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2x pf toc qual, couple of bids, not very familiar with theory/k's but am willing to evaluate them, will presume 1st if not offense, also did speech & WSD, and ran a few tournaments here and there

I flow

Affiliation: Wilson High School

My email is weigertkaram@gmail.com feel free to email me if you have any questions about my RFD!

I personally prefer using NSDA Classroom's file share option, but if you have to use an email change then use this email.

I have competed at the TOC, NSDA/NCFL Nationals, and Nat. Circuit levels. I have debated pretty much every event of debate out there. As a judge, I consider myself pretty traditional. I definitely have a strong preference for more traditional styles of debate but am not opposed to more progressive argumentation (i.e K Aff's in LD) if they are run well and fairly. I'll listen to any argument, I just want to see clash. I flow, and please don't spread.

LD- I look for the application of values in debate and find signposting extremely important. Value Premise and Value Criterion should have a philosophical basis and should be carried in every speech if you want me to consider it all.

PF- In PF, clash is the most important aspect of the round for me. I like framework debates, but I'd prefer there be logical argumentation and extensions than getting down in the weeds over cards and warrants over framework and contention level stuff

At the end of the day, everyone should have fun in this activity. We all have a responsibility to make debate an environment as inclusive as possible. As wealthy schools begin to dominate the national circuit, and more tournaments profit from inequalities in this activity, the responsibility is on us to ensure everyone, regardless of race, economic status, gender identity, and sexual preference feels welcome and has a voice. I am avid in my stance against spreading and all kinds of weird non-topical arguments you typically find in progressive-style debates; it's a turnoff for beginners, and elitism pushes away women and people of color from decolonizing our current debate circles.