For Writing and Discussion “Writing Arguments” Chapter 7

I am against illegal immigration. I believe that people who don’t come in legally do not have a right to be here and should not be protected by the U.S. Constitution. To help slow the flow of illegal immigrants, I believe the US should remove birth right citizenship if the parents are illegal immigrants. This will remove one of the major motivations for illegal immigration … Continue reading For Writing and Discussion “Writing Arguments” Chapter 7

Writing Assignment–“Writing Arguments” Chapter 5

Although the Affordable Care Act was passed with good intentions, it causes more problems than it is worth. For example, in essence, the Affordable Care Act forces private citizens to make a purchase. That is unconstitutional. Yet people are now required to buy health insurance. This problem is compounded by the fact that since unusually low cost health insurance is provided to the less wealthy, … Continue reading Writing Assignment–“Writing Arguments” Chapter 5

For Writing and Discussion “Writing Arguments” Chapter 15

The first website I visited was the Washington Post. There was an article about Trump’s plan to build a wall along the Mexican border. Overall, the angle of vision of this site is quite liberal. They immediately insinuate against Trump without backing up there assertions. They also spend a lot more time trying to persuade their audience to fall in line with their opinion then … Continue reading For Writing and Discussion “Writing Arguments” Chapter 15

For Class Discussion Chapter 2 of “Writing Arguments”

The first Article I read is an academic article titled “The Working Poor,” by Jeanette Wicks-Lim, an expert in labor economics. Her intended audience is anyone who wants to inform themselves on the issues associated with the minimum wage debate. She was prompted to write this article by former President Obama’s claims that everyone should go to college. Her purpose is both to find the … Continue reading For Class Discussion Chapter 2 of “Writing Arguments”

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Malcom X’s literacty Sponsors: – Elijah Muhammad – Charleston Prison Library – Norfolk Prison Colony’s library – Mahatma Gahndi – Will Durant The libraries and the teachings of Elijah Muhammad were most influential. Influence of Malcom X’s literacy sponsors: I would say that Malcom X misinterpreted the teachings of Elijah Muhammad. He used Elijah’s teaching to justify his anger. When in reality, Elijah wasn’t teaching … Continue reading 7-27 Writing