District 4 Speech
2022 — Twin Falls, ID/US
Panel Discussion
Event Description:
Time: 40 min. round -- Time penalties: not assessed
We will use the following topics for this tournament:
Was the Black Lives Matter movement of 2020 successful in achieving a lasting impact on American society?
Many Americans see the country as more polarized than ever in history. What can be done to heal the divide?
Should comprehensive sex education be mandatory in secondary schools?
Which innovation or cultural shift brought on by the COVID-19 Pandemic will have the most staying power after the Pandemic is over?
How best can the United States of America reform its Prison Industrial Complex?
Event Procedure: Panel members do not make formal speeches, but remain seated and discuss the topic informally. Notes may be taken during the discussion. Emphasis is on problem solving through working towards group consensus. Panelists should be familiar with the topic and be prepared to discuss facts and opinions. Contestants may bring a pen or pencil and research limited to one page, one sided (8.5 x 11) to the round.