Certainly, it may even be that both parties in a debate have access to such braces, though the honorable debater should do their best not to rely on them if at all possible.
Huh? You’ve already stated that your goal is to change “opponent”’s mind, or maybe the minds of onlookers. You’re not involved in truth-seeking or crux-finding, you’re debating for sport or gain. Why is it not honorable to use whatever tools you have?
You make a good point. I didn’t sufficiently define what good or “honorable” debate looks like, so that’s a massive hole in my reasoning. Thanks for bringing that up!
Huh? You’ve already stated that your goal is to change “opponent”’s mind, or maybe the minds of onlookers. You’re not involved in truth-seeking or crux-finding, you’re debating for sport or gain. Why is it not honorable to use whatever tools you have?
You make a good point. I didn’t sufficiently define what good or “honorable” debate looks like, so that’s a massive hole in my reasoning. Thanks for bringing that up!