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Why are so many people uncomfortable with the idea that many problems don’t have a single solution? Give an example of a current controversy in which there are different factions arguing that theirs is the one right answer and explain why there is in reality no one right answer to the issue.

Gun Control

Many issues exist in today’s society that have multiple solutions to them.  This results in no one single solution being able to solve all issues that come about.  We have never lived in a society in which everyone has been able to be on the same page when problems arise. No matter what issue people may stumble upon; there will always be pros and cons that exist on both sides. The good, and the bad for say. This leads people to be uncomfortable with the idea that there is no single solution to any one particular issue. Their views are always on the opposing side. If a person has their mind already made up, it’s almost impossible to change it otherwise. People believe in this manner due to their beliefs, values, and the act of primacy. Whatever a person has chosen to believe, they are going to hold their values strongly to that belief.  At the same time their first experience to their beliefs are going to have an unshakeable impression on them; the act of primacy. This is precisely what leads people to believing that their solution to any particular matter is the only right way to address the issue.

Gun control is a major controversy issue in today’s society that has no one single solution to please all sides of the problem. When discussing the topic of gun control, there are actually three sides to the issue; those who are for guns, those who are antigun, and those who are neutral. I will be placing a special emphasis on people whom are pro-gun and people whom are antigun.

 People who are for guns do not understand why anyone would be against them. They have in fact helped win numerous battles in which has insured we as Americans have been able to keep our freedoms. Guns are great in the fact they are a major tool used in self-defense. In fact, 67% of guns owners have guns for that very reason. http://www.justfacts.com/guncontrol.asp  Whether that type of self-defense be at home or abroad, people whom are for guns are only looking at the good that they do for people. They are not taking into consideration any other aspects of the issue.

People whom are against guns only look at the negative implications that arise because of them. The fact of the matter is that guns are used in violent crimes every day. Its’ almost impossible to turn on the news and not see a gun used in some type of crime.  Antigun enthusiasts have a bias opinion on this issue for this very reason. When they see so many people being either killed or seriously injured by guns, they cannot fathom why anyone would want to keep them around. They are only looking at the harmful effects caused by them. They are not considering the good that they do for our society. In their minds the only solution to the problem is to ban guns altogether.

People whom are neural on gun control don’t contribute to the issue. In their minds guns are just part of our society. They know that they exist, but they don’t have an opinion on the topic. This group of people could care less if guns remain in our society, or if they are banned altogether. They know there is controversy regarding the issue, but they chose to remain neutral because of the controversy.

The controversy over gun control will always exist in our society. Both sides of the issue are extremist.  One group wants to ban guns altogether, while the other side wants to keep guns around forever. The only possible solution to the issue is to implement regulations on preventing certain types of individuals from obtaining ownership of guns. http://www.enotes.com/everyday-law-encyclopedia/firearm-laws Even with regulations places on owning guns, the controversy over the issue still exist. Passing laws restricting ownership of guns makes people whom are pro-gun furious. At the same time, these laws are not good enough for people whom are antigun. No matter if guns were to be banned, kept around, or just restrictions places on them, controversy will still exist. Both sides to the issue will always believe that their solution will be the right one.     

Technology and Critical Thinking

Technology has come a long way in the last thirty years. It has enhanced our ability to communicate instantly with anyone in the world at a moments notice. Even though technology has helped improve our critical thinking skills, it still has some minor drawbacks. With the invention of television and the internet, people have become more dependent on being told about ideas rather then researching and reading on their own. This has led to a rather lazy society in that sense; nonetheless, this new technology has not replaced people’s ability to read and critically think. In fact new technology has done exactly the opposite.

People’s ability to comprehend complex concepts has improved dramatically in the past thirty years through the use of the internet. With this advancement of new technology, schools have also become more advanced. At one time a person’s chances of going to school after graduating high school were slim to none. If a person’s family were not wealthy, that individual would have to go straight into the work force, accepting a low paying job that did not require any critical thinking skills just to support him/herself. Now that same type of individual can still work and go to school simultaneously to earn a degree online. Having more financial aid available today definitely helps the process, but the fact still remains that a person can go to school online while having a full time job without using any other assistance. This concept has lead to a greater portion of the population becoming more educated. Critical thinking goes hand in hand with increased education. At the same time, people are also increasing their reading skills. Earning a degree online requires substantial reading in order to complete the program. Some might say online degrees are not as creditable as a degree eared from a traditional school. Research has shown otherwise; there is no significance difference that has been discovered between distance learning and traditional classroom achievements. (http://onlineeducationinformation.org/choosing-a-credible-online-degree)

Television has also led to people’s ability to become better critical thinks. With this advancement the population has been exposed to new ideas and concepts that they would otherwise not have been able to explore. Some might argue that television is only comprised of rubbish. These people are not completely wrong with their notion. Most television shows consist of made up stories and ideas that are useless. The type of television programs that help people develop their critical thinking skills are factual shows. (http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/educational/teaching_backgrounders/media_literacy/aspects_critical_thinking_1.cfm) Programs on the discovery, history, and military channel make people really think about new ideas and concepts. When people watch these types of programs they are using their cognitive thinking skills. This technology is precisely what has led to a greater portion of the population becoming better critical thinkers. Certain gaming television shows have helped people with their reading skills as well. This concept is to a much leaser degree through. The reading portions are short; nevertheless, people are still reading while they are watching TV.

Our society would not let any type of authority burn books. Even though everyone doesn’t enjoy reading all of the time, most people know reading books provide a great way to gain knowledge. Without books people would have limited ways of introducing new ides for future developments to others. Our society would be stuck in a rut, which probably would lead to chaos. The public is by far too educated to ever allow this to happen. People are aware of the bad implementations that would follow if authorities were allowed to burn books for the so called greater good.