Critical Issue Analysis (ORIGINAL answer) attached

Critical Issue Analysis

After reading the selected critical issue, use the following questions to analyze the issue.

What are at least two facts presented by each side of the critical issue?

What are at least two opinions presented by each side of the critical issue?

What are some of the strengths associated with the Pro side of the issue?  What are some of the weaknesses?

What are some of the strengths associated with the Con side of the issue?  What are some of the weaknesses?

How credible were the authors of each argument?  Explain your answer.

Based on the statements presented in this critical issue, which author do you agree with?  Why? 

Which side of this critical issue does contemporary research support?  Please provide specific examples in your response.