A very useful defense of public debates

It is not just the Jehovah's Witnesses who do not participate in public debate (there are very few exceptions to this). There are also plenty of evangelical Christians who discourage this as well. But I am of the opinion that public, moderated debates are extremely useful. In this timely ARTICLE, James White offers his defense of public debate in opposition to another Christian who does not feel that it is profitable for Christians to do, especially with opposers and apostates to the Christian faith.