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Homosexual Marriages, 2006.
A one-sided look at the 'negative' effects of homosexual marriages.
2,498 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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In this paper the author looks at the negatives aspects as he sees it, of same-sex couples getting together in marriage. He examines the implications of same-sex marriages on society and what it will mean, such as, legitimizing same sexual activity, joint tax benefits and many other day to day issues that will help them. The author looks at all of the negative sides of allowing homosexual marriages and urges the reader to help stop them by taking firm legislative action. He mentions many of the laws that have been passed and, are in the pipeline to prevent homosexual marriages. The paper then goes on to discuss what legalized homosexual marriages would do to the public school system and the societal effects that could result from it in public health education within the school system. In conclusion the author again points out that it is not fair for same sex marriages to reap all of the benefits of regular marriages.
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"Legalizing same-sex "marriage" and/or domestic partnerships would in essence normalize homosexuality in the public school system. Why? Compulsory education forces all children to attend school. Public schools require children to take health education courses. If same-sex "marriages" or domestic partnerships were to become a reality; children would be taught in these health classes, as well as in marriage/family elective courses, that homosexual relationships are the equivalent of heterosexual relationships. Because teachers are authority figures, children would be more likely to accept homosexual relationships as normal. Of course, once junior and high schools teach that homosexuality is normal and natural, it's only logical that younger students would be subjected to the same propaganda."
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Ethics in "The Great Gatsby", 2005.
Examines questions of ethics relating to love and money in "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
2,219 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 48.95
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Perhaps the most straightforward ethical dilemmas dealt with in F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" are those concerning the dealings of money and those regarding love. The paper shows, however, that the underlying code of ethics in question is the interaction between the two and how inextricably and wholly overlapping and connected money and love are in governing American relationships. Also, the characters may be emotionally unable to make ethically sound decisions, as a world without conscience has rendered them devoid of truth. The paper shows that these characters face a series of ethical dilemmas for which they are not held accountable within the narrative, partly because they seem incapable of acting otherwise.
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"Tom subscribes to morals without possessing ideals to which he can adhere. After being confronted with Daisy's affair with Gatsby, he admits, "what's more, I love Daisy too. Once in a while I go off on a spree and make a fool of myself, but I always come back, and in my heart I love her all the time" (138). This appears to be quite a statement, considering that throughout the rest of the novel Tom is very nearly without the capacity to verbalize feelings or ideas unless appropriated (poorly, at that) from other sources. The fact that he believes he loves her all the time, even as he goes off on "sprees," is suggestive of the same kind of innocence Nick allows Jordan; the language makes it sound as though he is almost incapable of choosing well in the midst of an ethical question, and so it perhaps shouldn't even be expected of him."
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Business Ethics and Government Regulation, 2004.
Examines several business cases where the government intervened.
700 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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It seems that one can't even turn on the television without seeing yet another business or business person being investigated by the SEC or sitting before a Congressional panel explaining their actions. This paper examines several questions that should be raised when discussing Congressional scrutiny: At what price should the SEC and Congress cleanse the business world of shady deals and deal strikers? What long-term economic effects will be felt? What solutions should be implemented to prevent future occurrences of business impropriety? The paper examines several cases of business misconduct and answers these pertinent questions.
Paper Outline:
Introduction
ImClone
Enron
Bibliography
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"The government's solutions thus far are counter-productive at best. Prosecutory tactics have proven time and time again to be an ineffective solution to curbing business impropriety and has only served to punish the innocent. Taxpayers pay for the prosecution, employees pay with loss of income, and the general public pays for the corporate lawyers through increased cost of goods and services. To keep businesses ethical a more effective less costly system of checks and balances must be implemented."
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Questions of Stem Cell Research, 2002.
An examination of some of the legal and moral questions raised by stem cell research.
3,075 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 63.95
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The paper defines what stem cell research is and what it is used for, and explains what stem cells themselves are and why research focuses on them. The paper examines the legal issues raised by this research, explaining and contrasting the opinions of believers in rule of law, legal positivists, legal realists, secular humanists and the jurisprudence of critical legal studies, forming the complete spectrum of understandings of the place of law in society. The paper expounds upon the position of each of these groups regarding stem cell research, and supports some of the positions, while disagreeing with others, comparing and citing examples from the 2000 presidential elections and from when slavery was legal before the Civil War. In conclusion, the writer expresses the opinion that stem cell research should only be done on a byproduct harvested after a natural childbirth and posits that it is not necessary to trade the life of one person for the well-being of another.
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"The controversy revolves around the fact that these cells are most numerous in human embryos. In order to have a ready supply of stem cells, processes are being established to grow, and 'harvest' these cells from human embryos. Herein is the controversy. Is it morally, ethically, and legally proper to create life in one innocent being, and then destroy it in order to benefit another being? Is the embryo a being? If so, this argument leaves the exclusively legal realm, and must also be considered on the basis of moral and ethical principles. If the human embryo is not a being, but an unviable tissue mass, then growing and harvesting specific cells is neither a moral nor legal issue. In this latter case, the only laws needed to guide such research are those already in place, that govern the research and development of disease resistant cash crops, such as corn and wheat."
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Educating Our Children In Ethics, 2006.
An essay discussing the importance of educating our children in ethics at an early age.
1,132 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 28.95
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This paper points out the need for schools and teachers to educate children not just in academics, but in ethics and morals as well. The paper asserts that children, from a very young age, must be taught the value of traits such as honesty, fairness, truth, loyalty, duty and compassion and that once learned, they will then have the foundation for becoming successful, valuable members of the community.
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"By the time a child reaches school age, in this country, as young as four years old for pre-kindergarten classes, children should have a beginning understanding of basic morals. A child should know that it is wrong to strike another child, to lie, or to take something belonging to someone else. This knowledge can only be taught in the home at this age. Acts of altruism, or caring about the feelings of others, can be observed in very young children. A study by psychologists Carolyn Zahn-Waxler, Ph.D, Marian Radke-Waxler, Ph. D, and Robert King, Ph. D. observed that young children reacting to physical or emotional hurts of their parents showed a well developed sense of empathy."
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The Merrill Lynch Investigation, 2005.
This paper explores the investigation of the involvement of Merrill Lynch in the Enron affair.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 19.95
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This paper explains that the Justice Department, the Senate and the Securities and Exchange Commission conducted investigations into Merrill Lynch's participation in deals to help mask the true financial condition of Enron; Merrill Lynch denied any wrong-doing and said that its dealings with Enron were proper and legal. The author points out that an allegation against Merrill Lynch was the purchase of three barges from Enron; investigators claimed that Merrill Lynch did not buy these barges as a legitimate investment but purchased them to secure future business from Enron. The paper reports that Merrill Lynch said that it is not unusual for employees of brokerage firms to invest in companies that they do business with and that other large brokerage houses have made similar investments.
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Discussion
Nigerian Barge Deal
Departure of Analyst
Other Dealings
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"The second allegation concerning Merrill Lynch's dealings with Enron concerns the sudden departure of analyst John Olson from the brokerage firm in August, 1998. Mr. Olson was the Merrill Lynch analyst who followed Enron. In 1997, he had downgraded Enron stock to a "neutral" rating. Documents from Merrill Lynch indicate that Andrew Fastow, then Chief Financial Officer for Enron, told Merrill Lynch executives that he was unhappy with Merrill Lynch's poor rating for Enron stock and that as a result, Merrill Lynch would not be allowed to participate in a lucrative Enron stock offering. Sources close to the investigation say that Mr. Olson was then forced to resign. Merrill Lynch denies this charge, and Mr. Olson, now working for another firm, declined to comment."
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Mercy Killing or Murder?, 2006.
This paper examines the legal, ethical and moral ramifications in the Robert Latimer murder trial, in which the defendant ended the life of his disabled daughter.
2,020 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 45.95
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This paper discusses the controversial issue of euthanasia while focusing on the murder trial of Robert Latimer. Latimer was charged with second degree murder when he ended the pain-filled life of his 12-year-old daughter, Tracy, who suffered from cerebral palsy and was a wheelchair-bound quadriplegic. The writer explores the questions of morality, equality and justice that this particular case has raised. The courts have been forced to look at issues such as the worth of a disabled person's life in comparison to that of a healthy person's and to decide if sending the defendant to prison for life would constitute cruel and unusual punishment. This paper details the legal and moral aspects of this particular case which has forced the courts and the legislature to look at the issue of euthanasia in a different light.
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"The Latimer Case spans over several years and still has yet to reach a conclusion. It began on Sunday, October 24, 1993 in Battleford Saskatchewan. Robert Latimer had made the decision to end the life of his disabled daughter, Tracy. Tracy, who was twelve at the time, had Cerebral Palsy and was a quadriplegic. She was scheduled to have a hip operation early the next month to help alleviate some of the pain she was in as a result of her condition. That morning at 11:00am Robert Latimer took Tracy from her bed and put her inside his pickup truck. Using pipes he pumped the trucks exhaust fumes inside the truck where he had Tracy wrapped in a sleeping bag. He left her in the truck for approximately one hour. Tracy died of carbon monoxide poisoning."
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Stem Cell Research, 2006.
This paper examines the social, moral and ethical merits of stem cell research, as well the ongoing political debate regarding the funding for continued research in this controversial field of science.
2,023 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 45.95
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This paper defines stem cells as primal undifferentiated cells which retain the ability to separate into other cell types which can be used as a repair mechanism to reproduce cells and repair systems in the body. The writer examines the negative side of stem cell research contending that there is evidence which states that the impact of this type of research on the human immune system as well as overall genetic growth will eventually decline. This paper also discusses the moral and ethical merits of stem cell research which is currently rife with controversy. Politics plays a large role in stem cell development, mainly due to funding. The writer contends that stem cells are too dangerous to be carelessly used and applied to the human race, while its continued research might be slightly beneficial, in the current stage the harms far outweigh the benefits.
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"The first step in analyzing the effects of stem cell research is through the scientific perspective. Stem cell research is important for the advancement of science because of its ability to replicate exact copies of different cells. Stem cells are obtained from a clone of the specific patient's cells, and thus have a genetically identical fit with a stem cell. This cell then has the ability to produce either missing tissue, or even an entire organ that will allow the patient to function as normal. Unlike transplants within the body that could be rejected by the immune system if there is a possibility of incompatibility, the stem cell created organ is a perfect construction of the body's organ and thus will be accepted as the original inside the patient's body. This is why stem cell research is so highly touted, it allows for a new frontier of technology in the health sciences industry."
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Accountability in Nursing, 2006.
Discusses accountability issues in the nursing and healthcare professions.
1,036 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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In this era of brief therapy, managed care and increasing stipulations for accountability, nursing professionals need effectual ways to measure patient symptoms at intake and over time to support clinical decision making and to demonstrate accountability. This paper argues that moral and accountability issues are issues that each nurse must adhere to, keeping a careful eye on the facts, and on the benefits, the rights and the justice involved.
Paper Outline:
Accountability Issues
Outcomes
Health and Well-being
Choice
Dignity
Confidentiality
Fairness
Accountability
Key Components of Teamwork for Client/Patient Care
Team Ethics
Conclusion
References
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"A nurse is accountable as a professional. As an employee, he or she is also accountable to his or her employer under employment law. As a citizen, a nurse is accountable to society in general, in particular under civil and criminal law. Whether or not a nurse knows the rules, they will still judge him or her if his or her actions are called into question. [2]"
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Cruelty to Animals, 2006.
An assessment of organizational and governmental efforts to protect animals.
1,825 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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This paper studies the organizations, governmental agencies and courtrooms acting to protect animals from cruelty. The paper begins with a review of the laws against cruelty to animals. Next, the paper explores the mission and success of some of the most well-known non-profit organizations working to protect animals. Included are the Humane Society and American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as well as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The paper also briefly discusses smaller, grassroots organizations, like Animal Cruelty Actionline. The paper then turns to the laws against animal cruelty and their application in several rather disturbing courtroom cases.
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"There are currently hundreds of organizations around to prevent and stop cruelty to animals. The most widely recognized organizations are the American Humane Society and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The ASPCA since its inception has become a role model for other similar organizations to follow. The organization has a legislative action center in which volunteers are asked to write their legislatures in order to rally for stricter penalties against animal cruelty. Volunteers are kept abreast on current issues related to animal cruelty. The society also keeps a listing of animal humane law enforcement officials and animal control agencies throughout the United States."
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The Ethics of Abortion, 2006.
An analysis of the ethical and moral arguments for and against abortion.
1,300 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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This paper studies the ethical conflicts surrounding abortion. The paper begins with an overview of ethics concepts, including beneficence, justice and autonomy. After explaining each of these terms, the paper attempts to apply them to the question of abortion. The author begins with the pro-life position, detailing how these three principles relate to the unborn child. Next the author applies the same principles to the rights of the mother to make decisions regarding her own body. The author concludes that both the pro-life and pro-choice factions have compelling ethical arguments on their side.
Outline
Introduction
Ethics Principles
Ethics Principles and Promotion of the Pro-Life Position
Ethics Principles and the Promotion of the Pro-Choice Position
Analysis and Conclusion
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"The principle of beneficence certainly does not support abortion. The requirement for nonmaleficence is violated when a fetus is aborted, as harm is intentionally being inflicted on an innocent human being. Abortions do not in any way promote the values of goodness, kindness, and charity. And, although the mother may feel that she is benefiting from the abortion, she may well be inflicting physical and mental harm on herself. Likewise, the principle of justice is violated by abortion. When a mother conceives, she owes life to her baby. In aborting her fetus, a mother is not treating her baby in accordance with what is fair, due, or owed. Fairness would dictate that a mother give her baby a chance at life. She owes, and her baby is due, no less. She can always place the baby for adoption if she does not want it."
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Genetic Engineering: Cloning, 2006.
This paper focuses on the scientific and genetic aspects of cloning as well as detailing the various methods of both natural and artificial cloning.
2,950 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, £ 62.95
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This paper defines cloning as the production of a group of genetically identical cells or organisms, all descended from a single individual. The members of a clone have precisely the same characteristics, except where mutation and environmentally caused developmental variation have occurred. The first recorded cloning experiment took place in 1938, when a German scientist experimented by transferring a nucleus from an adult cell to an enucleated egg which resulted in the successful creation of an identical twin. This paper details the various types of artificial and natural cloning which include: Molecular cloning, cellular cloning, embryo twinning, natural regeneration, primary reproductive mode and supplementary reproductive mode. The writer of this paper also discusses the moral and ethical controversy surrounding genetic cloning.
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"Some examples of cloning from nature are the primary reproductive mode and supplementary reproductive mode. The primary reproductive mode occurs in species whose reproduction is strictly asexual; each population consists of one or more clones, depending on the number of individuals in the colony there was to start. Such species include all bacteria and blue-green bacteria, most protozoans, algae, some yeast, and even some higher plants and animals, such as dandelions and flatworms. Supplementary reproductive mode occurs in some algae, which reproduce sexually and asexually. Those individuals formed by asexual reproduction, called zoospores constitute a clone. In the club mosses and some higher plants, a runner, or stem, grows horizontally along the surface of the soil and at intervals produces roots and upright stalks. When the sections of stem between stalks disintegrate, the separated individuals constitute a clone."
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"The Deerslayer", 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes the issue of morality as described in James Fenimore Cooper's novel "The Deerslayer."
1,097 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper focuses on the subject of morality as depicted in James Fenimore Cooper's novel "The Deerslayer." The writer of this paper describes the plot and main characters of the novel, including Deerslayer and Hetty Hutter who both struggle to maintain their moral conscience while adhering to divine law. This paper illustrates the author's use of moral and religious ideas throughout the novel. This paper also discusses the critics who have praised as well as derided Cooper's novel.
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"In The Deerslayer, Cooper sought to give final expression in the "Leatherstocking Tales", to his reactions and fears about America, especially after his long stay in Europe. Cooper is also preoccupied with the role of Christianity and Christian teachings in the American experience. Although he is a moralist and a defender of Christian ideas, Cooper is not necessarily optimistic about the acceptance of the religious message by his countrymen. He particularly expresses the dilemma between the lofty ideals of ethical and moral teachings and the present practices on the frontier."
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Internet Legal Ethics and Regulation, 2006.
A look at the issues that need to be addressed concerning electronic forms of communication.
1,739 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 17 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper discusses the many moral issues surrounding electronic forms of communication including privacy of mail, personal identities, access and control of the network, pornographic or unwanted messages, copyright and commercial uses of the network. The paper points out the pros and cons of a regulated internet and an unfettered one and concludes that some form of regulation is necessary to protect people, especially children, from some of the more ugly and offensive material that is has become so prolific on the internet.
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"Cyberspace is a global community of people using computers in networks. In order to function well, the virtual communities supported by the Internet depend upon rules of conduct, the same as any society. Librarians and information technologists must be knowledgeable about ethical issues for the welfare of their organizations and to protect and advise users."
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