Cultural significance of Stop Signs

Stop signs, while an important part of society today, are relatively ineffective due to the vast majority of them. A lot of people tend to ignore stop signs all together in small neighborhoods and on side streets, or roll through the stop signs if there is no police officer around to make them do otherwise. Because of this, I feel that traffic circles are a better alternative to stop signs. The traffic circle allows traffic to keep moving when no one else is around, or in the case of a busy intersection, yield to cars already in the circle. According to the Federal Highway Administration, it is a fact that roundabouts "decrease accidents and increase capacity." The reason why roundabouts are safer is because they deflect traffic when cars enter, making them have to slow down in order to enter the circle, therefore making them a much better alternative to traffic lights and stop signs.

Thesis Statement

Horse ownership throughout history whether for pleasure or purpose, has always been representative of an elite class.

My Riding Boots

For as long as I can remember I have always loved horses and found myself amazed by their natural grace and beauty. There is something majestic and thrilling about them that always draws me in. I love seeing them, being around them, and most of all riding them. It is impossible to completely capture with words the peaceful, at ease feelings I experience from merely being around horses. The perfect artifact to represent a significant part of who I am would be my riding boots. They are dependable, sturdy and always ready for whatever adventures I decide to embark on. My chocolate colored boots are well worn in, making the leather soft and pliable. They are the base of my steady seat, and without them it would be impossible for me to enjoy the simple pleasure of the repetitive, but never old, sound of a horses hooves underneath me.