1996-97 National Debate Topic
"Resolved: That the federal government should
establish a program to substantially reduce
juvenile crime in the United States."

Summary of the Negative Case

General negative case

The case against spending federal money on anti-crime measures.

The case against federalizing juvenile crimes.

The case against federal programs designed to eliminate the "root causes" of crime.

The case against requiring states to spend money, pass new laws or take other specific actions.

The case against new legislation to control the interstate flow of items connected with crime: Guns

The case against new legislation to control the interstate flow of items connected with crime: Drugs