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+Interpretation – the affirmative must defend desirability of topical action. |
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+“Resolved” means enactment of a law. |
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+Words and Phrases 64 Words and Phrases Permanent Edition (Multi-volume set of judicial definitions). “Resolved”. 1964. |
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+Definition of the word “resolve,” given by Webster is “to express an opinion or determination by resolution or vote; as ‘it was resolved by the legislature;” It is of similar force to the word “enact,” which is defined by Bouvier as meaning “to establish by law”. |
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+Merriam Webster defines “country” |
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+http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/country |
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+an area of land that is controlled by its own government |
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+“Prohibit” means legal enforcement |
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+Dictionary.com http://www.dictionary.com/browse/prohibit |
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+to forbid (an action, activity, etc.) by authority or law: |
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+Nuclear power is a form of energy production regulated by governments through laws. |
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+West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc http://legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Nuclear+Power |
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+A form of ... at nuclear facilities. |
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+Violation – they don’t defend a topical prohibition on nuclear power as contextualized by the interp. They say you should vote aff as a social critique. |
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+Reasons to prefer: |
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+1. Institutional engagement |
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+The state is inevitable—learning to speak the language of power creates the only possibility of social change debate can offer. This is best served by imagining the consequences of policy. |
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+Coverstone 5 Alan Coverstone (masters in communication from Wake Forest, longtime debate coach) “Acting on Activism: Realizing the Vision of Debate with Pro-social Impact” Paper presented at the National Communication Association Annual Conference November 17th 2005 JW 11/18/15 |
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+An important concern ... in America today. |
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+2. Ground |
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+Violations of competitive equity prevent effective dialogue and participation. |
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+Galloway 7 Ryan Galloway 7, Samford Comm prof, Contemporary Argumentation and Debate, Vol. 28, 2007 |
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+Debate as a ... time and power (Farrell, 1985, p. 114). |
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+3. Dogmatism |
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+4. Topical version of the aff. |