The argument I chose is related to Illinois becoming the first state to ban "book bans". I chose this arguement for two reasons; 1. I was spending entirely too much time trying to find a "suitable" argument, and 2. Book banning is related to censorship, as we'll discuss in this week's podcast.
Reddit is diligent in removing inappropriate comments, so we may be missing parts of the argument.
Several comments made "outlandish" claims. The book titles in the image above won't be used in classrooms. This is "fear-mongering".
There is a prevalent 'us vs them' mentality in this argument with neither side attempting to listen to or understand the other.
Lastly, someone provides a link that attempts to address the question of which books are being banned. However, the link only provided a short list of books banned in 2023. It is clear that a more thorough investigation is necessary to obtain a comprehensive answer, which isn't common in online debates.
Here are some tips for making your online arguments more effective:
1. Be respectful.
2. Ask questions.
3. Consider all sides of the argument.
4. Back up your claim(s) with clear references (provide links).
5. Agree to disagree.
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