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Is Higher Education Worth the Price?

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In the modern day, many careers require individuals to have a bachelor's degree or higher. In order to attain a degree, one must go to college for a certain amount of time. While that may seem easy, other may disagree. The reasoning behind this is because college can be quite expensive.  Many people constantly debate whether the price of higher education is truly worth it. Some may believe that going to an ivy league school would ensure them a good paying job. Others on the other hand may believe that it doesn’t matter where you get your education.  In the “Kenyon Commencement Speech”, the speaker talks about how the liberal arts is essential considering that it helps us with the way we think  as well as help us figure out who we really are. Throughout the speech, the speaker is trying to tell us about the importance of having an education and that knowledge is power. “The New Liberal Arts”  talks about many of the common misconceptions. From reading these...

Government Liability or Personal Liability?

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Mcdonalds. Burger King. Wendy’s. What do they all have in common? Well, they are all fast food restaurants that are easily accessible all throughout the United States. However, because of this obesity has become a huge problem. Many people may argue and say that the government should be held accountable. However, others may say that they are their own person and that they should be held liable for all of their actions . The people should be able to know what they are putting into their systems. In addition to this, the government should also help in their journey to become physically healthy. Is Obesity a disorder or a choice? Depending on a person's eating habits can contribute to them gaining weight and becoming obese. If someone were to eat a big mac a day, there could be a huge possibility that they could become an unhealthy weight. Genetics can also play a role in a person's weight. A person’s choices can also affect their weight. In order to avoid any additional unhea...