PFD-Dec2011


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Dec 2011 PFD Topic: Income Gap
//Resolved: In the United States, current income disparities threaten democratic ideals.//

Debatepedia Debate (Progressive vs. Flat Tax) Issues and Controversies Summary NFL Resource Guide

American democratic ideals could be described as:
 * Political equality
 * Equality in economic //opportunity//

Possible contentions: Pro Con
 * Economic disparity leads to political disparity
 * Economic disparity leads to unequal economic opportunity
 * Large disparity leads to creation of extremist movements that threaten American democracy
 * Economic disparity encourages more economic/political activity and effort
 * Disparity is a natural result from individual differences
 * Elimination of economic disparity is an alienation of the pursuit of happiness
 * The right to vote trumps money
 * voting in candidates to promote your interest;
 * lobbying politicians in office to promote your interest.
 * Activism
 * example: 99% movement
 * example: tea party
 * Disparity is a natural consequence of capitalism