Rogerian Argument for Marijuana Legalization The cannabis plant has been the topic of much debate throughout the history of this country. Many people don't know that it was not the effect of cannabis that originally spurred its banning. It was actually originally the work of the cotton industry who put big money behind illegalization for the plant's mind altering effects. The cotton industry was afraid that hemp, a product of the cannabis plant, would soon overpower the strong hold of cotton
The expression argument has two meanings in scholarly writing. First, it means a composition that takes a position on one side of a divisive issue. You might write an argument against the death penalty, or for or against censorship of pornography. But argument has another meaning, too. It means an essay that, simply, argues a point. You might assemble an argument about the significance of ancestor myths in a certain aborigine culture, or you might write an argument defending your understanding of
One of the elements of the Rogerian argument is cooperation. There will always be disagreements among people, especially within the United States Government and between politicians, this is more apparent now than ever. If people could all agree to disagree and find a middle ground in which they all get some of what they want and some of what they don’t want, life would be much easier. Unfortunately there are people that are so stubborn they truly believe that their way, or their ideas are the only
extensively about the process of an argument through the use of evidence, supporting details, and a clear stance on various pressing issue’s in today’s world. When I signed up for this class for the second semester, I never thought that I would be challenged to come up with compelling arguments for not only my side, but the opposing side as well. One of the most difficult things that I found was coming to a middle ground through the style of the Rogerian argument, but most of all, I learned that to
Many people believe that College athletes have it easy, and who wouldn’t think that? A free education, free living; getting to travel and play the sport that many people would love to still be able to. Student athletes also get to pick classes earlier than a regular student and have the ability to be excused from classes to go to games and special events. The life of a student athlete sounds like an enticing thing for many people; especially those who are not student athletes on scholarships or walk-ons
Rogerian Argument: Tropic Thunder The movie “Tropic Thunder” is a comedy about five actors who set out to create a movie about a Vietnam veteran’s experience. The actors self-absorbed, attitudes caused them to look fake and over-dramatic. As a last minute last hope effort, the director sent these five actors to, what he believes, is where the war actually happened. Soon after arriving to this unknown land, the director is blown up by an old land mine. The actors then find themselves trapped in a
Crisis Pregnancy or Unintended Pregnancy is a pregnancy that is unplanned or unwanted. This sometimes leads to abortion, however, there is another choice. Crisis Pregnancy Centers are a type of nonprofit organization that counsels pregnant women against having an abortion and some give non-medical services. This relates to the theme of “Be Not Afraid” because is it a group of devout Christians helping pregnant women to be not afraid of their pregnancy and make the right choice to go through with
The Rogerian Method of argumentation is used in the article To Dress Code or Not to Dress Code to show equal sides of the argument on whether or not students should be told what to wear when going to school. The author had a more agreeable stance allowing for others to make their own decision on whether or not they agree with a dress code policy in schools. The author was also able to compose his essay to give an equal opportunity for both arguments to be correct. The Rogerian Method is an effective
For lack of a better word, Donna Haraway is a strange writer. However, underneath her unnecessarily obscure word choices and endless tangents, there is actually a fairly interesting point being made. Her point essentially revolves what she calls ‘companion species’. In her view, the world has spent far too much time forcing a distinction between nature and culture, when in her opinion the difference is arbitrary. In fact, to illustrate this she even coined the term ‘natureculture’ which she uses
One type of pathos fallacy is called band wagon. Band wagon is the approach that involves convincing the majority of people to agree. It is similar to a trend that one wants to be apart of. Band wagon is different from other types of fallacies because the bandwagon fallacy places an emphasis on current fads and trends; band wagon also focuses on the growing support for an idea opposed to appeal to popularity. Band wagon is shown through ads, celebrities and family and friends that surround us. Commercials
fame—not in Hollywood but in the political realm. Brand speaks very elegantly toward social issues, especially to an American ear. Taking command of any interview, he speaks quickly and clearly. However, as with most postmodern thinkers, his points and arguments seem to lack depth or critical consideration of the points made. In this article, Russell Brand comments on the recent events he was involved in at the GQ awards. His comments, entitled “Russell Brand and the GQ awards: 'It's amazing how absurd it
Faisal Bin Salem WRIT-110-W01 Ms. Nina Rosenthal Gap Year Introduction There have been several good arguments concerning taking of a gap year before college or university and after university. A few people are lucky to have taken the gap year especially because after exams, many students are often sick and tired of books and exams. Traditionally the gap year has been defined as the one year taken off by students between school and college to explore and discover the world, and career opportunities
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sex offender treatment. He also went on to say that we should help these offenders instead of seeking revenge on them.On the other hand, another Attorney Kari A. Vanderzyl believes that castration of sex offenders should not be allowed. Her main argument is that the castration of sex offenders is not unacceptable and for the most part ineffective, but also it is just an alternative to imprisonment for these offenders. Vanderzyl views this alternative not just only as unconstitutional, but also a
religion, stating that the Bible does not contradict science. The main argument which Galileo’s opponents used against his theory was that in many places in the Bible it is mentioned that the Earth stands still and that the Sun revolves around it. Galileo himself was a devout Christian and did not mean to question God’s power or the Holy Writ with his work. As a result, to support his claim, he developed three logical arguments in his letter, which he backed with the opinions of leading Christian
Coldplay” by Jon Pareles was held with no less esteem. His skillful use of sarcastic humor, impregnable facts, and logical assertions make for an argument that shows much insight into the critical world of music. While his “Case against Coldplay” holds immeasurable vulnerabilities his undeniable use of examples, critique, and humor go far to making this argument an almost success. Jon Pareles has been declared by Ira Robbins (the co-founder and co-editor of the Trouser Press) in Stephen Ward’s article
and shoot him down because he pulled out a gun at them. As you can see at the beginning of the novel, the brothers are constantly getting into arguments about stupid little things, but after Darry hits Ponyboy, things change. After these deaths, Ponyboy’s grades start dropping and he starts to lose sight of himself. Him and Darry get into many more arguments until Sodapop Curtis tells them to promise to stop arguing because it’s tearing him apart. They both agree and it makes their relationship really
do much better if we talk about what’s bothering us right then and there instead of “holding back” and becoming resentful and bitter. (3) Make time for each other. Know when to give your full attention to a family member. (4) Pick and plan your arguments. If it’s not important in the long run, let it go. You’ll all be happier.
The Fires of Jubilee, by Stephen B. Oates, tells an account of Nat Turner’s rebellion. Beginning with Nat’s early life and finally ending with the legacy his execution left the world, Oates paints a historical rending of those fateful days. The Confessions of Nat Turner by Thomas R. Gray and approved by Nat himself is among Oates’ chief sources. Oates is known as a reputable historian through his other works, and has strong credentials however, in the case of The Fires of Jubilee there are some
In Theory, there a infinitely many possibilities of what really happened to the dinosaurs. Every scientist, and every religious group say they have an idea of what really happened. But how can we tell whether they are wrong or right? We can’t. We can only make a guess, or believe what we want to believe. Religious people have their beliefs and the scientist have their beliefs too. We, ourselves have to decide on which ones we want to believe. Scientists have had many theories for what happened to