I do think it is ludricrous to suggest afroamericans can't follow debate rules though.
Some may say that a select group CHOSE not to follow the rules, and this ought not to reflect on all persons who share an ethnicity. This group seemed to find it more beneficial to act outside of the established, accepted practices. There is an adage, "What you reward, you get more of." The throwing of chairs and other disorderly behaviors described in the article revealed a lot about the content of their character. The described behaviors may not only violate debate policy but may violate several civil and criminal laws as well.
But that is not the purpose of a debate and if they do not stick to the rules they are arguing not debating the same as if you use your hands you are not playing soccer.
Well said.
