Write an essay, following the rubric, in which you defend a position on a more specific version of the following question

Are [average individuals from group X] morally responsible for [such-and-such climate-affecting behavior]?

You will need to decide the more specific question you will answer before beginning.

You should decide: Which average individuals you will consider for the purposes of the paper

1. (i.e. the average American, the average person from a severely disadvantaged country, the average wealthy individual, etc.)

2. Which climate-affecting behaviors you will consider for the purposes of the paper (i.e. driving a gas guzzler, being involved in political reform, having children, etc.)

So, for example, two topic questions for sample papers might be:

1. Is the average-income American morally responsible to devote a substantial portion of their time and money to political reform that helps mitigate the effects of climate change?

2. Is the American government morally responsible to bear a greater share of the economic costs of mitigating climate change to a degree that is commensurate with its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions?

Begin the paper by immediately jumping into the specific version of the question you have settled on. Please follow the structure and guidelines for the essay outlined in the rubric.

Structure: The essay should have six sections:

(1)Introduction
(2)Summary of Authorâ€™s Argument (argument taken from a reading)
(3)Your Original Argument (criticizing or supporting the Authorâ€™s Argument)
(4)Counterargument (hypothetical response criticizing Your Original Argument)
(5)Response Argument (your response criticizing the Counterargument)
(6)Conclusion Requirements:

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Write an essay, following the rubric, in which you defend a positio...