Sample Extemp Topics

November 24, 2003

1. AARP: Are they representing senior citizens interests or are they simply looking out for their own gain?

2. Will the Medicare overhaul bill before the Congress actually benefit senior citizens?

3. Will the new timetable on Iraq self government really happen?

4. Can Georgia's new government solve its problems?

5. Should the Iraqi council's decision to halt the Arab television station al-Arabiya cause concern?

6. Is the California State Senate's decision to reverse itself on drivers licenses for illegal immigrants prove Arnold Schwarzenegger is charismatic?

7. Should the bombings of the British consulate in indicate that terrorism is on the rise?