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File Name | S21-LD-NCFCA-05-AFF-Democracy.docx |
File Size | 56.15 KB |
Date added | August 31, 2020 |
Category | Archived |
Tags | Lincoln-Douglas, NCFCA, Season 21 |
The theme of this case is simple: democracy hinges on informed citizens. To put it simply, democracy means the rule of the people. To handicap democracy by keeping the public in the dark about essential information would run against everything that democracy stands for. Don’t lose sight of the first clause of the resolution as this becomes especially important in the context of elections. When we’re choosing the people we want to be in our government to represent us and lead our nation, it is vital that we have all the information we need to make the best decisions possible. When citizens cannot vote effectively, democracy ceases to be democracy. As the affirmative, you’ll have the advantage of framing the debate on your terms. While there are many nuances and side-arguments that will inevitably come up, always make sure to come back to this central theme. We must prioritize the right to know over a candidate’s right to privacy. The foundation of our democracy depends on it.