APPSF

Association of Physicians of Pakistani-descent of South Florida

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APPSF 2009 Annual Youth Debate

March 29, 2009 at the Broward Community College The Nitty Gritty

Preface:It is time for our families to start preparing with the kids for the upcoming debates.  We have selected the date for the debate carefully, so that it does not conflict with their curricular activities in school.

Our children are growing up in an open society with democratic principles.  At APPSF we strive towards integration of all parts of the community towards a mutual goal of improvement in the society.  This improvement will include our kids, where they can be sure their voices are heard and their opinions acted upon.

Suggested topics have been put to an open and fair vote and the results are:

Middle School Debate

Peer pressure is more beneficial than harmful

6 (46%)

Television is a bad influence.

4 (31%)

In the US, felons should retain the right to vote

2 (15%)

Middle schools should increase required classes and reduce electives

0 (0%)

The US government should act to reduce poverty

1 (8%)


High School Debate

Humans are the result of Evolution, not Intelligent Design 

 2 (13%)

The United States government should engage in communication with Russia to increase US-Russia relations     

7 (47%)

The US government should incentivise alternative energy production         

4 (27%)

The free market exploits the poor          

1 (7%)

Stem cell research is ethical in the name of science

1 (7%)

 

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