451 Pre-Discussion

Television is a great source of news about important issues facing the American people.

• Agree

• Disagree

Most people in the US spend most of their free time watching TV or using their phone for entertainment.

• Agree

• Disagree

Control of citizens by the government is fine if it reduces conflict and violence in a country.

• Agree

• Disagree

Censorship of books is really not an issue today.

• Agree

• Disagree

Great books are essential to enable human beings to be truly happy.

• Agree

• Disagree

True happiness includes having fun with friends.

• Agree

• Disagree

The average person in the US is rich compared to the average in many other countries.

• Agree

• Disagree

Differences in wealth among countries is a source of bitterness and war.

• Agree

• Disagree

Watching or playing sports is actually more important than conversations about ideas or world affairs.

• Agree

• Disagree

Advances in technology have made life richer and people happier in the US.

• Agree

• Disagree