[eDebate] topic self determination part 1

[Jean-Paul Lacy]

Andy Ellis writes:
"Focusing the debate through the lens of the
offial topic, even if its to be in opposition to it, forces those working
for real world change through debate to channel their discussion toward
whatever it is that the dominant debate system they oppose thinks should be
the topic for the year. This at best constrains the possibility for true
liberation to the terms set by the status quo upholding system and at worst
strips liberation of any true political goals and makes it simply a per
formative nod to liberation."

WTB: warrant


--JP Lacy
lacyjp at wfu.edu