DISADVANTAGES

These disadvantages are just a few of the ideas available that are supported by the literature. Remember, you will need to build your own "shell" (the way you initially introduce the argument), and you will want to have all of the essential components included (see the online reading below for help). Also remember that you will need to continue updating your disadvantages as the year goes on.

NUCLEAR PROLIFERATION

CHINA

RUSSIA

MISSILE DEFENSE

OIL PRICES

DEMOCRACY CONSOLIDATION

USA LEADERSHIP BAD

ANTI-USA AXIS

BIPARTISAN FOREIGN POLICY

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DISADVANTAGE ARGUMENTATION, GO TO THE DEBATE CENTRAL WEBSITE AT http://debate.uvm.edu/code/030.html

WATCH AN INTERNET VIDEO ABOUT DISADVANTAGES BY GOING TO http://debate.uvm.edu/policyvideo.html

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