Tuesday 4/14 ~ Whatcha readin'?

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• New Terms
• Status Quo -- (in debate) advocating to keep the law, rule, or system as it is with minor changes. 
• Origin: Latin: "the state in which [one finds things]"
• Debate usage example (adjective): John and Sarah will take the status quo position on gun control. 
• Common usage (noun): The wealthy often desire the status quo as they have more to lose when change comes knocking at the door.
• Affirmative -- (in debate) advocating for major changes to the law, rule, or system.  
• Debate usage example: Sally and Miguel will take the affirmative position on autobahn freeway speeds.

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