Need to know

What do you need to know?
Read the questions. Form groups of three or four.
In your group, select as many questions as there are members in your group.
Discuss these questions. Select one question you all think is interesting.
Present the results of your discussion to your class mates as a group.
Answer questions from your class mates as well as you can.
When listening to other presentations, listen carefully and think of questions or things you did not understand.

Choose from the following questions.

  1. Are there any places you are afraid to visit because of the high crime rate? If so, where?
  2. Are there problems with drugs where you live?
  3. Are you apprehensive about walking outside after dark?
  4. Do you believe that public executions would deter crime? If so, how?
  5. Do you know anyone who has been mugged?
  6. Do you know someone who has been a victim of a violent crime?
  7. Do you think people who use illegal drugs should be put in jail?
  8. Do you think policemen should be allowed to carry guns?
  9. Do you think that punishment for violent crimes should be the same for juveniles and adults? Why/why not?
  10. Do you think that the death penalty would prevent crime in your country? Why or why not?
  11. Do you think that the legalization of narcotics would decrease the crime rate?
  12. Do you think there are any legal drugs that should be illegal?
  13. Do you think your country is a safe place to live? Why or why not?
  14. Do you walk alone at night in your home city?
  15. Does prison help rehabilitate criminals? Should it?
  16. Have you ever done anything illegal? If so, what did you do?
  17. Is it ever alright to break the law? If so, when?
  18. Is prison an effective punishment? Why or why not?
  19. Is there a problem with organized crime and/or gangs where you live?
  20. Is your hometown considered safe?
  21. Under what circumstances would you think of committing a crime?
  22. What are some things people can do to protect themselves from crime?
  23. What are some things that are legal that you personally think should be illegal? And reverse?
  24. What would you do if you heard a burglar in your house?
  25. Do you think graffiti is vandalism or art?
  26. If your friend has committed a serious crime, how would you act?
  27. Do you agree that everything that is not prohibited by law is allowed? Why?
  28. Is downloading music or videos a crime?
  29. What is the difference between crime and sin?