Last night the Library hosted a debate on Obama's and McCain's health care policies. For those of you, adults and teens, that did not attend you missed a really wonderful event. Four members of Bangor High School's debate team, Andrew Beaupain, Katie Coffin, Randy Hughes and Rebecca Ye, along with debate coach Debbie Averill offered a lively and informative evening. Ms. Averill started the program with an explanation of debate procedure. She also said that at competitions the debaters must be prepared to argue both sides, a coin toss decides which side they defend. I can't help marvel at what a wonderful learning experience this is for young people. Not only must they learn both sides of an issue, they also have the chance to empathize with those that hold a different viewpoint. Having been a theatre major and doing role reversal exercises I know that this is a valuable life-skill. The Bangor High debate team ranks high in competitions and seeing them in action I can see why. (October 17th at a competition at Cheverus High School, the Public Forum debaters swept the first five places!)
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
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