Things are about to get warmer in Minnesota as the Great American Think-Off question gets all our wheels of thought working overtime. The New York Mills Regional Cultural Center has, for the 14th year, posed a philosophical question for the rest of us to think about. This year’s question: Is it ever wrong to do the right thing?
Last year's winner, Craig Allen of West Linn, Oregon, won by answering the question: "Does immigration threaten or strengthen the United States?" (Answer: threaten). In 2007 the question was "Which should you trust more, your head or your heart? Answer: your heart by Paul D. Allick of Burnsville, MN.
In 2006 the Think-off posed a question we all should have answered: Which is more valuable to society: freedom or safety? The winner successfully argued that freedom is more valuable. In 2004 the question was “Should same-sex marriages be prohibited?” The winner of that debate, Robert Lerose of Urbandale, NY, argued that marriage has changed over the centuries but has remained strong none the less. The exclusive commitment of two people to each other can only strengthen the institution.
Enter the competition by sending a 750 word essay to the judges. Click here for the rules and entry form and here to read about the history of the competition. Winning essays are also posted on the website.
A free way to get us all thinking about important questions.
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