Increase T
Definition: 1. Increase - to (make something) become larger in amount or size
(Cambridge Dictionary Online) Violation: The definition of increase only allows for something which currently exists to become larger. Because the affirmative creates a new tax incentive for rooftop solar panels they violate the resolution and are therefore not topical. Standards: 1. Bright Line – the negative interpretation provides for a clear definition of increase. 2. Ground – if the affirmative is allowed to invent any new topic the negative has an unfair burden to research all possible programs. Voters: 1. A Priori – Topicality is an a priori issue and must be voted on before any other argumentation is considered.