Bare with me in the few sentences I will disperse debate jargon unto you. Policy debate is a fast-paced, research based, activity that allows competition in an academic field. Certain rules, regulations, ethical values are expected and upheld in order for debate to survive and thrive. Recently there was a question of immorality of piece of evidence written by a debate coach. This is controversial because it is a rewarded skill to be able to research in debate, and ‘fabricating evidence’ means that you could write the perfect thing to say, ensuring your win. Who is responsible – the coach or the team? If it wasn’t used, does it still need repercussions?
One question I ask when it comes to accountability is was there any damage done? A potential for damage? Was the potential for damage damage in itself? The controversy over the potential damages of this article could get someone fired for an example. Should we then hold someone responsible if no harm was committed? How does someone draw the line in what needs repercussions and what even is an honest mistake. Do intentions ever calculate into punishment, or perception? What would be more punishable – someone with good intentions who accidently commits a felony, or a malicious line of thinking that was interrupted where they never committed an illegal act?
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