Week #9

I do not have any questions on utilitarianism. I do, however, agree that if the majority of people want something, they should get it. I don't see any problem with making the majority happy. Although, I do disagree that it is right for the lesser amount of people to have to suffer because of their loss. I think it was wrong how in the article the older peoples lives were worth less than the younger just because the chances of the younger people to live longer and have happiness are higher than those who are old.

I also do not have any questions on libertarianism. Libertarians believe that they have the right to live freely the way they want to unless it has an effect on others. I believe that in some cases this is alright, but i mostly disagree with it. This view can lead to people doing things that can hurt themselves (but not others) and still think that its okay.

I have no questions on how to develop my affirmative speech.

Week #8

One issue I am very passionate about that I would like to see changed in my lifetime is the use of recreational drugs and alcohol. I feel like this topic would be most beneficial for people to hear about because nobody really realizes how bad the impact is on society. I feel like it would be best to present to an audience who is younger, even if they may seem too young to hear about such terrible things, because I feel like when talking to high school students about this issue they won't change their mind because they are already set in their ways. When presenting to a younger audience and scaring them away from doing those awful things you teach them at a young age to not want to do that stuff.