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

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are a wise addition.
Warrant 0: wisdom has much to do with city planning
Warrant 1: wisdom has nothing to do with city planning
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide a meeting places for many positive activities.
Warrant 0: the internet does not make it unnecessary to meet others in person
Warrant 1: the internet makes it unnecessary to meet others in person
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are elegant and nice buildings in my community.
Warrant 0: that is costly to build and maintain
Warrant 1: they are not costly to build and maintain
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide much needed activities for caregivers and young children in communities.
Warrant 0: there are better venues for activities
Warrant 1: there aren't better venues for many activities
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries have always been about making information available to all people.
Warrant 0: technology has made information readily available for all
Warrant 1: technology hasn't made information readily available for all
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries level the playing field for people who cannot afford books.
Warrant 0: most classic works of literature are available as free ebooks and many new books can be found for free online
Warrant 1: most classic works of literature are not available as free ebooks and many new books can't be found for free online
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide a meeting places for many positive activities.
Warrant 0: other places exist for this reason
Warrant 1: no other places exist for this reason
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are elegant and nice buildings in my community.
Warrant 0: the level of elegance costs the taxpayers too much money
Warrant 1: the level of elegance costs the taxpayers very little money
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are a wise addition.
Warrant 0: libraries are only an addition to the community
Warrant 1: libraries are more than just an addition 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: information is not readily available elsewhere
Warrant 1: information is more readily available elsewhere
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: A proper library should be a focal point for it's community.
Warrant 0: community focal points tend to create havens for children
Warrant 1: community focal points tend to create drug havens
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Some people like a social place to read.
Warrant 0: libraries are a social place
Warrant 1: libraries are a place to be quiet not socialize
Correct warrant: 1