PHSSL District 1 2 3 16 Qualifier
2021 — NSDA Campus, PA/US
01 - Lincoln Douglas Paradigm List
All Paradigms: Show HideHey! I did LD in high school, going to nationals in 2011 and winning state that same year. I'm working on a classics PhD and also have a degree in philosophy. As far as my judging experience, I judged HS debate throughout college, including in final quals LD and PF rounds.
So, I love a good philosophical debate and think strong framework is more compelling than just massive amounts of evidence without analysis. For all types of debate, I'll basically vote on what you tell me to vote on in the round (as long as it's topical). I love a weird case and prefer that over obvious/canned responses (but won't hold my preferences against you-- whether I personally like your case doesn't matter if you debated better).
I'm good with spreading-- as long as you're good with it. In my opinion, if you're sacrificing clarity for speed, best not bother.
Basically, I'm pretty easy!
I am a big believer in the traditional goal and values of Lincoln-Douglas debate. One v. one debate of values, not policy and not fact debates unless they advance the overarching value debate. I competed in the event from 2003-2006. I went to both CFL and NSDA (then called NFL) nationals multiple years and debated on the circuit. I am currently an attorney who works in a prosecutor's office. I only provide this so that you might know the kind of experiences that inform my everyday life and thus what may or may not strike me as important.
In terms of the round, I do not flow cross-ex. If you believe your opponent made an important concession during cross you must raise it in your next speech. Otherwise, I enjoy clean but aggressive debating. Timing yourself is preferred but I will keep official time.