Choose one that you care about that requires people and government to strike a balance between individual rights and societal or community interests. Briefly describe the key arguments for each. What is the origin of the individual rights with regard to the issue? Who decided to limit those rights? Are the limits reasonable and justified? Why or why not? Defend your position. Provide background articles on each topic.

Individual Rights

• Choose an issue from this list:
• Right to bear arms
• Drug use
• Abortion
• Private schools

Choose one that you care about that requires people and government to strike a balance between individual rights and societal or community interests. Briefly describe the key arguments for each (individual and community). What is the origin of the individual rights with regard to the issue? Who decided to limit those rights? Are the limits reasonable and justified? Why or why not? Defend your position. Provide background articles on each topic.

Format

For this assignment, you will be required to write and submit a five paragraph essay (2-3 pages). Format: 12-point professional font such as Times; double-spaced, 1-inch margins, no space before or after paragraph; at least 2 full pages, but all 100% papers have been nearly 3 full pages; citations in the style of your choice (MLA, APA, Chicago/Turabian); Works Cited page.

The paragraphs in your paper should follow this format:

Paragraph 1: Introductions (MUST include a thesis sentence and an outline of your position).

Paragraph 2: Thesis/argument point number one.

Paragraph 3: Thesis/argument point number two.

Paragraph 4: Thesis/argument point number three.

Paragraph 5: Conclusion (restatement of thesis summarizing evidence to support it)