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2013
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September/October 2012 - Resolved: The United States ought to extend to non-citizens accused of terrorism the same constitutional due process protections it grants to citizens. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/fkgcuchn0ir26yk/nFT5zAuBnI

November/December 2012 - Resolved: The United States ought to guarantee universal health care for its citizens. (November/December 2012) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/skxzj2jndwidx0m/lcw_rJNGxE

Resolved: Rehabilitation ought to be valued above retribution in the United States criminal justice system. (January/February 2013) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uaxo8tpwu97e3n8/pAWLYFH8aE

Resolved: The United States is justified in intervening in the internal political processes of other countries to attempt to stop human rights abuses. (March/April 2013) https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4zt0hspmeiwfwof/lzL43O9jWo

2012
============ September/October 2011 - Resolved: Justice requires the recognition of animal rights. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i4gsozupwgt3u7i/cLUBTIX9pW

November/December 2011 - Resolved: Individuals have a moral obligation to assist people in need. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/jq14aylou4g3uqw/XpIyKxpE-V

January/February 2012 - Resolved: It is morally permissible for victims to use deadly force as a deliberate response to repeated domestic violence. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/6478fmeo5ogqdjp/rB7cBbWFgp There was also a similar topic in 2006, those files are located below.

March/April 2012 - Resolved: Targeted killing is a morally permissible foreign policy tool. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bvzztn0xmgd140i/PDgbjJE3xh

2012 NFL Nationals - Resolved: A government has the obligation to lessen the economic gap between its rich and poor citizens. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i0hz89egc7zjqe7/zVn7btVSou

2012 NCFL Nationals° - Resolved: The United States ought not to intervene in the political processes of other sovereign nations

2011
============ 2010 - 2011 Sept Oct - Resolved: States ought not possess nuclear weapons.

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/t6h2o4trhnsmqm3/6V5C1lwonk



November/December 2010 - Resolved: The abuse of illegal drugs ought to be treated as a matter of public health, not of criminal justice. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gtpjm5wxvssc99t/YgCCc9CeJX

January/February 2011 - Resolved: In the United States, juveniles charged with violent felonies ought to be treated as adults in the criminal justice system. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/61vy7dq096nf1wh/u0WTLbrvyr

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/gtpjm5wxvssc99t/YgCCc9CeJX

March/April 2011 - Resolved:The United States is justified in using private military firms abroad to pursue its military objectives. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/hlmqqqj1xpsttxy/UI6Q4zQP38

2011 NFL Nationals - Resolved: When forced to choose, a just government ought to prioritize universal human rights over its national interest. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/3zpjn60lweb0ult/GVMRbsaycr

2011 NCFL Nationals° - Resolved: The United States has a moral obligation to promote just governance in developing nations.

Other Files
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__**Non-Topic Specific:**__

__**Impact Files**__ https://www.dropbox.com/sh/zid7x4od7sl3uy5/cV7JQcnDPG

Courtesy of Mischa O'Connell! Thanks!

__**Other Topics**__

2009 - 2010 NFLs - Resolved: Compulsory inclusion of non-felons' DNA in any government database is unjust.



2009 - 2010 NCFLs - Resolved: That the United States government has a moral obligation to afford the same constitutional rights to all people on United States soil. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2009 - 2010 March/April - Resolved: In the United States, the principle of jury nullification is a just check on government. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2009 - 2010 January/February - Resolved: Economic sanctions ought not be used to achieve foreign policy objectives.

**No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2009 - 2010 November/December - Resolved: Public health concerns justify compulsory immunization.



2009 - 2010 September/October - Resolved: Public high school students in the United States ought not be required to pass standardized exit exams to graduate.



2008 - 2009 NCFLs - Resolved: When in conflict, the preservation of minority cultural values ought to be valued above the preservation of a unified national culture.
 * No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2008 - 2009 March/April - Resolved: Vigilantism is justified when the government has failed to enforce the law.



2008 - 2009 - January/February - Resolved: The United States ought to submit to the jurisdiction of an international court designed to prosecute crimes against humanity.



Courtesy of Christian Tarsney. Thanks!

2008 - 2009 - November/December - Resolved: In a democratic society, felons ought to retain the right to vote.



Courtesy of Christian Tarsney. Thanks!

Courtesy of Mischa O'Connell! Thanks!

2008 - 2009 - September/October - Resolved: It is morally permissible to kill one innocent person to save the lives of more innocent people. (September/October 2008)

Courtesy of Christian Tarsney. Thanks!

Courtesy of Mischa O'Connell! Thanks!

2007 - 2008 - NFLs - Resolved: Limiting economic inequality ought to be a more important social goal than maximizing economic freedom. 2007 - 2008 - March/April - Resolved: Hate crime enhancements are unjust in the United States.
 * No one has contributed anything yet :(**
 * No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2007 - 2008 - NCFLs - Resolved: That secondary education in America should value the fine arts over athletics. (NCFL Nationals 2008)

Courtesy of Christian Tarsney. Thanks!

2007 - 2008 - January/February - Resolved: It is just for the United States to use military force to prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons by nations that pose a military threat.

Courtesy of Christian Tarsney. Thanks!

Courtesy of Rebar Niemi. Thanks!

2007 - 2008 - September/October - Resolved: A just society ought not use the death penalty as a form of punishment.



2007 - 2008 - November/December - Resolved: In the United States, plea bargaining in exchange for testimony is unjust.

Courtesy of Christian Tarsney. Thanks!

2006 - 2007 - NFLs - Resolved: On balance, violent revolution is a just response to political oppression. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 - 2006 - November/December - Resolved: Judicial activism is unjust in a democracy.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2006 - 2007 - March/April - Resolved: The United Nations' obligation to protect global human rights ought to be valued above its obligation to respect national sovereignty. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2006 - 2007 - January/February - Resolved: The actions of corporations ought to be held to the same moral standards as the actions of individuals.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2006 - 2007 - November/December - Resolved: A victim’s deliberate use of deadly force is a just response to repeated domestic violence.

Courtesy of Christian Tarsney. Thanks!

Courtesy of Mischa O'Connell! Thanks!

2006 - 2007 - September/October - Resolved: A just government should provide health care to its citizens.

Courtesy of Christian Tarsney. Thanks!

2005 - 2006 - NFLs - Resolved: In matters of collecting military intelligence, the ends justify the means. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 - 2006 - NCFLs - Resolved: When in conflict, an individual's freedom of speech should be valued over a community's moral standards.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 - 2006 - March/April - Resolved: Juveniles charged with violent crimes should be tried and punished as adults. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 - 2006 - January/February - Resolved: The use of the state’s power of eminent domain to promote private enterprise is unjust.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 - 2006 - November/December - Resolved: Judicial activism is necessary to protect the rights of American citizens. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 - 2006 - September/October - Resolved: In matters of U. S. immigration policy, restrictions on the rights of non-citizens are consistent with democratic ideals.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2009 - 2010 - November/December - Resolved: Public health concerns justify compulsory immunization. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2009 - 2010 - September/January - Resolved: Public high school students in the United States ought not be required to pass standardized exit exams to graduate.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2008 - 2009 - NFLs - Resolved: Military conscription is unjust.

Courtesy of Christian Tarsney. Thanks!

2008 - 2009 - NCFLs - Resolved: When in conflict, the preservation of minority cultural values ought to be valued above the preservation of a unified national culture. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2008 - 2009 - March/April - Resolved: Vigilantism is justified when the government has failed to enforce the law.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2008 – 2009 - January/February - Resolved: The United States ought to submit to the jurisdiction of an international court designed to prosecute crimes against humanity. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2008 – 2009 - November/December - Resolved: In a democratic society, felons ought to retain the right to vote.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2008 – 2009 - September/October - Resolved: It is morally permissible to kill one innocent person to save the lives of more innocent people. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2007 – 2008 - NFLs - Resolved: Limiting economic inequality ought to be a more important social goal than maximizing economic freedom.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2007 – 2008 - NCFLs - Resolved: That secondary education in America should value the fine arts over athletics. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2007 – 2008 - March/April - Resolved: Hate crime enhancements are unjust in the United States.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2007 – 2008 - January/February - Resolved: It is just for the United States to use military force to prevent the acquisition of nuclear weapons by nations that pose a military threat. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2007 – 2008 - November/December - Resolved: In the United States, plea bargaining in exchange for testimony is unjust.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2007 – 2008 - September/October - Resolved: A just society ought not use the death penalty as a form of punishment. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2006 – 2007 - NFLs - Resolved: On balance, violent revolution is a just response to political oppression.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2006 – 2007 - NCFLs - Resolved: Judicial activism is unjust in a democracy. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2006 – 2007 - March/April - Resolved: The United Nations' obligation to protect global human rights ought to be valued above its obligation to respect national sovereignty.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2006 – 2007 - January/February - Resolved: The actions of corporations ought to be held to the same moral standards as the actions of individuals. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2006 – 2007 - November/December - Resolved: A victim’s deliberate use of deadly force is a just response to repeated domestic violence.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2006 – 2007 - September/October - Resolved: A just government should provide health care to its citizens. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 – 2006 - NFLs - Resolved: In matters of collecting military intelligence, the ends justify the means.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 – 2006 - NCFLs - Resolved: When in conflict, an individual's freedom of speech should be valued over a community's moral standards. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 – 2006 - March/April - Resolved: Juveniles charged with violent crimes should be tried and punished as adults.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 – 2006 - January/February - Resolved: The use of the state’s power of eminent domain to promote private enterprise is unjust. **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 – 2006 - November/December - Resolved: Judicial activism is necessary to protect the rights of American citizens.  **No one has contributed anything yet :(** 2005 – 2006 - September/October - Resolved: In matters of U. S. immigration policy, restrictions on the rights of non-citizens are consistent with democratic ideals. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1979 – 1980 - NFLs - Resolved: The strength of the present methods of funding the social security system outweighs the weaknesses. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1980 – 1981 - January/February - Resolved: That it is morally unjustifiable to require an individual to join a labor organization as a condition of employment. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1980 – 1981 March/April - Resolved: That military conscription is a superior alternative to a voluntary army. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1980 – 1981 - NFLs - Resolved: That the protection of human rights should have a higher priority in shaping America’s foreign policy. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1981 – 1982 - January/February - Resolved: That the rights of the victim should take precedence over the rights of the accused in felony cases. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1981 – 1982 - March/April - Resolved: That it is undesirable to expend societal resources on the enforcement of laws against victimless crimes. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1981 – 1982 - NFLs - Resolved: That the economic health of a nation is more important than social programs for its citizens. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1982 – 1983 - January/February - Resolved: That funding for human services programs should take precedence over the development of natural resources. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1982 – 1983 - March/April - Resolved: That protection of the environment should take precedence over the development of natural resources. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1982 – 1983 - NFLs - Resolved: Liberty is more precious than law. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1983 – 1984 - January/February - Resolved: Even in a democratic society morality can be legislated. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1983 – 1984 - March/April - Resolved: Civil disobedience is justified in a democracy. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1983 – 1984 - NFLs - Resolved: That uniformity in education leads to mediocrity. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1984 – 1985 - January/February - Resolved: Nothing is politically right that is morally wrong. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1984 – 1985 - March/April - Resolved: A just social order ought to place the principle of equality above that of liberty. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1984 – 1985 - NFLs - Resolved: The American media works against the best interest of the American Public. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1985 – 1986 - September/October - Resolved: The use of sanctions to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals ought to be immoral. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1985 – 1986 November/December - Resolved: The brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1985 – 1986 - January/February - Resolved: That the restriction of Civil Liberties in the U.S. for the sake of combating terrorism is justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1985 – 1986 - March/April - Resolved: That allowing innocent people to be harmed is preferable rather than giving into terrorists’ demands. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1985 – 1986 NFLs - Resolved: Giving Sanctuary to Illegal Refugees in the United States justifiably places moral law above positive law. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1986 - 1987 - November/December - Resolved: An unjust government is better than no government at all. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1986 - 1987 - January/February - Resolved: That decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court in criminal cases ought to reflect the values of the American people. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1986 – 1987 - March/April - Resolved: A Parliamentary system of government would better fulfill the values underlying the American Constitution. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1986 – 1987 - NFLs - Resolved: When they are in conflict, the right to a free press is a higher priority than the right to a fair trial. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1987 – 1988 - September/October/November - Resolved: That the protection of public safety justifies random, mandatory drug testing throughout society. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1987 - 1988 - December/January/February - Resolved: That the protection of society’s health interests through broad based mandatory testing for AIDS ought to be more important than personal privacy rights. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1987 – 1988 March/April/May - Resolved: That when they are in conflict, the principle of privileged communication ought to be subordinate to the maintenance of Law and Order. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1987 – 1988 - NFLs - Resolved: That violent revolution is a just response to oppression. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1988 – 1989 - September/October - Resolved: That the individual ought to value the sanctity of life above the quality of life. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1988 – 1989 - November/December - Resolved: That affirmative action programs to remedy the effects of discrimination are justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1988 – 1989 - January/February - Resolved: That limitations upon the content of student publications by secondary school administrators are justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1988 – 1989 - March/April - Resolved: That the public’s right to know ought to be valued above U.S. National Security interests. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1988 – 1989 NFLs - Resolved: That the American criminal justice system ought to place a higher priority on retribution than on rehabilitation. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1989 – 1990 - November/December - Resolved: That all United States citizens ought to perform a period of national service. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1989 – 1990 - January/February - Resolved: That communities in the United States ought to have the right to suppress pornography. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1989 – 1990 - March/April - Resolved: That development of natural resources ought to be valued above protection of the environment. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1989 – 1990 - NFLs - Resolved: That individual obedience to law plays a greater role in maintaining ethical public service than does individual obedience to conscience. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1990 – 1991 - September/October - Resolved: That competition is superior to cooperation as a means of achieving excellence. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1990 – 1991 - November/December - Resolved: That government limits on the individual’s right to bear arms in the United States are justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1990 – 1991 - January/February - Resolved: That showing disrespect for the American Flag is antithetical to fundamental American values. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1990 – 1991 - March/April - Resolved: That the pursuit of scientific knowledge ought to be limited by a concern for societal good. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1990 – 1991 - NFLs - Resolved: That members of the United States Congress ought to value the national interest above constituent’s interests when the two are in conflict. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1991 – 1992 - September/October - Resolved: A liberal arts curriculum is preferable to an employment-readiness curriculum in U.S. secondary schools. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1991 – 1992 - November/December - Resolved: Human genetic engineering is morally justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1991 – 1992 - January/February - Resolved: A victim’s deliberate use of deadly force is justified as a response to physical abuse. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1991 – 1992 March/April - Resolved: The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1991 – 1992 - NFLs - Resolved: The United States Government ought to provide for the medical care of its citizens. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1992 – 1993 - September/October - Resolved: That U.S. Military interference in the internal affairs of other countries is justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1992 – 1993 - November/December - Resolved: In the criminal justice system, truth seeking ought to take precedence over privilege communication. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1992 – 1993 - January/February - Resolved: When in conflict the spirit of the law ought to take priority over the letter of the law. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1992 – 1993 - March/April - Resolved: The principle of majority rule ought to be valued above the principle of - minority rights. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1992 – 1993 NFLs - Resolved: The protection of domestic order justifies the curtailment of First Amendment Rights. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1993 – 1994 - September/October - Resolved: That Secondary education in the United States ought to be a privilege, not a right. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1993 – 1994 - November/December - Resolved: The public’s right to know is of greater value than the right to privacy of candidates for public office. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1993 – 1994 - January/February - Resolved: When called upon by one’s government, individuals are morally obligated to risk their lives for their country. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1993 – 1994 - March/April - Resolved: Terminally ill patients have the right to die when and how they choose. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1993 – 1994 NFLs - Resolved: When in conflict, protection of the innocent is of greater value than prosecution of the guilty. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1994 – 1995 - September/October - Resolved: An individual’s freedom of expression is of greater value than political correctness. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1994 – 1995 - November/December - Resolved: When in conflict, community standards are of greater value than individual liberty. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1994 – 1995 - January/February - Resolved: Laws which protect citizens from themselves are justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1994 – 1995 - March/April - Resolved: On balance, institutional censorship of academic material is harmful to the educational development of students. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1994 – 1995 - NFLs - Resolved: When in conflict, the safety of others is of greater value than the right to privacy of those with infectious diseases. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1995 – 1996 - September/October - Resolved: That individuals with disabilities ought to be afforded the same athletic competition opportunities as able-bodied athletes. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1995 – 1996 - November/December - Resolved: The pursuit of feminist ideals is detrimental to the achievement of gender equality. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1995 – 1996 - January/February - Resolved: An oppressive government is more desirable than no government. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1995 – 1996 - March/April - Resolved: When in conflict, American cultural unity ought to be valued above cultural diversity. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1995 – 1996 - NFLs - Resolved: That limiting constitutional freedoms is a just response to terrorism in the United States. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1996 – 1997 - September/October - Resolved: When in conflict, society’s goal of eliminating discrimination ought to transcend an individual’s right to participate in exclusive, voluntary associations. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1996 – 1997 - November/December - Resolved: When in conflict, a business’ responsibility to itself ought to be valued above its responsibility to society. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1996 – 1997 - January/February - Resolved: In United States policy, the principle of universal human rights ought to takeprecedence over conflicting national interest. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1996 – 1997 - March/April - Resolved: On balance, individuals ought to have a greater obligation to themselves than to their community. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1996 – 1997 - NFLs - Resolved: The public’s right to know is of greater value than the individual’s right to privacy. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1997 – 1998 - September/October - Resolved: Global concerns ought to be valued above conflicting national concerns. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1997 – 1998 - November/December - Resolved: An adolescent’s right to privacy ought to be valued above a parent’s conflicting right to know. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1997 – 1998 - January/February - Resolved: A just social order ought to place the principle of equality above that of liberty. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1997 – 1998 - March/April - Resolved: Civil disobedience is justified in a democracy. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1997 – 1998 - NFLs - Resolved: In the United States’ justice system, due process ought to be valued above the pursuit of truth when they are in conflict. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1998 – 1999 - September/October - Resolved: That the individual ought to value the sanctity of life above the quality of life. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1998 – 1999 - November/December - Resolved: Capital punishment is justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1998 – 1999 - January/February - Resolved: In the United States, a journalist’s right to shield confidential sources ought to be protected by the First Amendment. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1998 – 1999 - March/April - Resolved: Human genetic engineering is morally justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1998 – 1999 - NFLs - Resolved: Capitalism is superior to socialism as a means of achieving economic justice. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1999 – 2000 - September/October - Resolved: When they conflict, respect for cultural sensitivity ought to be valued above commercial use of free speech. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1999 – 2000 - November/December - Resolved: The use of economic sanctions to achieve U.S. Foreign policy goals is moral. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1999 – 2000 - January/February - Resolved: Violent juvenile offenders ought to be treated as adults in the criminal justice system. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1999 – 2000 - March/April - Resolved: The intervention of one nation in the domestic affairs of another nation is - morally justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

1999 – 2000 - NFLs - Resolved: Inaction in the face of injustice makes an individual morally culpable. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2000 - 2001 - September/October - Resolved: Colleges and Universities have a moral obligation to prohibit the public expression of hate speech on their campuses. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2000-2001 - November/December - Resolved: Establishing a safe educational environment in grades K - 12 justifies infringement of students’ civil liberties. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2000-2001 - January/February - Resolved: The possession of nuclear weapons is immoral. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2000 - 2001 - March/April - Resolved: The public’s right to know ought to be valued above the right to privacy of candidates for public office. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2000 - 2001 - NFLs - Resolved: On balance, violent revolution is a just response to oppression. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2001 - 2002 - September/October - Resolved: Decentralized governmental power ought to be a fundamental goal of democratic society. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2001 - 2002 - November/December - Resolved: A lesser developed nation’s right to develop ought to take priority over its obligation to protect the environment. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2001 - 2002 - January/February - Resolved: Oppressive government is more desirable than no government. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2001 - 2002 - March/April - Resolved: Limiting the freedom of expression of adults is justified by society’s interest in protecting children. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2001 - 2002 - NFLs - Resolved: Laws which protect citizens from themselves are justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2002 - 2003 - September/October - Resolved: When the United States is engaged in military conflict, the demands of national security ought to supercede conflicting claims of individual rights. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2002 - 2003 - November/December - Resolved: When in conflict, academic freedom in U.S. high schools ought to be valued above community standards. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2002 - 2003 - January/February - Resolved: When in conflict, globalization ought to be valued above national sovereignty. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2002 - 2003 - March/April - Resolved: When in conflict, the letter of the law ought to take priority over the spirit of the law. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2002 - 2003 - NFLs - Resolved: Rehabilitation ought to be valued above punishment in the U. S. criminal justice system. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2003 - 2004 - September/October - Resolved: In the U.S. judicial system, truth seeking ought to take precedence over privileged communication. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2003 - 2004 - November/December - Resolved: The United States has a moral obligation to mitigate international conflicts. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2003 - 2004 - January/February - Resolved: A government’s obligation to protect the environment ought to take precedence over its obligation to promote economic development. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2003 - 2004 - March/April - Resolved: As a general principle, individuals have an obligation to value the common good above their own interests. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2003 - 2004 - NFLs - Resolved: Civil disobedience in a democracy is morally justified. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2004 - 2005 - September/October - Resolved: Individual claims of privacy ought to be valued above competing claims of societal welfare. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2004-2005 - November/December - Resolved: The United States has a moral obligation to promote democratic ideals in other nations. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2004 - 2005 - January/February - Resolved: Democracy is best served by strict separation of church and stat **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2004 - 2005 - September/October - Resolved: Individual claims of privacy ought to be valued above competing claims of societal welfare. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2004 - 2005 - November/December - Resolved: The United States has a moral obligation to promote democratic ideals in other nations. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2004 - 2005 - January/February - Resolved: Democracy is best served by strict separation of church and state. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2004 - 2005 - March/April - Resolved: To better protect civil liberties, community standards ought to take precedence over conflicting national standards. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**

2004 - 2005 - NFLs - Resolved: The pursuit of scientific knowledge ought to be constrained by concern for societal good. **No one has contributed anything yet :(**