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St Marks Novice Round Up | 2 | Opponent: Casady BW | Judge: Holmes Hampton and Scichao Liu 1AC Cuba Travel Ban Democracy Right to Travel and Framing |
St Marks Novice Round Up Woodward EK | 3 | Opponent: Wakeland FY | Judge: Chandler Dawson and Vina Sundaresan 1AC Travel Ban Democracy and Right to Travel |
Westminster | 1 | Opponent: All | Judge: All This is the 1AC that all Woodward novice teams read There may be small variations for speed of debater |
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1AC - Ohio ValleyTournament: Ohio Valley | Round: 1 | Opponent: NA | Judge: NA | 12/4/13 |
Mexico Border Infrastructure 1ACTournament: Westminster | Round: 1 | Opponent: All | Judge: All 1AC — PlanThe United States federal government should substantially increase its economic engagement with Mexico to facilitate improved efficiency and reduced congestion at ports of entry along the U.S.-Mexico border.1AC — Economic Competitiveness AdvantageContention One: Economic CompetitivenessFirst, U.S.-Mexico trade is vital to the economy — it sustains millions of high-quality jobs.Figueroa et al. 11 — Alejandro Figueroa, Policy and Research Analyst at the North American Center for Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, holds an M.B.A. from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Arizona State University, et al., with Erik Lee, Associate Director at the North American Center for Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, former assistant director at the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at the University of California-San Diego, holds an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of California-San Diego, Rick Van Schoik, Director of the North American Center for Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, former Navy Seal, former managing director of the Southwest Consortium for Environmental Research and Policy, conducted post-graduate studies in philanthropy at Harvard Graduate School of Education and in sustainable development at Tufts University, holds a B.A. in oceanography and engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, 2011 (“Realizing the Full Value of Crossborder Trade with Mexico,” Report of The North American Center for Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, Available Online at http://21stcenturyborder.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/realizing-the-value-of-crossborder-trade-with-mexico2.pdf, Accessed 05-21-2013, p. 3) Second, status quo shortfalls in border infrastructure hamper trade — inefficiency and congestion.U.S. Chamber of Commerce 11 — United States Chamber of Commerce, 2011 (“Steps to a 21st Century Third, improving border infrastructure facilitates expanded trade — boosting jobs and economic growth.Figueroa et al. 11 — Alejandro Figueroa, Policy and Research Analyst at the North American Center for Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, holds an M.B.A. from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies from Arizona State University, et al., with Erik Lee, Associate Director at the North American Center for Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, former assistant director at the Center for U.S.-Mexican Studies at the University of California-San Diego, holds an M.A. in Latin American Studies from the University of California-San Diego, Rick Van Schoik, Director of the North American Center for Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, former Navy Seal, former managing director of the Southwest Consortium for Environmental Research and Policy, conducted post-graduate studies in philanthropy at Harvard Graduate School of Education and in sustainable development at Tufts University, holds a B.A. in oceanography and engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy, 2011 (“Realizing the Full Value of Crossborder Trade with Mexico,” Report of The North American Center for Transborder Studies at Arizona State University, Available Online at http://21stcenturyborder.files.wordpress.com/2011/12/realizing-the-value-of-crossborder-trade-with-mexico2.pdf, Accessed 05-21-2013, p. 3) Fourth, this is vital to the U.S. economy and global competitiveness — trade with Mexico is key.Wilson 12 — Christopher E. Wilson, Associate at the Mexico Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, previously served as a Mexico Analyst for the U.S. Military and as a researcher at American University’s Center for North American Studies, holds an M.A. in International Affairs from American University, 2012 (“U.S. Competitiveness: The Mexican Connection,” Issues in Science and Technology, Volume 28, Issue 4, Summer, Available Online at http://www.issues.org/28.4/p_wilson.html, Accessed 05-14-2013) Fifth, the impact is large: economic growth is crucial to address all global challenges.Silk 93 — Leonard Silk, Distinguished Professor of Economics at Pace University, Senior Research Fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute on the United Nations at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, and former Economics Columnist with the New York Times, 1993 (“Dangers of Slow Growth,” Foreign Affairs, Available Online to Subscribing Institutions via Lexis-Nexis) Finally, competitiveness is vital to prevent great power conflict.Baru 9 — Sanjaya Baru, Visiting Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and Institute of South Asian Studies (Singapore), 2009 (“Year of the power shift?,” Seminar, #593, January, Available Online at http://www.india-seminar.com/2009/593/593_sanjaya_baru.htm, Accessed 05-21-2013) 1AC — U.S.-Mexico Relations AdvantageContention Two: U.S.-Mexico RelationsFirst, bilateral border investments are crucial to improve U.S.-Mexico relations.Baker Institute 9 — The James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University—a nonpartisan public policy think tank, 2009 (“Developing the U.S.-Mexico Border Region for a Prosperous and Secure Relationship,” Baker Institute Policy Report, Number 38, April, Available Online at http://www.bakerinstitute.org/publications/LAI-pub-BorderSecPREnglish-041509.pdf, Accessed 07-26-2013, p. 1) Second, improved U.S.-Mexico relations are crucial to increase U.S. influence in Latin America — an economic focus is key to build closer political ties.Reyes 13 — Raul A. Reyes, Columnist and Attorney, Member of the Board of Contributors of USA Today, holds degrees from Harvard University and Columbia School of Law, 2013 (“President Obama has the chance to improve US/Mexico relations,” NBC Latino, April 29th, Available Online at http://nbclatino.com/2013/04/29/opinion-president-obama-has-the-chance-to-improve-usmexico-relations/, Accessed 08-11-2013) Third, strong U.S.-Latin American relations are vital to address a wide range of impacts including economic growth, climate change, proliferation, democracy, and human rights.Bachelet et al. 12 — Michelle Bachelet, former President of Chile, head of UN Women, and Carla A. Hills, Co-chair of the Council on Foreign Relations, Chair of the National Committee on United States-China Relations, served as United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Ford and as a U.S. Trade Representative under President Bush, co-chairs of the Sol M. Linowitz Forum of the Inter-American Dialogue—a non-partisan, 100-member group of politicians, academics, business leaders, and others from the United States and Latin America, et al., 2012 (“Remaking the Relationship: The United States and Latin America,” Report of the Sol M. Linowitz Forum of the Inter-American Dialogue, April, Available Online at http://www.thedialogue.org/PublicationFiles/IAD2012PolicyReportFINAL.pdf, Accessed 05-20-2013, p. 3-4) Fourth, U.S.-Mexico relations are independently vital to the success of global democracy promotion — Mexico is the crucial test case.O’Neil 13 — Shannon K. O’Neil, Senior Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, holds a B.A. from Yale University, an M.A. in International Relations from Yale University, and a Ph.D. in Government from Harvard University, 2013 (“Mexico at the Crossroad,” Two Nations Indivisible: Mexico, the United States, and the Road Ahead, Published by Oxford University Press, ISBN 0199898332, p. Kindle 7-11) Finally, effective democracy promotion is crucial to global stability — it solves the root cause of major impacts. 1AC — SolvencyContention Three: SolvencyFirst, engagement with Mexico is needed to improve efficiency and reduce congestion at the border — the plan facilitates trade while boosting security. Second, increasing efficiency and reducing congestion will maximize the benefits of U.S.-Mexico trade — the plan is needed.Wilson 12 — Christopher E. Wilson, Associate at the Mexico Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, previously served as a Mexico Analyst for the U.S. Military and as a researcher at American University’s Center for North American Studies, holds an M.A. in International Affairs from American University, 2012 (“U.S. Competitiveness: The Mexican Connection,” Issues in Science and Technology, Volume 28, Issue 4, Summer, Available Online at http://www.issues.org/28.4/p_wilson.html, Accessed 05-14-2013) Finally, a coordinated, bilateral effort led by the U.S. federal government is needed now — congestion will only get worse. | 9/12/13 |
Travel Ban 1ACTournament: St Marks Round Up Pre-Tournament Disclosure | Round: 1 | Opponent: na | Judge: na Contention One: The Right To Travel First, most Americans are denied the right to travel to Cuba. The current “travel for some” policy doesn’t go far enough. Engagement via a “travel for all” policy is needed. Second, the “travel for some” policy violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. Selectively depriving individuals of their fundamental right to travel is unconstitutional. Third, protecting the Constitution is a side constraint. Policymakers have an obligation to uphold the Constitution regardless of the consequences. Fourth, the ban violates individuals’ right to travel — it’s a fundamental civil and human right. Fifth, the right to travel is the bedrock of all other rights. Free speech and free association are meaningless if the government can ban international travel. Finally, rights violations cannot be justified for any reason. Appeals to “the greater good” misunderstand moral responsibility — we are only responsible for our own actions. The United States federal government should normalize its travel relations with Cuba. Contention Two: Framing First, the plan is economic engagement — contextual evidence. Second, no QPQ counterplans — conditioning Americans’ right to travel on action by Cuba is unethical and counterproductive. Third, disadvantages to economic engagement with Cuba are not unique. So are disadvantages to Cuba travel. Fifth, hyperbolic extinction impacts should be rejected — they make rational decision-making impossible. Sixth, there are no prior questions — policy action is needed in specific situations despite uncertainty. Seventh, grassroots education and activism about the travel ban are valuable. Eighth, debating about foreign policy is vital to student engagement — policy analysis is key. Ninth, it is important to find common ground and build coalitions. Totalizing rejection destroys effective progressive politics. Finally, there is no risk of nuclear war or great power conflict—nuclear deterrence. | 5/9/14 |
Travel Ban w Democracy Advantage 1ACTournament: St Marks Novice Round Up | Round: 2 | Opponent: Casady BW | Judge: Holmes Hampton and Scichao Liu Second, The United States is specifically key — 3 warrants; and preventing travel deters US interests Third, Democracy is vital to emancipate the Cuban people from oppression. Reforms are a smokescreen. Dignity and happiness depend on a democratic transition. Fourth, Morality is a D-rule — We have a moral obligation to act morally, even if everyone dies And, maintaining a moral society that respects human rights is crucial for human survival. Sixth, Cuban democracy will spread across Latin America — Czechoslovakia and Estonia prove Seventh, Democracy in Latin America is key to prevent instability Finally, Latin American instability leads to massive inter-state war that will draw the US in Right to Travel Contention Three is the Right to Travel: First, restricting the Right to Travel violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and its implied inclusion in the Ninth Amendment. It also limits rights guaranteed under the First Amendment. Second, violations of the Constitution are never justified because the Constitution provides the framework for politics. Policymakers have an obligation to uphold it regardless of the consequences. Plan Thus the plan, The United States federal government should normalize its travel relations with Cuba Contention Four is Framing: | 5/9/14 |
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