Controversial artefacts in museums tell the true story of Britain's history, says Shermar Pryce 2/6

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Shermar Pryce, University College, speaks in opposition of the motion that This House Believes British Museums are Not Very British.
This is the second speech of six.
This speaker is a competitive debater and the views expressed may not represent their own beliefs.
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@MountainLWolf 3 ай бұрын

I am much more concerned about the Vatican returning artifacts; although that does not dismiss the importance of the British museums returning stolen artifacts.

@teeeceee624 3 ай бұрын

This guy should take this debate seriously

@LLMGuide 2 ай бұрын

A stronger debater might have taken this same angle and performed well, but by god this man tanked the delivery; just a poor speaker and a creature of small cleverness rather than any genuine intellect. I don't think the mere fact someone has attended Oxford attests to their intellect or maturity. Affirmative action admission? Regardless, I like his hat.

@HH-xd5zi 2 ай бұрын

Homing in strategically around the framing of the question and the initial line of argumentation seemed promising but to then try and reinforce his arguments by making blanket characterisations such as Britain = lying seemed so lazy. I thought the initial jibes about his opponents were just normal entertainment you see in debates but by the end of his argument, it made the whole speech seem flippant and for attention or effect, rather than being invested in the topic at all. Despite this, I think it's a reach for you to insinuate affirmative action or the merits of his placement in this academic establishment.

@LLMGuide 2 ай бұрын

@@HH-xd5zi Fair enough. He could just as well be a legacy admission/donor's child. I haven't spent enough times around undergraduates to know which ones are clever and which ones aren't. You do see the word 'Oxford' and expect more than this, I should add. I don't have any objection to the political stances taken; almost any point can be argued well or argued poorly. I would have been very happy to see a post-colonial POV advanced in a well-thought out manner.

@rinesserin 2 күн бұрын

If you're racist, just say that.

@noraa3428 3 ай бұрын

Just because someone is biased or allowed you to talk doesn't make them infallible!?! Not the definition.

@robinchaulagain206 2 ай бұрын

Under peacefulness of mind, well consciousness, ideas to establish peace, law order, ideas to build peace in the world, unity and integrity… These colour black is true original and most pleasant colour that existed in earth and solar system till we know. So what is pushing back ? Racial look? No it is already winning race but how about ideas of human consciousness and accepting other with best knowledge that can do serve and provide love.

@Stoicgenuis 3 ай бұрын

Love this guy he’s straight talking

@Adam-326 3 ай бұрын

You can’t be serious.

@veteranclips6950 3 ай бұрын

You can’t change history it’s in the past , trying to blame the people of today who wasn’t Evan born when all this happened 😅all this disrespect on British people then why would millions move to Britain who’s supposed to be the enemy & evil Thank God 🙏 we are living in times are democracy freedom of religion freedom of speech law & order , how far we have come as humans from battles & wars should be celebrated & we can learn from each other.