DS=Pro WP=Con
for my evaluation…
I feel as though it was a very close debate. WP points to the potential loss of jobs as a result of a course being replaced. But, as DS pointed out, you’re creating jobs by creating a new class. I thought WP countered this sufficiently by looking to many classes that will lose traffic from this new mandatory class, which may lead to a teacher being fired. So, for unemployment I felt it was a tie. Frankly, it appears the new competition may merely create jobs and get rid of jobs, making it neutral, or the introduction of a new class won’t drive enough competition, and it’s a net positive. Overall, it was too controversial at the end of the day and both held water but neither made an argument to prove the opposing scenario was less likely. 1-1 a tied point.
WP then argues it’s bad that students will now not be learning a different subject, but DS in R1 proved that economics were just as important as math, language, and science, so this new class is vital. But, you are limiting choice which mitigates the argument from importance but doesn’t completely flip it in his favour. Overall I deem this to just barely be a tie. I see no reason why the importance of economics ought to override a student’s choice or visa versa. 2-2 a tied point.
The point that really help seal the argument victory for DS is his contention about the positive impact an economic class will have for the populous. As DS points out, Americans aren’t doing great financially, so setting the class to grade 7 will help this. WP attempts to address this by stating that people in grade 7 shouldn’t learn the class because it’s too premature. However, DS flips this brilliantly to his favour by citing the positive impacts introducing money management early has. WP’s refutation of this falls flat, he merely states the impact is minimal from grade 7 to high school, even though DS cited how introducing economics earlier was good. DS must win this. 3-2 for DS.
Good debate man. I really enjoyed it. Hope to see you soon!
bump x2
Ok then.
It was fun debating with you too, I just recommend you make the character cap larger in future debates for longer more vivid debates. But other than that this was a great debate!
I'm aware that is what you were stating, and that's what I said you stated(or at least what I meant to say), Squid stated how starting to learn economics early was better, meaning, even if the difference was minimal from starting to learn economics in grade 7 vs high school, it's a net positive nonetheless.
I did reread my vote and realized many grammatical issues, it was late at night when I wrote this VOTE.
Thanks for your vote Trent! You really did make it insightful.
And thank you Phoenix for this wonderful debate.
"from grade 7 to high school"
"learning economics in 7th grade and learning economics in high school is very minimal."
I was talking about how the difference starting in grade seven and starting in high school was minimal. Normally, I wouldn't comment on a vote but seeing as to how this misinterpretation was the deciding factor I did :(
I'm currently writing one, will be done tomorrow.
bump vote plz
True
i dont understand why they dont already it s important people understand economics