Creating and Answering the 7 Stock Issues for a Claim of Policy
One of the most recurring debates that we have her in the White House is over gun control. We need your input on this argument.
The skill of asking useful questions is crucial in analyzing any claim and making a decision. In this task I want to make sure you know how to analyze a claim. We will be looking at a gun control claim and asking you to:
Create seven issues, one for each of the Stock Issues of a Claim of Policy.
Answer those issues by creating a contention
Remember to follow the guidelines for effective issues, like making them specific, only one question per issue etc.
For example, your answer regarding the fourth stock issue of a policy claim “Can the problem be fixed within the system?” might be,
Issue: “Can gun safety be improved by enforcing current laws?”
Contention. “Gun safety can be improved by enforcing current laws.”
Just do this for each of the seven stock issues.
Claim: The Federal Government should implement additional laws on gun control.
We haven’t talked about research yet, but here is a hint: Google, “gun control” and you will see articles that will inspire your creation of issues.
Sample Answer
Sample Answer
Issue 1: Need
Is there a need for additional laws on gun control?
Contention: There is a need for additional laws on gun control.
Issue 2: Harm
What harms are caused by the lack of strict gun control laws?
Contention: The lack of strict gun control laws contributes to increased gun violence and mass shootings, resulting in unnecessary loss of lives and severe emotional trauma for the victims and their families.
Issue 3: Inherency
Are the current laws on gun control sufficient to address the issue?
Contention: The current laws on gun control are inadequate in addressing the issue effectively and fail to prevent easy access to firearms by individuals with malicious intent.
Issue 4: Plan
Is there a proposed plan that can effectively address the issue of gun control?
Contention: The implementation of additional laws on gun control, such as stricter background checks, limitations on high-capacity magazines, and a ban on assault weapons, can effectively address the issue and contribute to reducing gun violence.
Issue 5: Solvency
Can the proposed plan effectively solve the issue of gun control?
Contention: The proposed plan of implementing additional laws on gun control has the potential to significantly reduce gun violence by restricting access to firearms by individuals who may pose a threat to public safety.
Issue 6: Disadvantages
What potential disadvantages or negative consequences might arise from implementing additional laws on gun control?
Contention: While implementing additional laws on gun control may face some opposition and criticism from certain groups, the potential disadvantages are outweighed by the benefits of reducing gun violence and enhancing public safety.
Issue 7: Feasibility
Can the proposed plan be realistically implemented and enforced?
Contention: The proposed plan of implementing additional laws on gun control is feasible and can be successfully enforced through proper legislation, regulation, and dedicated law enforcement efforts to ensure compliance.
In conclusion, the Federal Government should implement additional laws on gun control in order to address the need for stricter regulations, mitigate the harms caused by lax gun control laws, overcome the inherent inadequacies of current legislation, provide an effective plan to reduce gun violence, offer solvency to the issue at hand, counter potential disadvantages through comprehensive evaluation, and demonstrate the feasibility of implementation and enforcement.
