Essay 2 Prompt (500-600 words, draft due 7/27)
Are mass protests during the coronavirus pandemic justified and/or viable? If yes, why do you think so—and under what guidelines do you think protest should be carried out? If no, what are your particular concerns about mass protests that make you think they are a bad idea—in other words that the “cons” outweigh the “pros”? (Remember, regardless of what your viewpoint is, you ought to consider (i.e., write about) both the “pros” and the “cons” of the issue in your essay.)
15% of final grade
