Most public debates aren't a matter of truth seeking, and haven't been for a long time (two examples below). Rather, it's a platform for people to make their case to the audience.
That said, the level of respect and orderliness of the debates below is something I'd like to see more of.
That said, the level of respect and orderliness of the debates below is something I'd like to see more of.
* Russell v. Copleston on God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMsbD1L5IlQ
* Buckley v. Baldwin on if the american dream is at the expense of the american negro https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldwin%E2%80%93Buckley_debate