Saturday, January 9, 2010

OP ED ideas - Danny McCracken

Argument: There should be no “quiet areas” in the library.
Reason: Quiet areas restrict the learning of students.
Claims: - All areas should be open for group study/verbal communication when necessary.
- Being “quiet” or keeping the volume down in a library should go without saying.
Assumption: Having no quiet areas will promote a better learning atmosphere by maximizing
the option of group study/verbal communication in all areas of the library;
also that students will keep the volume down and not get out of control.

Argument: There should be no speed limits on certain sections of I-15 and other highways.
Reason: Speed limits on certain sections of the highway promote a driving atmosphere in which
drivers become less alert and more easily distracted.
Claim: -The left lane will then become a “true passing lane” and the right lane will be for those
who prefer to drive slower.
-Drivers will be forced to pay more attention on their driving and develop their driving
skills.
Assumption: Having no speed limits on certain sections of I-15 and other highways will lead to
more attentive, skilled drivers who watch the road and their surroundings; this will
also lead to less accidents on those sections of highway.

Argument: The government should not tax or charge any fees whatsoever on student’s loans or
grants.
Reason: Students got the loan or grant in the first place because they were in obvious financial
need.
Claim: -There are enough taxes already.
-The majority of students are struggling financially.
Assumption: The students need the money more than the government.

2 comments:

  1. I am not sure I like your 1st argument andI would have to say that I do like to get away from all the noise and study in a quiet place in the library. I don't know if too many people will be too concerned with allowing noise in other places in the Library when you already have the no shush zone. It is always nice to get away from the crazy apartment and roommates to study in quiet.

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  2. Good point. I don't like my argument either. It just came to me. I like the quiet too. I won't be writing about that in my actual op ed.

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