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The Community has been genetically engineered for 'sameness'. Is it better for people to be the same or different?

Start by brainstorming in writing what the benefits are to being the same, and what the benefits are to being different. Based on your lists (evidence), what makes the best case? Which way is "better for people"? Choose three examples that are the strongest proof for your argument, and add some examples from the book that prove or agree with your position. 

There are two ways to organize your details. You can present all your evidence in favor of one way, and then contrast why the other way would would not be better for people. Or you can discuss your examples, one by one as a direct comparison.

Once you have decided what you are going to prove, prove it! Begin a first draft stating whether or not it is better for people to be the same or different. Give your examples and make your case. Stay on topic by focusing on which way would be better. Then be sure to get proofreaders to edit, and rewrite the essay until you are completely satisfied that you have proven your thesis.

No it's not better for everyone to be the same cause why would u want to have someone like u in ur community. Wouldn't u want someone diffrent? someone to make u laugh to back talk to the teacher? Cause being the same is hella boring!