Re: Phil Johnson's debating style (was ICR)

Stephen Jones (sjones@iinet.net.au)
Thu, 28 Dec 95 16:40:28 EST

Burgy

On 18 Dec 95 18:23:53 EST you wrote:

BH>And anyone who has met or corresponded with Phil knows
>he _is_ a gracious person. But as one of his frequent opponents in debates
>said to me once, "He argues like a lawyer." No offense is intended, but
>the shock value of the words has been carefully calculated. Some people
>will inevitably take offense.

[...]

JB>He seems particularly good about honing in on the issues, as
>he sees them, without attacking his debate opponent. I like that.

[...]

Does anyone tape Phil's debates? Can they be purchased? It seems a
pity if these debates, which may eventually have great historical
value,
are not recorded for posterity.

Happy New Year!

Stephen

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