“I know the exam is graded based on performance, but you should give me an A. My cat has been sick, my car broke down, and I’ve had a cold, so it was really hard for me to study!”

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“Caldwell Hall is in bad shape. Either we tear it down and put up a new building, or we continue to risk students’ safety."

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“My roommate said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I’m in is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard!”

“Grading this exam on a curve would be the most fair thing to do. After all, classes go more smoothly when the students and the professor are getting along well.”

“We should abolish the death penalty. Many respected people, such as actor Guy Handsome, have publicly stated their opposition to it.”

“President Jones raised taxes, and then the rate of violent crime went up. Jones is responsible for the rise in crime.”