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[baimed at ida.net]

Word....from the streets of AZ where in five minutes one 
can be hooked up with the body of the revolution if only 
one knows to look.  Ken taught me about the revolution, and 
debate introduced me to Ken, I learned to look for myself. 
 
Bizaim 


> Here here!
> 
> I recall November 30, 1999 when a vital intersection at 
the
> Anarcho takeover of the WTO in Seattle was held in large 
part by
> Northwest debaters and coaches.  I even think some parli 
folks
> showed up for that little dance;).  As for debate, I know 
I
> would have not been likely to find my way to the streets 
without
> it.
> 
> I've always said that debate is NOT the revolution, but 
much
> like a workers union, it sure can be a good training 
ground.  Of
> course, it can create some twisted souls as well ... 
maybe that
> is why its fun.
> 
> peace,
> 
> ken
> 
> 
> > Don't really want to chime in on this debate, but in 
all
> > seriousness, debate does not shut doors of opportunity 
for
> > political activism, if anything it opens them.
> >
> > I know that at this point in my life, had I not been in
> > debate, I know I would not have just completed an 
internship
> > at the Idaho Women's Network, nor would I have just 
worked on
> > a campaign requiring me to give up every free weekend I 
had,
> > nor would I have testified this Winter in front of the
> > toughest committee in the Idaho Legislature.
> >
> > I'm sorry others may not take these opportunities, but 
they
> > are available and in my experience they become greater 
because
> > I debate.
> >
> > Brandon Berg
> >
> >
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