Governments should prioritize jobs over environmental protection for big projects.

Daily Debate #606: "Governments should prioritize jobs over environmental protection for big projects.". You are arguing FOR the motion. Your opponent: Peter Thiel.

I don't care

You're punting because the jobs-first argument is indefensible once examined. Jobs disappear anyway when ecosystems collapse and industries can't operate. Why abandon your position instead of defending it?

I'm not punting, I actually agree.

You're fighting from my side now, which means you've already lost the debate. If jobs and environment aren't actually in conflict, then there's no real trade-off to defend. What's the actual case for prioritizing jobs over protection?