Suppose a public hearing is convened in your town to discuss,and eventually vote on, the scenarios 1-4 listed below.For each ofthe scenarios, answer these questions:
a- What information would you need to draw your conclusion or toform a viewpoint?
b- From where or whom would you seek this information?
c- What specific questions would you need to have answered tomake an informed choice or decision?
d- How would you vote?
1- A biotechnology company has plans to build a facility in yourcommunity that will provide genetically modified organisms to localfarmers
2-A group of parents submit a petition to your local schoolboard asking that intelligent design be taught in biology coursesan as an alternative to natural selection
3- The local university seeks state funding to build a newresearch facility where scientists will study human genetics,research animal cloning, and perform stem cell research
4- Your town proposes to add fluoride to the drinking water.
Suppose a public hearing is convened in your town to discuss,and eventually vote on, the scenarios 1-4 listed below.For each ofthe scenarios, answer these questions:
a- What information would you need to draw your conclusion or toform a viewpoint?
b- From where or whom would you seek this information?
c- What specific questions would you need to have answered tomake an informed choice or decision?
d- How would you vote?
1- A biotechnology company has plans to build a facility in yourcommunity that will provide genetically modified organisms to localfarmers
2-A group of parents submit a petition to your local schoolboard asking that intelligent design be taught in biology coursesan as an alternative to natural selection
3- The local university seeks state funding to build a newresearch facility where scientists will study human genetics,research animal cloning, and perform stem cell research
4- Your town proposes to add fluoride to the drinking water.
