Rhetoric and Debate

Rhetoric defined by Aristotle is the power of finding the available argument suited to a given situation. Rhetoric is not "empty words" used for the deception of others. Debate is constructive argument between people who try to make others accept their opinion.

theatre
-questions prepared in advance, stock answers
-attack
-no listening
vs.
debate

Motivations
-interested in solving the communities problem
-defending one's position