The O’Keefe – Parrott Debate: COMMENTS
Maryland’s Dream Act: YES or NO
COMMENTS
The format is, each side presents arguments and questions, up to 500 words, each day. New points, or responses to previous points, new questions, responses to questions – all is fair. Being a bore is not allowed, and so the word limit matters: 500 words each day.
The debate is just the text itself, up to 500 words a day, but links are allowed, which can lead to extended remarks or charts or graphics or anything appropriate to public discourse. Guest writers welcome on either side, using their own makes or signing in as the debater. (Mr. O’Keefe has indicated that he will write his own material.) Timing: 500 words per day, five written submissions per week, until Election Day, or until one party concedes. Scoring: none, other than the vote on the Dream Act on November 8.
The presentations are public, and can be found at www.O’Keefe-Parrott-debate.blogspot.com. This is a blog with two administrators – Mr. Parrott and Mr. O’Keefe. No one else has privileges with this site.
Comments and questions from observers are welcome, but will be maintained separately, so that it is easy to follow what the two speakers say. These comments will be in a blog associated with the debate, at www.OKeefe-Parrott-comments.blogspot.com.
All material is in the public domain, and you are welcome – encouraged! – to capture it all and set up mirror sites.
