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{{for|the German realist philosopher|Friedrich Harms}} {{for|the German realist philosopher|Friedrich Harms}}
{{Policy Debate}} {{Policy Debate}}
'''Harms''' are a ] in ] which refer to problems inherent in the ]. '''Harms''' are a ] in ] which refer to problems inherent in the ]. These problems may be either actual (occurring at the time of the policy decision) or potential (not currently occurring in the status quo, with but with the possibility of occurring in the future). In the case of potential harms, the policy offered by the ] functions as a preventative measure.
{{Stock Issues}} {{Stock Issues}}



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For the German realist philosopher, see Friedrich Harms.
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Harms are a stock issue in policy debate which refer to problems inherent in the status quo. These problems may be either actual (occurring at the time of the policy decision) or potential (not currently occurring in the status quo, with but with the possibility of occurring in the future). In the case of potential harms, the policy offered by the affirmative functions as a preventative measure. Template:Stock Issues

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