1) Claim: People should be vegetarian for health reasons. Counterclaim: Some people won't get enough protein if they don't eat meat. a) However, the benefits of vegetarianism clearly outweigh the benefits of eating meat. b) Someone might choose to be a pesco-vegetarian and eat fish to make sure they get enough protein. c) A lot of vegetarians don't get enough vitamin B12, either. d) Lots of people eat too much protein, fat, and calories and need to re-evaluate how they're eating. e) It's true that meat is a superior source of protein, but there are many vegetarian options that are great sources of protein. f) Vegetarians often don't have body odor because they don't eat meat. 2) Claim: Homework should be banned from public schools. Counterclaim: Supporters of homework say that reviewing new material later in the day helps students remember and understand it. a) However, homework takes up too much time for most students. b) However, if students have to work after school, their brains will be too tired to remember by the time they get home anyway. c) However, students who find this practice beneficial can certainly review their notes and assignments each evening if they wish.  d) Homework has been shown to increase anxiety and depression symptoms. e) However, sometimes people cheat on their homework. f) Homework should be banned because it takes up too much time, causes unnecessary stress, and can confuse students. 3) Claim: Electric cars are better for the environment. Counterclaim: Some people say that electric cars are just as bad for the environment as gasoline cars because of the ways we generate electricity.  a) It is true that some of our electricity is generated in unsustainable ways; however, there are more and more environmentally friendly methods becoming more commonplace every day. b) Electric cars are also not as good as gasoline cars because they take so long to charge up. c) However, since electric cars don't use gasoline they are still better for the environment. d) Electric cars are taxed heavily since their owners don't pay the gasoline tax. e) However, some cars use both gas and electricity. f) It is true that the ways we generate electricity are bad for the environment. 4) Claim: Dogs shouldn't be allowed in restaurants. Counterclaim: Some people have service dogs for an invisible disabilty and they aren't required to disclose that they have a disability. a) It's true that some dogs help people with invisible disabilities, such as panic attacks or diabetes.  b) However, dogs might poop on the floor, making the restaurant unsanitary. c) However, service dogs can wear service vests so the employees know those dogs are allowed.  d) Once at a restaurant I saw a dog bite a child, so they are clearly dangerous. e) Service dogs have a long history of importance because they help their owners stay safe and well. f) Whether or not to allow dogs in restaurants is clearly a messy issue. 5) Claim: Recreational marijuana should be decriminalized. Counterclaim: Many fear that drug abuse and addiction rates would increase. a) It is wise to consider all elements, and some marijuana users do become addicts. b) Teenagers in particular are susceptible to marijuana abuse. c) Marijuana is technically a hallucinogen.  d) Lots of studies have been done about this. However, marijuana helps too many people for it to be illegal. e) This is a valid concern. However, states that have decriminalized marijuana have actually seen drug abuse and addiction rates decrease.  f) Some people who weren't addicts have done years in prison for a small amount of marijuana.

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