Ex 3-1: Oppose a Position

When you oppose a position, you point out weaknesses in the strongest arguments for the position that you oppose, and you introduce new arguments that support your point.

Your goal is not to make the other point of view look evil, or to make it look like only an idiot would disagree with you. (If that's what you feel in your heart of hearts, then maybe you should pick a different topic.)

This assignment isn't about out-shouting your opponent, it's about demonstrating your ability to use logic to find the best solution to a problem, and a scholarly approach to research should include a willingness to give up your own opinion if you uncover evidence of a better solution.

In order to focus your opposition, you will need to point out a specific argument that you're working against -- an advertisement, an editorial, some event or speech covered in the news.  You'll need to share with me the source of the opinion you are arguing against, so that I can read it (or listen to it, or watch it) myself.