Big Sky Debate

The term "unmanned" and "manned" is quite common in the literature surrounding the 2011-2012 space exploration topic.  Teams wishing to avoid criticism of using gender exclusive language will need to consider what term(s) should as an alternative.

After some research, I uncovered this discussion on WordSmyth that suggests that, while problematic, the terms "staffed" and "unstaffed" might be an acceptable alternative.

Anyone have better?

The National Forensics League has released its 10 potential NFL Lincoln-Douglas resolutions for 2011-2012:

1. Resolved: The United States ought to extend to non-citizens accused of terrorism the same constitutional due process protections it grants to citizens.
2. Resolved: It is morally permissible for victims to use deadly force as a deliberate response to repeated domestic violence.
3. Resolved: In the United States, possession of handguns ought not be an individual right.
4. Resolved: The use of eminent domain for private economic development is just.
5. Resolved: Estate taxes are just.
6. Resolved: A government has the obligation to lessen the economic gap between its rich and poor citizens.
7. Resolved: A just society ought to prioritize environmental concerns over the production of energy.
8. Resolved: In the United States, law enforcement ought to be required to have probable cause to search data an individual has stored on remote servers.
9. Resolved: Targeted killing is a morally permissible foreign policy tool.
10. Resolved: Individuals have a moral obligation to assist people in need.

While doing some entirely debate-unrelated research about Montana politics, I came across this article, which purports to outline the major constitutional issues related to NASA leading space exploration in the United States.

While I certainly can't vouch for the credibility of article and won't for the site upon which I found it, its claims might make some interesting summer reading before camps begin.

A interesting debate: