In class today, people did a nice job of identifying a controversy and laying out the main arguments from each of the opposing sides.
The next step is to begin figuring out what it all means. Your task is to put forth a proposal about some aspect of your topic that respects the needs and values of people on all sides of the issue.
You aren't expected to come up with a permanent solution to your controversy, but hopefully you can recommend some way of looking at the issue that finds common ground between opposing sides.
For Thursday, try to formulate a working thesis statement that accomplishes this. For example, perhaps you have a proposal that would ensure people's access to abortion when it is needed, but at the same time drastically reduce the number of abortions that occur. A one- or two-sentence summary of your plan would serve as your thesis.
I realize some of you are a little unsure on this still. Just do your best and we will work with what you have on Thursday.
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