Abstract
By looking at how guns continue to cause increased incidents of homicide, suicide and injury to children, this paper argues for the need to strengthen, not weaken, current gun control laws. Presents classic arguments such as children's exposure to violence, increased crime statistics and family accidental shootings.

From the Paper
"Gun advocates generally play down the link between firearm access and violence. As the NRA likes to say, guns don't kill people, people kill people. They view the laws restricting gun ownership through the lens of self-defense and civil rights. This position, however, fails to address a very real link between the ownership of guns and violence. Even with measures such as the Brady Law and the five-day waiting period in place, firearms continue to play a major role in instances of both criminal and accidental violence."

Tags:violence, brady, death, firearm, shooting, law

Abstract
This paper presents an argument in support of the right of civilians to bear arms in America. It states that misleading information is used to support gun control and refutes some of the common myths. It explains the historical evidence regarding unarmed citizens and looks at the importance of guns in self-defense.

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"It is not an eye opening fact; guns used by people kill more people than guns by themselves. Yet politicians want to ban guns that look as if they may be more dangerous than other guns, and even more radical, ban guns altogether. NRAILA.ORG quotes Josh Sugarman, leader of the radical Violence Policy Center as saying, "The public's confusion over fully-automatic machine guns versus semi-automatic assault weapons " anthing that looks like a machine gun is assumed to be a machine gun " we can only increase the chance of public support for restrictions on these weapons." (n.p.) Guns have been an important tool in our country, both in the survival of early setters, and in our independence. In fact, without guns the United States of America would have probably continued to be held by the British. Militias during the establishment of our country are obviously the reasoning placed behind the Second Amendment. In the absence of an established military, it was the responsibility of a militia to defend the country. While the threat of an invasion by another country may not be as much of a concern in modern times, gun control overlooks too many of the benefits of an armed civilian."

Tags:libeterian, nra, pro

Abstract
The paper examines the reasons why people do and do not wear seatbeats in their cars. It shows the results of not wearing a seatbelt when involved in an accident and discusses the deaths of two professional athletes, Mike Darr and Derrick Thomas, who were involved in fatal accidents when they didn't wear seatbelts.

From the Paper
"People shouldn't believe every story flying around these days. The truth is that ALL driving can be dangerous, seatbelt vs. no seatbelt. However, drivers and passengers should ALWAYS wear a seatbelt, whether it's going a block from the house or on a road trip. It's a dangerous game to play when driving without a seatbelt. With the help of two pro athletes' deaths, Mike Darr and Derrick Thomas, this essay illustrates that wearing a seatbelt will not only save a life, but also make people feel more secure while they are in a car."

Tags:buckle, up, drunk, hospital, security

Abstract
This essays shows how the media can actually assist terrorists in their cause, and advocates regulations for the way that terrorist acts are portrayed in the media.

From the Paper
""Terrorism is...the unlawful use or threat of violence against persons or property to further political or social objectives" (Szumski 16). Terrorism has disrupted the lives of millions in the United States and around the world. Fifty percent of all terrorist acts occur in the Middle East, and most of these events are connected to Israel, Iran, and Lebanon (Kronenwetter 38). Media has had a considerable impact on terrorism and its growth, both positively and negatively. Many believe that the media presents terrorism in way that informs and warns people of the danger, yet others believe that the news coverage helps the terrorists in their cause. The manner in which mass media presents terrorism to the public should be regulated in order to reduce the number of terrorist acts."

Tags:control, mass, solutions, terrorist

Abstract
This paper focuses on the representations of women's body image in the media and asks how these representations affect women?s self-image and behavior.

From the Paper
"The images of the media surround us constantly. According to Peach (1998): "We are exposed to over 2,000 ads a day, constituting perhaps the most powerful educational force in society. The average adult will spend one and a half years of his/her life watching television commercials". (p. 128). Leafing through the morning paper we unconsciously take in adverts and photographs. Going to work we pass billboards, signs on bus stations and busses, company logos on clothing and merchandise. At home relaxing in front of the television we are bombarded by images. What are the main messages that are conveyed by this unstoppable deluge of the media?"

Tags:advertising, body, image, women

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"Each year millions of animals are killed due to animal laboratory testing. We take for granted that our medicine, shampoos, soaps, and cosmetics will not poison or blind us, cause our hair to fall out, or skin to blister. The rats, rabbits, dogs, and other animals, however, do have to undergo these symptoms. Experimenting on animals is very popular in medical labs where they are trying out new drugs. Many people feel that animal testing is necessary to ensure safe medicines, cosmetics, and other products. Most people believe that a lab animal would have the same reaction that a human would have to a chemical; however, this is where people are wrong."

Tags:ethics, vivisection

Abstract
The paper examines three key areas in which the Genocide Convention has been frequently criticised: the limited scope of its definition of genocide; the significant difficulties associated with its 'special intent' requirement and its ineffective system of enforcement. The paper explains that the Convention was a product of the post-WWII era and its flaws stem clearly from policy issues of that time. The paper maintains that this provides a solid justification for revision of the Convention nowadays.

Outline:
Abstract
The Limited Scope of the Definition of Genocide
The 'Special Intent' Requirement
Enforcement of the Convention
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In 1944 Raphael Lemkin, a Polish Professor of International Law coined the term 'genocide' and then campaigned relentlessly to have it recognised as an international criminal offence after losing many family members to the Holocaust . His action combined with the "universal moral revulsion" felt towards the atrocities committed by the Nazi regime led to the Genocide Convention being drafted in 1948; however, universal condemnation of the recent past and the demonstration of a global commitment to a future which would be based upon the concept of human rights necessitated widespread acceptance of the treaty terms by U.N member states - this was of course especially so in the case of the major powers."

Tags:treaty, human, rights, 'special, intent', enforcement, United, Nations, Rwanda, Tutsi

Abstract
This paper explains that the energy of Shakespeare's words can only be realized in modern terms -- in our language, in our time and with our ideals. This paper uses many examples from the movies: John Madden's "Shakespeare in Love," Al Pacino's "Looking for Richard," Stuart Canterbury's "A Midsummer Night's Cream," Spike Lee's "Bamboozled," and Baz Luhrmann's "William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet." The author concludes that actors have the power to bring the dead back to life and especially to determine how future generations will view Shakespeare.

From the Paper
"Al Pacino's "Looking for Richard "is a patchwork of movie, educational film, Bardolatry, and documentary into adapting, directing and acting Shakespeare, specifically "Richard III." Pacino along with actor/director Frederick Kimble and an all-star cast takes us on a journey or a "quest" as Kimble puts it, to fulfill a personal dream of Pacino's to "communicate a Shakespeare that is about how we feel and think today." Immediately Pacino has conveyed that he is bringing the Bard to our society and so is not just presenting an adaptation of Richard III but a "meditation on what Shakespeare means at the end of the twentieth century.""

Tags:demystification, culture, madden, pacino, generations

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"Five and a half million children in schools today can be categorized as disabled. This counts for 11-12% of the school population. Additionally, the US Department of Education spends at least thirty billion dollars annually on special education, which accounts for 22% of total education spending (Staples 64). Inclusion, though not defined by law, is commonly known as the process by which young people and adults with disabilities and/or handicaps are mainstreamed into society. It is an attitude/belief system rather than an action or set of actions. As defined in Richard A. Villa and Jacqueline S. Thousand's book, Creating An Inclusive School, inclusion is "a way of life, a way of living together, based on a belief that each individual is valued and does belong" (6). Inclusion has provoked strong and often differing opinions within both general and special education. Critics disagree with the expected success of inclusive practices. However, inclusive education creates a sense of community, promotes equality in the classroom, and provides strategies to include learning disabled students successfully. Therefore, inclusion is beneficial to all students and must be recognized as educational reform that will result in a successful organizational change toward inclusion."

Tags:children, classroom, collaborative, disability, equal, exclusion, inclusion, learning, normalization, opportunities, peers, school, special, students, teaching

Abstract
This paper examines how, in recent years, there has been much debate in the intelligence community relating to the balance between human intelligence (humint), and technical intelligence (techint), in satisfying a state's intelligence requirements. This paper addresses the argument from both sides and suggests that there has been an over reliance on techint in recent years, leading to inadequacies in intelligence gathering.

From the Paper
"The current debate, although not unique to the post 9/11 period, is certainly prevalent today, and has generally involved the advocates of techint in disagreement with those that suggest humint has been neglected as a result of this. Perhaps typical of those advocates is Turner (1985. p92. cited in Shulsky. p34. 2002), who states that 'One way or another, we should soon be able to keep track of most activities on the surface of the earth, day or night, good weather or bad.' As we shall see, the idea that one collection method is favoured over the other is not helpful to the ongoing debate on intelligence reform in the U.S. and that supporters of techint's superiority are misguided, perhaps because of what Emerson (2003. p2) describes as the 'American love affair with technology.' "

Tags:Humint, Techint, CIA, MI6, Mossad, 9/11