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# TITLE: Should the government have a role in reducing inequality? [92b85df0ff6181829475d78fbdea6789]
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# PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12
# NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4
# NUMBER VOTERS: 5
# NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - “We believe the government should have a role in reducing inequality. The government is the highest level of authority and has the power to enact laws, which it can use to make society fairer for everyone. It also has a lot of money at its disposal and is in the best position to help the poorest members of society, particularly those unable to work. It can also use its power to change the system of education and ensure that all children, regardless of background, have access to good schooling. This will reduce inequality by creating equal opportunities for all children and young people. The government also has the power to create more jobs, which would be particularly useful for people who find it difficult to get a job. The government could do this by building more schools, hospitals, and other public buildings, which would in turn create new jobs in construction and engineering. The government could also increase spending on scientific research, which would create new jobs and benefit the country in the long-term. By using its power, resources, and money to create more jobs, build more schools, and help the most vulnerable members of society, the government can help reduce inequality and create a fairer society for all. However, we also believe that there should be a limit to
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - “We believe the government should have a role in reducing inequality. The government is the highest level of authority and has the power to enact laws, which it can use to make society fairer for everyone. It also has a lot of money at its disposal and is in the best position to help the poorest members of society, particularly those unable to work. It can also use its power to change the system of education and ensure that all children, regardless of background, have access to good schooling. This will reduce inequality by creating equal opportunities for all children and young people. The government also has the power to create more jobs, which would be particularly useful for people who find it difficult to get a job. The government could do this by building more schools, hospitals, and other public buildings, which would in turn create new jobs in construction and engineering. The government could also increase spending on scientific research, which would create new jobs and benefit the country in the long-term. By using its power, resources, and money to create more jobs, build more schools, and help the most vulnerable members of society, the government can help reduce inequality and create a fairer society for all.”
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - “We believe the government should have a role in reducing inequality. The government is the highest level of authority and has the power to enact laws, which it can use to make society fairer for everyone. It also has a lot of money at its disposal and is in the best position to help the most vulnerable members of society, particularly those who are unable to work. It can also use its power to change the system of education and ensure that all children, regardless of background, have access to good schooling. This will reduce inequality by creating equal opportunities for all children and young people. The government also has the power to create more jobs, which would be particularly useful for people who find it difficult to get a job. The government could do this by building more schools, hospitals, and other public buildings, which would in turn create new jobs in construction and engineering. The government could also increase spending on scientific research, which would create new jobs and benefit the country in the long-term. By using its power, resources, and money to create more jobs, build more schools, and help the most vulnerable members of society, the government can help reduce inequality and create a fairer society for all.
# ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - “We believe the government should have a role in reducing inequality. The government is the highest level of authority and has the power to enact laws and use its resources to make society fairer for everyone.  It also has a lot of money at its disposal and is in the best position to help the most vulnerable members of society, particularly those unable to work. It can also use its power to change the system of education and ensure that all children, regardless of background, have access to good schooling. This will reduce inequality by creating equal opportunities for all children and young people. By using its power, resources, and money to create more jobs, build more schools, and help the most vulnerable members of society, the government can help reduce inequality and create a fairer society for all.” Summary of consensus forming technique 1. I am very clear on how the process goes. Anyone can volunteer to write the first draft, before everyone else critiques it. Anyone can also volunteer to write the second draft before critiquing it. Anyone can also volunteer to write the final draft. 2. I found writing the first draft easy. I found reviewing it easy. I found writing the second draft easy. I found reviewing it easy.
2: 1,3,2,4
1: 3,4,1,2
1: 3,1,2,4
1: 3,2,1,4