welcome again to debate class. today we are going to learn the meaning of the word debate.

the "man" wants you to think debates are spirited discussions, except that they are turned into contests. They want you to think debators are kind, friendly, and debate only for fun.

.. none of the following is true.

the word debate is just a highly romanticized way of saying argument. the debators commonly have venting spleens, and coldly attack their oponents with the hard truth, without ever looking back. it's a high and lonely destiny, but one that ultimately pays off, because people will always think you are right.

well class, there you go. no go off and "debate" with the "man".