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    1. The affirmative argues that classical political philosophers like Plato and Aristotle believed training was needed for leadership, and that a college degree provides important skills for politicians like critical thinking and problem solving. 2. The negative responds that while college is valuable, it is not the only indicator of capability or intelligence for politicians. Requiring a degree could exclude qualified candidates without access to higher education. 3. The negative further argues that experiences like poverty, unemployment, community involvement, and military service can also provide important skills for political leadership, and that requiring degrees risks lack of representation for groups without them.

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    1. The affirmative argues that classical political philosophers like Plato and Aristotle believed training was needed for leadership, and that a college degree provides important skills for politicians like critical thinking and problem solving. 2. The negative responds that while college is valuable, it is not the only indicator of capability or intelligence for politicians. Requiring a degree could exclude qualified candidates without access to higher education. 3. The negative further argues that experiences like poverty, unemployment, community involvement, and military service can also provide important skills for political leadership, and that requiring degrees risks lack of representation for groups without them.

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    1. The affirmative argues that classical political philosophers like Plato and Aristotle believed training was needed for leadership, and that a college degree provides important skills for politicians like critical thinking and problem solving. 2. The negative responds that while college is valuable, it is not the only indicator of capability or intelligence for politicians. Requiring a degree could exclude qualified candidates without access to higher education. 3. The negative further argues that experiences like poverty, unemployment, community involvement, and military service can also provide important skills for political leadership, and that requiring degrees risks lack of representation for groups without them.

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    1. The affirmative argues that classical political philosophers like Plato and Aristotle believed training was needed for leadership, and that a college degree provides important skills for politicians like critical thinking and problem solving. 2. The negative responds that while college is valuable, it is not the only indicator of capability or intelligence for politicians. Requiring a degree could exclude qualified candidates without access to higher education. 3. The negative further argues that experiences like poverty, unemployment, community involvement, and military service can also provide important skills for political leadership, and that requiring degrees risks lack of representation for groups without them.

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    COLLEGE DEGREE REQUIREMENTS


    FOR POLITICIANS.
    Affirmative:
    The Philippine (1987) Constitution spells out the
    minimum qualification to become the President
    of the country. It turns out that provisions are
    fairly inclusive – apart from citizenship, age and
    residency, among others, a candidate, male or
    female alike, need not have an academic
    background let alone an actual completed
    academic degree. All that is required is ability to
    read and write and not even in just English.
    Based on our constitution we have only few
    qualifications which democratizes the process
    for good reason but there is also a proposal to
    put additional requirement, the college degree
    or equivalent.
    If we go back to the classical text of politics,
    Plato, Aristotle, they said that you need some
    kind of trainings before you prepared to be a
    leader. And how do we get that kind of
    trainings? We need to go to school to learn, and
    now we already have a free tuition act, so what
    will be no reason, especially for the future
    generations of leader not to go to college. I
    think it’s about time because we go in college to
    exercise leadership at the same time.
    We are electing representatives, and after the
    election, what will be the next? There’s a
    famous phrase from late Dolphy saying
    “madaling Manalo, after that, paano pag nanalo
    na ako? Then what? It is matter of course on
    what actions are you going to take, lawmaking
    includes, identifying problems, critical thinking
    and problem solving.
    An appointive employee is even required to
    pass a board exam in addition to him/her on
    being a college degree holder.
    Why is it our politicians especially the
    lawmaking body, who will be holding so much
    power and yet not required to finish their
    college degree.
    In conclusion, I argue that it would be fair and
    wise to impose a college degree requirements
    in politicians, especially in the Philippines,
    College degree is an indicator of intelligence
    and capability and it is necessary to prepare
    one for the responsibilities of being a leader of
    nation.

    NEGATIVE:
    Having a college education is of course
    valuable and beneficial, but it is not the only
    indicator of capability and intelligence. In the
    Philippines, there are many examples of
    successful and capable leaders who have
    achieved great things without a college degree.
    Imposing a college degree requirement on
    Congress would limit the pool of potential
    candidates, and could exclude many qualified
    individuals who may not have had the
    opportunity or means to obtain a college
    education.
    Additionally, the Philippines faces unique
    challenges and complexities, including poverty,
    high unemployment, and a lack of access to
    education. These issues must be addressed by
    individuals who have lived through these
    challenges, understand them firsthand, and
    who have the passion and drive to improve the
    lives of their fellow citizens. Therefore, it would
    be unfair to exclude individuals from running for
    Congress because they do not have a college
    degree.
    Furthermore, it is important to remember
    that a college education does not necessarily
    prepare one for the responsibilities of being a
    member of Congress. The job of a member of
    Congress requires a unique set of skills and
    experience, including the ability to work well
    with others, to understand and navigate the
    political landscape, and to effectively represent
    the interests of one's constituents. These skills
    are not exclusively developed through a college
    education, and can be acquired through other
    means such as professional experience,
    community involvement, and military service.
    Moreover, there is a risk that the lack of
    education of a certain group of people, might
    lead to issues of representation in the
    legislative body, that could affect and reflect the
    policies, decisions and bills that cater to the
    needs of those people. In this case, people that
    do not have a college degree would be most
    affected.
    In conclusion, I argue that it would be unfair
    and unwise to impose a college degree
    requirement on members of Congress,
    especially in the Philippines. A college
    education is not the only indicator of intelligence
    or capability, and it does not necessarily
    prepare one for the responsibilities of being a
    nation leader. To limit the pool of potential
    candidates to those with a college degree
    would be detrimental to the diversity and
    effectiveness of our government, and could
    exclude many qualified and capable individuals
    from serving their fellow citizens.

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