COUNTERPOINT: Free speech is critical for intellectual arguments
Whatever one’s political bend may be, there is only new perspective and experience to be gained from debate.
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POINT: Conservatives exaggerate attacks on free speech rights
Those who say free speech rights are being threatened are grossly misrepresenting campus protests.
COUNTERPOINT: Pollution regulations on corporations hurt consumers
Regulations for emissions ignore the root of environmental problems while hurting consumers and businesses.
POINT: California must prioritize health over corporations
Upholding cap-and-trade keeps California at the forefront of global environmental efforts.
COUNTERPOINT: Paid internships are ideal, but for some groups, impossible
Unpaid internships still fulfill the role of professional internships, which is to help students pursue their careers.
POINT: Unpaid internships have value but perpetuate inequality
Universities have an obligation to do more to protect students from exploitative unpaid internships.
COUNTERPOINT: Building new roads is the only way to alleviate traffic
Carpool incentives have proven ineffective. New freeways would reduce traffic and boost the economy.
POINT: Carpooling and not new freeways will solve LA traffic
New freeways are a short-term solution to long-term issues like environmental protection and a growing population.
COUNTERPOINT: Compressing midterms may not solve the issue
It is unlikely that scheduling examination weeks for midterms will improve student performance.
POINT: USC should treat midterms like finals with scheduling
Students shouldn’t have to juggle tedious projects and assignments with studying for their midterms.