The Quality of a Discussion Often Depends on How Closely

question 3

Short Answer

The quality of a discussion often depends on how closely the parties attend to the same issue.For the passage below,determine whether the speakers are clearly disputing the same issue,or whether somebody is missing the point.
a:A woman in Tennessee was charged with a felony for not warning rescuers that her fiancé,who had suffered a heart attack,had tested positive for AIDS.That's a good law,since people ought to know when they're stepping into a dangerous situation to help somebody else.
b:Well,I don't think it's such a good law,because the likelihood of catching AIDS from somebody while trying to resuscitate them is very,very small.

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Definitions:

Progressive Republicans

A faction within the Republican Party in the early 20th century that advocated for reforms including anti-corruption measures, environmental conservation, and worker's rights.

African-American

A term referring to citizens or residents of the United States who have total or partial ancestry from any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Southern Democrats

A political faction that represented the interests of the South in the United States, historically associated with pro-slavery and segregationist policies.

Workers Compensation

A form of insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits to employees injured during employment in exchange for mandatory relinquishment of the employee's right to sue their employer.