[eDebate] urgent: HS debaters disqualified by CHSAA

[Duane Hyland]

I remember Mr. Plush, and his railroad disad, when he was a debater at Dallastown High School in PA. I think the Colorado State Association owes him and his debaters a huge apology for their actions - as debate coaches, we should be in the business of encouraging argumentation in any form (even those we might not understand or personally agree with), and not be in the business of censoring those who are presenting their views. The action taken against the debaters seems overly harsh, and punative. I question the merits of such action, and sincerely hope that things can be done to rectify the situation.

Duane



"You may be whatever you resolve to be." Thomas J. Jackson

"A liberal is someone who feels a great debt to his fellow man, which he (or she) proposes to pay off with your money." 



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