Professional Documents
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Debate Team
V: Justice
Millions have died, millions more will if you negate. Global conflict is reaching
new heights- 16.8 million dead in Africa from brutal civil conflicts, with millions more
on the way.
The capacity for global conflict is increasing, with nuclear arsenals and
bioweapons programs becoming high-stakes bargaining chips in an increasingly deadly
game of brinksmanship. India and Pakistan have engaged in nuclear testing, each trying
to out do the other. North Korea is becoming increasingly dangerous, testing missiles in
show after show of force. One misstep and the glass house of international relations will
be shattered by a barrage of stones. I affirm because I agree with former Secretary of
Health, Welfare, and Education John Gardner when he says, “There are no better
grounds on which we can meet other nations and demonstrate our own concern for peace
and the betterment of mankind than in a common battle against disease.”
My value for the round is Justice, defined as giving each his due. This is
the best value for the round because it represents an ideal situation towards which to
strive. My criterion is Reducing Global Conflict.
I offer the following definitions for clarification of the resolution. Public Health-
health services to improve and protect community health. As a result, a Public Health
Concern, is a matter that engages a person's attention, interest, or care, or that affects a
person's welfare within the context of community or societal health. Justify- to defend or
uphold as warranted or well-grounded. Compulsory Immunization- required; mandatory;
or obligatory vaccination.
The instability in the target countries and regions has led to a lack of health
education for the majority of the population. This lack of health education has resulted in
a series of misconceptions about vaccines that cause the majority to refuse vaccination,
which in turn causes greater instability. A recent report by the U.S. Pharmacopoeia1
deplored “the issue of misconceptions that are known to exist about
vaccinations, particularly in developing countries”.