2022 Shadwell/Dittus Speech and Debate Tournament
Elgin Community College - Dec 2-3 | Status: Completed | 3:19 AM Central
Tournament Time: 3:19 AM Central
D. Open IPDA Event Prompts
Round 1 - 8:15AM
Speaker 1
One is the loneliest number
The United States should proactively foster the development of a viable third national party.
There are three sides to every story: yours, mine, and the truth
Nine is the ideal number of justices on The Supreme Court for preserving American values.
The United States Congress should over time reduce the federal debt ceiling to less than 30 trillion dollars.
Round 2 - 9:15 AM
Speaker 1
Forced to choose, we prefer Q in Star Trek to Q in James Bond
The United States should significantly expand its SETI program
Nothing compares 2 U
We should all financially support UNICEF
Forced to choose, we prefer X-Men to DC comics
Round 3 - 10:15 AM
Speaker 1
In terms of politics, we value purple over red or blue
In social discussions, we value grey over black and white
The United States Federal Government should adopt a substantial Green New Deal
US Colleges and Universities should adopt color blind admission policies
Our True Colors must shine through
Round 4 - 11:15 AM
Speaker 1
It’s hip to be square
The United States should develop a new trilateral trade agreement with Canada and Mexico.
Egypt should develop a comprehensive management plan for the great pyramid historical site.
In regards to our foreign relations with Russia, it is time to draw a line in the sand.
Everyone has a place in the circle of life
Finals - 1:30 PM - IPDA
Speaker 1
Sesame Street is the best thing that ever happened to children’s television
The USFG should substantially expand the Head Start Program
Recognizing that it does take a village to raise a child, local community organizations should focus on programs which support families with young children.
We must view pre-K education as the most important component of our education system.
Teach your children well.
Gold IPDA - 2.45PM
Speaker 1
Two out of three ain’t bad
Alphabetical order is discriminatory
We should all back the blue
Politically nothing will happen in the United States until the political parties think outside their box
The USFG should substantially revise the tax code.