Alternative Energy Topicality

Alternative Energy Topicality A.) Definition Schlinger, Neil (Journalist). Alternative Energy. 2006. P. 84. “As fossil fuels become increasingly more expensive and eventually are depleted, alternative energy, including wind, solar, tidal, and wave power generated locally, may contribute to a sense of people belonging to communities rather than to large anonymous societies. Decisions about power supplies and distribution would be made close to home in response to local needs.” B.) Violation According to this definition, hybrids are not listed under the examples of alternative energy. This definition does not include anything even related to hybrids or automobiles and gasoline. Therefore the aff team is violating our definition. C.) Standards 1.) Bright line: Our definition lists different things that alternative energy falls under. When

our definition even goes to that extent then you can clearly see that our definition draws a clear line of what alternative energy is. 2.) Limits: Our definition best limits the number of affirmative cases therefore allowing the

negative burden to be fairer. D.) Voter 1.) Rules of the game: Topicality is traditionally a voting issue and there is no reason that should change now. 2.) Education: We debate for educational purposes. When the aff team presents a nontopical case they take away from the educational purpose of debate.