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

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 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 in their homes
Warrant 1: some people have internet in their homes
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 0

Claim: We 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 0

Claim: We 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: 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: 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: 1

Claim: We 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: 0

Claim: We 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: 0