1. Based on what you have read by James B. Twitchell and Carl F. Horowitz, is shame a feasible approach to improving America’s values? Why or why not? List the possible consequences of societal shame, as stated by Twitchell and Horowitz.
2. How do David A. Pendleton and Charley Reese differ in their views on whether the government should be involved in issues of morality? Which perspective do you find more convincing, and why? Does the U.S. government currently prohibit certain behaviors solely on the basis of morality? List the examples cited in the viewpoints, or any others you can think of.
3. What is character education, as described by Sanford N. Mc- Donnell? What are Don Feder’s objections to character education? Do you agree with Feder’s view that parents and religion are better suited to teach values than character education programs...