Thanks very much to everyone who attended our first event of the year on Tuesday night, and congratulations to the opposition for winning yesterday’s debate. Also, congratulations to Nisha (1st Proposition), yesterday’s best speaker.
Next week, we’ll be debating the motion This House Would Legalise All Drugs. Steve Uglow of Kent’s Law School will be our guest lecturer for the evening, so be sure to attend if you wish to enlighten yourself on this contemporary issue. We’ll be hosting the debate in Keynes LT6, at 6pm this Tuesday.
This is a topic that has a great deal of contemporary relevance, and one on which many hold very strong views, which can often obscure the fundamental issues at stake, such as the extent to which the individual should decide upon how they go about their lives, and the extent to which drug use harms others. To get a sense of the debate, here are a few articles that are worth reading.
Julian Critchley arguing for an end to prohibition (The Independent)
Against Legalising Marijuana (Prospect)
Transform Drug Policy Foundation Paper on Prohibition
Alex Deane’s Rebuttal of Pro-Legalisation Arguments
As always, feel free to come along whether you wish to speak your mind or whether this is a topic that sparks your interest and you want to watch a lively debate. We’ll also be heading to K-Bar afterwards for another mini social.
Don’t forget that you can also sign up to join the Kent Debating Society by visiting our Kent Union page.
I hope you’ve had an enjoyable first week of term, and I look forward to seeing you next week!
