My topic thus far is racial profiling especially in law enforcement and traffic stops. I noticed that there are several different views on this topic. The major arguments are whether or not it is effective or accurate to racially profile, and whether or not it is discrimination.
1: Many people argue that profiling is an effective way to enforce the law, seeing as how certain racial groups do tend to commit certain crimes more often. (Derbyshire, Drakulich)
2: Others argue that profiling not effective because statistics on crimes are skewed because of already existing prejudice against certain ethnic groups. (Harcourt, Pickerill, Mosher, Pratt)
3: Some people try to give a general background on the topic, giving both sides of the argument while at the same time trying to prove one side or the other right. (del Carmen, Pampel)
4: Others talk about how racial profiling is not constitutional because it discriminates against certain groups of people and infringes on their rights. (Schott, Tillyer, Engel, Woolddredge)
5: And last of all, many are talking about how racial profiling affects the attitudes and perceptions of citizens. (Reitzel, Piquero, Weitzer, Tuch)
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I think you are likely to argue that racial profiling is not effective because it discriminates against certain groups of people, is based on already existing racism, and is unconstitutional.
I believe that you are going to argue that there is an amount of racial discrimination exhibited in law enforcement, but that it may be due to the fact that certain races are represented more in criminal activity.
I believe that all of your points are very good, they help to deepen your opening statement and will make powerful paragraphs. Just be careful not to venture off your arguement, you may want to pick a side to be on and then describe all the things for your side and why they are more effective. Good luck!
I think you will argue that racial profiling is an effective, yet not perfect, way to try to enforce the law. I can tell that you have a lot of information on both sides of the argument and so you will be able to make a strong point while addressing the major arguments on the other side. I do think that you need to be sure that you pick one side of the argument and really focus on that side even if you understand both sides.
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