[GFCA] The By-Laws

[Jenny Heidt]

I agree with both of Maggie's suggestions but also think that students should be allowed to research in debates.  2 important examples re: why this should be the case:

1) A few years ago where there was some very surprising aff T evidence--a search during the debate revealed that it was fabricated.

2) A politics DA was read that had passed.  The aff found one card saying "it passed."  The judge did not know either way so that was critical and prevented what would have been a fairly dumb debate from occurring.

If a position is so bad that it can be beaten with a card or two found during prep time, why not?

Also, we have our files on email and a server.  If someone forgot to download something, why couldn't they access it? 

So, I think that the rule should exclude electronic communication between anyone besides the partner but not otherwise limit internet access.  

Jenny