Alternative Energy Chosen as 2008-09 National Debate Topic

On January 7, ballots from 35 states, the National Catholic Forensic League, National Debate Coaches Association and the National Forensic League were tabulated at NFHS headquarters to select the 2008-09 national high school debate topic. Alternative Energy was selected over Health Care with 84 percent of the votes.
In October, the five topic areas were narrowed to two as part of a two-stage balloting process. Use of the second ballot ensures that a majority of coaches across the nation favor the chosen topic area and resolution.
The following chart summarizes the state-by-state balloting on topic areas. The letters reflect a vote for Alternative Energy (A) or Health Care (H).

Choice of problem area and resolution by Official Referendum Vote:
NCFL - A
NDCA - A
NFL - A
In Ohio and Colorado, the topic votes were tied.

National Debate Topic Area Balloting:
32: Alternative Energy
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase alternative energy incentives in the United States.

4: Health Care
Resolved: The United States federal government should establish a universal health care system in the United States.

How They Voted for 2008-09