Argumentative Essay

Whether it is soaking up the sun, exploring new places, or visiting historical landmarks, the world offers many reasons for a person to travel. This time set aside for relaxation is best known as a vacation, meaning “freedom or release” from one’s occupation and responsibilities (“Vacation”). The trend of traveling and vacations has gradually changed throughout the decades. From family bonding road trips to extravagant getaways near and far, 1950s trips are much different from our customs now.…

1 in every 12 Americans are addicted to opioids, that means that nearly two of your beloved family members can be struggling from an opioid addiction you don't even know about. Millions of Americans struggle to overcome unconquerable addictions; therefore, doctors should prescribe alternative painkillers to avoid the risk of addiction. Opioids are highly addictive painkillers that are prescribed by doctors for patients who undergo some type of surgery or procedure to numb or lesson pain.…

In my opinion I feel that maquiladora should take initiative and try to do something to better the living and environment of their workers, because they are what luring people to the border and they are exploiting them for manual labor, so they should be the ones to give back to their community. The maquiladoras have both helped and caused harm to the people of Nogales. The women have benefited because they can now brake away from the traditional societal norms of the Mexican culture that the…

Throughout his experience, Griffin did have some positive encounters as well. While waiting to board the bus Griffin saw a white army officer go to the end of the line and allow the black people to board first before he took his seat. Griffin views this as respect and credits it to his training in the army. When he visits a nearby church, Griffin finds a pamphlet written by a white priest that condemns racism and urges people to believe that all human beings are worthy of love. While…

The greatest hero of Greece,was Hercules. The Greeks are much different from the people of 2016, and they valued courage and strength the most, while forgiving him because of their respect for his good deeds. The Greeks valued courage because in their time a common way of living was “survival of the fittest”. When Hercules proved he was courageous and strong to the people by fighting off monsters, he was immediately respected. “Throughout his life Hercules had this perfect confidence that no…

The enterprising nature of the settlers who began farming in the west was in line with Turner’s thoughts about Americans. These Americans moved west to establish their farms in what was considered territory inhospitable to farming. These farmers claimed land under the Homestead Act, and also bought land outright as well. The land was adapted and American farmers began to learn the ebb and flow of business in West’s farmlands. (Text Pgs. 496-498). Another aspect showing the tenacity of the…

Perfectly flawed leadership The United States of America is still arguably still the greatest nation on the planet. Funk & Wagnalls (2015) defines a corporation as “an organization, recognized and created by law, which allows people to associate together for a common purpose under a common name.” It is my assertion that America acts as a corporation in interest of economic, legislative, and judicial stability, only not legally incorporated because the government itself would be the granting…

Northern Minnesota is filled with various species of wildlife. Sixteen species are declared endangered, threatened, or watched up north (MN DNR, 2015). A company called Polymet has proposed an open-pit Coppermine in this fragile environment. There have been controversial arguments on the construction of this mine. Many positive impacts could come out of the mine. However, in my opinion, the negative outcomes outweigh the positive ones. The price of this supposed progress might be higher than…

1. Why type of argument is each speaker making? (Look this up in your text!) Her argument resembles the ad populum fallacy and false dilemma fallacy styles of arguments. Dixie is appealing to the emotions of those who were in public school and experienced many of the negatives of it that she described the speech. One way she is appealing to emotions is by saying that if the parent has ever asked their child about what happened at school and they got a “tearful response.” No parent wants their…

Amid fake news and alternative facts, it is important for one to be able to look past the smoke and mirrors to decipher true intentions. One prominent issue that we are currently facing is the disastrous condition of our environment and the push to slowly defund the Environmental Protection Agency. Since its founding in 1970, the agency’s number one objective has been to protect human health and the environment. The agency tries to fulfill their mission through programs to educate communities…