1993-1994 Harry Singer Foundation National Essay Contest

Responsibility, Who Has It and Who Doesn't and What That Means For The Nation

Teacher: Jackie Fuller

Aubrey High School, Aubrey, Texas

   1st Richard Blagg, Jr.  2nd John Espinosa 3rd Jennifer Artemis Carr

"Today, people are blaming their problems on everyone but themselves. Nothing is ever the fault of the accuser."
Aimee Hunter, Aubrey High School, Aubrey, Texas

"Our society today claims they are victims of the system. They pass the buck, ignore morality, and have no concept of right and wrong."
John Espinosa, Aubrey High School, Aubrey, Texas

"People no longer use common-sense to solve simple problems. My friend's mother slipped and fell on a patch of ice in front of a local department store. She wanted to sue the store because they had not put a sign up stating that the sidewalk may become slippery when frozen...My cousin attempted to sue Stillwater Company for the design of their 'Kicker' sub-woofer speakers...He was arguing that there was no warning that he might suffer hearing loss while listening at high volume."
Richard Blagg, Jr., Aubrey High School, Aubrey, Texas

"If something is their fault, and they can't get out of it, then they have a mental problem. Everyone has a mental problem, there is no way that one can face the world today without a mental problem."
Aimee Hunter, Aubrey High School, Aubrey, Texas

"Defendants have no choice but to hire a lawyer and go to court when someone sues them for a large amount of money. In the end, this ultimately hurts our economy. People are forced to pay higher insurance rates to cover the needs of those being sued. The irresponsible behavior of a few causes harm to many." 
Richard Blagg, Jr., Aubrey High School, Aubrey, Texas

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