Samuel Weldin
May 2, 2011
Factory Farm Debate Outline: Leader of the Opposition
[Ready] Introduction: Our great country, The United States of America, is one of the wealthiest and most innovative countries in the world. We apply our large span of knowledge and succeed in many areas. Food is America; it is an area where many other countries envy us. They wish to emulate us in our ways of food prosperity. In order to do that though, they must be able to farm meats and animal products on a large scale like we do with our “factory farms”. I say is like that because “factory farm” is a term used by the opposition in order to bring negative connotation upon the concept. I think the correct terminology to be used is “Highly Efficient, Large scale farms”. These large scale farms are an enormous source of food, and frankly, they allow our country to function and be as great as it is.
[AIM:]
My purpose today is to refute what my opponent has spoken about, as well as give two points as to why Large Scale Farms should be accepted. These two reasons are: They are efficient beyond any other alternative and they provide meat and animal products at a low enough price so all incomes are able to afford to buy them.
Transition: We as the opposition believe that Large Scale Farms should be supported because of the efficiency and productivity they supply as well as their positive effect on a society with all ranges of income.
[FIRE:]
Large Scale Farms are the most efficient and cost effective way to mass produce meat and animal products.
A select group of people such as PETA, The ASPCA, and my opposition say that in this system of factory farming, we treat the animals like commodities. News Flash! THEY ARE! The definition given by Webster Dictionary is: a primary agricultural product that can be bought or sold. Animals are a product of agriculture; they can be bought and sold. Bingo.
Large Scale Farms are efficient beyond reason. A scenario to think about. 9 Billion Land animals are killed for human consumption every year in the United States alone. The opposition that argues each of them should be humanely treated and given enough space to roam does not comprehend the magnitude that we are talking about here. A single hen building holds approximately 100,000 hens. Of which they are stacked upon one another in cages. How many square miles of land would be needed to “humanely” raise all 100,000 of them? Now multiply that number by 3,000 because there are 300 million egg laying hens in our country. We have as many hens as we do people. What the opposition is lobbying is just not feasible. The efficiency of Large Scale Farms is unparalleled; it is a fact that cannot be denied.
Large Scale Farms are a successful part of America’s society and economy.
Just to list a few economically positive factors about large scale farms are: more cost effective, less labor required per unit, more consistent product, and better able to manage risks involved in such farming.
Large scale farms are a boost in today’s down economy. As Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Dennis Wolff states, "Research estimates that the annual economic impact per cow is US$13,737. In addition, each US$1 million increase in Pennsylvania milk sales creates 23 new jobs. This tells us that dairy farms are good for the state's economy."
With the growth of large scale farms. Farmers have been able to consolidate into one mass production and, thus, sell their land to be used for other purposes that can further an area’s economic prosperity.
Another scenario to contemplate. You can go to McDonalds and order a burger from one dollar to five dollars. Say America outlawed large scale farms and all of our beef was hand grown by good ole farmer Joe. You would go into McDonalds and order what should be a one dollar burger for 7 or 8 dollars and that 5 dollar burger would now be 15. Now this is McDonalds, probably one of easiest and cheapest places to grab a bite to eat. Think if the inflation of meat and animal products in grocery stores. Life without large scale farms cannot happen. It would make it so that only high income citizens could afford to eat animal products. I understand that there are health risks that go along with overconsumption of animal products so before you bring that point up, I implore you the consequences for a diet lacking in animal products and high in carbohydrates is much worse. It leads to anemia, weak bone and muscle tissue, skin diseases, ulcers, osteoporosis, as well as a lowered immune system. Also, for woman who is already at risk of iron deficiency, it is guaranteed you will face an iron deficiency with the lack of meat in your diet.
Meat is an ample part of society and has many benefits that outweigh the negatives.
I am now going to take some time to address and refute the opposition’s arguments. Both of which are invalid.
Their first point is-
It is wrong because-
Their second point is-
That is wrong because-
Conclusion: Large scale farms are superior to any other alternative, in cost, efficiency, as well as societal and economical benefits. The overall demand of meat and animal products is expected to triple or even quadruple in the next 30 years according to market analysts. The absence of the large scale farming presence would truly lead to national downfall. Because of all these monumental benefits as well as the drastic negative effects that would happen to our country without them I urge to side with us (being the opposition) and embrace large scale farms.
Factory Farms are America, and America IS factory farms.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
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Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Commemorative Speech
Samuel Weldin
Commemorative Speech
We all have those people in our lives that we greatly respect, but sometimes we never get around to voicing our appreciation of them. Then when you truly want to show your gratitude of them, they are already gone. Today I want to take the next few minutes to commemorate and praise the life of my great grandpa, Robert Lowry.
My great grandpa’s life was fulfilling and he always had intentions of servitude for those around him. His life was full of many accomplishments, many people, and completely enveloped by our Lord Jesus Christ. His early life and childhood was spent on the farm in the Midwest until he joined the U.S. Army in his late teens. He was a true American hero and fought for his country that he loved so much in World War II. He left all the comforts of his home to go fight tyranny overseas and put his life on the line so that our country could prosper today. A factor many of us cannot imagine. His service to this country was not a choice for him in his mind; it was an honor and a great opportunity to make a difference. That is the wondrous way in which he thought. Having fought in World War II is an awe-inspiring accomplishment in itself, but my great grandpa didn’t stop there. After he was honorably discharged with the Army, he met my great grandmother and had two wonderful children. He provided for his family by working for the Santé Fe Railroad in Winslow, AZ where he resided up until his death this month a year ago. His work ethic was unparalleled and his demeanor was always one of a more serious note. He used to always tell me “You’re my favorite grandson, but you’re my only grandson”. This was a definition of his seldom seen humor, but also his appreciation for me and so it meant so much more.
My great grandpa was a true servant of the lord. He was a totem in the once tiny community of Winslow, AZ and had been a deacon at Winslow Baptist Church for over 20 years. More people than not knew his name in that town. He was known for his wisdom and compassion, but also his walk of faith. His life, from the time that I knew him, centered around the church and replicating the bible in his daily activities. From the time he woke up at 4:30 in the morning and had his morning coffee and devotion, to 7:30 in the evening when he would fall asleep in his rocker reading the bible, it was not hard to see this man had great love and passion for the Lord.
Robert Lowry, my great grandfather, was an excellent man and citizen of many wonderful traits. My hope is to be able to emulate them in my life at some point. He was small in stature, about five and a half feet at the end of his life, but he was enormous in positive influence of many lives. He lived to be 92 years old and died in his home of over 50 years. My great grandfather’s legacy is one of great acts of kindness and servitude, both to our country and others. His life is celebrated and he will always remain within my family’s thoughts and prayers.
Commemorative Speech
We all have those people in our lives that we greatly respect, but sometimes we never get around to voicing our appreciation of them. Then when you truly want to show your gratitude of them, they are already gone. Today I want to take the next few minutes to commemorate and praise the life of my great grandpa, Robert Lowry.
My great grandpa’s life was fulfilling and he always had intentions of servitude for those around him. His life was full of many accomplishments, many people, and completely enveloped by our Lord Jesus Christ. His early life and childhood was spent on the farm in the Midwest until he joined the U.S. Army in his late teens. He was a true American hero and fought for his country that he loved so much in World War II. He left all the comforts of his home to go fight tyranny overseas and put his life on the line so that our country could prosper today. A factor many of us cannot imagine. His service to this country was not a choice for him in his mind; it was an honor and a great opportunity to make a difference. That is the wondrous way in which he thought. Having fought in World War II is an awe-inspiring accomplishment in itself, but my great grandpa didn’t stop there. After he was honorably discharged with the Army, he met my great grandmother and had two wonderful children. He provided for his family by working for the Santé Fe Railroad in Winslow, AZ where he resided up until his death this month a year ago. His work ethic was unparalleled and his demeanor was always one of a more serious note. He used to always tell me “You’re my favorite grandson, but you’re my only grandson”. This was a definition of his seldom seen humor, but also his appreciation for me and so it meant so much more.
My great grandpa was a true servant of the lord. He was a totem in the once tiny community of Winslow, AZ and had been a deacon at Winslow Baptist Church for over 20 years. More people than not knew his name in that town. He was known for his wisdom and compassion, but also his walk of faith. His life, from the time that I knew him, centered around the church and replicating the bible in his daily activities. From the time he woke up at 4:30 in the morning and had his morning coffee and devotion, to 7:30 in the evening when he would fall asleep in his rocker reading the bible, it was not hard to see this man had great love and passion for the Lord.
Robert Lowry, my great grandfather, was an excellent man and citizen of many wonderful traits. My hope is to be able to emulate them in my life at some point. He was small in stature, about five and a half feet at the end of his life, but he was enormous in positive influence of many lives. He lived to be 92 years old and died in his home of over 50 years. My great grandfather’s legacy is one of great acts of kindness and servitude, both to our country and others. His life is celebrated and he will always remain within my family’s thoughts and prayers.
Friday, March 25, 2011
Commemorative Speech Plan
Commemorative Speech Planning Sheet
Topic: Great Grandpa who recently passed away.
General Purpose: Commemorative
Specific Purpose Statement: My specific purpose is to inspire my audience by praising Bob Lowry my great grandpa.
Introduction: Describing the idea of a true hard working American citizen.
Credibility Step: Relation for for 18 years before death
Central Idea: Today I would like to take this time to honor and commemorate a personal hero and a great man, my great grandfather Bob Lowry.
Preview: First I will talk about the physical stature of the man and the greatness of his heart, then I will talk about his WWII experiance, and then I will talk about his hard blue collar life on the rail road and the relentless faith for Christ he had.
Topic: Great Grandpa who recently passed away.
General Purpose: Commemorative
Specific Purpose Statement: My specific purpose is to inspire my audience by praising Bob Lowry my great grandpa.
Introduction: Describing the idea of a true hard working American citizen.
Credibility Step: Relation for for 18 years before death
Central Idea: Today I would like to take this time to honor and commemorate a personal hero and a great man, my great grandfather Bob Lowry.
Preview: First I will talk about the physical stature of the man and the greatness of his heart, then I will talk about his WWII experiance, and then I will talk about his hard blue collar life on the rail road and the relentless faith for Christ he had.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Speech Comparison
1. What are the general purposes of each speech?
The general purpose of either speech is to inform those who are reading or listening to it. One speech is to inform us about about the use of and knowledge of chili peppers, and the other was to inform about acupuncture.
2. What would be the specific purpose for Chili Pepper speech?
The specific purpose of a chili pepper speech is to inform the audience with information that they may not have already known about chili peppers. The speech is to be more in depth and detailed have the audience come out of it knowing more than they did before they listened.
3. What is the Central Idea (thesis) for each speech?
The central idea for the chili pepper speech is "In the process, I have discovered there is a lot more to chili peppers than imagined." The central idea in the acupuncture speech is "Performed for well over 2000 years in China and other parts of Asia, acupuncture is becoming more and more popular in the US and other western countries for one simple reason- it works."
4. How do the speakers catch attention?
In the chili pepper speech the speaker uses visualization of a tense and dangerous situation to catch the audience's attention. The acupunture speaker uses personal accounts acupuncture doing miraculous things for her and her grandma.
5. How does author of Chili Pepers show credibility?
The author of the chile pepper speech shows his crediblilty in a few ways. First, he uses scientific terms and breakdowns in order to lay out all the facts about the ingrediant that makes the pepper hot and how they measure the heat of peppers. Second, he uses publications having to do with peppers.
6.List the previews for each speech.
The chili pepper speech previews are what he has learned about the history of chili peppers, why they can be so spicy, what to do if you eat a pepper that is too hot, and ways that peppers can be used other than in foods. The acupunture speech's preview is what happens when you receive an acupuncture treatment, how it works, the kinds of medical conditions it can treat, and how the use of acupunture has grown in western culture.
7.What type of organizational pattern are used for each of the speeches?
I think that for both of speeches use a a topical form of organization . They way the transition from topic to topic made it evident to me.
8. List statistics cited in one of the speeches.
An example of the usage of statistics is evident in the chili pepper speech. The author uses a a figue from a book that 25% of the world's population uses chili peppers in their diet.
9. List Authorities cited or quoted in one of the speeches.
In the acupucture speech the author cites a nuerologist by the name of Allen Gordon, as well as Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer. She also uses a common chinese saying- "There is no pain if there is free flow; if there is pain, there is no free flow."
10. What stories or narratives does the author of Acupuncture speech tell to illustrate their ideas?
The author of the acupuncture speech first uses a story about her 78 year old grandma being miraculously healed of her arthritis pain as a result of acupuncture. She then uses a similar story of herself to drive home her point.
11. Consider both speeches. First give one example of a transition between two main ideas in one speech. Second, give one example of a transition in the second speech. In other words, what do the authors say to smoothly go from one point to a new point?
In the acupuncture speech the author the author uses the transition of "Let's start by looking at a typical acupuncture treatment." in order to sort of kick off the meat of the speech. In the chili pepper speech she uses the factual paragraph about scoville units transition into a paragraph about what to do to deal with the burning sensation if you have eaten one that is too hot. I think that the authors are so well at this because they find relations between topics and then they put it into words.
12. Compare and contrast the conclusions of the speechs. How are they alike and how do they differ?
I like the acupuncture conclusion better. It is very short, but sweet. In the chili pepper one the author hits on all the point he had talked about in his speech. The author even adds some humor at the end with the cure for baldness sentance. They are a like in that they both have a personal feel with them. Different, primarily in structure and feel about the recap.
1. Choose one of the two speechs? Why do you think that this speech is an effective example of an informative speech?
The acupuncture speech is a very good example of an informative speech for two reasons. It is well structured and its' use of factual evidence is evident. The author's use of personal stories is excellent as it allows for the audience to get involved and captures their attention.
3.How do the author's build credibility?
Both authors show a lot of factual evidence in either of their speeches, which shows that theyre establishing credibility. The chili pepper speech uses more historical evidence and the acupunture one uses a lot more medical evidence. Both options were the best option for both speeches as the topics were two different areas.
The general purpose of either speech is to inform those who are reading or listening to it. One speech is to inform us about about the use of and knowledge of chili peppers, and the other was to inform about acupuncture.
2. What would be the specific purpose for Chili Pepper speech?
The specific purpose of a chili pepper speech is to inform the audience with information that they may not have already known about chili peppers. The speech is to be more in depth and detailed have the audience come out of it knowing more than they did before they listened.
3. What is the Central Idea (thesis) for each speech?
The central idea for the chili pepper speech is "In the process, I have discovered there is a lot more to chili peppers than imagined." The central idea in the acupuncture speech is "Performed for well over 2000 years in China and other parts of Asia, acupuncture is becoming more and more popular in the US and other western countries for one simple reason- it works."
4. How do the speakers catch attention?
In the chili pepper speech the speaker uses visualization of a tense and dangerous situation to catch the audience's attention. The acupunture speaker uses personal accounts acupuncture doing miraculous things for her and her grandma.
5. How does author of Chili Pepers show credibility?
The author of the chile pepper speech shows his crediblilty in a few ways. First, he uses scientific terms and breakdowns in order to lay out all the facts about the ingrediant that makes the pepper hot and how they measure the heat of peppers. Second, he uses publications having to do with peppers.
6.List the previews for each speech.
The chili pepper speech previews are what he has learned about the history of chili peppers, why they can be so spicy, what to do if you eat a pepper that is too hot, and ways that peppers can be used other than in foods. The acupunture speech's preview is what happens when you receive an acupuncture treatment, how it works, the kinds of medical conditions it can treat, and how the use of acupunture has grown in western culture.
7.What type of organizational pattern are used for each of the speeches?
I think that for both of speeches use a a topical form of organization . They way the transition from topic to topic made it evident to me.
8. List statistics cited in one of the speeches.
An example of the usage of statistics is evident in the chili pepper speech. The author uses a a figue from a book that 25% of the world's population uses chili peppers in their diet.
9. List Authorities cited or quoted in one of the speeches.
In the acupucture speech the author cites a nuerologist by the name of Allen Gordon, as well as Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer. She also uses a common chinese saying- "There is no pain if there is free flow; if there is pain, there is no free flow."
10. What stories or narratives does the author of Acupuncture speech tell to illustrate their ideas?
The author of the acupuncture speech first uses a story about her 78 year old grandma being miraculously healed of her arthritis pain as a result of acupuncture. She then uses a similar story of herself to drive home her point.
11. Consider both speeches. First give one example of a transition between two main ideas in one speech. Second, give one example of a transition in the second speech. In other words, what do the authors say to smoothly go from one point to a new point?
In the acupuncture speech the author the author uses the transition of "Let's start by looking at a typical acupuncture treatment." in order to sort of kick off the meat of the speech. In the chili pepper speech she uses the factual paragraph about scoville units transition into a paragraph about what to do to deal with the burning sensation if you have eaten one that is too hot. I think that the authors are so well at this because they find relations between topics and then they put it into words.
12. Compare and contrast the conclusions of the speechs. How are they alike and how do they differ?
I like the acupuncture conclusion better. It is very short, but sweet. In the chili pepper one the author hits on all the point he had talked about in his speech. The author even adds some humor at the end with the cure for baldness sentance. They are a like in that they both have a personal feel with them. Different, primarily in structure and feel about the recap.
1. Choose one of the two speechs? Why do you think that this speech is an effective example of an informative speech?
The acupuncture speech is a very good example of an informative speech for two reasons. It is well structured and its' use of factual evidence is evident. The author's use of personal stories is excellent as it allows for the audience to get involved and captures their attention.
3.How do the author's build credibility?
Both authors show a lot of factual evidence in either of their speeches, which shows that theyre establishing credibility. The chili pepper speech uses more historical evidence and the acupunture one uses a lot more medical evidence. Both options were the best option for both speeches as the topics were two different areas.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Reject Facebook Debate
I was in attendance at the debate on Friday, January 14th. The debate was very excited and really informative. I was amused at the structure in which the debate took place, as when you do not have the floor you are at the complete mercy of the person who is speaking. They can completely ignore you or they can acknowledge you. I turned in notes on paper so I will not type them all here. But, after much crossfire and very many interesting points the Harvard team came out on type with accept Facebook. I really do commend the other team though, due to that they had the much harder side to try to persuade the audience towards. Overall first debate experience was a success and it will not be my last.
Welcome To My World Outline
Welcome To My World Speech
Samuel Weldin
COMM1212
I. Think back to your highschool days. Good memories, bad memories. What makes me unique is my own highschool experiance was the equivalent of 4 different ones.
II. Four highschools in four years, its exactly how it sounds. A lot of forced interaction.
A. Mom's job was he reason for all the moving around. Looked at as a disadvantage, and I thought so too.
B. I soon realized it was more of a blessing than a curse. My whole mindset changed. It just needed some time to settle and be completely thought over. All of it had actually given me an enormous amount of perspective.
C. It has taught me to be unbelievably tolerant and flexible. I have no problem helping others and sacrificing my time. I have seen all walks of life and learned to accept them all.
D. The most important thing of all is that I learned to go into social and academic situations and make the absolute best out of them.
E. I am priveledged to have made the relationships that I have and would not be who I am today without them.
III. God has a plan for us all and this experiance has helped to realize this fully and I am blessed to go through this now with a much clearer mindset.
2. What could you do to improve next time you speak?
Next speech will be much better for me primarily because I will know what is coming and what is expected. This one I could have and should have been more prepared. That is a mistake I do not plan on making twice. Along with being more prepared I will work in the descriptive nature in which I interpret certain ideas and also want to work more on emphasis of certain words in order to leave a lasting impression in my audience.
3. Did your speech meet the requirements of the assignment or did you forget something?
I think it met the requirements when pertaining to choosing and elaborating on a certain single topic that influenced my life. I don't think I met the requirements though when it comes to the actual speech part. I feel I did not display very good public speaking skills and I am looking forward to the next speech in order to get another try at it to improve drastically.
Samuel Weldin
COMM1212
I. Think back to your highschool days. Good memories, bad memories. What makes me unique is my own highschool experiance was the equivalent of 4 different ones.
II. Four highschools in four years, its exactly how it sounds. A lot of forced interaction.
A. Mom's job was he reason for all the moving around. Looked at as a disadvantage, and I thought so too.
B. I soon realized it was more of a blessing than a curse. My whole mindset changed. It just needed some time to settle and be completely thought over. All of it had actually given me an enormous amount of perspective.
C. It has taught me to be unbelievably tolerant and flexible. I have no problem helping others and sacrificing my time. I have seen all walks of life and learned to accept them all.
D. The most important thing of all is that I learned to go into social and academic situations and make the absolute best out of them.
E. I am priveledged to have made the relationships that I have and would not be who I am today without them.
III. God has a plan for us all and this experiance has helped to realize this fully and I am blessed to go through this now with a much clearer mindset.
2. What could you do to improve next time you speak?
Next speech will be much better for me primarily because I will know what is coming and what is expected. This one I could have and should have been more prepared. That is a mistake I do not plan on making twice. Along with being more prepared I will work in the descriptive nature in which I interpret certain ideas and also want to work more on emphasis of certain words in order to leave a lasting impression in my audience.
3. Did your speech meet the requirements of the assignment or did you forget something?
I think it met the requirements when pertaining to choosing and elaborating on a certain single topic that influenced my life. I don't think I met the requirements though when it comes to the actual speech part. I feel I did not display very good public speaking skills and I am looking forward to the next speech in order to get another try at it to improve drastically.
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