Shuntaro's thesis

We should not use nuclear power.

Jenny's thesis

Charlene's thesis

The American Government should not raise high taxes on cigarettes.

TJ's thesis

In order to increase quality of our lives we, as society, should promote wellness.

Jennifer's thesis

The US needs to restructure the allocation of farm subsidies.

Allan's thesis

The best solution is to support the Affordable Healthcare Act of 2010 and to embrace it.

Ben's thesis

It is unacceptable to know what is the right thing to do and not do it merely as a result of cowardice.

Edited Version:
An individual citizen bears the responsibility, morally if not legally, to act when capable to prevent undue harm to his neighbor.

Nico's thesis

In order to stabilize the US economy, the middle class needs support. (The best way to approach this is to reform the tax code OR address union rights OR address globalization).

Nuri's thesis

All states must implement requirements from the Blueprint for Reform in schools.

Veronica's thesis

The United States needs to enforce laws on social networking.

Noreen's thesis

Reporters should be granted with absolute privilege to protect their sources' identities.

Laurene's thesis

We need to re-evaluate the content and requirements for child pageants in the show "Toddlers and Tiaras."

Arshin's thesis

Between organic and conventional food, you should choose organic.

Jack's thesis

We should not allow Initiative-1183 to pass.

Alexis's thesis

The best way to address teen suicide is to become more educated.

Duc's thesis

We should not drive under the influence of alcohol.

Brianna's thesis

We should help the homeless by providing better housing and drug rehabilitation programs.

Monika's thesis

We need to recognize that with the increase in social media and technology, people are becoming more rude.

Sarah's thesis

The solution to police brutality is the use of tasers and cameras.

Michael's thesis

We have to enforce stricter laws to help with pollution in the Pacific Ocean.

Anna's thesis

We should donate our teeth to science and bank our children's teeth stem cells for future use.

Jessica's thesis

If the United States wants to improve education, we must protect our teachers.

Naomi's thesis

Human trafficking must be abolished.

Spencer's thesis

We must weaken drug cartels in an attempt to curb the progress of drug trafficking in the US and Mexico.

Jamie's thesis

We should stop hunting dolphins world wide.

Example 1

Washington state must pass a law requiring abstinence-only sex education to be taught in the public schools.

Welcome & Instructions

Welcome to our class blog for discussion of persuasive thesis statements!

Please respond to each thesis statement posted for each classmate. Note whether you agree or disagree, and why. Please provide a clear argument (claim and evidence). You should respectfully respond to each classmate.

Make sure to include your name at the bottom of your posting.

I have posted an example.

Please let me know if you have questions at koleson@bellevuecollege.edu