Debate: Do We Still Need Libraries?
What are libraries for, and how should they evolve?

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide help for the homeless, including temporary shelter and career resources.
Warrant 0: services for the homeless can't be administered more efficiently and effectively through a local social service center
Warrant 1: services for the homeless can be administered more efficiently and effectively through a local social service center
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries have many events and activities as well as expert staff which play a vital role in the community.
Warrant 0: these activities are fun, but not vital to a community
Warrant 1: these activities are fun and vital to the community
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries have always been about making information available to all people.
Warrant 0: limitless information is now as close as our finger tip at all times
Warrant 1: limitless information is not always as close as our finger tip
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries have lots to offer in addition to books they provide music, dvd's, magazines and more.
Warrant 0: all these things are readily available to everyone online
Warrant 1: none of these things are readily available to everyone online
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Public libraries provide equal access to information for all citizens for both recreation and education.
Warrant 0: this is free information available online to everyone
Warrant 1: this is free information available to everyone
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries function as community centers, as well as lending out books.
Warrant 0: we have community centers and no one reads books
Warrant 1: we don't have enough community centers even if no one reads books
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Public libraries provide equal access to information for all citizens for both recreation and education.
Warrant 0: equal access is not guaranteed in a capitalist society
Warrant 1: equal access is guaranteed in a capitalist society
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide help for the homeless, including temporary shelter and career resources.
Warrant 0: homelessness has been solved
Warrant 1: homelessness has not been solved
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide internet for those that need it to do homework, find employment, and file taxes.
Warrant 0: Most people have internet in their homes
Warrant 1: some people have internet in their homes
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide access to books to minority children.
Warrant 0: there are too few minority children
Warrant 1: there are many minority children
Correct warrant: 0