An opportunity to make friends while examining arguments and ideas 😊

**Format:**
Shortened British Parliamentary debating (please note this is not like PMQs).

Motion #1 provided by the host (eg, This house would ban smoking).

We'll first take a poll to see whether you are for or against the motion.
Regardless of your stance, you will be randomly split into Proposition and Opposition teams.
Volunteer 1 or 2 speakers per team to speak uninterrupted to everyone for up to 4 minutes per speech.
You'll confer together as a team, then 1st prop speech, 1st opp speech, confer again, 2nd prop speech, and 2nd opp speech.
A final poll to see if anyone has been convinced to change their mind.

Repeat with a sillier Motion #2 suggested and chosen by the group.

**Housekeeping:**
Please keep your RSVP updated to help the host.
Wrestling with contentious issues, expect to justify, critique, be critiqued and engage analytically with the ideas of others.
You should come willing to argue for any side and as there is a social purpose, respect and emotional moderation are expected.

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