Definitions

Chapter 5 in WLTC

Today we will talk about definitions, abstract and concrete nouns and appositive, noun phrases that help clarify meaning. 

We start with a brief review of Rogerian Argument:
Here is a clip from the News Hour about legalizing drugs. What do you think?
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/could-oregons-decision-to-decriminalize-hard-drugs-provide-a-model-for-the-country


Chapter 5 (94)
Exercises


Homework (?)

WA8 for next week.

Let's look at another topic, Georgia's new voting law:
The right to vote is central to our democracy; however, there are many citizens who feel this right is being threatened. Look at the recent GA laws (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) research at the Brennan Cente regarding voting rights. NAACP comments the issue on NBC News (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.)

Here in CA persons denied this right (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) were given it back at the last election, yet, this right remains challenged, especially in the southern states such as Georgia.  Why is this? 
What are your views on voter rights and voting? Support your views with premises. Use research and personal experience where appropriate. 
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