Apr302009

POSTED AT 03:37 PM

Post your comments regarding issues that you think would make good topics for writing a persuasive essay.  You may list your ideas as well as post comments about classmates' ideas.
 
 
If you need some ideas for topics, go to Pros and Cons of controversial issues at procon.org  or the New York Times Topics page.
 
 

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  • Amy J.

    I'm researching about the merits of the legalization of prostitution. My argument is that the government shouldn't intrude on the prostitutes' individual rights to prostitute themselves.

    5/27/2009 10:52:34 AM
  • Alex

    My thesis is: Although terrorism is a threat to National Security, the government should be restricted from abusing their access to technological communications systems, which by accessing, invades the privacy of the individuals. So in short, I am arguing that the government is breaking agreements (laws and acts) and violating our right to privacy by tapping into our technology based communications systems without liable reasoning or proper procedure. Thus, moving away from democracy and moving towards a totalitarian state (obviously not over night, but in time, if we allow the government to abuse their power, it could occur). Now my argument qualifies that it is important to make sure the Nation is secure, but refutes it by arguing that in order to do so, it is not necessary to take away the right to privacy...a freedom...which is protected by the 4th amendment. To be continued...in the actual paper =)

    5/27/2009 10:57:29 AM
  • DP

    • My topic is lowering the drinking age to 18 Joseph

    Duly noted "Mick Theebs". That sounds like a very interesting topic. Stephen
    • I'm researching about the merits of the legalization of prostitution. My argument is that the government shouldn't intrude on the prostitutes' individual rights to prostitute themselves. Amy

    When you think about it, nobody has the power to give themself life, so what gives them the power to take it away Mick? Joe

    My paper concerns whether or not the United States should have a universal healthcare system. Seeming as so many developed nations already have such successful government programs, the US should not be any different. Brianna

    5/27/2009 11:44:34 AM
  • DP

    Mick

    My topic is Doctor Assisted Suicide. Basically, I'm arguing for the right to kill yourself with a prescription with that purpose in mind.

    5/27/2009 11:50:27 AM
 

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