Sample Extemp Topics

February 13, 2006

1. Will the scandal of British soldiers being involved in torture bring down PM Tony Blair?

2. Does the Michelle Kwan incident demonstrate the ever growing commercialism of the Olympics?

3. Are Creationism and Intelligent Design posing serious challenges to modern evolutionary theory? 

4. Will protests by Preval supporters prevent a peaceful runoff election in Haiti?

5. Has the refusal of Hussein's attorney's to show up made the tribunal a Kangaroo Court?

6. Silvio Berlusconi: Will the "Jesus Christ of politics" be crucified in April elections?

7. Should the FCC mandate 'a la carte' pricing for cable television?