Footprints
One night I had a dream--
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord
and across the sky flashed scenes from my life.
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints,
one belonged to me and the other to the Lord.
When the last scene of my life flashed before me,
I looked back at the footprints in the sand.
I noticed that many times along the path of my life,
there was only one set of footprints.
I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest
and saddest times in my life.
This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it.
"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,
you would walk with me all the way,
but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life
there is only one set of footprints.
"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,
you should leave me."
The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,
I love you and I would never, never leave you
during your times of trial and suffering.
"When you saw only one set of footprints,
it was then that I carried you."
...Mary Stevenson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZkdcYlOn5M
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Essay #2
A) My issue involved stricter standards (Lower BAC laws) for driving under the influence. To my surprise, I found many people against lowering the BAC laws. Many people argued there would be a great number of arrests. Some argued lower BAC laws did not decrease the number of alcohol-related deaths. Others were for lower BAC laws because studies showed they did decrease alcohol-related deaths.
B and C) Rick Berman, a member of the general counsel for the American Beverage Institute, believes lower BAC levels target social drinkers.
The NHTSA first argued lives were not saved from lowering BAC levels, but two years later they said studied showed that lower BAC levels did save lives.
D) I think lower BAC levels should be enforced. I think there should be a no tolerance level. Drunk drivers are killing sober drivers everyday so why not enforce a no tolerance level for all ages? I have an interest in the issue because I know of so many people who choose to drink and drive because they don't think anything will ever happen to them. I know of about 20 people who either died from drinking and driving or received a DUI. This should not be tolerated and stricter laws should be enforced.
B and C) Rick Berman, a member of the general counsel for the American Beverage Institute, believes lower BAC levels target social drinkers.
The NHTSA first argued lives were not saved from lowering BAC levels, but two years later they said studied showed that lower BAC levels did save lives.
D) I think lower BAC levels should be enforced. I think there should be a no tolerance level. Drunk drivers are killing sober drivers everyday so why not enforce a no tolerance level for all ages? I have an interest in the issue because I know of so many people who choose to drink and drive because they don't think anything will ever happen to them. I know of about 20 people who either died from drinking and driving or received a DUI. This should not be tolerated and stricter laws should be enforced.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Short Writing Assignment #4 / Second Topic Proposal
What results are produced from stricter standards for driving under the influence?
With stricter standards for driving under the influence, are human rights taken away?
Do social drinkers and those who only have a few drinks feel they are targeted?
Are drivers really able to maneauver a car at a .08 BAC level?
1. "Hell on Wheels: The Hard-core Drunk Driver."
Library Search in Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Bill Hewitt believes stricter standards do not impact repeat offenders. Hard-core drunk drivers are the most difficult to deal with because they continue breaking the law. Law enforement cannot find a solution to minimize repeat offenders so stricter standards do not have any effect on them.
2. "The Debate over Drunk-Driving Laws: An Overview."
Library Search in Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Kathy Koch Others argues that lowering BAC levels will penalize social drinkers instead of reducing deaths. She believes that to minimize deaths due to driving under the influence, laws must be directed towards repeat offenders.
3. “The Government Should Lower the Legal Threshold for Drunk Driving."
Library Search in Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
This article shows that there are no negative results from lowering the BAC level. Road blocks and zero tolerance and two of the tactics used to adopt the stricter standards and ensure that they are enforced.
4. "Lower BAC Level."
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/DrinkingAndDriving.html
Google Search
This article shows the solutions to drinking and driving, along with the results due to accidents. Although this article does not include results due to stricter laws, I want to incorporate solutions for stricter standards into my paper.
With stricter standards for driving under the influence, are human rights taken away?
Do social drinkers and those who only have a few drinks feel they are targeted?
Are drivers really able to maneauver a car at a .08 BAC level?
1. "Hell on Wheels: The Hard-core Drunk Driver."
Library Search in Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Bill Hewitt believes stricter standards do not impact repeat offenders. Hard-core drunk drivers are the most difficult to deal with because they continue breaking the law. Law enforement cannot find a solution to minimize repeat offenders so stricter standards do not have any effect on them.
2. "The Debate over Drunk-Driving Laws: An Overview."
Library Search in Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
Kathy Koch Others argues that lowering BAC levels will penalize social drinkers instead of reducing deaths. She believes that to minimize deaths due to driving under the influence, laws must be directed towards repeat offenders.
3. “The Government Should Lower the Legal Threshold for Drunk Driving."
Library Search in Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
This article shows that there are no negative results from lowering the BAC level. Road blocks and zero tolerance and two of the tactics used to adopt the stricter standards and ensure that they are enforced.
4. "Lower BAC Level."
http://www2.potsdam.edu/hansondj/DrinkingAndDriving.html
Google Search
This article shows the solutions to drinking and driving, along with the results due to accidents. Although this article does not include results due to stricter laws, I want to incorporate solutions for stricter standards into my paper.
Monday, February 16, 2009
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