Journal 9-Arguments

Electric Cars:

Electric cars were designed to prevent pollution from damaging the earth and to conserve our natural gas reserves. Many auto industry analyst were expecting electric cars to take over and be the car of the future, but that is not the way it is going. At the rate of sales they are at now, these cars will account for less than ten percent of the cars driven within the next ten years. If everyone attained these cars, then our environment would be a much better place to live in. Although none of this is going to happen until people take the initiative to buy the car. The cars are more expensive, and this is one of the major reasons people do not want to switch over from their old ones.

I think it should be mandatory that people switch over to electric cars. It may be much more expensive, but it is worth the money in the end. For those people that cannot afford it, the government should help them out based on their financial standings. If we all switched over to electric cars, we would slow down global warming by such a large amount.


Pro-Life over Pro-Choice:

One of the greatest debates in America has yet to be settled. People are constantly arguing back and forth about whether abortion should be legal or whether it should be illegal. Recent polls have shown that there is a higher percentage of pro-life people over the pro-choice standpoint. The president wants to have a mutual agreement that people can choose what they would like to. He wants to reduce the number of abortions that occur, but by reducing the number of pregnancies that happen in the first place. People will still argue, so he believes that there will never be a mutual agreement.

On the other hand, I think that abortion is not a bad thing. Many kids that have babies ruin the potential for their lives, and this should not be stopped because an abortion is illegal. Also, if abortion is illegal and inhumane, shouldn't miscarriages be as well. There are miscarriages that occur because the mother does not take care of her body nutritionally, and this impacts the baby. If that is the case, then that is hypothetically the same thing as aborting a baby. I believe that people should have pro-choice at all times because it is a free country.


Proposition 19:

In California, voters will go to the ballots on Tuesday to vote on legalizing marijuana or not. If the results comes out for it, then it will be legal for people 21 years or older to possess marijuana. People of twenty one years old will be allowed to cultivate and keep it with them at all times. It is said to bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue for the government. Critics also say that people would be able to smoke marijuana up until the point of driving their car. This movement will also undercut the regulations that were already set forth by medical marijuana laws in certain states.

I believe that this is not the right proposition that should be voted on. It is not clear and concise, and still has many loopholes within it. Allowing people to use marijuana up until the point of when they step in the car is the same things as drunk driving. If the government is so adamant about not letting people drive under the influence, then they should include marijuana in the category of an influence. Legalizing the drug will also allow people to obtain amounts more than the medical limit. I believe in the legalization of marijuana for people to use as treatment for sickness, but not in this manner.

Sandal Critic

V-sandals:
This was the first type of sandal created with a simplistic design that many people grew to love. It’s merely a piece of lightweight flat rubber, with a V-shaped securing strap at the front end. It locks your feet in place from sliding forward or sideways, with a rubber bar that lies between your big toe and index toe. This is such an easy-to-create design that allows free movement of one’s foot in comparison to a shoe. The platform is a rigid rubber that allows sturdy support when moving around. When people yearn to go back to the basic, free motion sandal, this is the perfect choice.




Adidas Flip-Flops:
The new adidas flip-flops are a revolution to the footwear industry with their comfort and design. They may seem just like the original sandal, but these differ in various ways. Unlike the sandal, the base of the flip-flop has a contour design with cushion that can adjust to a person’s foot. With the extra comfort, there is not just a solid piece of rubber that does not bend too well, but something that is firm yet flexible. This is a perfect design for people who are tired of that rubber stopper between your toes causing pain and discomfort. It obtains a horizontal strap that secures the foot without any discomfort to individual toes. With its slightly different design, this flip-flop can provide maximum comfort and security based on a person’s likings.

The Mac Book Generation

With the world relying more and more on technology each day, the computer industries need to keep up with people’s demands. Competition has gone back and forth between different PC’s, until a whole new revolution of computers was created: the Mac. The Mac has taken people by surprise, as most college students prefer these to PC notebooks. Walking around campus or a library at college, you can notice how many people switched over to this new, incredible machine. The Mac has a special operating system known as snow leopard that is extremely preventative against viruses. Since it runs on its own system, there are almost no known viruses that were created yet. It is extremely difficult for hackers to create viruses on a new system. On the other hand, hundreds of thousands of viruses are out there that can pop up into a windows notebook. Many people believe that windows is more prone to viruses than a Mac, and this is true. Some people do not even bother inputting virus software into their Mac because the chances of getting one are slim. In addition, the Macbook is an investment that will last a long time. Looking at a PC laptop, they usually have parts that break down after a few years that need replacement, or even the problem of buying a whole new computer. The Mac can last a person for years and years to come as long as they take care of it and keep it in good shape. The best thing about a Mac is that it is extremely simple to replace a dead battery or to upgrade to newer software. Battery life works well with Mac’s, but of course like every piece of technology, it will slowly die down. When this happens, the simplicity of buying and installing a new battery takes no effort and is cost effective.
Given that there are new software changes every year, it is beneficial to have a simple way to keep up with the technology. As technology keeps advancing daily, people need a simple way to utilize it. Mac provides people with a user-friendly machine to assist them with their daily needs involved with technology. While there are many different programs that were created on a PC, Mac has taken them and simplified them into what they call “applications.” People believe that by using a Mac, which comprises of an entirely new operating system, it would take weeks of training and practice. The truth is that these applications are simple to use and they are extremely effective as well. The Mac also comes with many applications that are useful for leisure and important things for working. It comes with garage band, imovie, and many more that can make complex project easy to complete. These applications provide step-by-step assistance making it quick and easy to get used to them. The multimedia effects that come along with a Mac create superb finished products. The price range of the Mac book is fairly close to the prices of all the competing PC brands as well. With maybe a few extra dollars needed to be put towards a Mac, the investment is worth it. It provides you with a long lasting computer, endless capabilities, effective usage, and cyber safety. All of these components of the new Mac laptop give no doubt that it is the ‘laptop of the future’ and an uprising to the world of technology.