Portal:Public Forum Debate

Public Forum Debate is a two-vs-two debate format, used by the National Forensic League (NFL), that focuses on current issues and events. A Public Forum topic is stated as a resolution. For example, Resolved: That Russia has become a threat to U.S. interests.

Below is a list of current Public Forum topics. For a complete list of Public Forum Debate Topic pages, view Category:Public Forum Debate Topics.

• 2008 National Tournament Public Forum Debate Topic: Resolved: US policies established after September 11, 2001 have substantially reduced the risk of terrorist acts against the United States
• 2008 November Public Forum Debate Topic: Resolved: That the United States should implement universal health care modeled after the French system.
• 2008 October Public Forum Debate Topic: Resolved: The United States should significantly increase its use of nuclear energy.
• 2008 September Public Forum Debate Topic: Resolved: That the United States should implement a military draft.
• 2008 April Public Forum Debate Topic: Resolved: That the Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 will successfully mitigate economic slowdowns over the next year
• 2008 March Public Forum Debate Topic: Resolved: The US system of presidential primaries is contrary to democratic values
• 2008 February Public Forum Debate Topic: 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
• 2007 November Public Forum Debate Topic: Resolved: That eliminating United States government budget deficits should be prioritized over increasing domestic spending

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