Why is there something rather than nothing? what is the purpose of it all? and (somewhat more controversially) what are the basic foundations of morality and what is sentience?

The arctic national wildlife refuge is home to caribou, moose, musk oxen, wolves, foxes, grizzlies, polar bears and migratory birds. leaders in the oil industry believe the refuge is the perfect site for the “environmentally sensitive exploration” of oil. environmentalists are wondering: what will become of the wildlife? president george w. bush, oil-industry leaders and others believe that americans will benefit from the oil that lies under the snow-filled surface of the refuge. in their opinion, the oil will reduce high fuel prices and decrease our need for oil from other countries. i believe the cost of such drilling is too high. i agree with environmentalists who fear that drilling will disturb the migration of more than 130,000 caribou. each spring, the caribou travel 400 miles to give birth on the coastal plain. in this area of the refuge, there are fewer predators. in addition, experts say that the oil in the area adds up to less than a six-month supply. is such a small amount of oil worth the risk drilling poses to these animals? americans are the largest consumers of oil. instead of drilling for oil, we should decrease our need for foreign oil simply by using less. we must all work together to cut back on the oil we use in order to preserve the wildlife of the arctic national wildlife refuge. what type of argument is used in this paragraph? i believe the cost of such drilling is too high. i agree with environmentalists who fear that drilling will disturb the migration of more than 130,000 caribou. each spring, the caribou travel 400 miles to give birth on the coastal plain. in this area of the refuge, there are fewer predators. in addition, experts say that the oil in the area adds up to less than a six-month supply. is such a small amount of oil worth the risk drilling poses to these animals? a. appeal to emotion c. appeal to logic b. bandwagon d. none of the above select the best answer from the choices provided a b c d

Sloan manufacturing company is changing insurance carriers. this change will be effective january 1st. at that time, all employees will be asked to complete an eligibility form. this form will be available in the human resources department after december 15th. prior to that date, however, we will not have access to it. this upcoming change is very positive, and we are happy for the opportunity to provide insurance coverage to our employees. select the best answer the phrase "this upcoming change" refers to: a change in insurance benefits a change in insurance eligibility a change in employee benefits a change of insurance carriers

Why has machiavelli’s the prince evoked so much discussion and controversy? what do readers find enlightening, horrifying, or disturbing? your answer should be at least 250 words.