1) "Lying is justifiable if it's for the greater good" I gave this a 3 because at times you may need to lie. It might be needed but over all I think that they backfire. Lies can be hurtful and harmful, and usually if when people tell a lie they have to tell more than one in order for the first lie to make sense. I suppose that the government lying would only make sense for the greater cause. They wouldn't want to cause a panic.
2)" Sometimes violence is the only way to solve a problem." I really don't agree with this. I think violence is one of the last solutions actually so I gave it a 2. When people use violence they not only hurt themselves but they hurt others as well. There's other solutions before violence like acting civil and talking it out. But if people had tried everything I think that it would be okay as a last resort.
3)"It is okay to kill someone in self-defense." I strongly agree with this so I gave it a 4. If someone is attacking you and attempting to kill you I absolutely think it's okay to do what it takes to keep yourself alive. However, if they don't have a deadly weapon and are only trying to hurt you or something then killing is not the answer, I'm sure you'd feel a great deal of guilt afterwards.
4)"Words are stronger than fists." I agree with this 100%. Words can be much more useful. Words can convince and persuade people to get their way. Fists can make people angry and want to attack back. So overall words seem to make a bigger difference that's why I gave it a 5.
5)" Bullies hurt others because of low self esteem." I think this can be true. Bullies can sometimes bully others because they don't have a good life at home, or they've been treated like that so they want to lash back. It might also be the only way they know how to deal with their feelings. But they might just do it for fun and think that picking on others makes you strong and cool. That's why I gave it a 3.
6)" Only the best and brightest students should receive the best education to become a nations leader." This one I was on the fence about because obviously not just the "brightest" students should get a good education. Everyone should have that opportunity to archive greatness. But on the other hand, not everyone could be a nations leader. That's a huge responsibility so maybe only the "brightest" should have the chance because they would understand the consequence of what there training for. I gave this a 3.
7)" Revenge is never justified." I want to disagree with this because I like getting revenge. I think if people do something horrible than they should be held accountable for there actions. I give this a 2.
8)" Crying is evidence of weakness" This I think isn't true. Crying should never be a sign of weakness it should be a sign that you're human and that you actually have feelings. That's why I gave this a 1.
9)" Any action is acceptable in war" I gave this a 4 because if people are already in war it means they weren't getting along to begin with. They put out hundreds of soldiers out to fight and there fighting to win. So I think that it would be okay to do anything to make sure that they do. Except like explode the whole enemy's country that wouldn't be cool.
10)"Teenagers need discipline and rules because they can't control themselves." I guess I agree with this except I do think we can control ourselves. I just think we don't have as much experience as adults and we sometimes make mistakes. We do need rules and discipline because that way we can learn, that's why I gave it a 3.
11) "Only through personal sacrifice can someone create positive change." This is true but I don't think it's the only way to create positive change. Anyone can make a change in the world you don't need to go through something difficult to do it. I gave this a 2.
12)"Generating compassion for your enemies is the only way to create peace." Yeah to create peace for someone you don't get along with you would have to think about them differently. Imagining being in your enemies shoes would help you understand why they do what they do. So I think that generating compassion for them is a really nice way to create peace. So I gave it a 4.
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