Blog Writing Prompt #3
Choose five topics that you think are potential research topics for your paper and briefly (in 2 to 5 sentences) explain why these topics are of interest to you.
Drunk Driving- Drunk Driving is very important because it is a very dangerous thing to do. A person who is drunk driving can badly hurt or even kill themselves and other people. If a person is drunk they should not be anywhere near a car.

Gay Adoption- Gay adoption to me is very important. A gay couple should be able to have a couple, even if they might not have the right body parts or organs.  gay couple should have the same amount of rights as a straight couple.

Divorce- Divorce should be able to happen. If a person, or the couple, is not happy in a relationship, they should not be together.

Bullying- Bullying should not be okay in any type of way. A person can get very hurt by ones words, and can go very far in order to get a message across.

Rape- Rape is nothing to joke about. Rape can seriously mentally and physically hurt someone. It is not fun, nor is it pleasureable.

Prewriting Question

• What cases can be made for or against X?

-Drunk Driving: A case that can be made up with drunk driving is if a drunk driver struck and killed. This happens very often when a person is drunk and gets behind the wheel. Drunk driving is very dangerous and is not something to that should happen.
-Gay Adoption: A case that can be made up with gay adoption is if a gay couple wanted to have a baby, and somehow it did not work out. A gay couple should have just as many rights as a straight couple.
-Divorce:A case that can be made up with divorce is a man that wants a divorce, and the wife not wanting to agree to it. If a person is not happy they should not have to stay in the relationship.
-Bullying: A case that can be made up with bullying is if someone is getting cyber-bullied, and the police will not do anything about it.  

     Critical Thinking & Analysis 

1. Should states adopt stricter penalties for drivers who refuse to take a BAC test? Why or why not?-I think states should adopt the stricter penalties who refuse to take the BAC test. If they were not drunk then they should have no problem taking the test
2. Should laws be enacted that require ignition-interlock devices for all convicted drunk drivers, including first-time offenders? Why or why not.-Laws should be enacted that require 
3. Do you think DUI checkpoints should be used more often and in more places? Explain-Yes. DUI checkpoints should be used more often in more places for the safety of others. 
4. Describe other measures you think could be implemented to reduce drunk driving.-Less alcohol being made and sold in stores.

     Critical Thinking & Analysis

1. Should couples stay together in a troubled marriage rather than divorce? Why or why not?-If one is not happy in a marriage, then they should not have to me together.
2. Are there any reasons why couples should divorce? Explain.-Cheating, money issues, Lost feelings.
3. What steps do you think the government should take to encourage marriage and lower the divorce rate?-The government should not get in the way of the couple. If they want to get divorced then that is their opinion. 
4. What impact does divorce have on society?-I do not feel divorce has an impact on society.
   
   

   Critical Thinking & Analysis

   1. Do you think schools are doing enough to stop bullying? Explain your answer.-I do not feel schools are doing anything with bullies because it still continues to this day. 
   2. How should bullies be punished?-Suspension, detention,etc.
   3. What should schools do to help students who are the victims of bullies?-Actually have a no bully free zone school. 
   4. What are the reasons that students bully other students? How can this behavior be changed?-No student should get bullied ever.