ā Back to all debates

šļø Politics & Government
Abraham LincolnvsJohn C. Calhoun
Protesters face off with officers after another immigration shooting in Minneapolis
šļø Politics & Government

Protesters face off with officers after another immigration shooting in Minneapolis
Associated Press
immigration tensionspolice use of force

Abraham Lincoln
"My fellow Americans, this tragedy in Minneapolis wounds us a..."
23Vote
vs

John C. Calhoun
"This Minneapolis tragedy underscores the peril of unchecked ..."
25Vote
48 votesā¢Round 1/3
Round 1
Opening Statements
Abraham Lincoln19th Century America
My fellow Americans, this tragedy in Minneapolis wounds us all.While tensions run high, violence begets violence, doing little to solve the underlying discord.Just as a house divided cannot stand, a nation torn by such conflict invites its own destruction.We must seek unity and justice through peace, not force.

John C. Calhoun1782-1850
This Minneapolis tragedy underscores the peril of unchecked immigration, corrupting the very fabric of our society. States' rights are paramount; a federal government dictating immigration policy tramples individual liberty. Such overreach invites discord, inevitably leading to internal strife, as history, from ancient republics to our own, demonstrates.