From Intelligence Squared, U.S. Debate series: Big government is stifling the American spirit

A video of the entire debate featuring Arthur Laffer (of the Laffer Curve), and Laura Tyson (Berkeley, and the President's board of econ. advisers)

The full debate:

BIG GOVERNMENT IS STIFLING THE AMERICAN SPIRIT (IQ2US.ORG) from Intelligence Squared US on Vimeo.

The vote:

Before debate.

For 29%
Against 44%
Can't make a decision 27%

After debate

For 49%
Against 43%
Still can't make a freaking decision 8%

By the rules of the debate a win goes to the FOR team.