Roadrunner 2
Ronnie Roadrunner
English 110-23
B. Ruff
13 Oct. 2014
Outline
Insert only the “Imperative Statement” of your thesis statement here. Do not include the entire thesis statement with “Declarative Statement” and “Assumptions”. Only your stance on the issue should be presented here
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NOTE: Every Roman numeral must be followed by at least an A. and B. entry with further entries added if necessary. If subtopics below the level of A., B., C., D., etc. are needed, they must be expressed with the Arabic numerals 1., 2., 3., etc. As with A., B., C., etc., at least 1. and 2. must follow a letter entry. Below is an example.
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Ronnie Roadrunner
English 110-23
B. Ruff
13 Oct. 2014
Outline
The United States government should stop meddling in the affairs of other countries and focus on solving the many and serious problems with which American citizens are dealing on a daily basis.
I. Introduction
A. Problems around the globe
B. Problems in the United States
C. United States government’s obligation to American citizens
II. America not the police force of the world
A. Needless loss of life in foreign wars
B. Massive expenditures incurred in the name of war
III. American values not the world’s values
A. World religions and ideologies not supportive of American values
B. Countries “protected” by the United States showing little gratitude
IV. Politicians backing “popular” foreign support
A. Constituents often not in agreement with political decisions
B. Big corporations making money on foreign involvement
C. Big corporations “buying out” politicians
V. Economic crisis in the United States
A. Billions spent in foreign countries needed for American economy
B. Reliance on foreign countries weakening the United States
C. Investments in foreign countries resulting in poor returns
VI. Quality of life crisis in the United States
A. Crisis in quality and availability of health care
B. Crisis in quality and availability of education
C. Crisis in quality and availability of care for the poor and elderly
D. Crisis in quality and availability of care for American veterans
VII. Conclusion
A. Problems of the world not always problems of the United States
B. Call to action for all American citizens