The Original Oratory Controversy
The use of former Original Oratory speeches in Declamation has become quite widespread in recent years. Some see this practice as unfair or undermining the category's original purpose, as these speeches were originally written for the purpose of winning in forensic competition, and not necessarily conveying an important message. At the beginning of 2003-2004 season, the NCFL enacted a ban on all former high school competitive oratories, effective as of the 2005 Grand National Tournament. However, at the beginning of the 2004-2005 season, the restriction was removed, and thus, the ban never truly came into effect. As of the present time, former Original Oratory speeches are allowed material in NCFL Declamation. State and local leagues may choose to ban or allow material as they wish, however.
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