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File Name | S22-LD-NCFCA-08-NEG-Reason.docx |
File Size | 368.97 KB |
Date added | October 11, 2021 |
Category | Lincoln-Douglas (NCFCA) |
Author | Josiah Hemp |
Resolved: In the context of innovation, the proactionary principle ought to be valued above the precautionary principle.
This case builds on the most common arguments in the literature on the topic—it argues that the precautionary principle is more reasonable. Although you might not be used to using a standard/value like “reasonableness” it is certainly a valid standard to use. A value/weighing mechanism/standard simply exists to help the judge evaluate the resolution and make their decision. Considering that reasonableness seems to be the most common “value” used by experts when evaluating this topic, it seems appropriate to use it in debate as well.
Ethos will be very important to winning with this case. This is not necessarily the best case for a passionate delivery style. This case plays the best to the debater who seems to be the most credible person in the room. You want yourself (and more importantly, the precautionary principle) to be as credible as possible.