Should We Raise the Minimum Driving Age? Ever since automobiles were introduced to the general public‚ a minimum driving age has been a topic of controversy. For example‚ in the year 1909 in the state of Pennsylvania‚ the age was set for 18 to obtain a license. Fast-forward one-hundred and eight years later and the current Pennsylvania minimum age is 16. Is this change positive or negative? Should the age be higher? Well‚ the statistics have a rather clear answer to these questions. I believe
Premium Adolescence Automobile Tram accident
Alcohol consumption should be banned A dizzying array of research suggests alcohol can have both good and bad effects‚ but making sense of such studies all comes down to preaching about the evil effects of alcohol and the substantial impact on our health. Alcohol is more than just an ordinary beverage. Alcohol’s consequences weigh more than any of its positives. This debate points out few of the reasons as to why alcohol should be banned. Firstly‚ alcohol should be illegal because it is just
Premium Immune system Alcoholic beverage Infectious disease
injured or disabled. Most people who suffer from driving are young adults. So should we higher the driving age to 18 or 20? As much as most young adults can’t wait to be behind the wheel‚ safety can be a real issue. Are the car crashes really worth it? Car companies are trying to create a car that stops on its own when the person is about to crash‚ but not many companies are even trying yet. I think that this is a great idea‚ but I think all cars should naturally be given that ability. The change
Premium Automobile Tram accident Driving under the influence
Should Abortion be Legal? Charlette Williams Luke Van Horn PHI103: Informal Logic October 29‚ 2012 I. Introduction A. Thesis Statement Everyone has their own opinion based on whether or not abortion should be legal or not. However‚ there are many reasons why some may have to have an abortion. There are cases that may cause a person to have to make such a decision. Having an abortion should be based on the person with the issue. Abortion should be legal based on health issues‚ the situation
Free Pregnancy Abortion Birth control
Abortion Law Australia Three million‚ seven hundred and eighty thousand women; that is how many Australian women are likely to choose abortion in their lifetime (Children By Choice‚ 2013). Do you know how many of those women are able to freely choose abortion without a life-threatening condition in seven of eight Australian states? Zero (Children By Choice‚ 2014). For this reason‚ these women are forced to into unwanted parenthood or must seek out unsafe‚ ‘backyard’ abortions with an extremely high
Premium Abortion
Lowering Legal Drinking Age (OUTLINE) 1) Human rights. * Individuals who are legally allowed to vote and get married‚ sign legal contracts‚ smoke cigarettes‚ can be responsible when it comes to drinking alcohol as well. Turning 18 allows one to make their own decisions in life. * Evidence #1: “National Youth Rights Association does not feel this is an issue primarily about alcohol; rather it is an issue about equality‚ respect‚ discrimination and freedom. Americans of all ages‚ races
Premium Drinking culture United States National Minimum Drinking Age Act
LEGALLY RAISING THE DRIVING AGE IN THE UNITED STATES TO 18 1 Legally Raising the Driving Age in the United States to 18 and Reducing the Teenage Driving Fatalities and Accidents LEGALLY RAISING THE DRIVING AGE IN THE UNITED STATES TO 18 2 Abstract This paper explains the reasoning of increasing the legal driving age in the United States to age 18. It gives insight into the statistics of driving fatalities among teens‚ allowing the teenage brain to
Premium Driver's license Driving Driver's education
Should Minimum Wage Increase? I have many reasons why I do not think minimum wage needs to increase at this time. We need to look at the reasons for minimum wage. We must look at the amount of time the current minimum wage has been in effect. The affect on the economy needs to be well thought-out. The impact on businesses should be analyzed. Additionally‚ the individuals receiving minimum wage should be considered. At one time in my life‚ I received minimum wage. I understand the struggles one must
Free Minimum wage Employment Wage
November 2013 Why the Drinking Age should be Lowered in the United States The United Sates has one of the highest drinking ages in the world. For this reason‚ many citizens under the legal drinking age of twenty one find this unfair and defy the law. High school and college students ignore the rule and go overboard with excessive drinking. From 1920 to 1933 alcohol was prohibited in the United States. This occurred when President Woodrow Wilson started a temporary ban on alcohol in 1917 in order to
Free Drinking culture Alcoholic beverage Legal drinking age
Persuasive Essay Against Lower Drinking Age Some people think that the drinking age should be lowered to 18. I personally don’t think it’s a good idea. Alcohol is a depressant meaning it slows down brain function. Most people don’t know that alcohol is a drug just like methamptamine and marijuana the only difference is that alcohol is legal in the U.S. for anyone 21 and over. Each year‚ approximately 5‚000 people under the age of 21 die as a result of underage drinking. This includes 1‚900 car accidents
Premium Drinking culture National Minimum Drinking Age Act United States