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Resolved: As a general Principle, individuals have an obligation to value the common good above their own interests. Discuss.
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Mark Mendez District Debate 3-9-04 Resolved: As a general Principle, individuals have an obligation to value the common good above their own interests. AFFIRMATIVE The affirmative side according to this debate is to side with the statement that individuals as a general principle must value the common good above their own interests. This debate in simpler terms is the common good versus self interests. However according to the resolution the debate can be structured in endless ways and formats. In order to clarify the side of Affirmative I offer these clarifying terms. Obligation is the duty to honor the life, liberty, or possessions of others. In John Locke's terms, "Being all equal and independent, no one ought to harm another in his life, health, liberty or possessions. Common good is the goal of any body politic. The social compact theory of government allows individuals to band together in community, out of...
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