Prewriting Question: What cases can be made for or against......?


Alcoholism - Do you think Alcoholism is causes by a lack of willpower? I think so, because so many people have addictions that they don't have the power to stop. When you are trying to quit something you "like", you have to gain the "willpower." Willpower is something a person decides on and initiates action, you have want to stop and people decide not too. So many people stick with their addiction because its what they like to do, even if it is affecting everyone around them.

Child Labor - Should there be exceptions for Child Labor laws? There should be no exceptions for child labor because it is the torturing of children. The children have their whole life ahead of them and they have to carry this experience around with them for their entire lives. They don't deserve this, they are innocent, and shouldn't be forced to perform actions they aren't capable of.

Depression - Should antidepressant drugs be prescribed for children suffering from depression? I think antidepressant drugs should only be prescribed to a select few of individuals. They should be old enough to handle the medicine, and have control over themselves to not get addicted to the drug. Depression in my eyes can be resolved without drugs, you just have to think positive and want to get healthy again. People suffering with this problem have to learn how to handle on their own, and be proud of the achievement of overcoming their depression.

Divorce - Should laws be enacted that make divorce harder to obtain? Honestly, coming from a divorced family i think that there should be therapy offered to the couple that wishes to get a divorce. The kids of the family should never have to deal with a broken family. It hits the kids really hard, and makes them think its their fault. I think there should just be other options given to the couple and not let them rush into a divorce. I don't think laws are needed but it could help in a couple ways.

Same Sex Marriage - Should same-sex marriage be allowed? I have a 20 year-old brother named Patrick that happens to be gay, and not only for him but for all the people that are attracted to the same sex should be able to marry the person they love. They shouldn't be discriminated against what they are attracted to. So yes, without a doubt same sex marriage should be permitted.