Why Smart Statistics are the Key to Fighting Crime Crime is, and most likely forever will be, a serious problem in America. Fighting crime is not a simple process. It is often deemed ineffective, as it seems that attention is often on petty crime, rather than the legitimate issues this country faces. Anne Milgram voices her opinion on how to effectively handle crime in her TED talk “Why Smart Statistics are the Key to Fighting Crime” very effectively. Utilizing her credibility through personal experience, Milgram uses ethos more than any other appeal during her speech. The logos appeal is also a key tool for her as she provides numerical results, and she occasionally appeals with pathos to grasp the audience’s emotions. Speaking to a broad …show more content…
Her opening sentence is “In 2007, I became the attorney general of the state of New Jersey. Before that I had been a criminal prosecutor, first in the Manhattan district attorney’s office, and then in the United States Department of Justice” (Milgram). This opening statement is very strong as it attains the respect and attention of the audience because they know she is truly knowledgeable about the subject she’s speaking of. This develops a sense of trustworthiness towards Milgram, and she is able to begin addressing the purpose of her …show more content…
She displays a chart that demonstrates the annual 12 million arrests that only consist of fewer than 5 percent violent crimes, and 70-80 percent being low-level crimes such as misdemeanors (Milgram). After proclaiming the abnormally high number of arrests that aren’t necessarily detrimental to society, she informs the audience on how it affects them. Even though the majority of these offenses are minor and cause no legitimate threat, taxpayers spend 75 billion dollars a year on state and local correction costs (Milgram). This information has a dramatic effect on those listening because it is something that affects them directly, and entices them to become more passionate about the
A lot of Asians have positive stereotypes for their characteristic and they are being called “Asians are smart” and later when they are being called smart to often they will be known as “Asians are smart because they are Asian” Sometimes these kind of stereotyping is interesting but at times it is so offensive and humiliating. The other children calling them they are smart type is sometimes hurtful and its making like competing or something like that. Asian are smart but. When Asian go to a different country the native people of that country thinks that Asian immigrants are taking over the country with their high talents, skills and their excellent performance. There was a Australian professor who saw the performance of the Asian in the college
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As I jotted down the answer to my geometry homework, I felt the vibrations of the floor trembling beneath my feet from the deafening screams of my parents. I continued my work, as I go uninterrupted by the daily routine argument. One day, I didn’t hear the screaming anymore, which was one of the biggest abnormalities in this household. I slunk halfway down the stairs and stretched my neck over the banister to catch a glimpse of what had happened without getting caught. The next thing I knew my older brother was standing by my side, his curiosity piqued. My mom broke the silence by peering her head around the corner of the living room, her eyes locked onto mine. As my brother and my cover were blown, we walked gingerly to the couch and sat down. I watched my mom’s stone cold face quiver out the words, “We...are....divorcing”. My face froze as if I was in a cartoon show. I tried to
For hundreds of years communities around the world have struggled with the criminal justice system and how it operates. Although many of the rules have changed, there are still groups of people who disagree with the existing guidelines. At a large, many of these people do not fully understand what they are opposing. These people have been manipulated and forced to believe in the ideas that they mindlessly back. Be it right or wrong, many of these ideas were created not for the gain of the masses, but for the gain of the persuasive few. In the past, these views would be established through different forms of printed materials and through word-of-mouth. Now these views are forced upon any person consuming any form of mass media. Some of the outlets include newspapers, tv, and sites used for communication. Even Though time has passed, the issues behind the criminal justice system are still being manipulated. One of the biggest issues being faced, concerns the desensitization of the community towards violent crimes such as serial killings. With this issue in mind, one question rises: how will media affect the the process of catching violent criminals in the future? Instead of media focusing on ways to get more potential views it should focus on ways to better the community in the future, such as better promoting the processes of the criminal justice system.
Why make false allegations of sexual attack happen? Hearing of false sexual allegations is sad to hear. Whenever somebody hears any sexual attack that had been taken in place in time makes anybody feel heavy-hearted. People can only imagine what the victim and the victim's family is going through. At what age can this happen? “males or females of any age, race, social class, appearance or sexual orientation.” Most likely from age twelve or older are rape or sexual assault each year. The time of year this mostly occurs is in the summer. There is an average of 293,066 victims each year. In light of, even when someone here, that the alleged sexual attacker was falsely accused just makes anyone feel melancholy. False allegations can follow you all your life, accusing someone of an attack can make them go into a depression, and allegations can prevent people from getting a job.
False rape accusations can be incredibly destructive to the lives of those who are accused. As such, it is important that each case is investigated to the fullest extent possible and that the situations remain disclosed to the public until a verdict is reached. The idea of "innocent until proven guilty" must always be protected in our society; Allowing any case to ignore this philosophy is detrimental to freedom and due process all over the country. However, it is also very important to make sure that women and men can feel safe to report if they have been raped. People should not be shamed for reporting a rape, but they often are. Unfortunately, even the most cherished of people can turn out to be sexual predators. For example,
One’s posture is a factor in how they feel and are perceived by society. In Amy Cuddy’s editorial “Your iPhone is Ruining Your Posture - and Your Mood,” and her TED Talk “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are,” the topic of posture affecting social standing and emotion is explored with research and personal experience. Cuddy seems to firmly believe that posture is a key factor in one’s life. Jane E. Brody also delves into the conversation with her editorial, “Posture Affects Standing, and Not Just the Physical Kind,” in it she also agrees with Cuddy’s side while appealing more to emotion and using some research. Both editorials cover the same topic, but Cuddy’s appears to be stronger as it appeals to more areas of the rhetorical triangle.
This Ted talk elaborated on how prosecutors could change lives by taking positive action towards crime being committed, and how everybody could contribute to that positive action by making sure prosecutors we are voting for has the quality that can enhance lives instead of terrifying lives. It stressed much on prosecutors’ reform to keep our community safe and cut down on unnecessary spending.
I was five years old when I was given my first baby doll. He was dressed with a blue shirt with a baseball on it and smelled faintly of inorganic baby powder. I took care of him as if I was raising my own child, quickly I became attached to him and strived to be the best mother I could possibly be. I would take him on play dates to my friend’s house where both our “kids” could play while us five year-olds would talk about the current world problems and the hardships of our preschool lives. The sound of plastic pots and pans filled the room while we made dinner for our children that also were made of the same painted plastic. The brightly colored plates were set on the table while I stayed by the stove that rumbled
Throughout my childhood living in North East Philadelphia I never felt out of the general public. I felt like everyone else. At the time I went to Anne Frank Elementary; a public school near my house. The school had a mix or races from Caucasian to Asian to African Americans. Not one group could be treated like a minority. Everyone respected each other; given that this is the city of “Brotherly Love”. It was in the year of 2006 when I was going to third grade that my parents wanted to live in the suburbs, so we moved from the city to suburbs. Just like that I went from a city with lots of races into a rich neighborhood with majority being Caucasian. I wasn’t really used to being the only brown skin in a population so this experience was different for me.
People, trying to make sense, of people They build up a fence and believe all, the things they were told We're all evil, these people We take sides, and defy, others lives Stereotypes, will divide, us in time Well I'm just looking through a different lens, a different way of thinking And I'm just trying to make this all make sense Instead of living in it, and finally Sinking, sinking, drowning these rules that I'm thinking
The baby blue ribbon draped around my horse’s neck tells the crowd that I am the tenth best junior dressage rider in the country. Don’t confuse this with some fantasy, I did not reign supreme nor top the field of competitors I faced during the weekend in Chicago, Illinois at the Festival of Champions horse show. However, I stood proud with my lowly score of 63.7 percent. Seven percent off the winner, which as far as my sport goes equates to the difference between an A and a C on a math test.
I believe in being brave; I force myself everyday to step out of the box that society constantly builds around me. Growing up I was not encouraged to feel important or that I could achieve greatestness. Society and my own traditional culture created a set of ideas in me that held me from believing in myself. Over time I have realized that it is ultimately up to me to break the cycle and break way from the stereotypes. A woman’s voice matters whether as a professional or as a mother. In order to survive as a women in the 21st century, the unspoken laws must be broken, ours goals should be set higher, and we must not underestimate our will and power.
I put down the razor of conformity and looked at myself in the mirror. I analyzed the facial hair that had been produced and began to ponder the idea of fledging the “full beard”. The summer passed and I decided there was simply no time to shave so I gave it a little shape up and headed off to class. In a world that doesn't necessarily prefer people with beards (especially people of middle eastern decent). I was expecting the usual reactions that accompany it scubas my friends telling me to shave and people staring. I’m not that type of guy who particularly gets ticked off by criticism or hateful comments, but somehow I feel that a sense of Islamophobia pervades our society. While most people seem to be less educated by actual books and facts,
Why are we stereotyping some populations? The wealthy and poor people both have their own stereotypes. Some stereotypes floating around the wealthy and poor are some such as, the rich are snobs, the rich can buy anything and the poor are lazy. People stereotype the rich and poor, but more than half of the time, they’re wrong.