Counterargument

Everyone in the United States has the right to bear arms, thanks to the Second Amendment to the Constitution. But should everyone have this right? The Editorial Board of the Chicago Tribune believes that people with a severe mental illness should be excluded from this right, in order to ensure the safety of the general public. They are responding to the House of Representatives’ recent decision to remove the rule that banned gun ownership of people who qualified for Social Security disability…

Contemporary generation of moral philosophers is committed to not only theorise the world but also to use their theories to make the world a better place. The emergence of ‘Effective Altruism’ as a new social movement and approach towards philanthropy is an excellent example of this commitment. According to Singer (), it is a practical ethical philosophy and a social movement that aims to revolutionise charitable giving. This movement can have an influential and transformative impact on the…

How often do you play video games? Video games are quite a popular choice of entertainment. All thanks to its interactivity and enjoyable features. Lately, there has been discussions about the depiction of violence in such video games. On the September of 2013, The New Yorker published an article titled “How evil should a video game allow you to be” authored by Simon Parker which provided an interesting insight on this much discussed topic. This essay by Parker relies heavily on the depiction of…

Our Earth was once green and full of nature. In a few centuries, technology and human development swiftly influenced our dependence on fossil fuels. Massive consumption of oil, coal, and gas drastically transformed our settlements into powerhouses for further progression. We now have electricity for lighting, gasoline for transportation, and coal for power sources. However, fossil fuels are being consumed at a rate faster than we can recover. The only possible key is to achieve a more balanced…

The topic of my essay is drug addiction in the United States and how it is a disease. I will provide information from my research to support my argument of why it is a disease and not a choice. There were studies that had shown that the brain of an addict is affected when they use their drug of choice by way of brain scans. Addiction is a disease which if not treated properly can spiral into something far worse. Many people begin with a mental illness such as depression. Simply willing…

essentially strove for "sameness," in which everyone and everything had to be the same and equal. However, once the main character Jonas becomes uneasy with this notion, he soon begins to question the need for an all equal society and exclaimed,”If everything 's the same, then there aren 't any choices! I want to wake up in the morning and decide things!”(Lowry 98) His statement subtly creates an idea that something is wrong with this "perfect world." This utopian idea has definitely aroused a…

multimodal approach Multimodal approach can be more costly (Melnyk, Bernadette). In addition, it can take more time and commitment (Melnyk, Bernadette). Also, there are typically more staff training needs (Melnyk, Bernadette). B. Paragraph 2: Counterarguments for these possible disadvantages The cost is going to be more when treatment is first implemented, but if the patient goes through the process, then the symptoms can be cured faster and the amount of reoccurrence decreases; therefore…

to attend to the message and allowed to reflect on and understand the message. If the message is strong and convincing, it’s likely the individual will be persuaded. If the message is weak and unconvincing, then often an individual will give a counterargument. If we’re unable to think carefully, not focused, or are not strongly influenced by the argument, we might not consider the validity or content of an argument as much as we should. However, a second route of persuasion could still be…

Windows. This shows that people are less likely to be prepared for a open source attack than Windows, so it is becoming a major issue. Gralla’s statements towards the end of his article defend his statement but he also concedes to a viewer's counterargument to keep his audience…

issues with accepting adultism as an oppressive system is that I do not believe giving young people complete freedom is good. I think discipline and respect is important, and to learn these behaviors, we get it from those older than us. Now, as a counterargument, I do believe that creating this idea of respecting those older than you, creates a problematic system of power in those who are deemed must be respected. And with this power, can come abuse. Perhaps, the adultism I believe is a problem,…