This page lists the topics for the three debate events sanctioned by the Florida Forensic League. The Policy, Lincoln-Douglas, and Public Forum Debate topics are determined by other national organizations.
(Topics can also be found at www.nflonline.org/Main/News#topics)
2007-2008: Resolved: The United States federal government should
substantially increase its public health assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa.
2008-2009:Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States.
LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE (back to top)
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.
L/D Topic Release Dates
August 15 -- September/October Topic
October 1 -- November/December Topic
December 1 -- January/February Topic
February 1 -- March/April Topic
May 1 -- National Topic
PUBLIC FORUM/TED TURNER DEBATE (back to top)
Resolved: That Russia has become a threat to U.S. interests.
2008
January Public Forum Debate Topic
Resolved: In a democracy, civil disobedience is an appropriate
weapon in the fight for justice.
2007
December Public Forum Debate Topic
Resolved: That the United States would be justified in pursuing
military options against Iran
Public Forum Topic Release Dates
August 15, September Topic
1st of prior month - October thru April monthly topics
National Topic - Released May 15