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

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: They provide internet access for the poor, as well as other things.
Warrant 0: poor people have not been given free internet by the state
Warrant 1: poor people have been given free internet by the state
Correct warrant: 1

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: people often share these things already with neighbors and friends
Warrant 1: people don't already share these things with neighbors and friends
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are giving the public access to information in new and exciting ways.
Warrant 0: not everyone has the internet and google to find everything
Warrant 1: we now have the internet and google to find everything
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Some people like a social place to read.
Warrant 0: they can do that at Starbucks
Warrant 1: they cannot do that at Starbucks
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Public Libraries are good for those less fortunate, providing a nearly free source of different media's.
Warrant 0: the less fortunate can access even more materials at local charities for no cost
Warrant 1: the less fortunate cannot access materials at local charities for no cost
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Many libraries provide numerous valuable services to their communities.
Warrant 0: the services have negligible cost to the communities
Warrant 1: the services cost the communities money
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries allow a sanctuary for those looking to escape technology.
Warrant 0: escapism should be encouraged
Warrant 1: escapism should not be encouraged
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not 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: 1

Claim: We do not 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: 0

Claim: We do not 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: 0

Claim: We do not 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: 0