Sunday, November 11, 2007
Mine and Hers
When looking back at Beatty’s argument, I used a different type of signal phrase. I mainly said “according to” and Beatty used the signal phrase “in the words of.” Beatty didn’t use that many different quotations, she mainly paraphrased, while I did both equally as much. Instead of making it more of my own opinion, I decided to write in my usual way of writing by taking a straightforward analytical approach, making my signal phrases neutral.
Summary of "What Makes a Serial Killer"
In the essay, “What Makes a Serial Killer” by La Donna Beaty, she discusses the many different theories surrounding what may possibly cause the transformation from a nice, young adult to a crazy, psychopathic, serial killer. She explains the different theories including some information from sources to back the theories she explains.
The first few theories are focused on society’s cultural norms and the home situation concluding, killers are formed from abusive and violent-loving families. One theory states that our violent culture is producing murderers, and televisions shows are putting a good amount of that into our lives (Beatty 2). Television shows are rank with violence and are only making viewers numb to death and destruction. When concentrating on the home life, according to Beatty, “another theory concentrates on the family atmosphere into which the serial killer is born” (Beatty 3). Children who don’t have the chance to have proper relationships with their parents or are seemingly not loved are quite more likely to be a serial killer than a child who is nurtured and loved an appropriate amount (Beatty 3).
While some believe that serial killers are morphed from an abusive, violent-loving family, still others, based on the same studies, think killers derive from a completely different type of family: the child is rejected, but only after being a threatening child taking rebellion to ultimate extremes (Beatty 3). This study also tries to dispute the claim that media has something to do with influencing and morphing a serial killer. Beatty backs this by saying, “since most children view similar amounts of violence, the argument goes, a responsible child filters what he sees and will not resort to criminal activity no matter how acceptable it seems to be” (Beatty 4).
Some believe that the amount of serial killings is directly linked to the downfall in the mental healthcare system (Beatty 4). Beatty goes on to say that our system is lacking still, even though it needed much reform in the first place because it is nearly impossible to hospitalize the mentally ill against their will (Beatty 4). According to Beatty, “even if a patient is thought to be dangerous, he or she cannot be held longer than ninety days unless it can be proved that the patient actually committed dangerous acts while in the hospital” (Beatty 5). That means that if a person is on their best behavior for ninety days, after their time is up, they can go on a killing spree if they wanted to.
Beatty continues her essay by touching on the fact that “studies have given increasing consideration to the genetic makeup of serial killers” (Beatty 5) suggesting that serial killers may also have certain abnormalities in their brain functions that can be traced to the acts of killing. However, Beatty concludes her essay by emphasizing a common trait researchers see in serial killers: “the heavy use of alcohol” (Beatty 6). She states, “while alcohol was once thought o alleviate anxiety and depression, we now know that it can aggravate and intensify such moods, which may lead to irrational feelings of powerlessness that are brought under control only when the killer proves he has the ultimate power to control life and death” ( Beatty 7).
The first few theories are focused on society’s cultural norms and the home situation concluding, killers are formed from abusive and violent-loving families. One theory states that our violent culture is producing murderers, and televisions shows are putting a good amount of that into our lives (Beatty 2). Television shows are rank with violence and are only making viewers numb to death and destruction. When concentrating on the home life, according to Beatty, “another theory concentrates on the family atmosphere into which the serial killer is born” (Beatty 3). Children who don’t have the chance to have proper relationships with their parents or are seemingly not loved are quite more likely to be a serial killer than a child who is nurtured and loved an appropriate amount (Beatty 3).
While some believe that serial killers are morphed from an abusive, violent-loving family, still others, based on the same studies, think killers derive from a completely different type of family: the child is rejected, but only after being a threatening child taking rebellion to ultimate extremes (Beatty 3). This study also tries to dispute the claim that media has something to do with influencing and morphing a serial killer. Beatty backs this by saying, “since most children view similar amounts of violence, the argument goes, a responsible child filters what he sees and will not resort to criminal activity no matter how acceptable it seems to be” (Beatty 4).
Some believe that the amount of serial killings is directly linked to the downfall in the mental healthcare system (Beatty 4). Beatty goes on to say that our system is lacking still, even though it needed much reform in the first place because it is nearly impossible to hospitalize the mentally ill against their will (Beatty 4). According to Beatty, “even if a patient is thought to be dangerous, he or she cannot be held longer than ninety days unless it can be proved that the patient actually committed dangerous acts while in the hospital” (Beatty 5). That means that if a person is on their best behavior for ninety days, after their time is up, they can go on a killing spree if they wanted to.
Beatty continues her essay by touching on the fact that “studies have given increasing consideration to the genetic makeup of serial killers” (Beatty 5) suggesting that serial killers may also have certain abnormalities in their brain functions that can be traced to the acts of killing. However, Beatty concludes her essay by emphasizing a common trait researchers see in serial killers: “the heavy use of alcohol” (Beatty 6). She states, “while alcohol was once thought o alleviate anxiety and depression, we now know that it can aggravate and intensify such moods, which may lead to irrational feelings of powerlessness that are brought under control only when the killer proves he has the ultimate power to control life and death” ( Beatty 7).
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Yet three more Posts
"Vaccines Not Linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Risk." Nation's Health May 2003: 21. Academic Search Premiere. EBSCO. Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne. 4 Nov. 2007 .
According to this article, there is no link between vaccines and sudden infant death syndrome. Although the time of SIDS and the time of vaccines coincide, there is no evidence point to the fact that they are linked to one another. Children are scheduled to get seven vaccines before their first birthday and this topic is a very controversial one, that some believe should have more time spent on it.
Seppa, Nathan. "Fueling the Flu Debate." Science News 6 Oct. 2007: 213. Academic Search Premiere. EBSCO. Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne. 4 Nov. 2007.
This article discusses a study that shows elderly adults who receive the flu vaccination are less likely to end up in the hospital during flu season than those who don’t get the vaccination. They compared the number of hospital visits in the summer to those in the winter and researchers can’t help but think that the shots have to be doing something. Some researchers say that this study is one of the most comprehensive study they have ever seen.
"Target Better Health." Prevention Oct. 2007: 58-64. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne. 4 Nov. 2007.
This article focuses on adults and the vaccines that should probably consider getting. It discusses the vaccine to get and the disease it will be preventing. It gives an example of an adult who didn’t get vaccinations and ended up with a deadly disease that could have been prevented by a simple shot.
According to this article, there is no link between vaccines and sudden infant death syndrome. Although the time of SIDS and the time of vaccines coincide, there is no evidence point to the fact that they are linked to one another. Children are scheduled to get seven vaccines before their first birthday and this topic is a very controversial one, that some believe should have more time spent on it.
Seppa, Nathan. "Fueling the Flu Debate." Science News 6 Oct. 2007: 213. Academic Search Premiere. EBSCO. Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne. 4 Nov. 2007
This article discusses a study that shows elderly adults who receive the flu vaccination are less likely to end up in the hospital during flu season than those who don’t get the vaccination. They compared the number of hospital visits in the summer to those in the winter and researchers can’t help but think that the shots have to be doing something. Some researchers say that this study is one of the most comprehensive study they have ever seen.
"Target Better Health." Prevention Oct. 2007: 58-64. Academic Search Premier. EBSCO. Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne. 4 Nov. 2007
This article focuses on adults and the vaccines that should probably consider getting. It discusses the vaccine to get and the disease it will be preventing. It gives an example of an adult who didn’t get vaccinations and ended up with a deadly disease that could have been prevented by a simple shot.
Hate speeches
I very much so agree with Dershowitz’s point about censorship and how we should take a hate speech and criticize it, but not censor it. There isn’t any difference with this view and with the view I took last week. I mean, the constitution says that we can’t censor them. Of course, with these hate speeches, as a society, it is easy to see their ignorance when you here this type of speech, but just because it is offensive does not give anyone the right to censor it.
My argument
Claim: The federal government should mandate all vaccines that are FDA approved
Qualifier: The mandate would not be required for those who practice a religion that is against it.
Good Reasons: Vaccines have reduced the number of cases for deadly diseases by huge numbers. Vaccines have even demolished some diseases altogether. Life expectancy has increased due to the reduction of horrible diseases
Warrants: The health of the American people should be a national priority.
Backing: American adults want to stay healthy to see their children grow to be healthy and live long, happy lives (emotional appeal). As a country that has dedicated so much time and money to prevent disease, it only makes sense to take advantage of the vaccines (ethical appeal).
Evidence: The country is spending more money on treating diseases then on vaccinations (fact as evidence).
Studies show that autism and vaccines were not linked, plus the preservative was taken out anyway (logical appeal as evidence)
Successfully mandating all the vaccines approved would require a renewed trust in the health system and take a collective effort from the people financially and scientifically (logical appeal as evidence)
Most children only benefit from getting vaccines as small children (emotional appeal).
Authority: The FDA
Conditions of Rebuttal: Decisions to get vaccines should be left up to the decisions of the parents or the recipient. Vaccines do more harm than good
Response: If there is a religious conflict, then the mandate will not apply. Vaccines have been proven to work, or they wouldn’t be allowed to be released by the government. As soon as something is seen to even possibly be harmful it is taken off the market. Many different studies don’t link vaccines to autism and other diseases. All medical advancements like the vaccine are not perfect and will have some adverse effects.
I think I have a pretty good set up for my paper. I don’t want to spend a ton of space on the rebuttal, because I don’t want to seem too defensive, however, I want to be able to defend my claim. I think I should work on my warranty a little bit more and definitely spend some more time formulating evidence for my warrant. I really need to just sit down and go over all of my sources and pick out all the things that will help me to give evidence for my claim and warrant.
Qualifier: The mandate would not be required for those who practice a religion that is against it.
Good Reasons: Vaccines have reduced the number of cases for deadly diseases by huge numbers. Vaccines have even demolished some diseases altogether. Life expectancy has increased due to the reduction of horrible diseases
Warrants: The health of the American people should be a national priority.
Backing: American adults want to stay healthy to see their children grow to be healthy and live long, happy lives (emotional appeal). As a country that has dedicated so much time and money to prevent disease, it only makes sense to take advantage of the vaccines (ethical appeal).
Evidence: The country is spending more money on treating diseases then on vaccinations (fact as evidence).
Studies show that autism and vaccines were not linked, plus the preservative was taken out anyway (logical appeal as evidence)
Successfully mandating all the vaccines approved would require a renewed trust in the health system and take a collective effort from the people financially and scientifically (logical appeal as evidence)
Most children only benefit from getting vaccines as small children (emotional appeal).
Authority: The FDA
Conditions of Rebuttal: Decisions to get vaccines should be left up to the decisions of the parents or the recipient. Vaccines do more harm than good
Response: If there is a religious conflict, then the mandate will not apply. Vaccines have been proven to work, or they wouldn’t be allowed to be released by the government. As soon as something is seen to even possibly be harmful it is taken off the market. Many different studies don’t link vaccines to autism and other diseases. All medical advancements like the vaccine are not perfect and will have some adverse effects.
I think I have a pretty good set up for my paper. I don’t want to spend a ton of space on the rebuttal, because I don’t want to seem too defensive, however, I want to be able to defend my claim. I think I should work on my warranty a little bit more and definitely spend some more time formulating evidence for my warrant. I really need to just sit down and go over all of my sources and pick out all the things that will help me to give evidence for my claim and warrant.
GE: "Green" Imagination at Work.
Claims: GE cares about the environment when making new products
Reasons: so everyone should buy GE products
Warrant: It is important to take care of the environment so future generations have resources.
Backing: Americans want their children to live comfortably in the world without a lot of worries for their own children (emotional appeal). Our environment is crawling with natural resources, including many elements, that help us to live and we should be talking care of it in order to continue to live (logical appeal). Our environment was “given” to us in a way and we should be taking care of it, especially since it is rightfully ours to destroy (ethical appeal).
Evidence: The Evolution is the cleanest GE locomotive ever made.
That is what I found when looking at an advertisement of GE about their recent locomotive “upgrade.” I didn’t see any qualifiers in the argument, so if there are any, I must have missed them.
Reasons: so everyone should buy GE products
Warrant: It is important to take care of the environment so future generations have resources.
Backing: Americans want their children to live comfortably in the world without a lot of worries for their own children (emotional appeal). Our environment is crawling with natural resources, including many elements, that help us to live and we should be talking care of it in order to continue to live (logical appeal). Our environment was “given” to us in a way and we should be taking care of it, especially since it is rightfully ours to destroy (ethical appeal).
Evidence: The Evolution is the cleanest GE locomotive ever made.
That is what I found when looking at an advertisement of GE about their recent locomotive “upgrade.” I didn’t see any qualifiers in the argument, so if there are any, I must have missed them.
Image one: http://www.hhs.gov/
Image two: http://www.octagon-services.co.uk/
Image three: http://www.ott.zynet.co.uk/
I decided to go with three graphs this week, because statistical evidence is usually pretty convincing! All three of these graphs show thebenefits of vaccines including tetanus and polio graphs that show the number of cases decrease as the vaccine is introduced and used. The other graph shows the monetary benefits of vaccines compared to diseases. All three will benefit my argument.
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