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Political Spectrum

Man dies after 34 hours in ER without getting treatment A Winnipeg man waited 34 hours in an emergency room this weekend, but died without getting treatment. Sources tell CTV News he was homeless. Last Friday at 3:00 p.m., the man walked into the emergency room at the Health Sciences Centre seeking treatment. At 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning, staff found the man unconscious. He was pronounced dead a short time later, after they tried to resuscitate him. The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) won't release the man's name and they won't say what he came in for. Unconfirmed reports also claim the man may have been dead for several hours before he was noticed by staff. Those allegations will now be part of the review looking into the matter. A critical incident review is underway involving the Health Sciences Centre, its emergency department, and the WRHA. Adapted from: http://homelessnation.org/node/13357

Health Care People should be permitted to pay for immediate medical attention at hospitals. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Discussion With a partner: Explain your selection Try to: Convince your partner that your response is the best Create arguments that would convince someone who thinks differently Prepare to share your response

Health Care People should be permitted to pay for immediate medical attention at hospitals. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Class Discussion What changed? How can this change be explained? What are the most convincing arguments? Why do people disagree about solutions to social problems?

Political Spectrum a term used to refer to the differences in ideas, beliefs and opinions among people in society. main focus includes: Speed of change in society Rights and freedoms of individuals vs. groups How to share society’s wealth (social programs) Spending priorities (national security vs. social security) political parties reflect these differences by creating policies and programs to attract voters

Political Spectrum Left-Wing Centre Right-Wing Rapid Change Cautious Change Group Rights Individual Rights Government Involvement Limited Government Social Programs Military Spending

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Survey Individuals should have the right to have guns as long as they obey the law and respect the rights of others. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Survey Censorship of music, video games, movies and the internet is necessary to protect society from harmful ideas, words or images. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Survey Murderers and other dangerous criminals, who are a threat to society, must be executed. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Survey McDonald’s should be allowed to pay its workers any wage they want, even if it’s below the government’s minimum wage. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Survey Strikes threaten society because they are attempts by selfish people to gain an economic advantage. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Survey Police should be allowed to monitor cell phone conversations of suspected criminals. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Survey Immigration should be restricted because immigrants take jobs from Canadians. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Survey Businesses like the LCBO should not be owned by the government. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Survey In society hard working people often rise to the top and while the lazy fall; to try to prevent this and make everyone equal is unfair. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Survey People who do not have children should not be forced to pay for schools. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree

Application Government and individuals should have a shared role in society Government should look after those who are weak, and disadvantaged Increase military spending Larger role for government; smaller role for individuals Larger role for individuals; smaller role for government Less spending on social welfare programs Increase spending on social welfare programs Reduce spending on the military The legal system must punish law breakers more severely The private sector should be left on it’s own as often as possible There must be a balance between protecting society and rehabilitating offenders There should be government ownership of key industries Centre Left Right Left Right Right Left Left Right Right Centre Left

Sources http://www.district94.dupage.k12.il.us/social_studies/political_spectrum/political_spectrum.htm http://homelessnation.org/node/13357