Debate framework for our first year students participating in Visions Group 65

1. Visions Group 65 The Great Decriminalization Debate Vanderbilt Visions Fall 2009

3. 4:16 – 4:19 Group For: Opening Remarks

4. 4:20 – 4:22 Group Against: Opening Remarks

5. 4:23 – 4:26 Group For: Arguments

6. 4:27 – 4:30 Group Against: Arguments

7. 4:31 – 4:34 Group For: Response

8. 4:35 – 4:38Group Against: Response

9. 4:39 – 4:42 Group For: Closing Remarks

11. The Oxford Style Debate A proposition is put forward The audience states its collective stance The debate occurs 3 rounds of 3 minutes For and against Open, Response, Close The audience states its collective stance The side that has the greatest movement wins the debate matt.hall@vanderbilt.edu 4

12. Decriminalization by Region matt.hall@vanderbilt.edu 5

13. Marijuana in TN In TN, possession of Marijuana is a Class A Misdemeanor and can carry with it a fine of up to $2,500 and a jail sentence of up to 11 months and 29 days. Issues to Consider Health, Benefits, Toxicity, and Addiction Gateway to Others Criminal Justice System Impact on Communities matt.hall@vanderbilt.edu 6

14. The Proposition TCA 39-17-408 Schedule II Controlled Substances TCA 39-17-417 Controlled Substances Offenses The state of TN should decriminalize the marijuana offenses outlined in the above two statutes. matt.hall@vanderbilt.edu 7

15. Further Information Links http://delicious.com/matthew_hall4/Group65 Youtube Videos: http://tinyurl.com/marijuanadebate matt.hall@vanderbilt.edu 8