Grapple

Sooner or later, and in various ways, we all grapple with certain social, political, legal or ethical issues. Here you will find a variety of those. Whether you’re prepping for a debate, running for elective office, or writing an essay to fulfill the requirement of a course in school, you can explore some of the most interesting and pressing questions of our time; we hope you will find some valuable ideas here.

Discover

Do you want to make policies? Consider the consequences. See what others have written about the topics. And, if you care to, add your own concerns and considerations to the mix. Do the research. Find evidence in support for or opposition to your views. Consider all sides of a debate. Be logical: an appeal only to emotion does not put a thesis on solid ground.

Deliver

Send your views, comments, concerns, considerations to your elected representatives. Your suggestions can regard specific matters; they can touch on certain local issues or proposed specific legislation. Those offerings are especially helpful when they have broad implications or significant consequences for the rest of us. Moreover, scientific and technical discussions are often relevant to debates about morality and public policy.

Remarks concerning the design, production and possible use of nuclear weapons, and reports on the evidence for and against climate change, are examples of what legislators need to fashion reasonable regulations.

In any case, thoughtful citizens dedicated to the defense of the values of our nation are the greatest contributors to the health of this country as it meets the challenges of the future.

Pantopica favors a rational and courteous exchange of views, and this website aims to promote responsible involvement in the political life of the United States.