Comments on: Your Chance to Win Big! The Evan Marc Katz Writing Contest – Part 2 of 2

By: isabelle_archer

isabelle_archer — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 17:15:09 +0000

It is ON

By: Anette C

Anette C — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:19:35 +0000

It’s a thinking exercise.

Problem is, the reason I hold my view, is that I used to hold the other view, debated the other side and changed my mind. Sheesh..
Arrghh…

I’ll definately send in my 500 words. Thanks for another opportunity to think deeply Fun stuff

By: Selena

Selena — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:02:51 +0000

When I suggested the topic ‘Legal marriage should be abolished in the USA’ it was because I thought it could engender some lively conversation about the social impact if it ever happened.

I specifically used the term LEGAL marriage, because even if the government did decide to get out of the legislating relationships business (no licenses, no joint tax returns, no divorce courts), I would still expect millions of people to choose to be “married in church”. Being married in any church would not have secular significance, but those couples would still be married in the eyes of their God and their religious community.

If someone wants to take this topic, “Legal marriage should NOT be abolished” and can argue the point WITHOUT bringing religion into it, feel free. I’d be interested to hear your reasoning.:)

By: Honey

Honey — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:55:48 +0000

Thanks Steve, but considering I am a) sick, b) about to go out of town and won’t have internet access, and c) can’t use either of the prizes (though I imagine I would enjoy a phone call with Evan!) I don’t think I’ll be able to play.

By: A-L

A-L — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:42:09 +0000

No, JerseyGirl, I’m from Louisiana. But vouchers have been my voting issue for well over a decade. Unfortunately, not everyone in my state government agrees with me!

By: Honey

Honey — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:50:54 +0000

I’ve used that assignment tons of times in the freshmen comp classes I’ve taught. Nice!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:06:31 +0000

So in order to win a free copy of my $297 Finding the One Online program or a fifty-minute breakthrough coaching call with me, your assignment is to take your topic, and, in 500-1000 words, argue the OTHER side of it. LOL! *applause*. I can't wait to see Honey's entry, though I think Evan had a very satisfying chuckle when he came up with his idea knowing some of the usual suspects in his comment section.

By: JerseyGirl

JerseyGirl — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:59:35 +0000

A-L , you’re not from New Jersey are you? that’s a hot topic here!

I wish I could particpate on this.

By: A-L

A-L — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:46:43 +0000

Classic, Evan. I remember this assignment and I ended up having to argue about why we should have school vouchers. Well, it’ll be interesting seeing what you get!