Positives: Readers would not be able to obtain books with questionable content.
Negative: Creativity would be stifled. We would lose freedom of choice to read what we want to read.
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What if everyone had a college education?
Positive: Society would become more educated.
Negatives: If everyone has one, a college education loses its value.
What if: there were laws requiring spay and neuter?
Positives: There would be a significant reduction in strays and unwanted animals. Shelters could better allocate resources to animals already there. There could be more demand for animals, resulting in a lower shelter occupancy.
Negatives: people may set animals loose if they cannot afford the surgery.
What if we elected an independent candidate for president?
Positives: The end of party bickering and partisanship in Washington. This could force the parties to work together more for the benefit of the people.
Negatives: Compromise could be difficult.
What if: gas rose to $6 a gallon?
Positives: We would be less reliant on fossil fuels and have less greenhouse gas emissions. More people would walk, ride bikes, car-pool or use public transportation. There would be fewer cars on the road and fewer accidents which could lower insurance premiums.
Negatives: People would not be able to travel as much for work or pleasure. The cost of living would rise beyond the threshold of minimum wage.
What if: everyone adopted a shelter pet?
Positives: We could curb the needless killing of homeless animals and lower the burden on shelters. People will be happier and healthier; studies show animals lower blood pressure and lower stress.
Negatives: None.
What if: people listened to the news?
Positives: We would be more self aware. We would care more about issues in our society and the world. We would be educated in social debates, and form our own opinions rather than the opinions of the media.
Negatives: News can be emotional. Emotions can lead to unintended actions and health issues.
Digger Cartwright 