4a) Make a final decision about your logical argument research topic. What is it? Questions to ask yourself.
    My logical argument research topic is domestic abuse which is when there is violence within a relationship, either side can take such actions because they are mad at points and they believe that at that point the best thing is to hit the other partner. The question to ask upon ourselves is why do partners take such actions?Is this necessary upon a relationship?When this happens what is the next step the person takes?
What have we been studying in class this year? We have been studying on how we can make bloggs for the many research topics we have been interested to learning, and  decide whether they are necessary topics in which we are interested on.
Which subjects appeal to me? The subjects that appeal to me is domestic violence, and animal rights which is many topics in which we should look forward too because many people disregard it but many people suffer because of thus.
What are people writing about? People are writing about topics in which most interest them because they want to learn more things.
What's most interesting to me? The most interesting thing is how many people feel that animals don't deserve rights, and treat them wrong.
Can I find information about that? There is many websites in which have the logical argument I believe is necessary, and many places can gives information upon that.


4b)Why are you most interested in the topic of argument selected?

        I am most interested in domestic violence because many people seem it is unnecessary because that is very common, and there are many people in the world who suffer among there relationships.

1. Should abortion continue to be legal as stipulated by Roe v. Wade? Why or why not?

          Yes because it becomes the consent of the person and there family to decide whether or not they will give birth, and if they find it moral to kill the life of an infant.

1. What are the medical implications of the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act?

          The medical implications are for the safety and the well being of the woman who chooses to do abortion, and protecting the prenatal life.

1. Are there any situations in which abortions should be declared illegal or be severely restricted?

         Yes when a woman endures sexual intercourse for "fun" without protection, and ends up pregnant should become illegal because she had chose to do the certain actions but it is legal when they are raped.

1. Which side in the debate has been more successful in making their case on the issue of abortion and why?

           The side of abortion being up to the consent of the woman didn't, but it being considered as a murder to kill the fetus is successful as there are implications to be considered and that is because a life is being killed.

1. Based upon your understanding of the core beliefs and principles of the major camps in this discussion, is compromise possible? Why or why not?

          Compromise is possible because it depends on the woman in order to choose whether they will do with the fetus, and whether or not they consider it legal or illegal to have an abortion.

1. What are some alternatives to testing on animals? Can these alternatives to animal research achieve the same results?

            An alternative on testing animals is medications towards various diseases, and also such products are tested in order not to affect humans. The alternatives to animal research is different as it requires more observation and analysis compared to the experimentation done through testing.


Are animal rights activists helping or impeding their cause by vandalizing laboratories and research centers they accuse of conducting cruel experiments on animals?
      The animal rights activist are impeding their cause by vandalizing laboratories because they are affecting the animals within the laboratories, and by them accusing the labs this causes more harm instead of closing them down as they research in further depth.

1. What are advantages and disadvantages of toxicity testing on laboratory animals?

                                  The advantages in toxicity testing is the humans won't become affected and that is because humans have the same reactions as animals, the disadvantages are that animals are affected and can die due to the outcome of the testing.

1. How have animal rights groups such as PETA impacted regulations and standards of governments and companies regarding the humane treatment of animals?

               The animal rights such as PETA impacted regulations as they are trying to work towards the ban of animal testing due to the outcome it has on animals, and the government of the united kingdom gets involved in order for there to be a stop towards such crucial treatment to animals. The companies regarding the human treatment of animals don't approve of the animal testing as they have rights just like human beings do.

Domestic abuse

1. How can the use of cell phones contribute to dating violence and harassment?

              The use of cell phones contribute to violence and harassment because many men can control a woman or vice versa into doing something in which they can be in the wrong places, and also cause them internal harm which can lead to a suicide or to getting beat by one another as there isn't much bravery occurring as many partners don't stand up.

1. Why do some girls stay in abusive relationships?

               Girls stay in abusive relationship because they are afraid to speak up because they are afraid there life is at danger if they where to be bold enough and become better, and they don't see a reason to get out of the relationship for the reason that they can be dumped as they supposebly like there partner.

1. What can be done to educate teens and their parents about the warning signs of dating violence?\

              In order to educate teens and their parents about the warning of dating violence is to see that if they where to seek out for help they can be heard equally as a person has equal rights, and also they can show representation and see beyond the abusive relationship and look for something healthier such as family which can mean a high source of value to people.

1. Do you think the prevalence of sexual content in the media contributes to dating violence? Why or why not?

                  When many people see violence on media they see it as tolerate if a famous person is doing it and not much punishment is given, and people can look upon that certain person in the media. And many people cause dating violence as it can be seen within the family, and they have been abused in there household which has caused impact.

1. Do sweatshops advance economic stability in third world nations?

          Sweatshops advance economic stability in third world nations as there are people whom re working, and stated in the article any wage revived is better than no pay due to the families living within extreme poverty. And people are helping out thirld world nations as they purchase items made in sweat shops, rather than not buying as the people working aren't getting paid due to a low demand on goods. 

1. Are sweatshops a violation of human rights?

        Sweatshops are a violation of rights as it prohibits many children from having an education and being able to proceed ahead rather than if they had an education as they can escape levels of poverty, and the workers are being exploited and there rights are not taken into consideration as they speak on behalf of there working condition as they will get fired.

1. Does the availability of cheap products outweigh the use of sweatshop labor? Why or why not?

         The availability doesn't outweigh the use of sweatshop labors because the workers would be paid lower as there isn't much income to the companies, and also there will be worse terrible conditions in which they work in due to the income as the companies don't care on the workers rights and health.

1. Are there ways in which socially responsible labor practices can strengthen multinational firms?

        There are may ways in which socially responsible practices can strengthen multinational firms which is by having better living wages,and a healthier environment for the workers as they are the main reason there is a vast amount of products at the hand of retailers. Also by allowing employees rights to speak, and ask for something towards work they should be given what is asked for as they are human beings with feelings whom need to be treated with respect as one would love to be treated.

1. Explain what critics of sweatshops are referring to when they charge global corporations with causing a "race to the bottom" in their search for lower production costs?

                 When they state global corporations are causing a race to the bottom in search for lower production cost is that there isn't sufficient wage in order for that certain race to progress, as the companies look for where there will be less pay to workers in order to make them do the same job as there is done by the workers whom make more.

1. Is assimilation necessary for achieving national unity?

         Assimilation is necessary in order to be able to connect with others and not feel left out, and be able to communicate as they assimilate to the english language, and the foods as there is much limitations at times on what to find to eat if there already accustom to there old eating habits. National unity is needed in order to make the country feel more of a homeland, and protect where we live in order to enforce more stronger policies on diversity.

1. How important is it for immigrants to blend into American culture?

       In order for immigrants to blend into American Culture there is a need to progress, because one can become stuck as they don't understand much of what occurs within a country they will live for many years. As it can be impossible to live within a country without the blend into a culture, and that is because they have left there country to progress and in order to progress there needs to be a blend in culture.

1. Which is a better model for reducing prejudice: assimilation or multiculturalism? 

        In order to receive a better model of prejudice there needs to be multiculturalism as the article states that the cultural identities are of a high value within society, and the reason is because it adds value within its society.

1. Should schools have language programs that emphasize assimilation or the promotion of ethnic identities?

             Schools should have a promotion of ethnic identities in order for the children to know what shapes them as a person themselves, and there nationality background which is important as it isn't to be forgotten within there society. Also because many children believe that in a country there in that is what they are, but the significance is who they really are ethnicity wise.

-Immigration is an important topic because there should be illegal Mexicans allowed within the United States whom aren't relying on the country and receiving support, also they shouldn't be at risk of becoming deported as they are trying to escape there situation in there hometown which is usually poverty.
-sweat shops as many people are getting paid wages that shouldn't be allowed, as companies are asking for a lot of money for there workers to be paid very little.
What cases can be made for or against X?
-The cases that can be made for Abortion is that it should be allowed because there are many reasons to why women's become pregnant such as one being rapped, and also sometimes there at a young age and don't want to deal with the child even though they knew the outcome of there sexual intercourse. A case against abortion is the lives of many children are being taken away for the irresponsibility of there elders who knew that what they where doing wasn't very mature, also women need to make a smarter choice as they do this because it shouldn't be tolerated due to the reason that they should have had sex as they hurt many innocent lives that can live a healthy life with good parenting skills such as many aren't but need to become protected.

-  The cases that can be made for animal rights is that animals deserve the right to live a great life, without there owners being abusive towards them and treating them very harsh without a meal to enjoy a day. The animals also are encouraged to be treated with kindness as there owners would like to be treated in order for there pets to live happily, and without the need to go into an animal shelter because that is very harsh towards animals to be crammed into tiny spaces without a great amount if food. The cases made against animal rights is that many people believe they can use animals for testing products such as soap in order to distinguish people will have an allergic reaction, and also people believe it is right to have dogs fight as they don't have rights that is because they can see if there dogs are tough enough to have and survive the fights.


- The cases that can be made against is domestic violence is that it is an important topic because no body should get abused either by there friend or as a married couple, also this shouldn't be allowed as we all deserve the right to be free without the worry of getting beat. The cases for domestic violence is that sometimes people deserve to be hit because of the reason they start problems, and how annoying they can be especially if they start many reasons on why they can be fighting.