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

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 may have to do without in the time of economic cutbacks
Warrant 1: the less fortunate should not have to do without in the time of economic cutbacks
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Many libraries provide numerous valuable services to their communities.
Warrant 0: those services can be replaced elsewhere at less cost
Warrant 1: those services can't be replaced elsewhere at less cost
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide a meeting places for many positive activities.
Warrant 0: people meeting together is a positive thing
Warrant 1: people meeting together would make too much noise for people to read
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provide satisfaction to people.
Warrant 0: satisfied people have no drive to work hard and be productive.
Warrant 1: satisfied people have the drive to work hard and be productive.
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries are a wise addition.
Warrant 0: wise additions are not the governments forte'
Warrant 1: wise additions are the governments forte'
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries provides books and internet access to those who cannot afford it.
Warrant 0: not everyone can have a cell phone which has internet access
Warrant 1: everyone can have a cell phone which has internet access
Correct warrant: 1

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: there aren't many parks and churches that also provide peaceful environments while school is not in session.
Warrant 1: there are many parks and churches that also provide peaceful environments while school is not in session.
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Some people like a social place to read.
Warrant 0: coffee shops do not provide a nicer and more economically sustainable social place to read
Warrant 1: coffee shops provide a nicer and more economically sustainable social place to read
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries give a chance for poorer families to get information and reading material.
Warrant 0: more community programs are popping up to allow poor families access to these materials
Warrant 1: more community programs are needed for families
Correct warrant: 0

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: Libraries can be safe havens for children.
Warrant 0: playgrounds can't be safe havens for children.
Warrant 1: Playgrounds can be safe havens for children.
Correct warrant: 1

Claim: We do not need libraries
Reason: A proper library should be a focal point for it's community.
Warrant 0: the meeting point can't really be done somewhere else
Warrant 1: the meeting point can be done somewhere else
Correct warrant: 1