To Tech, or Not To Tech?

We live in a technology-driven world. All around us, there are electronics that are designed to make our lives easier. Cell phones, computers, and tablets all keep us connected, entertained, and informed. However, is all of this technology a good thing? While some things definitely make our lives easier, others cause distractions? Do the positives outweigh the negatives?

What do you think? Explain your views about our dependency on technology. 
In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete and coherent sentences. You must also respond to a classmate's post in a thoughtful manner.

Are you a pothead, Focker?

Lately it seems that the entire country has been discussing the legalization of marijuana.  For some years now, many states have allowed marijuana use for medical purposes, but there is a growing movement to legalize it entirely. Some states have put the issue up for vote in recent elections. Many people believe that the health benefits associated with smoking marijuana should lead it to be legalized. Still others fear that it is a gateway drug and that legalization could lead to the moral collapse of society.

What do you think? Are the current laws enough? Should there be restrictions at all? What about other drugs?

Explain your views about the current controversy of whether or not society should completely legalize marijuana use. 

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete and coherent sentences. You must also respond to a classmate's post in a thoughtful manner.

Abortion

The 1973 Supreme Court case known as Roe vs Wade granted women the right to choose whether or not to have abortions. Despite being legalized for over 30 years, the issue continues to be debated. What do you think? Should abortion be outlawed? Please remember to respond below with 5 complete sentences and reply to a classmate's post. BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHER'S OPINIONS!!!

Attitude

How much are people in charge of what happens to them? Read the following statements:

• You may not be able to change your circumstances, but you can change how you react to them.
• Your attitude has no effect on the things that can happen to you.
• People can overcome just about anything if they try hard enough.

Write in response to the above statements.  Do you agree or disagree with them? Why?

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete and coherent sentences. You must also respond to a classmate's post in a thoughtful manner.

Welcome to Writing!

For your first post to the class blog I'd like to know a bit about your previous experiences with writing. What sorts of things do you like to write? What were some of your favorite writing assignments from past classes? What are your strengths and weaknesses when it comes to writing?

In order to receive full credit you must write at least 5 complete sentences with correct capitalization. You must also respond to a classmate's post using one of the following sentence starters:
I agree because...
I disagree because...
I don't understand...

That reminds me of...