is separate from the other sub-point "Make the U.S. a...
The U. S. adopting Cap and Trade will have a significant effect on climate.
>I again thank my respected and esteemed opponent for this debate. >My opponent goes right out and asks whether or not the UN is a part of the US. Obviously it isn't but it is influenced heavily by the US. To update the disagreements: 1. Will Obama's work in the US and UN affect other nations enough to create a 45.8% emissions cut by 2059. 2. Will the Obama Cap and Trade plan work? If yes, then please vote PRO. >My opponent has clearly noticed that "Implement an economy-wide cap-and-trade program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050." is separate from the other sub-point "Make the U.S. a Leader on Climate Change." Apparently, however he has not notice that they are BOTH underneath the larger title "Reduce our Greenhouse Gas Emissions 80 Percent by 2050." Therefore, they have been grouped together. I would now like to prove why this is true: Separate: unconnected; distinct; unique Together: into or in one gathering, company, mass, place, or body As the Obama website (http://my.barackobama.com...) clearly says, these are both grouped together into one gathering under "Reduce our Greenhouse Gas Emissions 80 Percent by 2050" and are not unconnected, distinct, or unique. The above negates my opponent's claims of separation and in fact proves that these two sub-points are together. >My opponent has obviously used the logic of "can't do it here" Do it there." To take his logic one step farther, the Obama plan is global. Because it covers the entire Earth, no matter where these companies go, the Obama plan will metaphorically follow them with its wants to cut emissions around the world. My opponent has said that oil companies pay more taxes than they gain in profits. While this USED to be true, it is no longer. I would like to present figure 2: http://www.taxfoundation.org... According to figure 2, while what my opponent said used to be true, at the moment oil and gas companies DO have more money each year than they started with. Due to this, emission caps on these companies WILL, in fact, work. > So, Disagreements (myself and my opponent): 1. Will Obama's work in the US and UN affect other nations enough to create a 45.8% emissions cut by 2059. YES 2. Will the Obama Cap and Trade plan work? YES >I thank my opponent (last time) for this excellent debate.