3 types of claims

claim of fact

A claim of fact asserts that something is true or not true

claim of policy

A claim of policy proposes a change

claim of value

A claim of value argues that something is good or bad, right or wrong.

Global warming is a threat that must be addressed

Claim of fact

Lumber jacking is an extremely dangerous occupation

Claim of fact

The age at which people can get a drivers license must be raised to 18

Claim of policy

The death penalty should be abolished because it does nothing to prevent murder

Claim of policy

It is immoral to participate in voluntary suicide

Claim of value

The hunting of animals is a barbaric practice

Claim of value