LD Topics 2010-2011

LD'ers and interested parties- see below for a list of LD topics that have been emailed out by Mr. Hanson at Whitman:
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hey all



hope you are having a good summer.



the 2010-11 nfl ld topics (begin in november):



Resolved: When forced to choose, a just government ought to prioritize universal human rights over its national interest.



Resolved: The abuse of illegal drugs ought to be treated as a matter of public health, not of criminal justice.



Resolved: In political campaigns within the United States, corporations ought to be afforded the same First Amendment free speech protections as individuals.



Resolved: The United States is justified in using private military firms abroad to pursue its military objectives.



Resolved: On balance, internet neutrality is desirable.



Resolved: Progressive income taxes are just.



Resolved: Justice requires the recognition of animal rights.



Resolved: In the United States, juveniles charged with violent felonies ought to be treated as adults in the criminal justice system.



Resolved: The constitutions of democratic governments ought to include procedures for secession.



Resolved: Secular ethics ought to be prioritized over religious ethics in the legislative process.