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OUTLINE: WATER PRIVATIZATION

I. Introduction

A. Grabber: Various illnesses such as diarrhea, Hepatitis A, typhoid, and cholera are easily transmitted through inadequate water quality.

B. Background Information: Water privatization is the purchasing of private companies or corporations and the right for them to operate these public utilities. In addition, it is often a solution to municipal budget problems and aging water systems.

C. Thesis Statement: Regardless of the claims of activists that water is a fundamental human right, I am convinced that the privatization of such is essential as these companies purify it to make it safe for the public, however, at a cost.

II. Body

A. Argument 1: Water is not a public right

i. A need does not make something a right

ii. Economic good

iii. Supply of quality and reliable water

B. Argument 2: There is enough water for everyone

i. According to the United Nations (2014), there is enough freshwater on the planet for more than 7 Billion people.

ii. 75% of the Earth is made up of water

iii. When people get things for free, they take it for granted

C. Argument 3: Privatization is better for the environment

i. Methodical systems

ii. Reduce mortality rates

iii. Allows specialized services

D. Counterargument: Water is not a commodity

i. Water is necessary to health related rights

ii. Companies intend to impose payments to as many consumers as possible

iii. Cases of diseases are still present

E. Rebut:

i. Greenhouse Gas Emissions

ii. Article 29 states that everyone has duties to the community.

iii. Israeli invention by the WaterGen company

III. Conclusion

A. Summary

B. Advice

IV. References:

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Pal, R., & Saha, B. (2010). Does Partial Privatization Improve The Environment? (pp. 2-3). Mumbai.

Rayasam, R. (2013). Who Should Control Our Water? - The New Yorker. The New Yorker. Retrieved 3 April 2016, from http://www.newyorker.com/business/currency/who-should-control-our-water

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