Proposal Paper
Like the previous paper I enjoyed writing this one as well. I have been skiing for 14years, so this is something I'm interested in. In the process of writing this paper I heard conflicting views from pro and con helmet sides. My dad was upset by the fact that I wrote about why you shouldn't wear ski helmets, because he wears one when he skis. Personal preference backed up by convincing evidence I found in multiple places helped me prove my position against ski helmets at high speeds.
I have been skiing since I was four years old. When I started skiing in 1989 very few people were using helmets. Who know whether or not any lives could have been saved with the use of helmets on the slopes? Since 1989 ski helmets have come a long way from the dorky, bulky head gear that was the ski helmet. They are no longer “uncool”. Adam Ruck of the Sunday Telegraph in London put it well, regarding ski helmets, “Swing one from your wrist in a nonchalant fashion as you talk big air and bottomless powder, and you won’t pay for many drinks” (Ruck). In fact ski helmets are becoming a fashion statement, sporting names most of the high end ski equipment manufacturers. Although important, fashion would better off taking a backseat to safety when it comes to skiing.
Before ski helmets were ever functional they were purely meant to be functional. Functional meaning wearing one will protect your noggin from impacts and collisions. Helmets are designed with the skier in mind, obviously. They are expected to be manufactured and tested to withstand what Mother Nature has to throw at you plus more. And after paying on average $83 (gotriad.com), is it really worth it to purchase something that claims to protect you. For all...
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Harriet Tubman was born into slavery as Harriet Ross in 1820 on the Eastern Shore. Harriet was one of eleven children born to Harriet Green and Benjamin Ross. Harriet was born on the Brodas Plantation, a cash crop. Brodas grew apples, wheat, rye and corn; and he also owned many acres of trees. Brodas rented and sold his slaves to others and by the age of 13, Harriet has seen brothers, sisters and slaves sold away. When Harriet was five years old, Brodas rented her to a nearby couple named Cook. Harriet slept on the Cooks’ kitchen floor and shared table scraps with their dog. Mrs. Cook gave Harriet the job of winding yarn, but when she proved slow at the work Mrs. Cook turned her over to Mr. Cook. Mr. Cook assigned Harriet to watch the Muskrat traps in the river. Everyday she went to the icy river barefoot with only a thin shirt on. She son developed a cough and high fever. The Cooks accused her of being lazy and attempting to get out of work. They sent her back to Brodas Plantation and there her mother nursed her back into health form a six-week bout of measles and bronchitis. Soon as she was health again, Brodas rented her out to a woman who wanted a housekeeper and baby nurse. Many years after the ex...
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