Research Paper

Beginning with the introduction of our English research paper, I was very skeptical, mainly because I don't like writing too much. As we got more in depth, I began to have internal debates on my stance within my topic. To begin with, I was fully prepared to write about why the use of torture can be justified. I had all my claims ready and evidence to back it up. However, during an episode of Fullmetal Alchemist, torture was brought up. Fullmetal Alchemist is my favorite anime by the way. The idea of torture only sparking more hate and vengeance intrigued me. So I began to look deeper into the ethics against torture. After an all nighter of anime and constant debate with myself, I decided to switch my claim. In the end, i'm very glad that I switched to the counterclaim and the way my research paper came out. What are your guys' thoughts on torture? Also out of subject but this whole scenario made me think of the butterfly effect theory in which one small action may have a larger outcome. If I had decided to be a normal person and go to sleep at a reasonable time instead of watching anime, I would've defended torture in my paper. That one extra episode made me rethink my stance on something that could affect my grades. Just a small thought my dudes. Have you guys ever had an experience with the butterfly effect?