"… At one time, it would be a real treat to be in the audience of a high school or college debate. Intelligent, well-spoken students–who had spent countless hours researching various sides of a current governmental policy issue–would respectfully present their views and, yes, calmly debate their positions.
Then, several years ago, some ethically challenged person got the idea that if the debaters threw out arguments at an auctioneer’s rate of speech, the other side could never respond, and they would win. Thus was born “Spreading,” speed + reading." …
Opinion.