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Introduction: Introduce the issue and state why it is important to discuss. Who is affected and to what degree?
Define the Problem: Describe the public policy issues: State the proposed law, policy, issue, problem, concern.
What is the issue? What is the issue’s history? How has it changed over time and who is currently affected?
How is it perceived by those involved: legislators, clients, planners, program administrators, line staff, parents,
caregivers, etc.. Examine a range of viewpoints on the issue.
**You should be able to clearly state the problem in 1-2 sentences and the proposed Public Policy change in 1-
2 sentences. Be able to point to those sentences. If someone only read that, they would understand what you
are proposing.**
Assemble Some Evidence: What evidence will you use to convince a policy maker that this is a problem and
that your solution will work? Identify 2-3 public policies which could address your issue. What evidence is there
to support or reject each alternative? Explain why those options have been proposed to address the identified
issue. Using actual evidence is best here, but you can also list what evidence you would use if none is
available.
Construct the Alternatives: Compare the relative merits of competing public policies that have been identified to
address the issue (the 2-3alternatives that you came up with above). What other potential policies have been
proposed to address the issue?

 

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Violence is frequently the lead story on the evening news. Consider the issue of gun control. This issue is clearly rich in content, drawing as it does upon history, economics, political science, sociology, law, government, and cultural anthropology among other disciplines. The issue of gun control is as much about controquot; as it is about “guns.” It is not simply a question of liking or disliking guns. Nor is it simply about liking or not liking control. It is-or should be about judging the effectiveness of control, and particularly of government control as exercised through regulation. Recent federal policy in this area is marked by the Gun Control Act of 1968, which was passed largely in response to public outrage over the assassinations of John and Robert Kennedy, and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. Firearm homicide disproportionately impacts African American communities, particularly young black men.

off. Abigail is a vengeful, manipulative, jealous, and over all just a bad person. Which brings her into being one of the other main causes of the trials. Of course John should have never gotten involved with her in the first place, but Abigail should have been a big enough person to respect him when he wanted to go back to his wife. Both of them together was a recipe for disaster. Abigail’s part in this is a little more twisted than johns. Unlike John, Abigail actually was practicing witch craft and even went as far as to put a curse on Elizabeth. Abigail accused multiple people of witchcraft, but her herself was never found guilty of it. She was a very good liar and master manipulator who could get her way out of any situation thrown at her. Even when she was the main cause. John and Elizabeth were just a bump in the road for her. Abigail does not care for anyone but herself and seems to have the reputation of spreading lies and destruction where ever she goes. The last and final reason John is to cause for the trials is because he prioritizes his reputation over his integrity. During the trials he wouldn’t admit the girls were lying, because then he would have to disclose information about his affair. He cared more about keeping his good name than clearing anyone else’s, until it was too late. He knows he’s a fraud but it’s important for him to keep his stamina so no one else will think of him that way. When John finally comes to terms with his integrity it is already too late, and the damage has been done. It isn’t until he gets to the gallows that he finds his pure ness and refuses to confess a lie to save his life. Maybe if he would’ve cared less about what others might say all of this trouble could’ve been avoided. In conclusion John proctor is responsible for the outbreak of the trials because of his affair, his act of pride, and because he values his reputation more than his integrity. Overall causing the outbreak of the trails. Abigail should be considered a main cause as well for her acts of; selfishness, lies, and manipulation throughout the play. The two of them together acted upon their desires and their lack of empathy for anyone besides themselves.

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