Lincoln Douglas Value Debate
Final Resolution:
Resolved: In U.S. law enforcement, accountability ought to be prioritized over effectiveness.
Debate Period: March 10, 2025-NITOC 2025
-Statement of Purpose:-
Lincoln Douglas is value debate. A Lincoln Douglas debate examines competing value systems to answer big questions. The purpose of Lincoln Douglas value debate is to instill in Christian home school students the skills of presentation, critical thinking, research, and value analysis. That endeavor is accomplished in an environment of honorable competition that cultivates maturity, wisdom, grace, poise, and brings glory to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Lincoln Douglas Value Debate Teams
The term ‘team’ in Lincoln Douglas Value Debate refers to a single student competing. A Lincoln Douglas Value debate round consists of two teams.
- It is the job of the affirmative team to uphold the resolution. If the affirmative is successful, they win, and the judge should vote for the resolution.
- If the affirmative fails to do so, the negative team wins, and the judge should vote accordingly
The Lincoln Douglas Value Debate Round
Lincoln Douglas Value debate is a discussion of values tied to the resolution. It primarily concerns what ought to be instead of what is. The judge should place greater weight on philosophical and logical arguments made over specific applications or evidence in deciding on the big picture idea. A value is a principle by which the validity of the resolution may be examined.
LD Rules and Standards: