Thesis statements

1. Many accidents on American highways could be avoided if highways were run more like the autoban and less like a street without traffic lights.

2. Violence in Disney films is corrupting the innocence of our children through hidden messages.

3. The army ant is the single most deadly ant in the world because of their social hierarchy.

4. Animal cruelty is a horrible practice that shows a lack of humanity in the attacker and should be punishable by the law.

5.Droughts are a serious threat, and people affected by a drought should be sent immediate aid in the form of irrigation systems.

6. Stephen King is the greatest horror/thriller author because of his original characters, strange plot twists and vivid imagery.

7. The Atlantic ocean has claimed many ships, but the Titanic was the most famous due to the odd circumstances, the public reaction, and the economic repercussions.

8. Drug addiction is a growing problem in America that will give children bad role models and increase violent crime.

9. War movies portray the most patriotic side of America, Private Ryan is a great example because of the cinematography, unprecedented amount of research, and talent the director put into this film.

10. Rabbits aren't good pets because they eat carrots, are small and make small children cry.

11. The President of the United States, though the election process, will only be elected if he or she has charisma, compassion, and the ability to motivate people through his or her actions.

12. Beauty pageants are the reason why many of our most talented actresses are where they are.

13. Without school uniforms, the moral integrity of our children will fall because of skimpy and profane clothing.

14. William Shakespeare was the most brilliant writer of all time; through stories like Macbeth, Hamlet, and The Tempest, themes, which are still used in stories today, were created by Shakespeare and are the roots of many great novels.

15. Aromatherapy will allow a person to reach a state of relaxation that will allow them to think clearer and work harder.