DB8 Speech & Debate Academy
Unit 10 · Lesson 1 7 min

Disadvantages (DAs)

A DA proves the bill causes a SPECIFIC bad outcome. Three parts: link, internal link, impact.

Link

The bill triggers a chain reaction. 'This bill raises corporate taxes.'

Internal link

Why the trigger leads somewhere bad. 'Higher taxes → companies move overseas → US jobs lost.'

Impact

The terminal harm. 'Unemployment spikes → recession risk.'

Quick Check
  1. 1. A DA has three parts:

Answer all 1 to check.

Takeaway

Build the chain. If any link breaks, the DA collapses.