This sounds lame..but I need a current and controversial issue for an Social Studies Assginment on Bias. I need to write two news reports on a 'current and controversial' issue, each from opposing points of view...Assignment: Easy... If I got ideas...I already did this for English on the Canada/US lumber dispute (Canadians are at fault by the way...the Cnd. government is subsidising the lumber industry...gives them whatever they want...and lumber workers don't pay taxes...and they own 90%+ of the lumber industry. All of this is illegal according to free trade! So...what does the US care? all the subsidisation leads to the production of a greaty supply of lumber. Greater supply means lower prices...and what's more it...CANADIAN LUMBER IS BETTER THAN AMERICAN...talk about a deal...better lumber for less price. The US has to protect it's workers and people by charging levies...which then go to the people in the form of services) Point: No lumber, no free trade...AND NO GAY MARRIAGE
2006-08-02 10:31:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I had to give a controversial speech last semester and I did mine on teaching intelligent design v. evolution. It was hit. I pissed everyone off on both sides because I said you should teach both and let the students decide which one to believe. But that is seriously a good topic. There's lots of information about it. Some other options are:
legalizing drugs
euthanasia
abortion
the war in Iraq
The competence of our president
the death penalty
lowering the drinking age
stem cell research
the north korea issue
the iran issue
environmental issues (like global warming)
whether the goverment should do something about gas prices
alternative energy sources (nuclear energy)
Okay, hopefully something in there will spark your interest. If not, you're being too picky. ;-)
2006-08-04 05:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by Famous Amos {not the cookies} 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about the current and controversial issue of illegal immigration and protecting our borders. You can make the case for both sides and you'll find plenty of material on the internet.
2006-08-02 17:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by Pumpkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about the topic of abortion or euthanasia? They were always good controversial topics in my Religious Education classes.
2006-08-02 17:47:45 · answer #3 · answered by blaze45184 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Israel vs. Hezbohlah (or however you spell it)
2006-08-02 17:49:27 · answer #4 · answered by Lord_of_Armenia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋