Comments for Shattering The Lens

Comment on Resolved: The United States is justified in intervening in the internal political processes of other countries to attempt to stop human rights abuses. by Ace

Ace — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:05:00 +0000

Hi Vev,

I’m sorry, I’m a little confused. My evidence for what?

Comment on Resolved: The United States is justified in intervening in the internal political processes of other countries to attempt to stop human rights abuses. by vev

vev — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:58:29 +0000

where is your evidence?

Comment on Resolved: Oppressive government is more desirable than no government by Ace

Ace — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:45:04 +0000

I like the Kantian Aff you propose, a lot actually. As far as the time frame considerations, I don’t think any governmental state is an end state because it can always change/be changed. The position you pose, that oppression leads to anarchy leads to good government is also acceptable, although you’re have a tougher time of proving that one.

Comment on Resolved: Oppressive government is more desirable than no government by Jamie

Jamie — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:38:19 +0000

I’m so excited to debate this topic at nationals, it’s way better than last year’s nats topic! As a side note, another great AFF position I’ve found, that kinda goes with the Hobbesian AC, is a Kantian aff that says that in a state of nature, freedom/rights can’t exist and people can constantly be subject to the control of others, be treated as means, etc… Also, the cases you list pose some interesting interpretational questions about time frame: are we comparing oppressive government and no government as desirable end states or are impacts based on future changes to these conditions (i.e. oppression leads to anarchy, anarchy leads to good gov., etc) acceptable? I could see that being an interesting framework issue.

Comment on Why I Hate Your Pink Equals Signs by Ace

Ace — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 13:54:04 +0000

I appreciate the comments, and it’s good that it had a positive effect on you. The external sources of happiness I refer to are necessities like food, water, and shelter, because it’s very difficult to be happy without those things.

As far as the actual movement is concerned, I don’t know how much of an impact the posting of a pink equals sign had. I think you may be a more empathetic person than I am because while I understand what you’re saying, I cannot bring myself to feel the same way about people who show tacit support.

That being said, I really do appreciate you having the courage to comment on this post. You did make some great points, and I may have to rethink how I view this whole situation.