Instructions:

The topic for your Post will be the incarceration system in America.

In Response 7, you read a series of essays detailing some of the many problems in this system.

Think about incarceration as you know it in our country; ponder the issues raised in the essays, as well as other problems of which you might be aware.

When you have decided on one problem, state the problem/topic.

Think of potential subtopics about which you might write.

After you have “thought” about the subtopics and your stance, post a response.

Add your initial reply post to this discussion by Wednesday night at 11:59 pm (to do so, just select the “reply” button, below).

In your post please include the following:

1. Begin your post by stating your topic and subtopics.
2. List all the pros (reasons for) and cons (reasons against) that you can.
3. Write a thesis statement stating your stance on your topic.
4. Write two to three topic sentences that align with the thesis you have written.
5. Write one topic sentence that offers the opposition’s view.

***The post must be at least 100 words.