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

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: It will be sad when libraries become only access points for the Internet.
Warrant 0: there will still be a reason to have libraries at that point
Warrant 1: there will be no point in having libraries at that point
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: I use the library often and it would negatively impact the community to lose these resources.
Warrant 0: it is not more important to fix public roads
Warrant 1: it is more important to fix public roads
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are needed more than ever to feed the soul and minds of people.
Warrant 0: the soul and minds of people are insatiable
Warrant 1: the soul and minds of people are in need of constant growth
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: A proper library should be a focal point for it's community.
Warrant 0: there are other meeting and gathering places and information is readily available on the internet
Warrant 1: there aren't other meeting and gathering places and information isn't readily available on the internet
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Having a place to gather to connect to people, culture, information, and works of art is enriching and vital to the sustenance of vitality and diversity.
Warrant 0: there are other places to be social
Warrant 1: there are few other places to be social
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries will keep print media alive.
Warrant 0: it doesn't needs to die
Warrant 1: it needs to die quickly
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries allow students to meet and collaborate.
Warrant 0: students should not socialize with each other
Warrant 1: students should socialize with each other
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries will keep print media alive.
Warrant 0: people only use digital media these days
Warrant 1: people don't only use digital media these days
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are essential for references and can provide a joy never experienced on the internet.
Warrant 0: all these references are available elsewhere as well as other social gathering spots
Warrant 1: all these references are unavailable elsewhere or in other social gathering spots
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide access to books to minority children.
Warrant 0: books are now avaliable to all smart devices
Warrant 1: books available to all smart devices don't feel the same as printed books
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are essential for references and can provide a joy never experienced on the internet.
Warrant 0: people can't get accurate references online elsewhere
Warrant 1: people can get references online elsewhere
Correct warrant: 1