Choose any problem/issue directly relevant to the current legislative policy and political debate you wish to write about

TOPIC: The topic is on the 2nd amendment: Choose any problem/issue directly relevant to the current legislative policy and political debate you wish to write about. FYI: This paper is for a Critical thinking course but is focused on politics. Demonstrate critical thinking skills, and practice written communication and information literacy skills, by addressing a problem/issue directly relevant to the current legislative policy and political debate. Achieve a critically informed position on an issue of contemporary importance that will serve as a foundation for civic engagement and informed participation in democratic processes. Applying critical thinking in what is known as ‘civic learning’. Take a position on ONE specific issue and provide substantive arguments supporting your position that are evidence based. It is required to consider objections to your position and arguments, and to respond to the objections. Fair-mindedness should be practiced. Relevant questions and issue should be identified and researched. Avoid fallacies or be aware when one argues using a fallacy. This is a problem-solving exercise, not a persuasive essay per sealthough persuasion is relevant. The introductory paragraph should present the following: State the problem and the thesis or proposed solution to the problem: FOR EXAMPLE: “In this essay I will argue that marijuana should be legalized for recreational use nationally.” Or, “In this essay I will argue that marijuana should be made illegal for recreational use.” Or, “In this essay I will argue that the legalization of marijuana should be repealed.” Explain or describe your general position, and any general qualifications to the proposed solutions. BODY OF ESSAY (PRESENTATION OF ARGUMENTS AND EVIDENCE, OBJECTIONS, and REPLIES TO OBJECTIONS) PROVIDE LEAST THREE ARGUMENTS FOR YOUR POSITION: There is no one way to present arguments and evidence, of course. This problem will require addressing positions on issues, issues (those issues deemed most important to the election and why). Outline the arguments for your position first. Identify the most important evidence and explain how that evidence supports your position. In stating opinions and claims, students should consider the reasons or grounds for their opinions and claims. Students should identify those key opinions and claims that support the argument and provide evidence and arguments for these claims. Opinions or claims lacking evidence and argument do not offer support for the position presented. EXPLAIN AND THEN REFUTE AT LEAST TWO OBJECTIONS OR COUNTER-ARGUMENTS: Identify the strongest criticisms of not merely your proposed solution, but also of your argument for your solution–the arguments and evidence presented. Explain these objections, and then respond to them. CONCLUDING REMARKS (100-300 words minimum) In your concluding remarks you may do a variety of things: 1) summarize your position. 2) express final thoughts, convictions, or reservations 3) reflect on what additional evidence might change your way of looking at the problem 4) express your overall degree of confidence in the solution If you need to use more resources you can but don’t go over 5 please.