John Adams should replace Jefferson on the nickel.

I shall negate the resolution, "John Adams should replace Jefferson on the nickel. " ============================ Burden of Proof: My opponent holds the Burden of Proof to show that John Adams should replace Thomas Jefferson on the nickel. If I am able to prove otherwise, the resolution shall be negated. ============================ Clarifications: 1) The word "should" in the definitions refers to a morally binding duty or obligation. 2) The resolution solely refers to John Adams replacing Thomas Jefferson. I have the ability to convince the readers that another person besides Adams should replace Jefferson. ============================ First Round Introductions: I understand that John Adams is one of our great Founding Fathers. He may not be honored properly, but there are many other Founding Fathers who are not honored properly either, including: Alexander Hamilton, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, John Jay, and even Thomas Paine. Some people may honor these men deeply, as do I, but much of the American population does not. Why should these Founding Fathers be rejected from placing their faces on the nickel? They are in the same boat as Adams, in the essence that they are usually not honored properly either. ============================ Definitions: I would like to point out that the word "should" in the resolution refers to a morally binding duty or obligation. ============================ Arguments: My opponent basically described the various achievements that John Adams accomplished in his lifetime. At the end of his list, my opponent quotes, "Even is you could prove Jefferson is the "better man" that doesn't mean Adams should not be on the nickel. All of our founding fathers are great men and deserve to be honored. As I've said Jefferson is already on the two dollar bill, and has numerous other memorabilia, time to Adams some credit. " However, my opponent's descriptions of John Adams does not prove why he should be on the nickel. Although he did many things in his lifetime, that does not show at all why he SHOULD be on the nickel. Here are some facts on other Founding Fathers not properly honored: Alexander Hamilton: . http://virtualology.com... "Apart from his contributions to The Federalist and his reorganization of the United States financial system in the 1790's Hamilton is best remembered for his consistent emphasis on the need for a strong central government. His advocacy of the doctrine of "implied powers" to advance a broad interpretation of the Constitution has been invoked frequently to justify the extension of federal authority and has greatly influence a number of Supreme Court decisions. " Not to mention he was the first Secretary of the Treasury. Patrick Henry: . http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com... "Fiery orator and tireless champion of American independence who is best known for his speech ending with, "Give me liberty, or give me death! " He was an outspoken critic of the Stamp Act and introduced seven resolutions against it to the Virginia House of Burgesses. He was the first governor of Virginia and led the fight for the adoption of the Bill of Rights. " John Hancock: . http://www.encyclopedia.com... "John Hancock 1737-93, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Braintree, Mass. From an uncle he inherited Boston's leading mercantile firm, and naturally he opposed the Stamp Act (1765) and other British trade restrictions. In 1768 his ship Liberty was seized as a smuggler and confiscated by the crown. A riot ensued, and later the ship was burned. Hancock was hailed as a martyr and elected (1766) to the legislature, where he joined Samuel Adams in advocating resistance to England. In 1775, Gen. Thomas Gage issued a warrant for their arrest, but they escaped. Hancock was a member (1775-80, 1785-86) and president (1775-77, 1785-86) of the Continental Congress. His name appears first (and largest) on the Declaration of Independence, and the term "John Hancock" is often used to mean a signature. He was governor of Massachusetts (1780-85, 1787-93). " John Jay: . http://education.yahoo.com... "American statesman, first Chief Justice of the United States. " Thomas Paine: . http://atheism.about.com... "The son of Quakers, Thomas Paine (1737-1809) made an impressive mark on American society and politics with his stinging political essays. His first, African Slavery in America, was published in 1775 and sharply criticized slavery as unjust and inhumane. Destined to be much more famous and influential was his pamphlet Common Sense, published on January 10, 1776. " Even Thomas Jefferson himself was remarkable. He was the chief author of the Declaration of Independence, served as Secretary of State and as President of the United States, and doubled the size of America with the Louisiana Purchase. Essentially, my opponent would need to prove that other Founding Fathers and great men of the Revolutionary Era should be disregarded from being placed on the nickel. All of the men I mentioned were just as important as John Adams in the shaping of America. Most of the men I provided were just as involved in politics, the Revolutionary War, and the government as John Adams was. Why shouldn't they be on the nickel? Why should John Adams go on the nickel and not them? My opponent has not yet proved that John Adams should be placed above these other men and placed on the nickel. ============================ Conclusion: My opponent has not reached his Burden of Proof. He has failed to prove why John Adams should be placed on the nickel instead of other Founding Fathers. My opponent has not provided evidence as to why there is a morally binding duty or obligation to place John Adams on the nickel. I have given sources and views of other great men who deserve to be on the nickel as much as John Adams does. I heavily urge a Con vote.