Controversy is a wide discussion when it come to Liberals and Conservatives. Leonard Pitts is a controversial journalist for the Miami Herald. He is far left on the political spectrum. In “Don’t Lower the Bar on Education Standards,” “Torture Might Work, but That’s Not the Issue,” and “Real Men Keep Their Hands to Themselves,” Pitts shows a distinct writing style. He uses many rhetorical devices in his writings, and he uses many of the same devices in several passages. In “Torture Might Work,” Pitts
or not to enforce tougher laws in order to stop texting and driving, a controversial issue has been whether or not to enforce the laws. On one hand, some argue that texting and driving really isn 't that dangerous. From this perspective, they think that this isn 't very dangerous because it is only for a quick moment. On the other hand, however, others argue that it is very dangerous and can bring great harm to people that are driving. For example, a statement that supports this would be that many
issues across the states in the America these days is people using wireless devices while they are driving on the road. As a matter of fact, cellphone is taking an essential part in people’s daily life throughout the world, moreover, it is very common to see many people are distracted from driving toward at intersection when stop light turns green. Many drivers engage in texting and surfing on their mobile device without considering about the potential of adverse effects on the road which not only harm
PERSUASIVE SPEECH – DISTRACTED DRIVING THESIS: DISTRACTED DRIVING MUST BE TACKLED THROUGH IMPLEMENTING STRICT DRIVING LAWS AND REQUIRING MANUFACTURES TO PUT IN SAFETY FEATURES AS STANDARD ON ALL MODELS. INTRODUCTION • Greetings Ms Auld and 9C. This is a mobile phone. With the tap of your finger, you can access huge amounts of information online, just like that, in a split second. It is so accessible and convenient, that it has become part of our daily lives. We can check our messages, dial a friend
Mobile devices while texting and driving has become the number one issue all across the United States. These popular mobile devices have had lots of very dangerous consequences and even some that are unintentional. Mobile devices have caused an increase in distracting driving which then causes, an accident, a personal injury to oneself, or even a loss of life. All this is when a person steps into a car and starts to get distracted by a phone ringing and a notable text. People know they should not
Should The Government Banned Texting While Driving? Although Police cannot determine if the driver is texting while driving, and bans are becoming more effective, texting while driving should be banned because transportation cell phone systems are being installed into cars, apps are being made to stop teens from texting, and people are stopping the inappropriate use of mobile devices. In the early 1980s the mobile phone began to grow. According to McClain “A group of European telecommunications
another. It consents people to talk to anyone at anytime, anywhere they want. Nevertheless, in some states texting has become illegal while driving. The law is intended to protect drivers from the text menace that is said to be worse than drunk driving. The law sounds good, but how will police officers enforce it? As long as drivers do not hold their phone above the window, the police will never know they are texting. Sure there will be persons that will get caught, but the typical, mediocre
has created, the increase of cell phone use, and the laws and restrictions that have been placed on the subject; texting while driving has become a major topic of discussion. There is a staggering number of automobile accidents and deaths involving distracted driving, and data recorded by the government shows that, “In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured,” (Facts and Statistics). The reality of the terrifying effects of texting while driving is eye opening, and a reason why this
Top 7 Apps for Safe Driving Of course, distracted driving is a curse against the school bus safety. For years, app developers are trying hard to create apps for resolving the issue of distracted driving. Can apps aid you in avoiding distraction in driving your vehicle? Let's check it out: Role of apps in avoiding hazards Perhaps, the technological growth is out of your reach. As a result, the innovation of mobile phone technology is fabulously impressive. Consequently, people reached in a situation
Cell Phones the Biggest Distracter Earning the privilege to operate a motorized vehicle in the United States is an incredible responsibility that many individuals take for granted. During drivers’ education a person is taught the fundamentals of being a good driver (e.g., obey all posted speed limits, traffic signals, and keep two hands on the wheel). As a person becomes comfortable behind the wheel, the focus of good driving habits takes a backseat to personal distracters that have the potential
The popularity of cell phones is growing and will continue to be adopted by more and more consumers every day. Likewise, the escalation of using cell phones in every aspect of day to day life, even while people are driving is becoming extremely popular. Going hand in hand, cell phone ownership and the usage of cell phones is only going to continue on expanding. A study conducted by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project revealed that cell phone ownership is indeed increasing
Why banning the use of cell phones while driving should be mandatory nationwide. A. To convince the public why cell phones should be banned while driving. B. To show the dangers and results of distracted driving. C. Distracted driving is any activity that takes away a person’s attention from driving. Results from this action can range from minor to major consequences. II. Introduction Distracted driving is any activity that takes away a person’s attention from driving. Results from this action
all know that almost all of us have mobile phones. Almost all of us are fond of communicating with our loved ones using our mobile phones, but do we really need to communicate with them even when we are driving? Does it even guarantee us safety? Each day, motorists are having trouble from the road. Most cases are due to using mobile phones while driving. Talking to someone on the phone while driving, pushing them to the situation that they lose focus on driving on the road. They might not even able
girl driving on a very icy day gets into a car crash. She calls for help instantly because she sees that people in the other car are hurt. If there was not immediate help or contact to her cell phone the situation would have had no hope. Some people believe that cell phones are dangerous and harmful because they put people in dangerous situations like car accidents or people see them as negatively affecting the human body. However, no scientific evidence has been proven to show that cell phones have
The Use of Cell Phones While Driving The use of the cell phones while driving is taking the life of many innocent people. Now, drivers are paying more attention to their cell phone instead of paying attention to the road. One of the reasons that drivers are putting the life of innocent people at risk is because of the temptation of checking their cell phone. The use of cell phone while driving should be banned in all the states because it will decrease distraction, fatal accidents, and it will prevent
Several groups and organizations have made it clear that texting and driving are a bad combination in our roadways. Promoting public awareness of driving safety is included as part of our civic duties now, and as parents, we must remind our teenagers that they need to stay focused while they are behind the wheel to prevent additional dangers. The true tragedy is the senseless and careless act it causes which is a trauma that lasts forever. Through the extensive growth in the area of the Internet
In the essay, “Turn Car On; Turn Phone Off”, we see research done at Harvard University shows that distracted drivers on cell phones cause roughly 2,600 fatalities crashed each year and 570,000 accidents. (115) Distracted driving is driving while doing another activity, thus having your attention taken away from the task at hand, which is driving. While there could potentially be several types of distractions that could occur while driving, texting causes you to take your eyes off the road, remove
Phones good for the environment? Cell phones prove dangerous to society because they create environmental hazards, disrupt classroom learning, increase cyberbullying, and cause more automobile accidents than drunk driving. Cell phones are hazards for the environment. Because cell phones are so small and cheap to manufacture, it is easier
advanced in many ways. Technological advances such as cell phones that can connect a person to anyone with the push of a few buttons. Not only can cell phones get in contact with people, but can also provide access to the internet. Cell phones were only able to make phone calls at first. After a couple of years cell phones were provided the ability to send text messages and emails. Now with the advance of cell phones and technology, cell phones are now able to take high quality pictures, provide a map
while driving. In the states of Montana and Arizona cell phone use while driving is still not considered dangerous. So many think of texting and driving as a profoundly severe distraction. I just want to shine a spotlight on a small portion of a larger issue of distracted driving. According to "Gov. Bob McDonnell he says he 'll support the changes, but suggest that fines for distracted driving be compared to those for drunken and reckless driving" (Tsukayama, 2013). Texting while driving is becoming