Debate?

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In what way is a court scene similar to a debate?



((In this scene Tom Cruise's character is a military lawyer trying to uncover the "truth" of what happened to a soldier (who died). Jack Nicholson's character was the commanding officer on the base and was responsible for the soldier's well being.))





A casual conversation or an argument

What is Robin Williams' character's argument?





How does Martin Sheen's character (the president) handle the ideological argument that "Governor Ritchie" makes.

"We don't need a Federal Department of Education (or national government programs)... let the states decide."




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