What We Think Defines Who We Are: Recent Episodes

S. Haanio

Public school students argumentative speeches

Video games are bad for people's health and should be banned.

The school day should be shorter to reduce student exhaustion.

Teachers are professionals who deserve higher pay to support the costs of living.

Violent videogames do have positive effects for teenagers

Smoking in public places should be banned

College is a necessity in today's society and should be priced fairly and accessibly.

Animals should not be used as test subjects.

Homework has been found to have negative or no effects for students and it should be limited.

Social media is not good for teenagers and should be limited.

Smoking in public should be banned because it is a danger to other's health

Teachers deserve to be paid more

Welfare should be restricted to people who are not using illicit drugs

Vaccinations should not be optional.

Online dating is dangerous for both men and women and can lead to assault or death.

Snacks that are served in schools should be healthier options.

The death penalty is a punishment that fits the crime and should be used more frequently.

Littering is a pervasive issue that needs enforcement for the preservation of our earth.

The risks of dating someone online outweigh the possible benefits.

Why electronic use should be banned while driving, nationwide.

Smoking was not recognized as harmful to ones health until recently. However, due to the negative effects and limited benefits, smoking should be banned.

Homework adds unnecessary stresses to students and effects their health. Therefore, we should eliminate homework.

Electric vehicles are the more effective option in terms of what is best for our planet and as well as what is more cost effective for the consumers.

Adultery is currently illegal in 21 states, but it should be made illegal nationwide.

Smoking in public is an issue that affects more than just the smoker. Therefore it should be eliminated.

Violence is a pervasive issue that should be ended in our communities.