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

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 0

Claim: We 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: 0

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 1