008
Resolved: In a democracy, civil disobedience is an appropriate weapon in the fight for justice.
December 2007
Resolved: That the United States would be justified in pursuing military options against Iran.
November 2007
Resolved: That eliminating United States government budget deficits should be prioritized over increasing domestic spending.
October 2007
Resolved: That the United States should encourage the implementation of a soft partition of Iraq.
September 2007
Resolved: That the Fairness Doctrine should be reinstated.
2006-2007
NFL Nationals
Resolved: That the private ownership of handguns should be banned in the United States.
NCFL Nationals 2007
Resolved: That the President and Vice-President of the United States should be elected by a direct vote of the American citizens.
April 2007
Resolved: United States corporations should honor all prior commitments to employee pensions.
March 2007
Resolved: That the quantity of credit available to American consumers should be significantly reduced.
February 2007
Resolved: The costs of legalized casino gambling in the United States outweigh the benefits.
January 2007
Resolved: That lobbyists negatively influence the legislative process in the United States.
December 2006
Resolved: Colleges and Universities in the United States should end their early admission programs.
November 2006
Resolved: That participating in multinational diplomatic efforts is beneficial to U.S. interests.
October 2006
Resolved: Current immigration laws in the United States should be enforced.
September 2006
Resolved: That the benefits of NASA’s space exploration programs justify the costs.
2005-2006
May 2006 (Nationals Topic)Resolved: That the United States government should ratify the Kyoto Protocol.
April 2006
Resolved: That the American media work against the best interest of the American public.
March 2006
Resolved: That big box retailers benefit the communities in which they are located.
February 2006
Resolved: That the policy decisions of the current Israeli government toward the Palestinian state have improved prospects for peace in the Middle East.
January 2006
Resolved: In the United States, public high school science curriculum should include the study of the Theory of Intelligent Design.
December 2005
Resolved: That the National Basketball Association (NBA) should rescind its dress code.
November 2005
Resolved: That the United States federal government should fund Hurricane Katrina relief and rebuilding by ending President Bush's tax cuts.
October 2005
Resolved: That the United Nations should be the primary agent to lead and direct the fight against terrorism around the world.
September 2005
Resolved: In the United States, colleges and universities should be permitted to pay stipends to their Division I athletes.
2004-2005
May 2005 (Nationals Topic)Resolved: That, when a choice is required for public high schools in the United States, government funding should prioritize vocational education over college preparatory education.
April 2005
Resolved: The United States should issue guest worker visas to illegal aliens.
March 2005
Resolved: Student aptitude should be assessed through standardized testing.
February 2005
Resolved: In the United States, the current system of federal income taxation should be replaced by a flat rate income tax.
January 2005
Resolved: The United States Constitution should be amended to establish a mandatory retirement age for Supreme Court Justices.
December 2004
Resolved: Corporate offshoring aids in the economic development of the United States.
November 2004
Resolved: The United States government should allow Americans to purchase prescription drugs from other countries.
October 2004
Resolved: In the United States, public opinion polls positively affect the election process.
September 2004
Resolved: That he United States should establish a cabinet-level position to oversee its entire intelligence community.
2003-2004
May 2004 (Nationals Topic)Resolved: All young adults in every nation should be required to perform at least one full year of national service.
April 2004
Resolved: English should be the official national language of the United States.
March 2004
Resolved: The United States should provide universal health care insurance to all U.S. citizens.
February 2004
Resolved: Americans should be allowed to share copyrighted media over the internet.
January 2004
Resolved: The United States is losing the War on Terror.
December 2003
Resolved: Congress should repeal the No Child Left Behind Act.
November 2003
Resolved: That Federal judges should be elected in their district for a limited term rather than appointed by the President for a life term.
October 2003
Resolved: That the United States should comply with United Nations' decisions concerning international peacekeeping operations.
September 2003
Resolved: Use of a cell phone should be prohibited while operating a motor vehicle.
2002-2003
May 2003 (Nationals Topic)Resolved: That the United States should assume primary responsibility for the rebuilding of Iraq.
April 2003
Resolved: Awards for pain and suffering in medical malpractice cases should be limited to $250,000.
March 2003
Resolved: Affirmative action should not be practiced in college and university admission.
February 2003
Resolved: The dealth penalty should be abolished in America.
January 2003
Resolved: The Federal Government should authorize oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Reserve.
December 2002
Resolved: The the "Bush" tax cuts should be made permanent.
October/November 2002
Resolved: Commercial airline pilots should be armed in the cockpit.
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