Debates

religious issues. The debate of abortion is split into two main movements, pro-life and pro-choice. Pro-life is concerned with the rights of the unborn fetus, while pro-choice is concerned with the woman’s rights over her own body. The abortion debate has become a political and legal issue, with anti-abortion campaigners seeking to expand anti-abortion laws while abortion rights campaigners seeking to repeal such laws and ultimately expand access to abortion (Abortion Debate). Each movement has…

Trump’s five point tax plan has some good and bad points. I agree that there shouldn 't be a death tax and it should be repealed. A death tax (also known as estate tax) is a 40% tax on all of a person 's wealth above $5.32 million once they die. The reason why I believe the death tax should be repealed is because death taxes kill small businesses when the owner dies and their heirs often have to sell the business after being forced to pay 40% of what the business is worth to the government…

Summary of Issue Sue Ann Thomas, an 18-year-old freshman at South central community college, discovered the shocking news that she was seven weeks pregnant. Sue Ann and her boyfriend Danny decided it was not the time to get married or have a child. Therefore, abortion would be the best option for them. Besides, they are not financially stable to take care of a child. Danny has a job in a garage in South Chicago and Sue Ann does not have a job. Sue Ann’s parents are struggling to get her through…

Throughout the establishment of our nation, there have been many ideals that have created, what some might consider a strict divide amongst citizens. After all there is a reason why topics such as religion and politics are controversial discussions to bring up at the dinner table. The reason why these topics cause such a stir can be debated in various ways, however, there is a conclusion that we can all agree on and that is that when individuals take a stance on a topic, such as politics, they…

Gun carry policies base their origins back to the 19th century, when the United States just finished with the Civil War and blacks initially obtained their lawful freedom. During that time, although Africans were officially emancipated, they were kept under subjugation by racist laws, such as the Black Codes and groups like the Ku Klux Klan. Similarly, in 1871, Texas and other southern states banned the carrying of guns in order to control blacks from gaining power over the whites and to prevent…

While many of us have seen the news reports or have seen the post on Facebook we may notice there is an uptick in the amount of stories in the news and newsfeeds which talk about drug over doses and other drug related issues. While many people may look at these news stories or Facebook post and not think much of them or think it is only the person who is using the drugs that is the problem. As a person living in a society and a social worker there needs to be a great deal of attention paid to…

Modification or alteration of deoxyribonucleic acid found in the chromosomes of a cell, otherwise known as genetic engineering, is beginning to grip more ground in the realm of scientific research and could possibly become a cornerstone for a completely technological future. With the growing curiosity and experimentation surrounding genetic engineering, there is also controversy sparking about the issue: should the government limit the research and abilities of genetic engineering? Not only has…

How would you feel if someone took away your ability to live? Over 1.2 million abortions occur every year. Abortion is defined as the termination of a pregnancy. It’s senseless when adoption is a much better option for anyone involved in an unwanted pregnancy. Although some may say abortion is tolerable, some believe that no one but God has the right to take someone’s life. As expected, there are many people that are opposed to abortion. They’re referred to as pro-choice believers.…

Since Roe v. Wade, abortion has headlined evening news, front-paged Sunday’s papers, and discussed around the Thanksgiving dinner table. The Supreme Court has voted on a number of cases, altering the course of abortion in favor of pro-life and pro-choice ideology. It also has become a staple to Presidential candidate and party platforms to win elections. Anytime there is a new bill introduced in the legislator, it is always controversial and is under the microscope across various media outlets.…

In April of 2015, I witnessed a former friend have an episode of “roid rage”. He had a history of suicidal thoughts, depression, and also was an avid weightlifter. To help make improvements in the gym, he began to take steroids, but he didn’t realize that his mental stability would be thrown off even more due to steroid consumption. During a prom weekend meeting at a Willie’s restaurant, he let hurt feelings get the best of him and decided to begin altercations with another friend and I.…