punishment. In “Bring Back Flogging” by Jeff Jacoby‚ Jacoby argues that flogging should be brought back and used against criminals instead of jailing them. According to Jacoby‚ flogging was introduced by the Puritans and that we should learn from their methods. “Their sanctions were humiliating and painful‚ but quick and cheap.” (Jacoby). Jacoby claims that flogging is cheaper than jailing and that “we should readopt a few” of the ideas brought by the Puritans. Overall‚ I agree with Jacoby on his argument
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an argumentative essay? The argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic; collect‚ generate‚ and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner. Please note: Some confusion may occur between the argumentative essay and the expository essay. These two genres are similar‚ but the argumentative essay differs from the expository essay in the amount of pre-writing (invention) and research involved. The argumentative essay
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pain-busting hormones. Acupuncture is certainly less expensive than many fertility treatments. If acupuncture could help couples get pregnant‚ while spending less money‚ less time‚ and risking less side effects‚ then it should be applied as a traditional method to treat
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Belle Gattis Hours 3 and 5 11/21/16 Argumentative Essay In the story Flowers for Algernon‚ Charlie Gordon’s doctors do not act ethically while they tried to increase his intelligence with a surgery. Ethics are the standards of right and wrong‚ and what we as humans are supposed to do. Ethics are also the development of ethical standards‚ and how one lives up to those standards (Siegler). Charlie Gordon is a grown man who has an extremely low intelligence for his age. He was chosen to go through
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Deep Exploration: Argumentative Essay Have you ever thought of what was at the bottom of the ocean‚ or far in space? Have you ever wondered what kinds of creatures lurk in the Mariana Trench? Many of these questions can be answered if you support one simple thing: Deep Exploration! Deep Exploration would possibly allow us to find a new species‚ or even a species we thought was extinct! It’s a risky business‚ but think of all of the knowledge we would gain from it! Almost all of our technology
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Many pirate books popularize the belief that pirates wear eyepatches and make people walk the plank. While some of these beliefs are true‚ many are not what real pirates do. Pirate novels romanticized the idea of pirates by making them seem that pirate booty is always gold and jewels‚ making people walk the plank and that there were no women pirates. Firstly‚ pirate booty is not always gold and jewels. Sometimes‚ pirates don’t even bury their loot. While their earnings can be riches and gold‚ most
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The oldest evidence of zoos in human society can be traced back to 3500 BCE. The first ever zoos were usually designed for kings and queens’ collections‚ and symbolized their royal power and wealth. Until the time of modern zoos‚ as people know today‚ animals never really benefited. Recently‚ there have been many animal rights movements with the use of social media‚ and it has been shown that in many zoos‚ animal rights have been failed in serious cases. Many zoos and aquariums function exceptionally
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Natalee Sweet Comp. #1 Mr. Yates 7-22-2012 Argumentative Essay: Addiction is a choice Alcohol and illicit drug consumption are all too prevalent today in high schools‚ colleges‚ and all across the globe. Students seeking to fit in or forget about the repetitiveness of school and homework have a tendency to experiment. Drug addiction is known by the scientific community to be a psychological condition based on excessive‚ obsessive‚ and compulsive actions. Once that regular user crosses the
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Today in the education system there are many different standardized tests. Some of the more influential tests include the SATs and the ACTs. Along with these‚ each of the states in America have their own standardized test. Each of the common standardized tests have a different purpose. Another worldwide test that students take is the Program for International Student Assessment or the PISA. The PISA test is given by Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or the OECD. The PISA is a
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Onion publishes a mock article that is satirizing how products are marketed to consumers. As ridiculous‚ and absurd‚ as this process maybe‚ it doesn’t stray far from typical marketing rituals. This article discusses the magnasoles company/products using the advantages and “powers” of the insoles‚ the price‚ and consumer quotes to advertize and sell their product. Each strategy is humorous and pathetic‚ and that is what The Onion is expressing. Throughout the article‚ Magnasoles is complimented.
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