Proposition: Fears that social media leads to fake news and a badly informed society are over-stated. Americans have ALWAYS been massively ignorant on matters related to politics and policy. Despite what some high-minded professors claim, democracy does not depend on an educated, informed, and active citizenry for its survival. **Social media is no worse for fake news than other media (AGAINST) If you are judging the debate: You should listen closely to the arguments for and against each of the propositions, taking careful notes, especially about the specific evidence mentioned in the arguments. You should then compose a judgment that answers the guiding topic. Each of the propositions relates to that topic in some way. You do not need to address all of these debates, but you should explore at least one of them, noting the arguments each advocate made and evaluating those arguments. Write your answer to the guiding question, supported by your reasoning, in a 3–4-page (standard 12 point font, double spaced) paper. You should use Chicago style citation for direct quotes or references to specific sources.
