Definition Argument – theintern

As the business world prospered and held higher standards, people’s moral ethics also took a turn as well as big well known firms. The world of business is bigger than we think it is; many people think that many businesses get away with fraud or any other kind of wrongdoings. Though I am here to prove that fact wrong, I can add that before the Sarbanes Oxley Act firms were not strictly controlled as they are now. Due to the incident that happened with Enron a huge natural gas company in Houston where they tricked the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) into thinking that all the money they were making were from actual profits. However, all that money was fake and in reality they were in debt and losing money. The only way that Enron was ever getting away with this scandal was paying auditors from Arthur Anderson to make Enron look better to the public; as a growing and upcoming business to consider working for. Arthur Anderson not only helped Enron with a better image to the business world but financially they wrongfully reported their books falsely to cover Enron of getting caught by the SEC. Eventually the SEC caught up with Enron because of their stock shares always rising up so high. The SEC had to do an investigation on Enron and found out that they were committing one of the biggest frauds in the United States. Enron could easily have done fine without lying about their profits and asking for help to improve them company. Though they decided to take the risky route and achieve greater money in the least amount of time by committing fraud, disobeying the rules, and not sticking to their business ethics of following the rules to success without cheating. Cause of cheating Enron shut down in 2001 after being 16 years in service, and these CEO’s whose income were like millions of dollars every year, were fined so much that whatever they had could not cover it plus one of them I know for sure had to serve time in jail and his name was Jeffery Skilling who was sentenced to 24 years in prison but was reduced to only 14 years in prison. He will be released in 2017.

Not only did the SEC investigate Enron they also investigated Arthur Andersen because the auditors job is to find any fraud or errors in books. Once the SEC found dirt on Enron, Enron called the auditors. “The fired partner, David B. Duncan, called a meeting of auditors at the firm’s Houston office and ordered ”an expedited effort to destroy documents” on Oct. 23, the day after Enron disclosed that the S.E.C. had begun its inquiry, the firm said. The destruction apparently did not end until Mr. Duncan’s assistant sent an e-mail message to other secretaries on Nov. 9 that said ”stop the shredding,” the firm said. Andersen had received a subpoena from the S.E.C. the day before.” Now why couldn’t Andersen just give in to the SEC and surrender that they helped Enron instead of trying to shred all the evidence. Andersen could have been given a less painful punishment but since they messed up they paid the consequences. Andersen was one of the big 5 auditing firms in the world next to Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ernst and Young, and KPMG. In 2017 Andersen is no longer in existence because after this great big scandal no other companies wanted to associate with a firm who were disloyal.

People say that business ethics and moral ethics are the same but they aren’t. Moral ethics are what you learn from your parents and every of course not everyone will learn how to behave the same because every parent is different especially the way they teach their children to be. While business ethics is more of a one way streak there we must follow it one way however the rules are of that certain company. There is no other way to follow it because of how your parents taught you differently that does not fall into place within the business world. If an employee does not want to follow the firm’s rules the outcome is being fired. That is when employees start realizing how the world really works and whatever moral ethics they had are gone because of how the business world has changed them to become something they aren’t or become successful.

 

Works Cited

“Moral Ethics Vs. Business Ethics.”

Berenson, Alex. “S.E.C. Opens Investigation Into Enron.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 31 Oct. 2001.

Richard A. Oppel Jr. With Kurt Eichenwald. “ARTHUR ANDERSEN FIRES AN EXECUTIVE FOR ENRON ORDERS.” The New York Times, The New York Times, 15 Jan. 2002.

 

Proposal +5- branxmad

Proposal- For my research paper, I will be discussing Attention Deficit- Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and the frequency at which it is diagnosed in children. My research will be focused on whether the symptoms of the disorder should immediately be diagnosed and labelled as a mental disability or if different people just express normal human behaviors more extreme than others.

  1. “ADHD and the Autism Spectrum”

The Essential Content of the Article: A link between autism and ADHD.

What it Proves: Both ADHD and Autism have similar and overlapping symptoms

https://www.additudemag.com/autism-aspergers-adhd-symptoms-in-children/

2. “A True ADHD Epidemic or an Epidemic of Over-Diagnosis?”

The Essential Content of the Article: In the article, the question of the accuracy of an ADHD diagnosis is addressed, as well as the frequency of which it is diagnosed among children. The article then mentions how young children or toddlers get misdiagnosed for doing things that most children of that age should be doing.

What it Proves: There had been a significant increase of ADHD diagnosis over the course of 30 years. The positive results were said to be shown in kids who do suffer from the disorder, as well as kids who don’t.

http://www.psychiatryadvisor.com/adhd/a-true-adhd-epidemic-or-an-epidemic-of-overdiagnosis/article/429034/

3. “Problems of Over-diagnosis and Over-prescribing in ADHD”

The Essential Content of the Article: This article discusses the controversy of misdiagnosing a child and/or over-diagnosing a population of children with ADHD and prescribing stimulant medications to children who may not need it.

What it Proves: Children who have shown only symptoms of ADHD have been getting prescribed treatment medications just as often as children who actually are diagnosed with the disorder.

http://www.psychiatrictimes.com/adhd/problems-overdiagnosis-and-overprescribing-adhd

4. Gender Difference in ADHD Children

The Essential Content of the Article: Studies showing that boys tend to be diagnosed, or show symptoms of ADHD, more than girls do. Although, girls’ show symptoms different than boys

What it Proves: The prevalence of ADHD is greater in males than females

http://cpancf.com/articles_files/art_57attached_file.asp

5. “Cultural Issues in Diagnosis and Treatment of ADHD”

The Essential Content of the Article: This article provides insight on how different cultures and ethnic groups treat disorders or illnesses, such as ADHD, differently than others.

What it Proves: While certain countries might use different medicines or drugs to cure ADHD, sometimes it can lead to substance abuse. In some cases, a treatment is not given at all.

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0890856709667241

 

Proposal +5 Rewrite – rainbow987

For my research paper, I will be discussing the thought that mental illness, specifically postpartum depression, has cause for blame in a person. Assigning blame to a mental illness such as postpartum depression as a method of reasoning does nothing but worsen possible symptoms and negative feelings that one may be experiencing. It does not make sense that a serious illness that is most often caused by traumatic events or biological hormonal changes can be one’s “fault” for having. The lack of knowledge that many have of the illness causes a stigma that those with postpartum depression are “crazy” and looking for attention. In addition, many women with the illness are assigned blame for their feelings, which may cause them to assign blame onto themselves as well. However, such thoughts are backwards and entirely counterintuitive. To be frank, the idea of depression as a whole makes people uncomfortable because it is not well understood. In response to this uneasiness, society attempts to “justify” depressive feelings on the basis of them being insincere. Depression, which includes postpartum depression, is not brought upon willingly or intentionally by any person, so it is counterintuitive that people feel the need to assign blame for the disorder. Therefore, my proposal is as follows: assigning blame for postpartum depression does nothing but worsen heavily stigmatized thoughts on the disorder as a whole.

Resource 1: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01612840701748698

“Stigma Towards Mental Illness: A Concept Analysis Using Postpartum Depression as an Exemplar”

Essential Content of the Article:
Stigmas are a large issue related to mental illness. The impact that negative stigmas have on a person is sometimes severe. People often do not seek treatment for serious health concerns, such as postpartum depression, due to the fear of being judged or accused of having self-inflicted their issues. The author discloses statistics and historical background related to the negative stigmas regarding mental illness and how people are affected by them.

What it Proves:
This article will assist me by providing statistical research that has been conducted regarding the social effects of stigmas against mental illness. I can apply this data to women that suffer from postpartum depression and how negative stigmas affect them and their health.

Resource 2: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0033318298713556

“Hormonal Changes in the Postpartum and Implications for Postpartum Depression”

Essential Content of the Article:
Biological factors could lead to the possible development of postpartum depression in a woman. Preexisting factors such as genetic history or a predisposition to depression could lead to postpartum upon delivery of a child. However, in addition to this, there are dramatic hormonal fluctuations when a woman gives birth that could have a significant effect on mood, which could also cause postpartum depression.

What it Proves:
This article will provide concrete, quantitative evidence that postpartum depression is not entirely “in a person’s head,” as many believe. Therefore, if there is biological evidence supporting the cause of postpartum depression, a person cannot be blamed for inducing it. This argument supports my thesis well.

Resource 3: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.3109/09540269609037816

“Rates and risk of postpartum depression—a meta-analysis”

Essential Content of the Article:
This article provides evidence of psychological factors that could lead to postpartum depression. It explains that traumatic and/or stressful life events can often be a cause for postpartum depression in women. Other causal factors could include socioeconomic status, marital life, and disturbance during pregnancy, all of which are related to high levels of stress.

What it Proves:
This article supports the claim that postpartum depression can develop due to traumatic events that occur in one’s life. This information supports the idea that women are not looking for attention by displaying feelings of sadness and emptiness. Moreover, the stress and psychological trauma on the body proved too powerful, leading to these justified feelings.

Resource 4: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0306453098000225

“HORMONAL ASPECTS OF POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION”

Essential Content of the Article:
This article goes into specific detail about the hormonal changes that a woman goes through during pregnancy and delivery. The large fluctuation in hormonal levels during this time period have been known to cause postpartum depression in some women. The article chronicles this idea in a variety of ways through the use of detailed statistics and clinical experiments on test subjects over a vast time span.

What it Proves:
This articles gives my argument further support regarding biological factors that could lead to postpartum depression. The research gathered in this document will help to provide detailed information about hormonal fluctuations that are known to be a possible cause for postpartum depression. This idea proves that it is invalid to believe that women with postpartum depression are “faking” or looking for attention.

Resource 5: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=9ooMp53Sh5kC&oi=fnd&pg=PA3&dq=postpartum+depression+biological+causes&ots=cn7r5n-dEW&sig=6WR-n2Q9srWgzFQ_4fXjzhZtOtI#v=onepage&q=postpartum%20depression%20biological%20causes&f=false

“The Nature of Postpartum Depressive Disorders”

Essential Content of the Article:
This article provides general information about postpartum depression, including what the disorder is and symptoms that come with the illness. It provides the reader with information about a variety of different aspects of the disorder and how it can affect women initially and over time.

What it Proves:

I think that it is important to provide my reader with a general understanding of what postpartum depression is. It is not smart to assume that the reader has a background on the topic. Therefore, this article will help me to further my knowledge about the disorder and everything that it entails in order to provide detailed and accurate information to the reader.

Safer Saws- Killroy513

http://fcir.org/2013/05/16/power-tool-industry-circles-the-wagons-as-disabling-saw-injuries-mount/

11A. “Each year, more than 67,000 U.S. workers and do-it-yourselfers suffer blade contact injuries, according to government estimates, including more than 33,000 injuries treated in emergency rooms and 4,000 amputations.”-Myron Levin

11B. The claim is saying that 67,000 people are injured a year, 4,000 where amputees.

11C. The claim is factual and is based on statistics taken.

11D. The claim is backed up by the group fairwarning, a organization that investigates for public health and safety.

11E. I agree with the claim provided because it is factual based and is coming from a good source. the statistic used are backed up within the post itself.

 

http://toolguyd.com/sawstop-bosch-reaxx-table-saw-lawsuit/

9A. “They contend that Bosch, and their new ReaXX table saw, which also features flesh-detection and blade brake technology, is infringing on SawStop’s patented inventions.”- Mr. Gass.

9B. The claim states that the creator of the technology is suing a rival company for infringing on the patented design.

9C. The claim is factual because it is Gass who is suing the company because of the patented design.

9D. The claim is backed up because Gass is a lawyer and that it is his company who is involved with a lawsuit with Bosch.

9E. I agree with this claim because if I were Gass, I would sue the other company. This claim is backed by the creator of the product.

 

Click to access tenenbaum10052011.pdf

7A. “I was moved by what I heard from the victims of these injuries, whose lives were changed forever, due to one split-second miscalculation while using a table saw.”

7B. The claim states that the lives of the injured were changed forever because of a miscalculation.

7C. The claim is opinionated because it talks about how it was a miscalculation and not human error.

7D. The claim is opinionated as said, it is only backed by the logic behind one being injured and that they can not do everyday tasks that were effected by the injury.

7E. I agree with this claim because being hurt can effect a lot of things.

 

http://www.npr.org/2011/06/18/137258370/if-table-saws-can-be-safer-why-arent-they

1A. “They came back and said, ‘Well, we’ve looked at it, but we’re not interested because safety doesn’t sell,’ ” Gass says.

1B. The claim states that the industries refused the safety product because safety does not sell.

1C. The claim is an opinion because no facts or evidence is used to back up this argument.

1D. The claim is backed by the rival industries opinions on how product that are cheaper sell more rather than a product that can save people from horrible injuries.

1E. I disagree with this claim because of how it is not backed up by facts. In my opinion I would buy a product that is safer to use than just the standard one. This is because I would not want to risk any horrible injury that would put difficulties into my life.

 

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/05/table-saw-sawstop-safety-finger-cut/

3A. “A man took an Oscar Meyer wiener and pushed it into the blade of a table saw spinning 4,000 times per minute. As the hot dog touched the whirring saw, the blade came to a dead stop in about three one-thousandths of a second, leaving the dog with only a minor nick. ”

3B. The claim is that the safe saw is a better alternative to the standard saw. It is demonstrated and proven effective.

3C. The claim is factual based on the fact that the experiment was carried out and documented.

3D. The claim goes along with the known proposal that the safe saw works and is highly effective on its design to protect the user.

3E. I agree with the claim because it is a controlled experiment that was documented to prove the effectiveness of the product.

 

Safer Saws—jonhjelly

11A: The quote of the director: I spent two days earlier this month at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), listening to the pros and cons of setting a mandatory safety standard for table saws. Ten people every day – according the CPSC’s own data – have their fingers amputated in power saw accidents. 10 a day!  I’ve wanted to push the CPSC for a mandatory standard ever since hearing a story on NPR in May of 2006.

11B this claim is stating that ten people lose a finger a day.

11C This claim is a factual claim because there are stating facts not giving there opinion.

11D This claim is facts because its getting its sources from CPSC( consumer product safety commission.

11E I agree with this claim because it sounds like that is accurate  given how easy it is to have your finger cut off.

2A: the quote of a consumer: Voluntary standards are working to enhance table saw safety.The injury data utilized by the Commission to justify moving forward with the ANPR included only data regarding saws with the traditional guarding system, which is no longer sold.

2B: The claim was voluntary workers are to enhance table saw safety.

2C This claim is factual because the have data to back up their claim.

2D This claim can be reasonable and logical because it makes senses in order to improve the device

2E I agree with this claim because it can better their product.

6A The quote : Their reason for requesting the extension is that “stakeholders need more time to evaluate updated injury information.” Consumer advocates submitted a petition in 2003 to the Consumer Products Safety Commission, asking them to require table saw manufacturers to include safety devices in their products. It has been nearly a decade, and the CPSC has not made a decision.

6B This claims that the stakeholder need more time to evaluate and update the injury information.

6C This claim seems like an opinion because it doesn’t seems like they have data to back to up.

6D This claim seems logical because they are basing this fact on reasoning

6E I aree with this claim because they are using reason with great logic to make their statement

8A quote for the news reporters: This week some of the nation’s biggest power tool companies sent their executives to Washington. They came to argue against tougher safety mandates for so-called table saws, the popular power tools with large open spinning blades. NPR’s Chris Arnold has this Reporter’s Notebook.

8B They came to argue against tougher safety mandates for so-called table saws, the popular power tools with large open spinning blades.

8C This claim is also opinion because it is being reported and has no other facts behind it.

8D This claim is based of logic and reason but still it doesn’t have any facts.

8E I agree with this claim because of the way they phased their article.

5AEvery year, thousands of people are severely injured after using table saws. For more than a decade, flesh-sensing safety technology has been available that could prevent almost all table saw injuries. Unfortunately, the manufacturers have refused to adopt it.

5B The claim this is making is that thousands of people are severely injured after using table saws.

5CThis claim seems like it is a fact although they have no data to back up this fact.

5D This claim can be back up from logic and reasoning.

5E I agree with this claim because with out safes saws it is really easy to have a limb hacked off.

Safer Saws—PlethoraGaming

Manufacturers

1A: “I’ve tried to be fair, but the more I hear about SawStop and Stephen Gass, the more of a bully and a jerk they seem to be.”

1B: This says Bosch was trying to cooperate with Stephen Gass, but as Bosch looked into SawStop they seemed like bullies

1C: This is an opinionated claim

1D: Does not really have any evidence behind it, but they did say they tried to cooperate and create a ‘safe’ saw. And ended up making a safe saw of their own

http://toolguyd.com/sawstop-bosch-reaxx-table-saw-lawsuit/

Amputees

11A: “Tom Corbett was helping remodel a home in Manchester, Massachusetts, two years ago when a piece of wood he was trying to cut jammed in his table saw and his hand was thrown into the blade. Four of his fingers were severed in an instant.”

11B: This amputee is saying he accidentally got injured.

11C: Proposal, seems like he wants safety to be more accessible.

11D: This makes complete sense logically, why wouldn’t someone who lost their fingers want better safety technology for their tools.

http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/05/table-saw-sawstop-safety-finger-cut/

Industry Spokespeople

3A: “The agency has been wrestling with the issue, on and off, for 15 years. So far, its most definitive act has been to give SawStop an award for safety innovation. It will be at least next year before the agency adopts a regulation, if it ever does..”

3B: There are ways to avoid getting injured with system like SawStop, but we are not having this as a mandatory quite yet.

3C: Proposal, they are trying to get safety to be a higher priority as it 15 years have gone by trying to push this.

3D: This is persuasive to push saw safety, 15 years is a long time and we still have not come to a resolve. With technology like SawStop theres a question asked why have there been no improvement on regulation for safety yet.

http://fcir.org/2013/05/16/power-tool-industry-circles-the-wagons-as-disabling-saw-injuries-mount/

Personal Injury Lawyers

6A: “Now these manufacturers are facing dozens of lawsuits brought forth by people whose injuries could have been prevented had SawStop or similar safety mechanisms been in place. People who have lost fingers, hands, and arms to table saws have been devastated by their injuries, multiple surgeries, and medical bills they may never be able to pay so long as they are unable to work.”

6B: SawStop could have prevented injuries, and still help people continue their jobs

6C: Fact, there are several people being injured and lawsuit brought to the manufacturers.

6D: This seems accurate because people can not work if they lose fingers or arms, SawStop could have kept people their jobs

 

 

 

 

Safer Saws – rainbow987

http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/a20673/bosch-reaxx-saw/

1A. A representative of Bosch estimated that the process to reassemble the saw blade after it is forced to stop “should take a minute.”

1B. In this claim, the representative is providing an average time on how long it should take a customer to reassemble the saw correctly after it being forced to stop by the finger-saving technology.

1C. This claim is opinion based. It is not a proven fact that it takes one minute to reassemble the saw blade. Rather, it is dependent on the person who is putting it back together.

1D. Although the accuracy of this claim may not be entirely correct on an individual basis, it is fair to believe that the claim is reasonable. The Bosch representative did his best to provide an estimate of how long the process would take for the benefit of the customer. Although it is unlikely that the process would take exactly a minute, it is likely that it would take around a minute for a person.

 

http://www.nclnet.org/10_amputations_a_day_the_need_for_a_safer_table_saw

4A. A representative from NCL stated to USA today the following: “If you have a pattern of injury, a safety technology that can address it, and it’s affordable, you should move toward a mandatory standard so that all parts of the industry comply.

4B. This representative is assuming the position that the SawStop technology should be required on all saws in order to prevent injury. He/she feels this way since the product is effective in preventing injury and it is affordable. Therefore, all manufacturers should be required to use it.

4C. This claim is opinion based. It is the NCL representatives opinion that the SawStop technology be regulated and required on all manufactured saws. Others may have differing opinions based on a variety of factors.

4D. The logic behind this claim is extremely compelling. It makes sense that the SawStop technology should be required on saws, since it prevents injury. Making it required would ensure that all manufacturers comply. This regulation would save many people from serious injury. However, the claim is opinion based. Therefore, other people may have different opinions, such as manufacturers. The manufacturers may not believe that the product should be required due to price concerns.

 

https://www.protoolreviews.com/news/bosch-tools-sawstop-lawsuit/3806/

2A. The author of the article stated “To our knowledge no manufacturer is anxious to pay SawStop an 8% license fee for this product any time soon, especially when the manufacturing for the technology alone will increase the average price of a table saw by anywhere from $150-$200 by the time it hits the shelves.

2B. The author is stating he does not believe that saw manufacturers are willing to pay for the SawStop technology when it will increase the overall price of the sale of the saw, which would potentially lower potential sales.

2C. This claim is entirely opinion based. Although it is likely that manufacturers would not want to pay more money for a product that will raise the cost of their product, it is not a guarantee.

2D. The concept behind this claim makes sense. Most manufacturers do not want to pay more money for a product that will raise the cost of their product, potentially lowering overall sales, Although morally it does not make sense that anyone would not want to take advantage of the injury-preventing product, it does make sense from a business perspective.

 

https://www.schmidtlaw.com/table-saw-injury-lawyer/

5A. The author of the article claimed the following: “In March 2017, about 46,000 Sears Craftsman 10” portable table saws were recalled because the stand can collapse and cause severe injuries.”

5B. “In March 2017, about 46,000 Sears Craftsman 10” portable table saws were recalled because the stand can collapse and cause severe injuries.

5C. This claim is evaluative. The speaker is claiming that the reasoning behind why the saws were recalled was due to a stand that could collapse and cause severe injuries. Therefore, it is evaluative, since it is judging or assessing a matter.

5D. The logic behind this claim is very reasonable. It makes sense that the product would be recalled if it was faulty and led to severe injuries. It would be extremely unsafe to keep the product on the market knowing that it could lead to injuries due to a defect in the product. Therefore, it makes sense that the product was recalled.

 

http://fcir.org/2013/05/16/power-tool-industry-circles-the-wagons-as-disabling-saw-injuries-mount/

7A. The author of the article stated the following: “Table saw accidents are painful, life-changing and expensive.”

7B. “Table saw accidents are painful, life-changing and expensive.”

7C. This claim is an opinion. Although most people would agree that table saw accidents are painful, life-changing and expensive, there is no guarantee that everyone feels this way. For example, some people might believe that table saw accidents are not expensive, or that an accident would not change their life very much.

7D. I find this claim to be reasonable. I think that it is fair to argue that most people would agree that table saw accidents are painful, life-changing and expensive. I do not think that many people would feel the need to counter this argument. Therefore, I believe that it is logical and reasonable, even though there is a possibility that not everyone share the belief.

Safer Saw – NewEditionLover

 

Amputees

11A. Frank Oslick received a injury from a power saw.

“If your device prevents even one person from going through what I have gone through it is a world class accomplishment.”

11B. Oslick believed that if the saw will prevent others from future injuries that will be a great accomplishment.

11C. Opinion based claim in my opinion

11D. The logic behind this is to give an direct account of someones true story and how this may help change someone else life.

Personal Injury Lawyers 

6A. “The Saw Stop and other table saw safety devices are actually very simple.”They run an electrical current through the saw blade that is attached to a current monitor.

6B. The author believes that the makings of the safety saw device is simple and easy.

6C. Opinion based claim.

6D. The logic behind this claim is to make it seem as if the machine is very simple to use and operate with machinery.

Power Tool Industry

10A. ”I have not lived a single day without regretting that accident,” he wrote. “If your device prevents even one person from going through what I have gone through, it is a world class accomplishment.”

10B. Tom Corbett  wants to prevent anyone else from going through what he went through.

10C. Opinion Claim

10D. The accuracy we have from this article is we have an anecdote of someones true life and his story about the incident that ruined his life temporarily. It does a good job by letting the readers know that the injury causes a disfiguring look.

 

Bosch Tools Saw Stop Lawsuit

2A.“By agreeing not [to] employ such safer alternatives, defendant and its competitors attempted to assure that those alternatives would not become ‘state of the art,’ thereby attempting to insulate themselves from liability for placing a defective product on the market.”

2B. products aren’t as safe as they think so they use precautions.

2C. Factual Claim

2D. The accuracy of this claim is to ensure that the products on the market aren’t as safe as they might look . Next the lawsuit states the traumatic injury could have been avoided if such technology allowed it to be so.

Consumer Safety Advocates

4A. National Consumer League

Ten people every day – according the CPSC’s own data  have their fingers amputated in power saw accidents10 a day!  I’ve wanted to push the CPSC for a mandatory standard ever since hearing a story on NPR in May of 2006.

4B. This shows me that many people get their fingers clipped from accidents due to power saws.

4C. Factual claim as it shows facts and shows proof.

4D. This claims provides the reader with knowledge to let people know whats going on before they are harmed  before they work with power saw tools.

Safer Saws—pdqlover

6. Personal Injury Lawyers 

A. Amputation Lawyer

“Table saws cause more than 40,000 injuries every year. Approximately 10% of those injuries, or 4,000, result in amputations every year. Fingers, hands, and arms are the most common parts of the body that are amputated. Only 20% of the injuries occur in people who are on the job, where injuries are usually covered by workplace accident insurance.”

B. The claim made is that there are more injuries to people who do not work by a saw then people who get injured at work.

C. Factual claims

D. The logic behind this claim is to put awareness to the injuries people have had due to the Saw Stop tool.

11. Power Tool Injuries

A. Tom Corbett a four finger amputee.

“He still struggles to remember all of the horrible details, but he’s haunted by the fact that four of his fingers were severed. “I just know within a second my fingers were on the ground,” he said.”

B. The claim made is describing the situation that Tom Corbett is currently in as a amputee from the saw tool accident.

C. Evalutation Claim

D. The logic behind this claim is to prevent saw accidents.

1. Manufacturers

A. The overall glance of the table saw and facts about it.

“The rising population in the 1980’s of the benchtop saw resulted in a decrease in accidents from circular saws being used improperly. If benchtop saws become drastically more expensive or manufacturers withdraw from the market, there could be a return to improper use of circular saws and unintended declines in safety.”

B. The claim made is that a safeir saw was created but was to expensive to aford.

C. Factual claim

D. The logic behind this claim is that the safier table saw should be more afforable to allow people to buy it and prevent injuries.

8. News Reporters

A. Overall the article is presenting a new gadget that can prevent the ongoing amount of body amputations yearly caused by saws.

“Each year, more than 67,000 workers and do-it-yourselfers are injured by table saws, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (PDF), resulting in more than 33,000 emergency room visits and 4,000 amputations.”

B. The claim is a large amount of workers are injured yearly by table saws, leading up to a significant amount of hospital visits and amputations.

C. Factual claim

D. The logic behind the article is that table saw is very dangerous especially if you arent aware.

4. Steve Gass himself

A. Overall, the article discusses how Steve Gass`s idea of the patent invention was taken away by Bosch and used as his own, just with a new name.

“They contend that Bosch, and thier new ReaXX table saw, which also features flesh- detection and blade brake technology, is infringing on SawStop`s patented inventions.”

B. The claim is that Steve Gass`s own invention was taken away from him without any acknowledging credibility.

C. Factual Claim

D. The logic behind the article is that Steve Gass has not been acknowledged for his table saw invention and was stripped away from him by another inventor who purposely used the invention as his own.