Debate and Discussion, Weekend Assignment, Class 4

By Nate Feldman

Assignment: What is an issue you care about?  It can be about any topic, big or small.  Be prepared to read to the class an issue that is important to you and what your point of view about it is.  

Example: One of the biggest issues facing Philadelphia right now is the public transportation system.  SEPTA is the system for both the city and the surrounding suburbs.  Unfortunately, there are many problems with it.  First of all, many of the trains are badly outdated.  So are a lot of the tracks.  The trains are often badly delayed, something which causes difficulty for people who depend on them to get places.  From my point of view, we must find ways to upgrade this system so that is more reliable for Philadelphians and visitors alike.  

Class Activity: 

Yesterday, we listened to the strange trip where Manny the Monster showed up everywhere the speaker went.   What is the best way to deal with it?  Should he confront Manny the Monster?  Keep trying to avoid him?  Tell authorities about him?  What are your ideas?  Discuss with your group and try to come up with a consensus on how to deal with Manny the Monster appearing on the speaker's trips.  You can either be serious or have a sense of humor when discussing this. 

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