This is actually 2 debates. one is whether the tapes likely still exist or not, the other is whether they should be released. We can either debate their continued existence or debate whether they should be released and presuppose that they actually exist and are able to be released. Which one would you like to debate?
What other reason is there for destroying the tape besides cover up? His stated reasons make no sense. Even their bomb making instructions are pulled from the anarchist cook book, so destroying the tape does not prevent that information from getting out. All he did was prevent historians and researchers from getting the maximum amount of information to understand these kids in a way that will prevent similar tragedies in the future. KNowing this for a fact, what motive would there be for destroying the tapes?
This is actually 2 debates. one is whether the tapes likely still exist or not, the other is whether they should be released. We can either debate their continued existence or debate whether they should be released and presuppose that they actually exist and are able to be released. Which one would you like to debate?
What other reason is there for destroying the tape besides cover up? His stated reasons make no sense. Even their bomb making instructions are pulled from the anarchist cook book, so destroying the tape does not prevent that information from getting out. All he did was prevent historians and researchers from getting the maximum amount of information to understand these kids in a way that will prevent similar tragedies in the future. KNowing this for a fact, what motive would there be for destroying the tapes?
What do you think they were trying to cover up by hiding those tapes?
I want to debate this as pro.