hen finding solutions to this problem. Assessment Directions: For this exercise,

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hen finding solutions to this problem. Assessment Directions: For this exercise, choose 10 statements from those given below and write a brief response—two to three sentences—stating your position and explaining at least two reasons why you hold it. 1. Violence is better than reason in dealing with dangerous situations. 2. Only the good die young. 3. It’s human nature to be greedy. 4. Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime. 5. If people are unemployed, they must be lazy. There’s a job for everyone who really wants to work. 6. Everyone has a value system of some kind. 7. We know ourselves better than others know us. 8. An unborn fetus is a human being. 9. If guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns. 10. Truth is an intensely personal matter: What is true for me is not necessarily true for you. 11. Winning isn’t everything—it’s the only thing. 12. Challenging another’s opinion is a sign of intolerance. 13. Atheists are generally moral people. 14. Censorship is evil. 15. Black people are better athletes than white people. 16. The oil companies manipulate gasoline prices. 17. Getting your feet wet can cause a cold. 18. Homosexuals are as likely to control their sexual urges as are heterosexuals. Please format your responses like this: 1. Original statement 2. My position on that statement 3. Two reasons why I hold this position EN3220: Module 3 Stating and Justifying a Position Exercise 3.1 Stating an Opinion on a Position 2 Submission Requirements: Submit your responses for grading in a Microsoft Word document. Adhere to Standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation requirements. Use 12-point Arial font and double-space

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An unborn fetus is a human being.

I am in favour of this statement

a.It is a scientifically proven fact that a fetus feels pain as soon as the 8th week of pregnancy.

b.A fetus also dreams,eats and forms excreta like a human being.

Violence is better than reason in dealing with dangerous situations. 2. My position on that statement

I am in favour of this statement

a.It is better to defend yourself then to be a victim of a life threatening situation.

b.A criminal would not be sane enough to discuss things

It’s human nature to be greedy. .                                

2. My position on that statement

I am in favour of this statement

a.We always want more of what we like.

b.Even as adults we want more money,good looking partners and a better standard of living.

If people are unemployed, they must be lazy. There’s a job for everyone who really wants to work.                       

2. My position on that statement

I am not in favour of this statement

a.Certain people are over qualified and don’t like to work down in basics.

b.Even people with good education fail to find a job if the economy is in recession.

We know ourselves better than others know us.

2. My position on that statement

I am in favour of this statement

a.When we are in doubt we do seek help from others but it is ultimately we who make a decision

b.We always know what our reaction towards something would be.Others can only learn that by observation.

Capital punishment is a deterrent to crime.

I am in favour of this statement

a.In certain countries the punishment to commit one or seven murder is the same.

b.The anti –social elements would be afraid to commit crimes.

Truth is an intensely personal matter: What is true for me is not necessarily true for you.

I am in favour of this statement

a.Not telling the truth is different from lying.

b. Beliefs differ for each person.

I am not in favour of this statement

a. Anyone will start believing anything.

b. Deterrents to new debates and fresh perspective.

Getting your feet wet can cause a cold.

a. Children would always have cold.

b.Tropical countries witness feet washing ,cool dips quite often throughout the day.

Homosexuals are as likely to control their sexual urges as are heterosexuals.

a. Homosexuals are not non-human beings.

b.Different people different tastes.

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