10/27総選挙、是か非か？Chat GPTに英語で聞いてみた！

Chat さんが中高生にわかりやすく解説

　石破首相が発令した10月27日の衆院解散総選挙は、、内閣発足から8日後の解散、26日後の投開票は、いずれも戦後最短だ戦後最短だそうです。
　個人的にもあまりに急であると思います。
与野党の議論も深まらないまま、特に二重被災に苦しんでいる能登半島の方々は選挙どころではないはずで、かなりの負担になると思います。(

　その是非について英語で中高生に考えさせるにはどうしたらいいか。

ここでは、よくある　Do you think it is right or not？（正しいと思うか否か？）という問いでなく、

Do you think it is appropriate or not？

appropriate、【適切な】、という言葉を是非インプット、活用して欲しいと思いました。
「善か否か」というより、世間体を第一に置く日本人にとって「適切か否か」という方が考えやすく、議論し安いからです。

その素材となる英文を作る時間がないので、またチャットさんに問いかけてみると、下記のような英検で言えば1級レベルの文でガーっと返してきてきました。（汗）。

あなた：Do you think it is appropriate for PM Ishiba to call a snap election on October 27？
（石破首相による10月27日の解散総選挙は適切だとあなたは思う？）
ChatGPT:
The appropriateness of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba calling a snap election on October 27, 2024, is a matter of perspective, influenced by both strategic political reasoning and criticism.
From a political standpoint, Ishiba's move can be seen as a calculated effort to consolidate power quickly after stepping into office. His reasoning is that securing a fresh mandate from the electorate early in his tenure will legitimize his government and allow him to implement his policies without opposition disruption. Given Japan's political landscape, where frequent leadership changes and crises can lead to instability, calling a snap election could help stabilize his government before public approval wanes​.
However, the decision has faced criticism for prioritizing political gain over governance. Critics argue that by rushing into an election, Ishiba is avoiding critical debates on issues such as corruption within his party and pressing national concerns like the economy and Japan’s aging population. Furthermore, the timing has raised concerns about insufficient deliberation on urgent policies in the Diet, with accusations that the snap election is a strategic diversion​
In sum, while the snap election may be politically shrewd, it has raised questions about whether it prioritizes electoral victory over addressing Japan’s substantial policy challenges. The appropriateness of the move largely depends on whether one views it as necessary for governmental stability or as opportunistic.

そこで、下記のようにお願いしてみました。

あなた:
Can you mention about your idea about the snap election more easily and simply to get my junior high school students understood?
（ (あなたのその意見を私の生徒である中学生たちに理解しやすくもっとシンプルに伝えてくれない？）

ChatGPT
Sure! Here’s a simpler way to explain the situation:

Prime Minister Ishiba decided to have a "snap election" on October 27, just a few days after becoming the leader of Japan.
A snap election is when the government chooses to have an election earlier than planned.
Ishiba says it’s important to ask people if they support his new government as soon as possible.
But some people think this is not a good idea.
They believe Ishiba is calling the election so quickly because he’s still popular and wants to win before people have a chance to look closely at some of the problems in his party.
Critics say that instead of focusing on real issues like the economy or fixing problems in the government, he’s rushing to get votes.
So, in short, it’s a smart political move for Ishiba, but many feel it’s unfair because it avoids tackling bigger problems right now​

英検でいえば3級～準2級レベルでまとめてくれました！
このまま、本日の教材にできます。

あなた:
Great, you are so helpful!
（すごい、助かるわ！）
ChatGPT:
I'm really glad to hear that! If you ever need more help explaining concepts for your students or any other questions, feel free to reach out. I'm here to help ^^) !

お礼を言うと、顔文字までつけて返してくれました。
私みたいなおばちゃんに、こんなに親切丁寧に答えてくれるのって、チャットさんしかいないなぁ、と仕事とは別のところで思い浸りました。