There is no need to make a major change or an overhaul of the system like the claim suggests.Īn example of minor repairs occurs when, a couple needs a larger house to accommodate their growing family. If there is a problem, it can be dealt with by making a minor change or repair in the status quo. This approach is that the status quo is generally doing an effective job. The con-side will still need to use evidence to prove their contentions or else they are just assertions and not real arguments.ĭefense of the status quo with just minor repairs The con-side using straight refutation would say, “The people promoting the claim state that many recipients or welfare are using drugs, but I argue that there are not that many recipients of welfare that are using drugs.” and “They also say that their tests will find out who the drug users are, but I will argue that the testing that is proposed will not give us an accurate picture of who is actually using drugs. Testing will find out who the drug users are.Many recipients of welfare are using drugs. ![]() If the pro-side stated that there were two reasons why we need to test welfare recipients for drugs: Arguing against the alternative(s) being presented.Denying all advantages from a change in the status quo.The con-side argues against any of the pro-side case approaches by: The status quo is the current fact, value or policy that is being challenged by the pro-side. ![]() In using this approach, the con-side argues for keeping the status quo in place. In straight refutation, the con-side directly refutes, point-by-point, the arguments brought up by the pro-side. To accomplish the two, overall con-side strategies the con side can select one of the following alternatives. These concerts are held afternoons and evenings at the Conservatory Terrace.\( \newcommand\) Botanic Garden, they host the popular (and free) summer concert series celebrating American roots music – Americana and folk, country, blues, and even zydeco. Their 2015-2016 season celebrates " 90 years of historic concerts, extraordinary music, and legendary performers" at the Thomas Jefferson Building's concert hall. The Independence Day concert, A Capitol Fourth, has become "a parade of superstars" previously featuring many world-class talents such as Frankie Valli, Patti LaBelle, Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin.Īn annual series since 1925, the Library of Congress also hosts a number of free concerts presented by its Music Division. This year, the Memorial Day program is co-hosted by Tony Award winner Joe Mantegna and Emmy Award winner Gary Sinise. ![]() These concerts have become star-studded events, broadcast live on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), in observance of Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day. These concerts are free to the public and are currently held on the West Front lawn of the U.S. In 1981, Congress added to the musical history of the Capitol Grounds by authorizing Department of the Interior's National Park Service to sponsor a series of concerts annually performed by the National Symphony Orchestra. View of the National Mall and fireworks, plus concertgoers at A Capitol Fourth, 2009.
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