Welcome, competitors.
The end of June is approaching which means The Entry Stage has officially begun.
Here are all those involved in The Round Table Tournament so far.:
- YouFound_Lxam
- jamgiller
- Bella3sp
- Devon
- Slainte
- SkepticalOne
- AustinL0926
- TheApprentice
Here are the Judges I have chosen.:
- whiteflame
- Mps1213
- Lemming
Here are the rules.:
- There will be Five Categories. There will be four topics listed per category. Each topic is worth a certain amount of points. The more points assigned to a topic, the harder it is. And the longer response time.
- To qualify for the Finals, debaters must obtain a minimum of 20 points.
- All debates must include parenthesis (TRT) at the beginning and you will be required to link your debate in this forum. They must also be Standard and set to Judicial Decision.
- Competitors in this tournament may not be judges. The standard judges are the ones mentioned above, but if you wish to go with a different choice for judges, consult with me first.
- Mention below which topic you’d like to choose. Only four people at a topic at a time. Opponents will therefore be randomized instead of chosen.
- All topics are on-balance.
- All debates must be 3 or 4 rounds. Voting time is 1 week. Max character limit is 20,000.
- One topic at a time. No debating two topics at once.
Race & Ethnicity
- Race-conscious admissions policies should be administered in higher education institutions to promote diversity and address historical inequalities. (20 points. Max Time - 2 weeks.)
- Controversial historical monuments and statues that symbolize racism and oppression should be removed. (15 points. Max Time - 1 Week.)
- Cultural appropriation is harmful and should be actively discouraged. (10 points. Max Time - 3 days.)
- The implementation of reparations for historically marginalized racial and ethnic communities is necessary. (5 points. Max Time - 2 days.)
Religion & Politics
- There must be a separation of religion and state in all aspects of governance. (20 points. Max Time - 2 weeks.)
- Religious institutions should be taxed similarly to other organizations. (15 points. Max Time - 1 Week.)
- The teaching of religious studies is necessary in public schools as part of a well-rounded education. (10 points. Max Time - 3 days.)
- The government should oppose the use of religious exemptions in laws that infringe upon the rights of marginalized groups. (5 points. Max Time - 2 days.)
International Relations
- There should be a global ban on the production and use of autonomous weapons systems. (20 points. Max Time - 2 weeks.)
- Economic sanctions are an effective tool for promoting human rights and democracy in authoritarian regimes. (15 points. Max Time - 1 Week.)
- Increased international cooperation is required to address the global climate crisis and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (10 points. Max Time - 3 days.)
- The government should advocate for the establishment of a supranational governing body to oversee global financial markets and regulate multinational corporations. (5 points. Max Time - 2 days.)
Gender Studies
- The recognition of gender-neutral pronouns and the use of inclusive language is essential in all public and private institutions. (20 points. Max Time - 2 weeks.)
- The implementation of gender quotas in political and corporate leadership positions will achieve gender equality. (15 points. Max Time - 1 Week.)
- There must be implementation of affirmative action policies to address gender disparities in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). (10 points. Max Time - 3 days.)
- Transgender individuals should have the right to self-identify their gender without requiring medical or legal interventions. (5 points. Max Time - 2 days.)
Environmental Economy
- Transitioning to a green economy is essential for long-term environmental sustainability and economic growth. (20 points. Max Time - 2 weeks.)
- There must be implementation of a carbon pricing mechanism, such as a carbon tax or cap-and-trade system, to incentivize businesses to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (15 points. Max Time - 1 Week.)
- There should be a shift towards a circular economy, where resources are recycled, reused, and waste is minimized, to promote sustainable consumption and production. (10 points. Max Time - 3 days.)
- Governments should provide financial incentives and subsidies to promote the development and adoption of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power. (5 points. Max Time - 2 days.)
Something very important. If you win or lose a topic, it becomes off-limits and you cannot debate it again. The Finals start August 10th.
