Sample Extemp Topics

September 21, 2003

1. Corporate Executive Pay: Have the large compensation packages become excessive?

2. Iraq: Is the transition to Democracy going too slowly?

3. Was the 9th circuit of appeal's  decision to delay the California recall election flawed?

4. Has NASA lost its vision?

5. Does former General Wesley Clark have a chance at the Democratic nomination?

6. Has the erosion of freedom in Russia put the country on the path to autocracy?

7. Would a new Palestinian leader help the peace process?