Explain Why the Status Quo is Good: Currently, the government has very little power to take care of their citizens. This may sound bad, but it actually forces people to learn how to fend for and take care of themselves. A government that is too powerful would have no reason to listen to people.
Explain How the Affirmative Argument Will Change the Status Quo: My opponents want to change that. They think that the government should be empowered to take care of people. If there is a government strong enough to protect the rights and well-being of citizens at all times, then that government will also be powerful enough to take away the rights and harm the well-being of citizens. This situation cannot be allowed.
Explain Why Changing the Status Quo Will Lead to Bad Consequences: One example of my point is the history of political bosses
in the U.S. In the early 20th century, many immigrants came to the
U.S. and needed help. Political bosses were able to take advantage of the
situation. However, once the government became that powerful, it became more
corrupt. Politicians were getting rich off the public’s money and there was no
way to hold them accountable. In NYC, the Tweed Courthouse cost double the
amount of the purchase of Alaska. That money could have been used for better
purposes. A strong government isn’t necessary to protect the rights and
well-being of citizens. In fact, a strong government is a danger to our rights
and well-being.
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