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2NC -- AT: Cap Good - CATOCATO institute can’t be trusted – evidence filled with biasThomas 19 (Kendrick, Marxist activist and Pan Africanist, “The Illusion of Free Thought: How Think Tanks Shape Public Opinion”, https://theforgenews.org/2019/08/29/the-illusion-of-free-thought-how-think-tanks-shape-public-opinion/, ML) The Cato Institute ($29.1 million in average yearly revenue) is a well-funded think tank that persuades politicians and the public to take conservative positions on issues such as climate change and welfare. The Cato Institute claims that there is ample time to resolve the environmental crisis despite the UN and scientists saying otherwise. They place blame on everyday people by publishing articles stating that people are not willing to combat climate change if it means raising their electric bill. The Cato Institute is known for encouraging politicians to make budget cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, WIC, energy assistance, and public schooling. The organization heavily studies low income black communities with the intent of pushing a conservative narrative. The organization blamed welfare for crimes committed by young black men. Their solution? Cut funding to welfare to dissuade young black girls from getting pregnant and looking to welfare as a crutch, eliminating the chance of giving birth to a low income black criminal. There are poor people who never heard of the Cato Institute yet have these exact same views. That is a testament to how far reaching this think tank’s impact is as a result of its massive yearly revenue. The Cato Institute defends the use of racial slurs, homophobic comments, and the use of the confederate flag because the institute claims that offensive speech opens for healthy dialogue. The institute adds that America would be tyrannical to punish people for expressing how they feel. Cato members’ outreach include television, radio, books, social media, and online interviews. They’re often cited in news articles too. They play a key role in educating leaders and policymakers. They frequently speak at Capital Hill and the Supreme Court. Notable members/financial supporters: Charles G. Koch, the late David Koch, Walton Family Foundation, FedEx, Google Inc., Carnegie Corporation of New York, Ford Foundation, George Soros, and Whole Foods Market. Download 2.09 Mb. Share with your friends:
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