1.8 A discussion of labor unions usually evokes strong feelings.

Some people argue vigorously against labor unions;

others argue with equal vigor for labor unions. Some people see labor unions as the reason workers in this country enjoy as high a standard of living as they do;

others see labor unions as the reason the country is not so well off economically as it might be. Speculate on why the topic of labor unions generates such strong feelings and emotions and often such little analysis.