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=The Problem/Task=

Council Bluffs has been chosen as a possible site for the building of a nuclear powered electrical plant. The plant would be located 10 miles west of the Council Bluffs air port. The company in charge of the plant (Nuclear Energy Inc.) promises that the plant will bring jobs and cheaper energy to the Council Bluffs area. The farmers who own the land of the future site stand to make a substantial amount of money.

A group of citizens representing various backgrounds, demographics, and interests have been chosen to decide the fate of the nuclear power plant. The five groups selected are: concerned citizens, environmentalists, farmers, stake holders in Nuclear Energy Inc., local politicians/business persons, and local scientists. Each group will be given the opportunity to present their opinions, fact based research, and give their final nod of approval or disapproval at a town hall meeting. Each groups will also have the opportunity to ask other groups questions and try to sway their vote. As in a true democracy the majority vote will decide the ultimate fate of the plant.