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| Date | Tournament | Round | Motion |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 1 | THS the use of harsh truths and realities over an idealistic approach in educating children about career aspirations |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 1 | THR the politicisation of student unions in developing countries |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 1 | THBT schools’ curriculums in developing countries should prioritize the students’ performance in STEM subjects even at the cost of students’ talents in non-STEM subjects |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 2 | Assuming feasibility, TH, as the doctor would anonymously leak the information |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 2 | THS 'No Marriage' movement (비혼주위자) in South Korea |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 2 | THR the emphasis on "grit and tenacity" as traits women should possess to succeed |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 3 | In asymmetric warfare THBT it is justified for the significantly weaker side to target the wealthy and aristocratic enemy civilians |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 3 | THBT the African Union should implement a single currency for all its member states |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 3 | TH, As the British Royal Family, will actively criticise the legacy of Winston Churchill |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 4 | THBT the state should not fund any works of art or performances that the average citizen would not recognize as having artistic merit |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 4 | THS the mainstream commercialisation of Asian culture and art in the West |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | 4 | THBT the state should ban the creation, distribution and displays of art which involve elements of self harm (e.g. "The Starving Artist", exhibitions which involve artists in uncomfortable positions for long periods of time, blood painting) |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Novice_Semi | THP a world where religions place more emphasis on the performance of good deeds rather than acts of worship and piety |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Novice_Semi | THBT the Queer community should push for separate religious spaces for the community |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Novice_Semi | THBT religious preachers should abandon the notion of "God's Plan" when preaching to underprivileged communities |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Novice_Final | This House would not allow serving politicians or their immediate families to use private services where public ones are available (i.e. education, healthcare) |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Novice_Final | THBT it is a legitimate tactic for activists to launch campaigns of personal attacks/insults at the family members of corrupt politicians |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Novice_Final | THO respectability politics |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Octa | THR the glorification of long-term relationships |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Octa | THW ban labeling of preferences in gay hookup and/or dating apps |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Octa | THO the narrative that people should seek a sense of belonging |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Quarter | THBT it is in the interests of China to formalise relations with the Taliban |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Quarter | THBT the West should fund Private Military Contractors for the National Unity Government in Myanmar to combat the Military Junta |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Quarter | With the benefit of hindsight THW have created a Jewish state in Germany, rather than a Jewish state in the British Mandate of Palestine |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Semi | THBT progressive individuals should have a zero tolerance policy for people with bigoted views in their social circles |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Semi | TH supports stronger collective bargaining rights and protections rather than legislated labor market regulations (e.g., wage levels and working conditions) |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Semi | THBT it is justified for social activists in developing countries to work with socially regressive bodies and institutions in the state |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Final | THP a world in which individuals do not possess a desire to compete with one another |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Final | THP a world without social validation as a motivating factor for peoples' decisionmaking |
| 2021-09-18 | SMU Hammers 2021 | Open_Final | THR the narrative that one should maximise leisure over productivity in life |