G. High School SPAR Event Prompts
Round 1
Speaker 1
Breastfeeding should be allowed anywhere
It is better that nations are isolated from the affairs of other nations.
The Supreme Court judges should be appointed for predetermined fixed periodsSpeaker 2
Breastfeeding should be allowed anywhere
It is better that nations are isolated from the affairs of other nations.
The Supreme Court judges should be appointed for predetermined fixed periodsSpeaker 3
Student voice should have a greater say in school policy decisions.
University education should be free.
When in conflict, governments ought to value civil liberties over national security.Speaker 4
Student voice should have a greater say in school policy decisions.
University education should be free.
When in conflict, governments ought to value civil liberties over national security.Speaker 5
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were justified
Kids under 13 should not be allowed on social media platforms.
STD testing should be available at schoolsSpeaker 6
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were justified
Kids under 13 should not be allowed on social media platforms.
STD testing should be available at schools
Round G2/H2
Speaker 1
At times, democracy may have to be imposed
The United States should adopt a policy of mandatory neutrality in all wars.
Public officials should be required to spend more time among their constituentsSpeaker 2
At times, democracy may have to be imposed
The United States should adopt a policy of mandatory neutrality in all wars.
Public officials should be required to spend more time among their constituentsSpeaker 3
Nationalism is beneficial in the context of globalization
Schools should be allowed to test students for drugs
Russia has more likely than not interfered with US presidential electionsSpeaker 4
Nationalism is beneficial in the context of globalization
Schools should be allowed to test students for drugs
Russia has more likely than not interfered with US presidential electionsSpeaker 5
The protection of a national identity is a legitimate reason to restrict immigration.
Technological advances do more harm than good
September 11th should be made into a holidaySpeaker 6
The protection of a national identity is a legitimate reason to restrict immigration.
Technological advances do more harm than good
September 11th should be made into a holiday
Round G3/J1
Speaker 1
Sales tax should be abolished
Space exploration should only be funded by private companies
Freedom of the press causes social instability.Speaker 2
Sales tax should be abolished
Space exploration should only be funded by private companies
Freedom of the press causes social instability.Speaker 3
The Moon should be a no-man’s-land (No country should claim it)
Competition can improve the quality of healthcare services
California should declare its independence from the USA.Speaker 4
The Moon should be a no-man’s-land (No country should claim it)
Competition can improve the quality of healthcare services
California should declare its independence from the USA.Speaker 5
Assisted suicide should be legalized in the United States.
The government should pay for basic healthcare
Parental controls on technology do more harm than good.Speaker 6
Assisted suicide should be legalized in the United States.
The government should pay for basic healthcare
Parental controls on technology do more harm than good.
Elim 1 - G/J
Speaker 1
All schools should be privately funded
Equal pay is the ultimate measure of gender equality.
Street security cameras are good for societySpeaker 2
All schools should be privately funded
Equal pay is the ultimate measure of gender equality.
Street security cameras are good for societySpeaker 3
Gas tax should be eliminated during times of inflation
Humans have little effect on climate change
Transgender individuals should be able to compete under their chosen genderSpeaker 4
Gas tax should be eliminated during times of inflation
Humans have little effect on climate change
Transgender individuals should be able to compete under their chosen genderSpeaker 5
Nuclear energy is better than solar energy
Criminal trials should be televised
In the US criminal justice system, truth-seeking ought to be valued above attorney-client privilege.Speaker 6
Nuclear energy is better than solar energy
Criminal trials should be televised
In the US criminal justice system, truth-seeking ought to be valued above attorney-client privilege.
Elim 2 G/H
Speaker 1
Monopolies should be allowed
The police should be allowed to use deadly force
Industrial nations should make annual reparations to impacted countriesSpeaker 2
Monopolies should be allowed
The police should be allowed to use deadly force
Industrial nations should make annual reparations to impacted countriesSpeaker 3
Animal dissection should be a part of biology class
Students should have the option to "test out" of school
The right to bear arms is necessary in today’s world.Speaker 4
Animal dissection should be a part of biology class
Students should have the option to "test out" of school
The right to bear arms is necessary in today’s world.Speaker 5
Vaccines should be required for anyone receiving Government aide
The government should pay for mental health services for its citizens
Minimum wages should be raised to support cost of livingSpeaker 6
Vaccines should be required for anyone receiving Government aide
The government should pay for mental health services for its citizens
Minimum wages should be raised to support cost of living