Debating has been around for a long time, with some pretty spectacular results. Look at Socrates, who was put to death in 399 BCE for corrupting the youth of Athens; his accusers could not forgive him for incessantly questioning their beliefs and making "the worse appear the better cause." More recently, debating has morphed into a sport for the elite, often associated with affluent school and drawing from a pool of primarily white males who go off to prestigious colleges and careers. The urban debate movement, with its 19 or so leagues across the United Students, is working to change those demographics and bring the benefits of debate to a wider audience. In this article, the author discusses the significance of debate and its benefits to students.