Debate Topics
George Washington, Volume I by Lodge, Henry Cabot
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The Cost of Victory
"In times of war, are moral compromises necessary for achieving victory, or do they ultimately undermine the values we are fighting to protect?"
The Role of Ambition
"Is personal ambition a necessary ingredient for effective leadership, or is it a character flaw that ultimately undermines the common good?"
The Ideal Republic
"What is the ideal form of government for a free people: a strong central authority that ensures stability and order, or a decentralized system that prioritizes individual liberties and local autonomy?"
The Nature of Loyalty
"When loyalties conflict, what principles should guide our decisions, and when is it justifiable to break a bond of loyalty in the name of a higher purpose?"
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