Mr. Laspina has walked the same route for thirty years. It is a very beautiful walk that takes him past a lovely pond with many willow trees. But he is always in a hurry and never notices what is around him. One day, his young granddaughter walks with him. She has never taken this walk and is in awe of its natural beauty. She points out what she sees. The next day, the man notices many beautiful things for the first time. Is the theme sated or implied?

Constructing an argument: in modern american society, the legalization of marijuana continues to be controversial and hotly debated. some people find it contradictory that certain "drugs"—such as tobacco and alcohol—are legalized even though they pose proven health risks, while marijuana, which has many medicinal applications, continues to be illegal by the federal government. what reasons do you think the federal government gives for outlawing marijuana, and do the reasons support the conclusion?