Richmond(Bo_He)--AFF

Alex adn Travis run a narrative aff. Any questions you have about it, they are more than willing to answer. They are not citing evidence in the traditional way in the 1AC, but they do paraphrase Walter Fisher (1984 article) called "On the Narrative Paradigm" as well as some secondary sources on the narrative paradigm that Fisher develops.

They also use a narrative about Mrs. Gaspar from their human trafficking affirmative all about a woman who went through the visa process after experiencing the terrible consequences of being trafficked.

The 1AC itself has three main parts. Part One features Alex telling her own story about being an outsider (in some senses) and requiring a visa and constant proof of identity to some to school in this country.

Part Two is the recognition that the visas topic, although not directly about student visas, is still a strong connection to those personal experiences, especially in the trafficking area.

Part three brings it together with a discussion of debate's normal place within the rational world paradigm (opposed to the narrative perspective) and the importance of resisting such constructions. Please ask questions, add comments. This is a very standard narrative aff that does not defend a plan text or fiat, but simply connectes experiences to defend the topic.