Win a book from Amazon.com! Oh my!

Grand Prize:
- 2 books each of $25 or less
1st Runner Up:
- 1 book of $25 or less
2nd Runner Up:
- 1 book $20 or less
3rd Runner Up:
- 1 book of $15 or less

Treize Khushrenada wrote: With the amount of flaming and opinionated condemnation that goes on in forums, it seems a logical step to assume that forum members would have a few tricks up their sleeves when it comes to arguing, and this next contest is all about logical steps. That's right, the Winter contest is centered around debate argument. Each entrant will pick any issue, no matter how big or small, ridiculous or grave. They will then write a debate "speech" on this issue, proving their point of view logically. They will not be arguing with each other, but with the public, either alongside the status quo or against it. The length of these speeches will not be limited, just like the short stories. Write as much as you believe is necessary for success. Remember: mindless supporting of your stance with no evidence or reasoning to back it up will not get you anywhere here. Know your topic, and prove through the speech that you know it. Again, this contest is not decided by your topic or position, but on how well you can argue for it.

Now for some deadlines:

The contest will begin today, December 9th, 2007.

The contest will end on January 8th, 2008.

Submissions should be posted in this thread ([link]). Any questions can also be posted here or private messaged to me. Good luck, and happy arguing.