Author: TCC
Company: Tidewater Community College

Point and Counterpoint #3
Message 1: Listen to this one-hour program entitled "Clean Coal Dreams and Climate Realities from the OnPoint site, host Tom Ashbrook. Then respond to the question below. 
http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2008/02/20080207_a_main.asp
In 150 words or more for Message 1, take one side and present three reasons why you have taken this position (you may reference positions taken by the three guests).
Question: The Bush administration has canceled a bold, futuristic plan for clean coal. Do you think the federal government should provide the funding necessary to begin coal sequestration, the capturing and storing of carbon underground, the FutureGen project, (PRO) or do you think the federal government should use these funds instead for alternative energy projects? (CON) 
For Message 2, read all responses for Message 1 after February 29th and then reply to someone who has taken the opposite position by presenting an alternative viewpoint, offering supporting explanation and examples. Once all Message 2 postings have been submitted, post a rating of five stars (feature turned on) for two people who you think have presented the best argument either PRO or CON.
Be sure that the Subject line of your message includes the words Message 1 PRO (yes, the federal government should provide funding) or Message 1 CON (no, the federal government should not provide funding) for easy identification. Construct your message as an informal letter to your group members (Dear Group Members or another appropriate greeting).