By James R. Andrews, J. Michael Hogan, Patricia Hayes-Andrews, Glen Williams
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BHNU1VM
Public conversing and Civic Engagement advocates for being an engaged citizen of democracy through speaking principles and knowledge that may gain and enhance one’s neighborhood. It teaches via a transparent, enticing narrative and makes use of detailed positive aspects that display particular ways that scholars and voters can use public talking to develop into larger electorate.
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Near the end of her journey, she faced heavy snows and had to crosscountry ski for 100 miles between Cumberland, Maryland, and Washington. All along the way, Granny D gave speeches and urged public support for campaign finance reform. When she reached the nation’s capital, she was met by more than 2,000 people, including representatives of various reform groups and several members of Congress. Many of these supporters walked the final miles with her. Granny D is widely credited with helping to push the final bill into law.
Consider, for example, the debate over a national sales tax. Proponents argue that this tax would simplify the tax structure and impose exactly the same burden on all citizens. Those opposed to such a tax insist that it is grossly unfair, placing the greatest burden on those who can least afford to pay. How would you go about sorting out the competing claims of advocates on both sides of this debate? How would you evaluate all the contradictory testimony, statistics, and other forms of evidence?
Nor does taking a stand on a controversial issue mean that once you deliver your speech, you should close your mind to the possibility of changing your own opinion. Ethical speakers avoid allowing their existing opinions to blind them to new information, and they remain open to persuasion by advocates with different points of view. Once you have carefully researched your topic, you may be confident that your conclusions are thoughtful and fair. But down the road, you may need to reevaluate your opinion in light of new information or changing circumstances.