Q 1 of 4 - + Automatic Zoom Essay Assignment View as Text Download >> The Assignment For this assignment students will write a 750 word op-ed regarding one way that Texas should change either it's criminal justice/court/prison system. This assignment is due on 5/9 at 5PM. I will not accept late essays. For the op-ed I want you to very briefly identity something that seems like a problem with the criminal justice system in the serial podcast. I know the podcast deals with the Ohio courts, but state systems all over the country have similar problems. So, if you heard something in the Serial Podcast that thought "that doesn't seem fair" it is probably also an issue in Texas. Next explain the extent of the problem in Texas. Consider using facts and figure to demonstrate how many people are affected, how much money is wasted, etc. Finally identify one possible solution to the problem. When discussing the solution, be sure to say what level of government should implement the change. (Is it the county, the city, or the state)? Please make sure to use AT LEAST 3 OUTSIDE SOURCES (not including the podcast). Texas Tribune writes good articles that are not behind a paywall if you are looking for a place to start. (Although there are many other good resources online). Things Not to Do Please don't write the standard 5 paragraph essay you were taught in high school, those are clunky and boring, and the intro and conclusion are always a waste of space. You are free to write about any topic that fits the prompt except for changes to drug policy (like legalization of marijuana, decrease in drinking age etc). You may have notice that many of the podcasts start with people having a run in with the police over low level amounts of drugs, and