Strangers on my flight
Here's the link to the Frank Sinatra parody that some of us talked about at the debate last night.
posted by Craig Westover | 12/13/2006 10:53:00 PM
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You're quick, my friend. Beat me by 7 minutes.
Early Bird gets the worm, but second mouse gets the cheese.
And Festivus enjoyed plenty of cheese Wed night. Not that I was counting.
So, do we ever publish the winner of these debates, and which "side" was victorious?
J. Ewing
The right prevailed, and the resolution failed spectacularly.
Rather than ask for publication of the results, why not attend the debate in person and participate. It's open to all as long as those in attendance are willing to abide by our sartorial standards.
You can choose to speak if you wish, but all who attend the debate may vote on the resolution.
Such was my intention, should I come to believe that the debate is rational and the outcome useful. I am concerned about your sartorial standards, however. I tend toward the functional, rather than decorative.
J. Ewing
Let me briefly address each of your points.
The debate is rational to the extent that the debaters are rational. In my time in the Society, I have generally found that most of those who choose to speak make good points. Not all, but most.
I think the usefulness of the outcome lies squarely in the eye of the beholder. I almost always find that I find new ways of looking at an issue, regardless of my agreement with each individual speaker.
As for our sartorial standards: We're a conservative debating organization, and thus tradition and precedence is important, and I would say that they add greatly to the entire experience. I urge you to attend so you can witness and personally judge if it is functionality or decorum which reigns supreme.
Please note that (quoting from our whip sheets) "While there is no dress code for attendance, gentlemen who wish to speak must wear a tie; ladies should adhere to a similar sartorial standard"
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