RJA #10b: Argument

Research Question- Should endangered species be preserved if the theory of natural selection holds true?

Thesis- The preservation of endangered species should be stopped if the theory of evolution is accurate because natural selection would create situations in which certain species are forced to either adaptation or become extinct, survival of the fittest would also ensure that the strong survive and the weak become hunted to provoke an evolution that balances the components of nature.

Reason 1 - Natural Selection would create a situation of either adaptation or extinction

Evidence 1- Certain species throughout our history have either evolved or become extinct due to climate change, predator movements, and even scarcity.

Evidence 2- It is accurate to say that one can trace the origins of a species back to millions of years ago and quite possible say that their forms and shapes have evolved to be this present form today we see, such as crocodiles, birds, lions, etc.

Reason 2- Survival of the fittest would ensure that the strong survive and the weak become hunted to provoke an evolution that balances the components of nature

Evidence 1- If one were to observe nature in its purest form, even back millions of years ago, nature is always changing and to provoke this change there must be temptations that force species to evolve to keep nature's balance and develop counter prey qualities

Objections 1- Humans have been the number one species to cause more than any other species combined to become extinct

Objection 2- The preservation of endangered species should be preserved because we live in a world where diversity is important and we want to keep every species alive --> Conservatives