Case: You’re a governor who opposes the death penalty. Should you commute a sentence for capital punishment even though your constituents support execution? Opp chose to commute the sentence. Government: Fordham CM PM: Frank Marsico MG: Faye Cassell Opposition: W&M A LO: Andy Hill MO: Ben Strahs [expand title=”Results” notitle=”true” trigclass=”arrowright”]W&M A won.[/expand] Thanks to […]
Category: 2007-2008
Vassar 2007 Finals: Brandeis Blyvitz v. Columbia A
Link to Audio Source Case: Criminalize gang membership? Opp said yes. Government: Brandeis Blyvitz PM: Rebecca Sivitz MG: Dan Blynn Opposition: Columbia A LO: David Yin MO: Matt Scarola [expand title=”Results” notitle=”true” trigclass=”arrowright”]Brandeis Blyvitz won.[/expand] You may want to skip this round if you’re easily offended by profanity.
Smith 2007 Semifinals: BU Medellin v. Harvard BE
Link to Audio Source Case: You’re an average individual living in a high crime area and have decided to try to reduce crime. Do you go through normal means or become a superhero with gadgets, a secret identity, etc. to fight crime? Opp chose to become a superhero. Government: BU Medellin PM: Ryan Cross MG: […]
Columbia 2007 Semifinals: MIT A v. Arizona State A
Link to Audio Source Case: Legal, non-citizen immigrants should be allowed to vote in local elections. Government: MIT A PM: Michelle Zimmermann MG: Adam Groce Opposition: Arizona State A LO: Adam Chilton MO: Ryan Davis [expand title=”Results” notitle=”true” trigclass=”arrowright”]Arizona State A won.[/expand]
Columbia 2007 Round 4: Arizona State A v. MIT A
Link to Audio Source Case: The U.S. should repeal the 17th Amendment, and state governments should appoint senators for life in the same way Supreme Court justices are selected. Government: Arizona State A PM: Adam Chilton MG: Ryan Davis Opposition: MIT A LO: Adam Groce MO: Michelle Zimmermann [expand title=”Results” notitle=”true” trigclass=”arrowright”]Arizona State A won.[/expand]
Fordham 2007 Semifinals: W&M A v. Brandeis / Wesleyan TH
Note: This recording is in two parts. Case: Should Grendel destroy humanity? Opp said no. Government: W&M A PM: Andy Hill MG: Ben Strahs Opposition: Brandeis / Wesleyan TH LO: Abigail Hinchcliff MO: Joel Todoroff [expand title=”Results” notitle=”true” trigclass=”arrowright”]Brandeis / Wesleyan TH won.[/expand]
Nationals 2008 Semifinals: Chicago A v. Princeton A
Case: Don’t exclude immigrants on the basis of homophobia. Government: Chicago A PM: Bridget Fahey MG: Steph Bell Opposition: Princeton A LO: Dave Kwasniewski MO: Jason Sheltzer [expand title=”Results” notitle=”true” trigclass=”arrowright”]Princeton A won on a 4-3 decision.[/expand]