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Inherency Reason why the harms are not being solved in the status quo In other words, the problem is inherent to the status quo Absent the plan, the problem will continue.

2 types of Inherency Attitudinal—attitudes prevent change Structural—law, policies, rules prevent change

Harms Reasons why there is a need in the status quo These can be bad things that are happening in the SQ They can be good things that are prevented in the SQ

2 types of Harms Quantitative—harms you can count Qualitative—losing something of value Many harms are both. For example, 100 people die. Death is qualitative 100 people is quantitative

Plan Proposal to solve the problem Includes: Who—the agent What—the action

Solvency Explanation how the plan resolves the harms The plan should solve the harms presented in the most specific way possible

Sample Contention One: Inherency—It is unlikely that the dress code will be changed Rules of the school, Parental attitudes prevent it

Sample #2 Contention Two—Harms A. Dress Code is uncomfortable 1. Ties and dress shoes are uncomfortable 2. Discomfort decreases education B. Dress Code decreases freedom 1. Freedom is essential 2. Teaches good social skills

Sample #3 Plan: Jesuit should modify the dress code to remove ties and dress shoes as requirements. Contention Three: The Plan Solves A. Removing the tie requirement removes discomfort B. Removing the shoes requirement increases comfort C. Keeping the rest of the dress code insures all of the reasons the dress code is desirable.