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Date/Time 01 Aug 2014 8:04:50am
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Chances are I don't have your politics but you're right about the muddled nature of the debate.

"Western Civilisation" should have been defined to begin with. That can usually be done in the preamble, before introducing the speakers. The speakers get the definition before preparing their pieces.

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