DEBATE: FACTORY FARMING is GOOD

Debate: Factory Farming is good

We should keep factory farming, because it is useful in many ways. I would like to make two points. First I would like to talk about cost and efficiency. Then, my second point that I would like to point out are health benefits. Lastly, my third point is about environment.

1. Cost and Efficiency is a good use in factory farming.
A. Cost
1. The population’s demand for meat can be fulfilled at an acceptable price (wordpress.com)
2. Production of meat at a much rapid speed, almost continuously at a very inexpensive rate. (wordpress.com)
3. This intensive type of farming brings meat down to a price affordable to the poorest in our community on a regular basis. (idebate.org)
4. Customers save money on food purchases. (realtruth.org)
B. Efficiency
1. The ability to efficiently produce and distribute huge quantities of food to feed large cities. (realtruth.org)
2. According to the USDA, the sale of organic agricultural products increased by 20 percent each year throughout the 1990s and is predicted to grow 9 to 16 percent annually through 2010.14 It has also become more common to see foods labeled "raised without antibiotics," "pasture raised," or carrying other important information consumers increasingly want about what they eat. Farmers' markets, food cooperatives, and community supported agriculture (CSA) programs continue to grow in popularity, making local, sustainably produced food more available. (sustainabletable.org)

2. There are health benefits in factory farming.
A. Cages
1. Cages protect hens from soil borne diseases, improve overall health, allow caretakers to inspect hens daily, produce cleaner and safer eggs and improve flock livability. (cornellsun.com)

B. Health
1. Protect crops and animals from outside of the farms
2. Fortunately, it’s possible to produce food without threatening our health – sustainable farms do it every day! Unlike their industrial counterparts, sustainable farms operate effectively without jeopardizing the health and safety of their animals, workers, neighbors and the general public. (sustainabletable.org)
3. A growing body of scientific research is showing that sustainable, pasture-raised, and organic foods provide significant health benefits for consumers. In addition to being raised without synthetic hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and chemical fertilizers, sustainable meat is more nutritious than meat produced by industrial agriculture. (sustainalbetable.org)
4. As a result, they have high levels of glycogen in their tissues, the sugars in muscles that give animals the energy to move. This makes their meat tender, more flavorful and less likely to carry bacteria. (sustainabletable.org)
5. “Sustainable farms raise their animals on pasture, where they eat the grasses and greens that their bodies are naturally adapted to eat, resulting in healthier animals and leaner cuts of meat. Animals raised on grass and forage also have higher levels of the fatty acids that are good for us to eat, such as omega-3’s and CLA fats that help fight disease and balance out our diets.” (sustainalbetable.org)

C. Environment
1. The best way to reduce environmental impacts is to increase efficiency by utilizing technology, genetic advances, and improved management. (cornellsun.com)
2. Keep crops in safe environments

Conclusion: WHIP

“Factory Farming is the practice of raising usually thousands of animals in close confinement and high density with the purpose of producing meat, eggs, or milk in the fastest, most efficient, and cheapest way possible for human consumption.” (Belsandia.com) Factory farms are industrial mass-scale factories used to house millions of animals including pigs, cows, sheep, and chickens (actionforourplanet.com). The major four food companies in the US produce 81% of cows, 73% of sheep, 57% of pigs, and 50% of chickens. This shows that factory farms are useful in producing all of these animals in mass. (Belsandia.com) One of the biggest benefit of factory farming is that it efficiently produces a mass amount of food at a relatively low cost. (envirowriters.wordpress.com)
The arguments that we talked about were Cost, Efficiency, Environment, Social Benefits, and Health Benefits. The arguments the government talked about were


Summarize arguments

To wrap it up, this is why factory farming is useful and should be allowed.

I challenge you to listen to our arguments and choose the side that protects the low cost of food, the quality of our food, and the natural environment of the earth.

3 Sources for Debate

1. Deane, Alex. Factory Farming. International debate education association. 20 Feb 2009 Web 1 May 2011. http://www.idebate.org/debatabase/topic_details.php?topicID=301

2. Factory Farming: Pros and Cons. N-On-Vegan. Web 1 May 2011 http://altalert.wordpress.com/2009/07/20/factory-farming-pros-cons/

3. Farrell, Robert R. Factory Farms Are they Good for Consumers? The Real Truth. 10 June 2001 Web 1 May 2011. http://www.realtruth.org/articles/070601-004-ff.html

Short Impromptu speech on debate 4/21/11

My topic that I was trying to convince my audience was that Everybody should see the film The Blind Side. My reasons were that it is a comedy and a good Christian movie. I thought I did alright on this impromptu. It was hard to come up with it in little time. When presented I could have added more back up information/evidence to support my main points, but did not do that. I did good by including my main points in the conclusion. I also could have said a last sentence in conclusion to challenge my audience. This was great practice to get ready for the Final Debate Speech.

Commemorative Speech Manuscript

GORDON EMMANUEL MEADOR

We all have an idea of what makes a hero. My hero is a certain man that fought for his country, is dedicated to his calling, has persistence to care for so many people at once, and remains faithful to God. After sharing a few of his character traits with you, I hope you will love to know why I admire him so much. This special person that inspires me and would like to praise is my grandpa, Gordon Emmanuel Meador.

As a member of the greatest generation, Gordon truly is a hero. On Dec. 7th, bombs were dropping from the sky and at ships in Hawaii. In 1940 World War II began. My grandpa joined at 18 years old until he was 20, a part of the war for two and half years. There were two wars going on at the time, one in Europe and another in South Pacific which is where Pearl Harbor was bombed. My grandpa was in the South Pacific War where the first evasion happened in Philippine Islands and from there Borneo. He traveled to many places while in war. A few locations were the Philippines, Borneo, Australia, Japan, and New Guinea. While at war, he realized he wasn’t alone, right there and then, he reached his arms for the sky to praise God and converted to Christianity. At that moment, my grandpa promised the Lord that he would do whatever God wanted him to do. Gordon, with a brave face, is my hero.

My grandpa started studying architecture at San Diego Community College. Then when he came back from war, God called him to switch majors and then decided studying biblical studies so he could become a pastor one day. When transferred to LIFE Pacific Community and SPU, he then came to Northwest University and studied biblical studies, found his sweetheart and graduated in 1950. That takes dedication to follow his calling of ministry, my hero.

My grandpa is a faithful husband, father, and grandpa. He has been married 62 years to Ruby Jones, his one and only true love. Since my grandparents are now in their 80s and have a few health problems, they have recently been going to different doctors and are asking God to give them strength every day. They help take care of each other through the good times and their struggling moments. My grandpa will always do his very best to please his wife whenever she is need of anything. He and his wife raised their four children with faith, hope, and charity. He is the greatest grandpa that anybody would be lucky to have, and I as the youngest of ten grandchildren feel honored to have him as mine. Now he has five great grandchildren, including a set of triplets. My grandpa loves each grandchild with all his heart, and adores each great grandchild with value. A man with persistence is my hero.

My grandpa is a Godly and humble servant. For 60 years he has ministered at a variety of different churches. A few in particular were Southgate, Coulee City, Evangel Community Church, Sky Valley Chapel, and Queen Anne Assembly of God. My grandparents used to live on Queen Anne Hill; he ministered at Queen Anne Assembly of God the longest of fourteen an half years. Then they moved to California, Palm Springs in the desert where he ministered a couple years at Sky Valley Chapel until he retired. As a minister Gordon and Ruby, have traveled as missionaries to at least 81 countries. My grandpa said, “It was a wonderful honor to have the opportunity to minister not only in US, but all over the world.” Some places they ministered were Africa, South America, Brazil, Japan, Western and Eastern Europe, Germany, and Italy. A verse that motivated my grandpa through all his sermons was Matthew 28:19-20 that states: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Out of the whole Bible, my grandpa’s absolute favorite verse, that everybody should know, is John 3:16. Of all the hymns that my grandpa loves, a song called “Jesus is tenderly calling” is his favorite.

My grandpa retired when health problems occurred, including trouble with his eyes. Surgeries were done to get his eyes fixed, which today, he is still in the process of going through another surgery. My grandma reads the Bible to my grandpa but she has trouble with her eyes as well, so about a year ago, my brother bought my grandpa an I-touch. On the I-touch, there is a Bible, where all my grandpa needs to do is press one button to hear Scriptures, which is a lot easier for him to listen to the recording than straining his eyes. A man who has God as his priority is my hero.

To wrap it up, Gordon Emmanuel Meador is one great man to be around. My grandpa being a retired minister has led many hundreds of people to the Lord and changed people’s lives. They should all be thankful for the great man that he is, because my grandpa is one believer of the Lord, and very proud of it. He always knows what to say to somebody when they are in need, because God gives him the voice and words to spread the Lord’s message. I hope the few traits that I mentioned give you an idea of how they make me admire my grandpa and why I call him my hero.

Planning Sheet/Outline of Commemorative Speech

Topic: I praise my Grandpa Gordon Meador
General Purpose: Inspire
Specific Purpose: My specific purpose is to inspire my audience by praising Gordon Meador.

Introduction/Hook: I love a man that is faithful to God, kind to all people even those who have not been nice to you, born a happy and hilarious man. This man is my hero, Gordon Meador, my grandpa.

Credibility: Talking on the phone with my grandpa, and memories or stories that I can remember of my grandpa from my experience.

Central Idea: Today I would like to pause and praise Gordon Meador

Preview: Today I would like to tell you character traits my grandpa has that make me admire him. They are that God is his priority, he is generous, hilarious, and always is a happy man.

Main Points: My main points are that Gordon loves God, very generous, hilarious, and a happy man.

Analysis of Informative Speeches: Acupuncture and Chili Peppers

1. What are the general purposes of each speech?
The speech about Acupuncture, its general purpose is to inform. Chili Peppers' general purpose is also informal.
2. What would be the specific purpose for Chili Pepper speech?
The specific purpose for Chili Peppers would look something like this. To inform my audience about chili peppers.
3. What is the Central Idea (thesis) for each speech?
The central idea for Chili Peppers is: "history of chili peppers, why they can be so spicy, what to do when you consume a too-hot pepper, and some of the ways peppers are used other than in food."
The central idea for Acupuncture is: "explaining what happens when you receive an acupuncture treatment, how acupuncture works, the kinds of medical conditions that can be treated by acupuncture, and the growing use of acupuncture in combination with Western medical techniques."
4. How do the speakers catch attention?
In Acupuncture, the speaker starts out by relating topic personally to how her grandmother used it.
In Chili Peppers, the speaker begins giving a clear mental picture of what to expect when eating a hot chili pepper.
5. How does author of Chili Peppers show credibility?
The author has the name of the sources he used. It tells us where they found their information. This tells us that they put effort in finding research for this essay.
6. List the previews for each speech.
In Acupuncture here is the preview. Today I will share part of what I have learned by explaining what happens when you receive an acupuncture treatment, how acupuncture works, the kinds of medical conditions that can be treated by acupuncture, and the growing use of acupuncture in combination with Western medical techniques.
In Chili Peppers here is the preview. Today I would like to share with you what I have learned about the history of chili peppers, why they can be so spicy, what to do when you consume a too-hot pepper, and some of the ways peppers are used other than in food.
7. What type of organizational pattern are used for each of the speeches?
Chili Peppers used the Topical organizational pattern.
Acupuncture used the Problem-Solving organizational pattern.
8. List statistics cited in one of the speeches.
In Acupuncture: "Performed for well over 2,000 years in China and other parts of Asia, acupuncture is becoming more and more popular in U.S. and other Western countries for one simple reason-it works." "The World Health Organization lists more than 40 conditions that can be effectively treated with acupuncture"
Black pepper was first cultivated in Asia
9. List Authorities cited or quoted in one of the speeches.
In Acupuncture the author cites a book called Acupuncture: The Ancient Chinese Art of Healing and How it Works Scientifically by Dr. Felix Mann-President of the Medical Acupuncture Society.
A quote from Dr. Lonnie Zeltzer is acupuncture “really does help. Most children accept acupuncture, and in fact, really feel good about it.”
10. What stories or narratives does the author of Acupuncture speech tell to illustrate their ideas?
The author explains that her grandmother had arthritis in both of her knees and using acupuncture relieved much of her pain and was able to get around more on her own independently. Also the author explains that he or she had migraine headaches and that once he or she did acupuncture the pain was completely gone.
11. Consider both speeches. First give one example of a transition between two main ideas in one speech. Second, give one example of a transition in the second speech. In other words, what do the authors say to smoothly go from one point to a new point?
Here is a transition from one point to the next from Acupuncture. Now that you know what happens when you’re treated by an acupuncturist, you’re probably wondering how acupuncture works.
Here is a transition from Chili Peppers. Although chili peppers are prized above all for the flavor they add to food, they have other benefits as well.
Both of the authors use transitions that will give you a follow up of what they are going to talk about in the next paragraph.
12. Compare and contrast the conclusions of the speeches. How are they alike and how do they differ?
In acupuncture the conclusion refers back to her grandmother from her introduction paragraph.
In acupuncture the conclusion is missing the three main points and thesis.
In Chili Peppers it also refers back to introduction paragraph by summarizing the main points.
In Chili Peppers, it also recaptures the central idea (thesis).
Both conclusions refer back to introduction paragraphs. They are different, because one summarizes main points, and one does not.
3. How do the author's build credibility?
Acupuncture builds credibility by having the topic personally related. It talks about how the author and grandmother used acupuncture and both had great results.
Chili Peppers build credibility by having a few sources mentioned. The sources indicate that they did research and found evidence and some facts or statistics to relate to their essay. The author involves doing research for the essay.
5. Choose one of the two speeches: What are the strengths and weakness of the speech?
Strengths for Chili Peppers that are strong are that it is structured very organized. You can easily see the main points. Also, cites many sources, which tell that the author did a lot of research on the topic. The introduction does a great job letting the audience have a visual picture of what is should be like to eat a hot chili pepper. The essay has really good transitions.
Weakness for Chili Peppers that could be improved is that the conclusion could end with a stronger sentence. The last sentence to me doesn’t seem like a good finish. The essay has really good transitions but is missing one after the introduction paragraph to let the audience know that they will be talking about the first main point.

Welcome to My World Speech

I think I spoke clearly with a good tone in my voice, and spoke confidently. I also think I smiled a lot and used some facial expressions while speaking. Another thing I did well was that I didn't look at my notes that often, I looked up and kept eye contact with the audience. A couple things I could improve on for the next speech is by relating to audience in interests and needs and being more direct with my central idea. I really liked Marissa's speech. I loved how she explained her life as a dancer in ballet, and that in her introduction had so much detail about when she was a little girl in the center of the stage with the spotlights on her and all the dancers heart beats pounding so hard from nerves. I think her speech was good, because she captured how ballet made her grow to become more responsible, respectful, and disciplined. I forgot to have my paper in the Outline format, which lowered my grade a little bit and to show my visual aid (picture) before my speech instead of waiting until my speech was over. People's questions surprised me, I didn't think that I would have that many and it turned out there were more questions than I thought there would be. Also, from the way I was presenting myself (calmly, confident, eye contact), I thought that the audience would have been more interested with what I had to say, but I guess from the way I presented the audience wasn't as interested with my speech as well as I thought they would have been. The way I prepared for this speech. First I kind of knew I was going to be talking about Music, because it's the most passionate I am about in my life. Then I wrote everything about each music program that I was involved in that I could think of having to do with music ministry. From there I practiced presenting and timing myself several times before I felt confident and knew what I wanted to say before presenting to class.