You definitely need to watch this debate. The archbishop of Nigeria and an English Conservative MP debate Christopher Hitchens and Stephen Fry on the motion "that the Catholic Church is a force for good in the world."
As a former debater, allow me to give a couple points of constructive criticism:
- Don't do your topic analysis in the final speech.
- Make sure you don't bring up what most would believe would be one of your weak points (see AIDS in Africa) as a plus for your side.
- try and pick a debate partner whose voice does not make set people into convulsions.
- At lease try to be conversant with the arguments against your side before appearing on national television and destroying whatever credibility your side has.
That is all.
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