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

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: They provide supplemental materials for curriculum to both teachers and students.
Warrant 0: technology can only provide so much information these days
Warrant 1: technology provides so much information these days
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Enlightened libraries could provide us with a sensible approach to information, it COULD be a great way to help us educate our children
Warrant 0: we already have teachers and the internet to educate our children
Warrant 1: teachers and the internet could not fill the void to educate our children
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's.
Warrant 0: libraries are not good for anyone besides the less fortunate
Warrant 1: libraries are good for everyone, including the less fortunate
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: They provide supplemental materials for curriculum to both teachers and students.
Warrant 0: we can do without supplemental materials
Warrant 1: we can't do without supplemental materials
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We need libraries
Reason: With books, an individual can travel all around the world without leaving the room.
Warrant 0: the same individual can get these books online for free
Warrant 1: the same individual can't get these books online for free
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide a venue for a number of desirable individual and shared life-enhancing activities.
Warrant 0: this can be found in other buildings and online venues
Warrant 1: this can't be found in other buildings and online venues
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
Warrant 1: few people have internet
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: The library brings community together as a center for development.
Warrant 0: there are regular city meetings to bring the community together as well as numerous events
Warrant 1: there are not regular city meetings to bring the community together nor are there numerous events
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: My library has many kinds of learning available and provides a community space for everyone, which I love.
Warrant 0: churches and other buildings offer the same things and the internet is full of free information
Warrant 1: churches and other buildings don't offer the same things and the internet is full of free information
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Some people like a social place to read.
Warrant 0: people don't need to be social to read
Warrant 1: some people need to be social to read
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide for lifelong learning.
Warrant 0: people can function without learning
Warrant 1: people can't function without learning
Correct warrant: 0