Sun and Sri Lanka

Round 4: This house would prohibit high-ranking members of the Sri Lankan military and the Tamil Tigers from participating in elections.

Alaska A: CG, 1st, 8 points
Alaska B: CG, 1st, 9 points
Alaska C: OG, 3rd, 7 points
Alaska D: OG, 3rd, 6 points

Here’s to everyone who’s ever written a brief on Sri Lanka (that’s you, Christy). To argue that a democratic process that excludes specific interest groups is still democratic (or at least in the best interests of the country) requires a degree of specific knowledge that is possible only with good research. Once again, hard work wins.

The “Turkish Riviera” finally made an appearance today. Crystal clear, bluebird skies over a placid bay makes for a great setting for the World Championships. It’s so clear that you can almost see Syria from here.

On to lunch, a brief break and round 5. I have a feeling that we’ll see our Turkish motion next—I’m thinking something about EU membership and Muslim tensions. You heard it here first.