Passage Summary: Two council members are debating whether a single instance of pollution is a sign of a bigger societal problem or just an isolated event exaggerated by 'alarmists.'

Reasoning: Council member P argues that alarmists ignore the general human disposition not to pollute, while Council member Q argues that a single instance of pollution is representative because polluting is the path of least resistance.

Analysis: To find the point at issue, we apply the 'Agree/Disagree' test to the speakers' views on human behavior and pollution. P believes that people generally have a disposition not to pollute and that single incidents are unrepresentative. Q, however, believes that because polluting is easier than not polluting, a single instance is actually a logical indicator of a wider trend. They fundamentally disagree on whether a single instance of pollution can be used to infer a broader pattern of behavior in society.