Famous deviant behavior scholar and author, alex thio, often commented that the film easy rider influenced us and global drug culture, by changing the way we define, view and even participate in drug culture. do you agree with alex thio on this point, that any single aspect of culture could be so influential? why or why not? be sure to think about the nature of a film in full (i. e. the script, the music, cultural overtones and the wardrobes). not that you do not need to see the film to answer the question above.

Read the aphorisms. be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing. an open foe may prove a curse; but a pretended friend is worse. a true friend is the best possession. according to these aphorisms from benjamin franklin's poor richard's almanack, what might happen if a person is careless in choosing a friend? it is best not to have friends because they will usually betray you. casual friends are often the best and can be more trusted than enemies. a person who has betrayed you can sometimes become a good friend. a friend who is not carefully chosen can be worse than an enemy.