Our human evolution is dependent on our capacity to really listen to others so we can develop our empathy and our capacity to understand and accept different perspectives. ProCon is doing great work by creating an educational space for all of us to be exposed to different ideas sustained by facts so we can consider them and debate them in a respectful and constructive manner. This is extremely helpful for all of us in our effort to find good, common sense solutions to our greatest social challenges. It is also a great educational tool for all students as they prepare to be the leaders of tomorrow.
I co-taught a graduate reading course for adult educators from all over the state last summer. The writing portion of the GED test requires writing an argumentative essay after reading two different viewpoints on a subject. ProCon.org was an indispensable tool in offering a wide range of topics from which to choose in assisting our adult students. The very thorough viewpoints on both sides of such a wide range of topics provides a means to make an individual, well thought-out essay. When the class was over, I felt obligated - joyfully - to donate to this fabulous organization. Thank you, ProCon.org, for providing the tools to form sound opinions, not through hype and showmanship, but through a thorough understanding of both sides of a situation.
As a retired Librarian I'm aware that now more than ever Librarians are fighting for accurate news and ways for info users to evaluate what they read.
To get both sides in a readable form is so useful and I pass it on now to fellow seniors, hoping they will pass it on to their kids and grandkids.
We had a hot discussion at a senior lunch about vaccines and I begged a few people to go to ProCon for info. They did, and one said she told her daughter to check it out too.
She did.
This is the way that real news and ideas gets protected. Thanks.
In this age of sensationalism and hyperbole, ProCon reminds us of the meaning of informed discourse. ProCon not only selects some of the most sensitive topics for review, but presents them in a balanced manner. ProCon's contribution to a reasoned exchange in the marketplace of ideas is superlative, and unlike anything else I've ever found.
A true journalism, consistent, impartial and balanced. These are the qualities you hardly see on the networks.
Procon.org is a wonderful resource, both sides of issues, in an easy format. In a world full of b.s. it is one place that I can find what I need to make informed decisions.
ProCon.org has so effectively fulfilled its mission strategically via the exposition of facts and opinions from persons who have the experiences and insights to help us derive the truth from facts. We glean possible mindsets from the positions and experiences of contributors whose opinions are helpful for us to analyze critically our own mindsets and opinions. The overall benefits? We become aware of information to challenge or valdate our own. We then are able to project how principles are applied in real life situations, motivating us to reconsider our priorities. Ultimately, ProCon.org empowers us to be free to make our choices consciously and conscientiously ... hopefully to align our minds and hearts to enduring and timeless principles.
I have over 35 years in the information technology industry. I can't think of a better way to review and understand difficult and contentious issues. ProCon.org helps people become more knowledgeable and make better decisions and that becomes an extremely valuable tool.
While available to the general public, ProCon.org is especially valuable when used in schools and the education community. I'm especially grateful that my grandchildren and all children have the many benefits of ProCon.org.
