Essay 1: Race and Class in America and the Militarization of America's Police Force

Essay assignment: Write a 400-word essay (400 words minimum, 600 max) that answers these questions: 

a) Answer this question according to the number you have been assigned in class. If you are assigned the number 1, write an essay that is FOR the view that Sen. Paul Rand propounds in his TIME essay. If your number is 2, then write an essay that is AGAINST the view that Sen. Paul Rand propounds in his TIME essay. Make sure your answer explains WHY you think Sen. Rand is correct or not. Provide reasoning and/or evidence and data for your answer. If you use material from someone else’s work, provide the proper source citation.

b) What is the strongest counter-argument to your line of reasoning? Explain that counter-argument as fully and as strongly as you can.

FORMAT: Write in clear and coherent language that makes sense. Organize your essay so it is easy to follow and read. Provide reasoning and/or evidence and data for your answer. If you use material/data from someone else’s work, provide the proper source citation. Typed, single-spaced essay. 

*Do a WORD COUNT and write the number of words in the last page.

*DO NOT write your name in the front of any of the pages—write your name on the BACK of the LAST PAGE.

*Due Thursday at the beginning of class. BRING TWO copies of your essay so you classmate can read your work.