A question: Would there be enough "ammo" to make it worthwhile assuming that 'we' play by their rules? (no personal stories, physical evidence only, paralegal presenting, etc)
If so, then why not do it?
If not, then reasons ought to be given for 'our' absence so as not to look like liars or cowards. Example: "How are we supposed to debate this without personal accounts? Forget it, we're not interested in paticipating in this sort of 'debate,' thanks but no thanks."