The motion for a debate is "This House believes that social media does more harm than good." A debater presents the following two arguments:

Argument A: Social media spreads misinformation rapidly, leading to public panic during crises.

Argument B: Social media provides platforms for marginalized voices, fostering social inclusion.

Based on the criteria for a strong argument (relevance to the motion, supporting evidence, and overall impact), which argument should the debater prioritize in the opening speech? State the letter of the argument and give a one‑sentence justification.

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The motion for a debate is "This House believes that social media does more harm than good." A debater presents the following two arguments:

Argument A: Social media spreads misinformation rapidly, leading to public panic during crises.

Argument B: Social media provides platforms for marginalized voices, fostering social inclusion.

Based on the criteria for a strong argument (relevance to the motion, supporting evidence, and overall impact), which argument should the debater prioritize in the opening speech? State the letter of the argument and give a one‑sentence justification.

Accepted Answer

A - it directly addresses the motion by highlighting a major harmful effect with high impact.

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