2. STUDENT A STUDENT B
“If there is an equality for
racial minorities, women,
people with disabilities,
and immigrants, how
about the gays and
lesbians? Denying some
people the option to marry
is discriminating and
creates a second class
citizens.”
“With all due respect, it is
not about equality, it is
about the reality. The
institution of marriage has
traditionally been defined
as being between a man
and a woman.”
3. STUDENT A STUDENT B
“But, the concept of
traditional marriage has
changed over time, and the
definition of marriage as
always being between one
man and one woman is
historically inaccurate. In the
late 3th century, scholars said
that same sex marriage were
already performed in
churches.”
“Yes you have a point but we
have to consider the fact that
same sex marriage is
contrary to the word of God
and is incompatible with the
beliefs, sacred texts, and
traditions of may religious
groups.”
4. STUDENT A STUDENT B
“I would like to clarify that
legal marriage is a secular
institution that should not be
limited by religious objections
to same sex marriage.
Religious institutions can
decline to marry gay and
lesbian couples if they wish
but they should not dictate
laws for society, at large.”
“Marriage was established by
the Creator with its own
nature, essential properties
and purpose. No ideology
can erase from the human
spirit the certainty that
marriage exists solely
between a man and a
woman. I am sorry to say
this, but homosexuality is
immoral and unnatural.”
5. STUDENT A STUDENT B
“I see your point, but not all
homosexual people are like
that. In fact, same sex couples
make good parents. A study
shows children by same sex
parents score about six
percent higher than the
general population on
measures of general health
and family cohesion.”
“But, children need both a
mother and a father. A study
also shows that children
raised by parents who had
same sex relationships
suffered more difficulties in life
including sexual abuse and
unemployment in later life
than children raised by their
biological families.”
9. The INSTITUTION of MARRIAGE
has traditionally BEEN DEFINED
as being between a MAN and a
WOMAN.”
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• I am sorry to say this, but
homosexuality is immoral and
unnatural.
• I see your point, but not all
homosexual people are like that.
• Children need both a mother
and a father.
• In fact, same sex couples
make good parents.
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16. • DON’T side track your opponents with
irrelevant points, stay on topic.
• DON’T attack your opponents.
• Cue cards can help a debater to stay
focused, but DON’T read from them,
use them as a guide.
• DON’T simply state facts.
17. • DO be aware of time constraints, if there are any.
• DO use humor and / or anecdotes in your speaking.
• DO be aware of what your partner(s) plans are.
