2015-16 NSDA Resolutions That I Don't Hate

These resolutions have potential.

First, Countries ought to prohibit the production of nuclear power sets up the long term consequences of nuclear waste and the risk of another Chernobyl or Fukushima against sitting in the dark without a cell phone, continued high carbon emissions,  and global warming. It seems like a balanced debate but may get bogged down in the technical aspects of some alternative energies,

The cynic in me believes Donald Trump may have ruined the resolution Immigration ought to be recognized as a human right. On the other hand, the situation in Europe, America's differing treatment of Cuban and Mexican immigrants makes the discussion timely. The power of the state to regulate and defend its borders as opposed to an individual's human right to life, liberty and property makes for good debate. I suppose a few young'uns will find an "eliminate all borders" K or CP and muddy the waters but at least there will be value debate.

In the United States, campaigns that support candidates for public office ought to be financed exclusively by public funds allows young'uns to quote Charles Dickens's Mr. Bumble and assert that the law, or in this case, the Supreme Court's Citizen's United decision is an ass. On the other hand, having all campaigns from local school boards to the Presidency does seem  to be overkill. The role of government, American's responsibility as a citizen, and class divides will ensure more than enough quality literature. I do worry about debating this one during a presidential election cycle when money in politics will be a key issue. If the debater is on the side opposing the judge's beliefs, it may be an uphill battle to get the ballot.

Speaking of money, Corporations ought to value their responsibility to shareholders over the public interest when the two conflict allows one to argue capitalism versus whatever social contract still exists. It's a debate that's been done before, but I don't recall having it in a few years. Besides, it will let young Mr. Downey and me continue our debate about whether Ayn Rand is the most evil philosopher of the 20th Century.