STOCK ISSUES OF POLICY
Stock issues are hunting grounds for arguments. They provide the general phrasing of
potential issues that correspond to the inherent obligations of the advocates of change.
Categories:
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Jurisdiction
Provide proposals consistent with the scope of the proposition
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Ill
Show a significant past, present, or future problem or harm
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Blame
The obligation of advocates to relate a particular ill causally to the basic
structure or philosophy of present policy
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Cure
Outline a specific plan of action and demonstrate how it will solve the
problem of ill
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Cost
How much will it cost in terms of material cost and/or social burden?
Respond to the disadvantages of your plan.