i'm writing a persuasive essay and i need pros and cons. just give me facts and your own personal opinions. thanks!
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The pros are being able to learn about the effects of different genetic patterning.  Perhaps solving some questions of nature vs. nurture.\n\nThe cons very from reducing genetic variety, which can lead to weakness of the cloned species because a certain stressor could knock out the whole bunch if they are genetically the same.  Every time something is copied usually something is lost.  Also cloned species can have unknown effect on other species. For example, some form of genetically engineered corn which is resistant to pests also kills off monarch butterflies that consume a portion of the plant.
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Cons, can be illegal, Pro's, free.
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Pros- save money or spend it on whatever ya want to and ya don't have to worry about someone getting upset about what you have spend it on.\n\nCons-not having someone to share life with and IMO the biggest con of all...NO ONE TO LOVE AND GET LOVE FROM.
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Cons:\n - Cell phones were used in the Madrid bombings as detonators\n - Students can use cell phones with text messaging capabilities to cheat on tests\n - Cell phones can be a distraction in classes, especially if the student forgets to silence their ringer\n\nPros:\n - For students who can not drive, it makes it easier to get in touch with parents if an after school activity is cancelled\n - If something bad happens at the school, students can contact their parents to let them know that they are okay
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There are no disadvantages its used for medicinal purposes in a lot of states and countries! Have you ever heard of coke being use for medicinal purposes? NOPE!  No disadvantages that I know of.
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pros and cons... the pros of it  (to some points of views) would be that it can help lower terrorist activity.. to some extent. drug activity and some gangs as well. to some level... But for every reaction there is a equal and opposite... and the equal to this is that people can figure out ways to manipulate monitoring activity. the cons... it interferes with property. personal property. regulations. privacy, etc.
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Something you feel strongly about. Suggestions:\n-Abortion\n-War in Iraq\n-Gay Marriage\n-Animal Testing\n-Smoking Bans\n-Death Penalty\n-Gay Rights\n-Alternative Fuel Sources\n-Legalization of Drugs, Prostitution\n\nJust be sure not to argue anything based on taste/personal preference...any teacher that is not a complete idiot will point out that taste is not arguable, so don't waste your time writing an essay about McDonald's.
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pros~ nothing\ncons~ everything
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Pro: free travel, get to see lots of the world, really good pay\n\nCon: Have to keep learning, lots of differnet ways to do things in other countries, you move around a lot, need to be very self sufficent
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Pros are the advantages or the positive qualities of something and the cons are the disdvantages or negative qualities.
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I nearly started a riot in a sixth grade classroom when I asked the students, "What do you think of  your school lunch?" Within 10 minutes, they were making petitions to have the lunch program changes to be healthier. They were so captivated.\n\nI was also in another middle school classroom where the students had written fantastic essays called "Those who don't know ." They each picked a topic they loved (say football) and wrote an essay that formatted as follows:\n*****\n   -----------------\nThe Assignment - Copy Change\n\nStudents are to write their own "Those Who Don't."  The essay should be about a place where they feel comfortable, but where others may not feel comfortable.  It should also include information about a place where they feel uncomfortable.  The following phrases should be included in the three paragraph essay:\n\n       Those who don't know any better .......  They think .....    They think .....     They are stupid people who.....\n\n       Be we aren't afraid .....\n\n       ....our knees go shakity shake .....     Yeah.  That's how it goes and goes.\n\n\nI hope this helps!\nmore about the assignment at: http://wonders.eburg.wednet.edu/Morgan/ThoseWhoDont.htm
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I think you have your thesis: The subject has two sides. Maybe try something like: Gastric bypass surgery is a controversial technique with both benefits and risks.
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Persuasive Speech Topics\n \n\nAmericans are getting fatter. Does it really matter?\n\nIs animal experimentation justified?\n\nInternational ban on ivory should be lifted to secure elephants from extinction.\n\nIs there a necessity for Americans to become bilingual?\n\nShould condoms be available at schools? \n\nGiving blood and signing a donor card is good for you.\n\nEveryday one out of four Americans eats fast food.\n\n\nHeart disease is the leading killer of American women.\n \n\nTV watching should be reduced to the minimum.\n\nFemales in the military should have equal rights with males and be included in combat and other "hazardous" duties.\n\nTelevision violence has detrimental influence on adolescents.\n\nStop consuming genetically modified crops.\n \nInternet really means the death of newspapers?\n\nHas there ever been organic life on Mars?\n\nCost for obesity growing dramatically.\n\nThe world faces a global crisis of overpopulation.\n\nPlastic surgery is a dangerous beauty option.\n\nPrivate lives of public figures. Has the press gone too far?\n\nLet's make recycling mandatory and clean our planet together.\n\nIs I.Q. Test a true judge of intelligence? \n\nShould surrogate motherhood be allowed?\n\nWhat underlies the genius phenomenon? \n\nWhat to wear: a look into the future of fashion.\n\nThe Horatio Alger success story in the modern America: Myth or reality?\n\nHome schooling is necessary for mentally and physically handicapped children.\n\nWhy Mao's "Great Leap Forward" was a failure.\n\nBoxing should be banned because it promotes cruelty.\n\nTo reduce the number of car accidents driving age should be raised to 18. \n\nHunting should be outlawed to protect endangered species. \n\nHow mutation and natural selection affect accurate measurements of evolution. \n\nPornography is an obscenity in our society.\n\nThere are new concepts in stress management.\n\nThailand is one of the seven wonders and a great place to visit.\n\nHelp your back now and turn to wonder-working chiropractic therapy.\n\nWhat can you do to help homeless?\n\nAnorexia is a cause of weight loss. \n\nEuthanasia is a way to stop pain of mortally dead people.\n\nWhy society needs heroes?\n\nDivorce leaves terrible emotional scars on child's physics.\n\nLoch Ness monster really does exist.\n\nWhy is parental kidnapping increasing?\n\nHate speeches shouldn't be tolerated
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I am a HS English teacher. This year my students had to do debateable topics on their research papers. Here are some of the topics my students did that I enjoyed most:\n1. Is surrogate parenting a good idea?\n2. Is there a truly such a thing as Christian "Rock"\n3.  Illegal immigration, do we send them back?\n4. Why are we in Iraq?\n5.  Child abuse or Biblical "Spare the Rod"\n6.  Is Cosmetic Surgery a Sin?\n7. Overseas Adoptions, should we stay in America for our  Babies?\n8.  Interracial Dating, who does it benefit?\n9. Cloning, How many more of YOU can we stand?\nJust ideas. Hope they help!
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As a public speaking teacher for 30 years, I advise you to stay away from topics like abortion or Iraq.  They are overdone, too broad, and won't keep the interest of your audience - or else they'll be just plain angry if they disagree with you.\n\nI like "fun" topics for persuasion, such as either/or topics (Boxers or Briefs?  Chocolate or Vanilla?).  I also like topics of local controversy.  What's the hot topic around campus that people really care about?\n\nAny topic will keep your audience's attention if you choose your supporting information carefully.  Use anecdotes, humor, and a combination of logical and emotional appeals.
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The most important part of persuasive essays is making a personal connection. Include information about yourself that will make you stand apart, seem interesting, make a connection with your readers. Text is by nature two-dimensional, but your goal is to make "you" come through the text, become three-dimensional to your reader.. Remember that persuasion is "emotional." So use "emotive" language.
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just use common sense.\n\nextending pros:\n- longer and more thorough education\n\nextending cons:\n- shorter holidays (summer, spring break, thanksgiving)