Give consideration to the concept of triggering mechanisms and address both of the following components of the question:
a. The potential attacks and subsequent devastation that could result from a terrorist attack would likely give revitalization to the “War on Terrorism.” Why? Discuss, in terms of triggering mechanism literature and the nature of this particular issue, why this renewed interest would occur – once again placing the issue at the top of the public agenda. (Be sure to include the definition of triggering mechanism when writing your answer)
b. Similarly, many tragic issues seem to lack the ability to stimulate action. Select 3 issues including homelessness and discuss them in terms of triggering mechanism literature and the nature of the particular issues, why issues such as this fail to be placed on the active agenda.