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 legal to declaw your cat
Reason: My mom's cat nicked his eye when scratching his face and her vet advised he be declawed.
Warrant 0: he was still able to attack and defend himself afterwards
Warrant 1: he attacked people even more viciously after declawing
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: It should be illegal to declaw your cat
Reason: Declawing is a crime; instead, people should be educated on proper care and training.
Warrant 0: owners should not have the right to be in charge of their animals
Warrant 1: owners should have the right to be in charge of their animals
Correct warrant: 0