[GFCA] The By-Laws

[Shuntá Jordan]

"Jenny Heidt" <jennyh at Westminster.Net> writes:
>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

I agree with both of Maggie's suggestions.

I agree with Jenny that students should be allowed to research in debates,
but coaches should not interfere in any way once a debate begins. I think
electronic communication should be limited to a student and his/her
partner, but internet access outside of that should not be limited. I
would be fine with tournament directors, not the GFCA governing body,
determining use of internet during rounds.

Shunta

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