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[quote=Anonymous]I'm a former high school and college policy debater (Scott "The Duck" Deatherage was my coach, actually) and I'd be happy to see policy debate die on the vine. Policy debate grew into an insular community focused on the development of skills that have little application in other contexts. Policy debate is wholly inaccessible to anyone not steeped in its vocabulary and arcane rules. Even removing the element of speed, there is less focus on strength and quality of argument than in other forms of debate -- the emphasis is instead on spread. Frankly, I don't see any reason for anyone to choose to pursue policy debate over other forms of debate other than the inherent attractiveness of being a member of a secret, exclusive club.[/quote]
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