In a close 2-1 decision, Mr. Brasof's evidence held the day. Ms. Gold's use of James Forten's persona and eloquent word choice created a powerful and emotional argument. Mr. Brasof thought that his economic argument would be left unchallenged by Ms. Gold proved otherwise. If she had continued using the rice prices/population statistics, perhaps the backbone of the economy argument could have been shattered. However, Mr. Brasof was able to effectively counter Ms. Gold's "inconsistent with the tenets of Christianity" argument with logical reasoning and supporting evidence. Flowing and rebuttals matter. In addition, Mr. Brasof was able to control the cross-examination by evading her pointed question and used her language of "if" in rebuttal. Mr. Brasof bet that his argument would win based on evidence not theory (if). What do you think?
-Mr. Brasof/Ms. Gold
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this was a good match in which Ms.Gold's non use of documents made her lose. Similary with the debate between Janice and George (elizabeth freeman) & (charles pickney) george had good ideas but not enough evidence to back it up that is why it was an astranius desigen of 3-0 in-favor of Janiece.
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Shaq v. Mierra- I thought that it was an incredible argument. I thought that Shaq could of used more evidence/support in his argument. Mierra was great. She knew what she was doing and used very good evidence. I thought that this was a close debate. Good job to the both of them. Jazmine Babuch
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ReplyDeleteI feel that john should have won the debate. John seemed to keep it together more than Oliva did. On the basis of the judges comments, the judges were unfair in this decesion. It seems that the judges made the desiding factor of this debate to be Oliva's last point about Bacon's rebellion. That is a sketcky point. The slaves did not rebell by themselves. They needed a white man to help them!!!!
- Brian Rose
I think Gold vs Brasof debate helped give an example of what to expect. It helped us students alot. you both did good, ms. gold you should use more evidence and brasof you could of attacked her arguements more than what you did, but i kno its not as easy when you are up there.
ReplyDeleteI think both Mr. Brasof and Ms. Gold did great. I think Brasof did a great job in his cross examination and when he cross examined Ms. Gold.
ReplyDeleteI think both of you did great and it was a good example for the class, although Gold lacked evidence; she only cited two things, which is why I believe Brasof won.
ReplyDeleteGOLD SHOULD HAVE WON.......BUT SHE DIDNT IT WAS CLOSE BUT I GUESS BRASOF JUST DID BETTER ON THAT DAY SORRY MS. GOLD
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