Council Member Dee Jackson Finds Herself in a Difficult Position

question 4

Essay

Council member Dee Jackson finds herself in a difficult position. She firmly believes that approving a casino project to move forward in her community will stimulate the economy of the district she represents and will provide the money that is needed to fund both their ailing public schools and several public works projects that are critically needed. Unfortunately, she has discovered that her constituents and the other members of the city council oppose the casino being located in their community. Synthesizing what you have learned in this chapter, what advice do you have for Ms. Jackson? What should she consider as she develops her proposal and presents her appeal to her audience?
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Definitions:

Arteriosclerosis

A condition marked by loss of elasticity and hardening of arteries.

Cardiac Attack

Also known as a heart attack, it occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked, causing heart muscle to be damaged or die.

Oxygenated Blood

Blood that is rich in oxygen, typically found in arteries, having been oxygenated in the lungs.

Deoxygenated Blood

Blood that has a reduced oxygen content after circulating through the body and is on its way back to the lungs for reoxygenation.