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

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 sometimes can't get that stuff even if they are very poor
Warrant 1: people can get that stuff unless they are very poor
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: It will be sad when libraries become only access points for the Internet.
Warrant 0: people cannot always use the internet in other places
Warrant 1: people can use the internet in other places
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: People still like reading printed pages.
Warrant 0: printed pages are becoming obsolete
Warrant 1: printed pages aren't becoming obsolete
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provides books and internet access to those who cannot afford it.
Warrant 0: those who cannot afford access may be denied in a capitalist society
Warrant 1: those who cannot afford access will not be denied in a capitalist society
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: When school is not in session, one can still gain knowledge and a peaceful environment in a library.
Warrant 0: it is also peacful in my living room
Warrant 1: it is other places aren't as peaceful
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries function as community centers, as well as lending out books.
Warrant 0: communities have many locations that can be used as gathering places and books are available online
Warrant 1: communities have few locations that can be used as gathering places and books are not always available online
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: When school is not in session, one can still gain knowledge and a peaceful environment in a library.
Warrant 0: schools should be open year round
Warrant 1: schools aren't open year round
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are essential for books and reading.
Warrant 0: books cannot always be found for free online and love of reading does not always begin with young children through their parents then their teachers
Warrant 1: books can be found for free online and love of reading begins with young children through their parents then their teachers
Correct warrant: 1

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: these things are all available online and most times for free, everyone has a cell phone and wifi is free in many public locaitons
Warrant 1: these things aren't all available online and most times for free, and not everyone has a cell phone
Correct warrant: 0