The Lovesong Writer

I am a debater.
I attempt to be worthy of this title by striving to observe the code of the debater.

FOR MYSELF:
I will research my topic and know what I am talking about.
I will respect the subject matter of my debates.
I will choose persuasion over coercion and violence.
I will learn from victory and especially from defeat,.
I will be a generous winner and a gracious loser.
I will remember and respect where I came even though I am now a citizen of the world.
I will apply my criticism of others to myself.
I will strive to see myself in others.
I will, in a debate, use the best arguments I can to support the side I am on.
I will, in life, use the best arguments I can to determine which side I am on.

FOR OTHERS:
I will respect their rights to freedom of speech and expression, even though we may disagree.
I will respect my partners, opponents, judges, coaches, and tournament officials.
I will be honest about my arguments and evidence and those of others.
I will help those with less experience, because I am both student and teacher.
I will be an advocate in life, siding those in need and willing to speak truth to power.

By Alfred C. Snider (:

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