The goal of IQ2 US is to raise the level of public discourse on our most challenging issues. To provide a new forum for intelligent discussion, grounded in facts and informed by reasoned analysis. To transcend the toxically emotional and the reflexively ideological. To encourage recognition that the opposing side has intellectually respectable views. To engage the live audience as active participants who will ask questions and decide which speakers have carried the day by voting on the motions both before and after the debate.


 



Tuesday, October  28, 2008

Moderator:  John Donvan
Speaking for the motion:  Stephen Halbrook, Gary Kleck, and John R. Lott
Speaking against the motion:  John J. Donohue, Paul Helmke and R. Gil Kerlikowske

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  All Fall 2008 debates will take place at our venue
Caspary Auditorium at The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue at 66th Street, New York City.
Reception 6:00 p.m. Debate 6:45 p.m. Finish 8:30 p.m
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  Motions Under Consideration for Spring 2009
- America's special ties to Israel jeopardize its strategic interests   - Diplomacy with Iran is going nowhere
- It’s wrong to pay for sex   - America should get serious about reducing oil consumption
- The art market is less ethical than the stock market   - Christian fundamentalism is a force for good
- American protectionism endangers the global economy   - The American tort law system is out of control
- Al Qaeda is as strong as ever   - Newspapers are yesterday's news
- Tax the rich more and growth will suffer   - Darfur is not our problem
- Political correctness stifles free speech at elite universities   - It's unethical to design our children
- Campaign finance reform is subverting democracy   - Petrodollars spell trouble for the West
- Roe v. Wade doesn't matter   - Major reductions in carbon emissions are not worth the money


Spring 2009 Debate Dates

January 13 - February 3 - March 17 - April 21 - May 12

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