R.V. Debating Tournament 2010 Motions

Round 1: Big Business

THW allow corporations to hire mercenaries to protect their shipments from pirates
THBT privatization is the best way to counter climate change
THW not allow government officials and political leaders to own media organizations

Round 2:Internet

THW make internet access a fundamental right
THW elevate the treatment of cyber-character impersonation from cyber crime to identity theft
THW penalize countries which filter internet access

Round 3: Sports

TH supports a show of political activism at international sporting competitions
THBT security lapses at sporting events should be met with a ban on participation from future sporting events for the hosts
THBT governments should reserve airtime on private media to promote domestic sport

Round 4:Education

THW stop the teaching of creationism in all schools
THW not fund schools which admit students on the basis of religion
THW do away with competitive exams.

Round 5: Health Care

THB in the absolute right of the patient
THW choose to reign in the budget deficit over state funded healthcare
THBT alternative medication should be included in medical insurance coverage

QF: Diplomacy

THBT the West should help opposition movements in Iran
THW demilitarize the afghan strategy
THBT sanctions are no substitute for proactive foreign policy

SF: Welfare

THBT unemployment benefits must be done away with
TH favors private donations over government aid in instances of humanitarian crisis
THW peg development aid to military budgets

Finals: Culpability

THBT sober passengers of a drunk driver should be held criminally liable
THBT civil liberties must be restricted in the interests of security
THW make information regarding whereabouts of convicted pedophiles publicly available