Cursive Debate

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Did you know 60% of tax and legal papers get returned because of cursive that they can’t read. In my opinion, I truly believe that cursive should still be taught in schools today. First, cursive is killing history. Also, cursive makes us able to communicate with all generations. Lastly, cursive helps the brain work constantly.
First, cursive is killing history. If we can’t read cursive we won’t be able to read historical documents. For example, Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are all written in cursive. How are going to be able to read are rights if we can’t even read your grandmas letters.
Furthermore, cursive is faster and held you take notes more quickly. Scientific research says that fourth graders

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