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Should Pluto be considered a planet?
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Selected thesis
Pluto should be considered a planet.
Pros
Cons
Pro claim 1
Given Pluto's size, geography, and shape, it should count as a planet.
Pro claim 2
Some claim that Pluto was demoted for unscientific reasons.
Con claim 1
Pluto is not large enough to clear the space debris in its orbital path. This ability should be a requirement for planets.
Con claim 2
"Dwarf planet" is a better label for Pluto, since it still explains Pluto's planet-like characteristics.