Debate: Should It Be Illegal to Declaw Your Cat?
With legislation pending, New York could become the first state to make removing the claws of a cat a crime.

Claim: It should be illegal to declaw your cat
Reason: They need to use their claws for defense and instinct.
Warrant 0: most house cats face enemies
Warrant 1: most house cats don't face enemies
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: It should be illegal to declaw your cat
Reason: My declawed cat was not able to protect himself effectively from an intact cat even though he was able to find alternative methods to try and make do.
Warrant 0: owners can judge whether it is necessary for their cat to be able to protect himself
Warrant 1: owners can't judge whether it is necessary for their cat to be able to protect himself
Correct warrant: 1