Write a 300 to 500-word essay responding to one of the following questions:

1. Do violent media images trigger violent behavior?
2. Is distance learning as good as classroom learning?
3. Is technology a serious threat to our privacy?
4. Should the government do more to reduce the student loan burden?
5. Should college students be allowed to carry concealed weapons on campus?
6. Should we eat meat?
7. Should vaccination be required for all children?
8. Do the benefits of fracking outweigh the environmental risks?

Support your position with relevant examples from your own experience, reading, or the news media.