In light of current cutbacks in funds for college Speech Departments, intercollegiate forensic competition activities should be ended, a move which would result in savings that can be applied to retaining current faculty, salary levels, and other necessities. Intraumural and community-related speaking opportunities can be provided to replace tournaments. Stress on theory (cost-free to departments) and criticism (also at no additional cost) should be maintained at a high level to insure that the values of forensics will not be dissipated. (CH)