September 13 SSS 114 Michael Dukakis Former presidential candidate and former governor of Massachusetts. Resolved: Democrats are not losing because of their ideas September 19 LC 102 Father Richard John Neuhaus Noted Catholic intellectual Resolved: The separation of church and state is bad for America September 26 LC 211 Freshman Prize Debate No guest. All Freshmen can speak and compete for first prize. Resolved: Illegal immigration is essential to the American way. October 4 LC 102 David Frum Former speechwriter and special assistant to President Bush. Resolved: Good and Evil are necessary terms in foreign policy. October 11 LC 211 Walter Olson Expert on tort reform. Resolved: Government should restrict the right to sue. October 17 Law School Aud Al Sharpton Politician and former presidential candidate. Resolved: Government policy should not be color-blind. October 24 WLH 119 Thea Lee Chief international economist for the AFL-CIO. Resolved: When in conflict, American jobs should trump free trade. November 1 SSS 114 William F. Buckley Jr. Key founder of the modern conservative movement. Resolved: The Democratic Candidates for November 7th Should Withdraw November 9 SSS 114 Antonin Scalia Conservative U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Resolved: The U.S. Constitution is Not a Living Document that Reflects the Evolving Standards of American Society November 15 LC 102 Bernie Zaleha Vice President of the Sierra Club. Resolved: The Government should protect the environment for its intrinsic value. November 28 SSS 114 Dennis Ross Bill Clinton's chief negotiator in the Middle East. Resolved: The United States should negotiate directly with Syria and Iran.