In Science, the purpose of Physics is to help manipulate matter; in social-science, the purpose of Economics is to avoid economic collapse; in government, the purpose of Law is. Many would say ". to avoid chaos."

Thus, when you read, interpret and absorb the material, ask yourself, "How does what I read in the course help society avoid chaos?".

Leaving the scientific data aside (arguably none of us are qualified scientists), please answer the following questions and please use the headings provided (e.g. Society):

Hypothetical Facts: 
A municipal ordinance for LaFayette Park requires that visitors pick up their pet's waste (a.k.a. dog poo).  Some visitors have complained that the ordinance (rule) lacks "teeth" as there are no penalties attached to it.  The city is considering adding provisions to penalize such behavior by levying fines upon the miscreant users.

Society - (Social Argument)
1.    Does this proposed rule help fulfill the needs of the city?  Suppose the City does nothing, how will inaction affect the needs of the city?
2.    Does this proposed rule improve community quality of life?  How so? Discuss a healthy environment; ability to recruit new residents to the City (e.g. consider the public image) and other ideas you may have.  And, what if nothing is done to penalize the visitors to the Park, what results would occur?

Economy - (Economic Argument)
1.    What is the direct benefit of such rule to the individual pet owner?  What is "cost" of the burden (rule) to the pet owner?  
2.    What are the indirect benefits to the individual pet owner? To the groups of pet owners who visit the park?  

Ethics - (Ethical Argument)
1.    Does an individual pet owner have a moral responsibility to solve the problem of their pet waste?

Law is a "social science."  
1.    Thus, would the new proposed rule promote an orderly society with little economic burden on the individual?   That is, would it prevent or cause chaos?

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Society Social Argument 1 Fulfillment of Citys Needs The proposed rule does help fulfill the needs o... View the full answer