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The Great Society and Affirmative Action, 2007.
This paper examines the current impact of President Lyndon Johnson's "Great Society" policies of 1964.
954 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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The paper discusses President Lyndon Johnson's series of domestic policies to create what he envisioned as a "Great Society" in the United States. The paper explains that since its inception in 1964, this program has evolved into affirmative action that continues to fulfill its purpose despite the controversies regarding whether affirmative action is reverse discrimination. The paper is of the opinion that affirmative action is preventive, proactive and inclusive, it evens the playing field for all and promotes true equal opportunity in America's workplaces.
From the Paper
"Forty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson initiated a series of important domestic policies in order to create a Great Society in the United States. Historians and political scientists have identified the programs of LBJ's Great Society as the most important expansion of federal government domestic legislation since the New Deal established by President Franklin Roosevelt in the nineteen-thirties. The Great Society produced impressive successes but was undermined by the soaring costs of the Vietnam War and the turbulent political conditions in the United States during the nineteen-sixties."
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Racial Profiling, 2007.
This paper examines the problem of racial profiling in the United States and Canada.
1,217 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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The paper explains that courts give the police discretion in who they stop during traffic stops, but statistics prove that more African-Americans are stopped than whites. The paper reveals that many African-Americans are frisked, their vehicles are taken apart and they either get a ticket or go to jail for some bogus reason. The paper points out the opinion that racial profiling is not a problem, but disagrees and argues that changes must be made to stop this racial profiling.
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"Imagine a young African American driving A Ford Explorer to an interview when he is pulled over by the Georgia State Patrol. The young man was driving five miles over the speed limit or less. The police officer asks for back up though he does not appear to have a valid reason for back up. The two officers take apart the Ford Explorer looking for drugs (Callahan and Anderson 2001). Would this same scene have happened with a white male? It is important to look at the definition of racial profiling, how the courts give police officers the discretion to stop African Americans and how the problem of racial profiling should be stopped."
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Capital Punishment, 2007.
A review of the arguments against the use of capital punishment in the United States.
1,562 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 28.95
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This paper reviews the arguments commonly raised against capital punishment in the United States. Specifically, it looks at the fact that capital punishment disproportionately impacts minorities and also damages U.S. credibility within the wider international community. It also looks at the statistics for the benefits of capital punishment and the arguments against their validity. The paper concludes that capital punishment is a legal anachronism that might be giving the state extraordinary power over its citizens without actually making America's streets safer.
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The Case against Capital Punishment
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"In the end, there are compelling reasons for abolishing the death penalty. Chiefly, the practice disproportionately impacts minorities and it damages the U.S. reputation abroad. At the same time, the death penalty is an authoritarian practice that permits the state to play "God" with its citizens - or someone else's citizens - and this is not a practice that anyone concerned with individual rights can accept lightly. Similarly, the application of the death penalty runs counter to the Christian ethos upon which America was founded and the statistics unveiled by a number of scholars claiming to prove that the death penalty is an effective deterrent are uncertain and have been strenuously challenged. In the final analysis, there are simply too many questions swirling around the use of the death penalty for Americans to tolerate its use indefinitely."
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The Right to Die, 2007.
This paper explores the concepts of physician assisted suicide, euthanasia and voluntary death in the United States.
1,418 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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The paper discusses the film "The Sea Inside", which explores one man's struggle to end his own life after becoming a quadriplegic at the age of 26. The paper looks at how the character, Ramon Sampedro, fights for years for what he believes is a right that all human beings have to stop living when the conditions of life become unbearable. The paper then explores the controversial issue of physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia. The paper includes appended resource material.
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"The issue of physician assisted suicide and euthanasia has been a growing debate throughout the country for many years. Emanuel (1997) states that the concept of the right to die, or euthanasia began in 1870 with a man named Samuel Williams (p. 73). Williams proposed that there euthanasia be considered "in all cases of hopeless and painful illness to bring about a quick and painless death" (Emanual, 1997, p. 73). Over time the concept that Williams voiced was considered by many, especially the press. However, when the idea was placed into proposed legislation in Ohio in 1906, the bill was defeated (Emanual, 1997, p. 73)."
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The Aftermath of September 11, 2007.
This paper explores how the events of September 11 negatively influenced economic conditions in America.
4,211 words (approx. 16.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 62.95
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The paper reveals that the United States economy had already been predicted to go into recession when the tragedy of September 11 struck and facilitated the process of aggravating the economic conditions of the country. The paper discusses the subsequent rise in unemployment and its effect on consumer spending as well as the negative impact on investment and borrowing. The paper focuses on the damage inflicted to the airline, tourism and insurance industries. The paper also examines the rise and fall of the US dollar, the interest rates, open market operations and the Federal Reserve's tax policies. The paper includes a large amount of research material.
Outline:
Introduction
Consumer Spending
Low Investment and Borrowing
The Airline and Insurance Industries
Unemployment Since 9/11
Inflation Targeting
Financial Markets
Open Market Operations
Tax Policy
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The United States economy had already been predicted to go into recession when the tragedy of September 11 struck and facilitated the process of aggravating the economic conditions of this country. The economy crumpled as many US industries were hit severely by the attacks and the slow down finally took the shape of recession. After three quarters of poor GDP growth, it was almost certain that the economy was heading towards recession, but the September 11th attacks accelerated this ongoing negative process."
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United States' Immigration Policies, 2007.
An analysis of the proposed immigration policies of George Bush and the opposition to his plans.
906 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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This paper discusses the immigration policies of the United States. It particularly focuses on policies regarding llegal immigrants and President George Bush's approach to this issue. The paper also describes and discusses the arguments against Bush's proposals and the reasons why there is opposition to his plans. The paper focuses primarily on his address of the issues of immigrants' social responsibility and illegal border crossings.
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"The two most significant policies associated with immigration in the United States reflect concerns for illegal aliens. The first concern is that illegal residents in the country are not subjected to the same social responsibilities as legal citizens. President Bush has, therefore, provided a proposal that will address the issue. The second concern exists with the issue of illegal border crossings. A new policy has already been enacted that provides 6,000 National Guard troops to assist with border related issues. While the debate over immigration continues in the nation, these two issues are beginning to establish new policies and procedures for the United States."
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Pornography, 2007.
An analysis of possible solutions to the negative effects of pornography on society.
814 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 15.95
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This paper discusses the effects of pornography on society and discusses whether pornography should be banned. It argues that pornography should not be banned, however, it should be closely monitored and restricted. It also discusses the possible benefits to society, women and workers within the adult film industry, of introducing these measures.
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"Finally, pornography is something which must be - at the very least - closely monitored inasmuch as it reverses the long-standing efforts of feminists to gain for women a measure of dignity and respect - dignity and respect, it need hardly be said, which will see them valued for things other than their physical appearance. In her discussion of the matter, Susan Brownmiller writes that pornography - presumably of the magazine variety - portrays women as commodities, like "cuts of meat" at the local supermarket. Obviously, in light of women's steady march towards academic ascendancy in American universities, this image is as untrue as it is unflattering and it harms millions of American women who are told to see themselves as a "cut of meat"."
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A Hole in the Ozone Layer, 2007.
This paper discusses the depletion of the ozone layer and the actions taken to combat this problem.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper explains the overall structure of the ozone layer and how chlorofluorocarbons or CFCs destroy the ozone molecules. The paper discusses how ozone depletion has spread from the Antarctic to various areas around the globe. The paper explores what the world is doing to combat this problem of ozone depletion.
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"To begin with, the ozone layer is a band of, well, "ozone" located in the upper atmosphere. More specifically, ozone itself is made up of three atoms of oxygen instead of the much more common two. This band of atypical oxygen molecules is found about 10-50 kilometers above the earth's surface - the numbers apparently vary depending upon the source consulted (Gleason para.2) - and shields the planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation ("Ozone Layer" sec.1-4). The creation, the production, of this band of ozone is complex for those not well-acquainted with chemistry. Be that as it may, it can be said that ozone is mostly produced by ultraviolet light hitting oxygen molecules containing two oxygen atoms."
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The Death Penalty Debate, 2007.
A look at the controversial issue of capital punishment in the United States.
1,271 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The paper discusses the complex ethical, judicial, social, economic, racial and political issues that capital punishment raises. The paper discusses the perspectives of opponents and supporters of the death penalty and offers the opinion that the societal advantages of the death penalty far outweigh the disadvantages.
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"Despite the frequent use of the death penalty throughout most of American history, it continues to be a controversial issue in the United States. Americans continue to debate whether capital punishment is morally acceptable, whether taking a convicted criminal's life is an effective means of deterring other criminals from committing violent crimes, and whether capital punishment is applied fairly, regardless of social, economic, or racial factors. (Kurtis 188) Ultimately, because of the conservative majority on the Supreme Court, the death penalty is likely to be imposed in appropriate cases by America's criminal justice system for the foreseeable future."
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Theology, 2007.
This paper offers a personal theological view on several controversial issues.
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 17.95
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In this article, the writer discusses how blood is viewed in different sources, such as the Old Testament and New Testament. The writer notes that it is clear in the Bible that God detests the shedding of innocent blood. This paper includes the writer's personal view of aspects such as euthanasia and abortion. The writer argues that we should use our lives to glorify God and that in many matters one should let the Ultimate Judge who is God settle the matters on His own.
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"Crimes are prevalent nowadays because of avarice. Man's insatiable thirst for wealth and his desire to want more may make him do things inconceivable. Criminals like robbers kill innocent people because of their love for money. Some also kill out of fear. The rulers in the Old Testament killed their rivals. They feared to be toppled down and ousted. They feared the loss of their power."
"Personally, I agree with the Biblical texts. I think that shedding of innocent blood is utterly inhumane and contrary to what God originally designed man to do. Man is created in the image and likeness of God; hence, we should be godly in all our actions, and we should not shed innocent blood. In everything we do, we should bear in mind that we radiate God's image in us."
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Public Policy, 2007.
A comparison of United States' public policy on climate change with that of Japan and the European Union.
1,129 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper discusses the United States' environmentally clean technology and environmental regulations. It compares the economic output and environmental issues of the United States with that of Japan and the European Union, its closest competitors. The paper also analyzes the United States' public policy on climate change and provides recommendations for the future.
Table of Contents:
Introduction: The Problem with the United States
Policy and Non-Policy Decisions
The United States
Japan and the European Union
Evaluation of Policy in the US versus Japan and the EU
Conclusion and Recommendations
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"Of particular importance in the United States is the implementation of new environmental policies that associated an economic cost with the production of GHGs as well as greater investment in research and development in clean energy technology. A cap and trade scheme for carbon is already emerging with state level support through the country, and requires only marginal attention from the federal government in order to make this prudent approach a national policy. As for the development of clean energy technology, the United States has farther to go. In an effort to decrease dependence on foreign oil, there have been subsidies in alternative fuels, but whether or not these technologies are clean has not been a primary concern."
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Affirmative Action, 2007.
An analysis of the history and development of affirmative action in the United States.
2,368 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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This paper presents a detailed discussion about affirmative action and its current impact on the United States. The writer explores and explains the premise behind affirmative action plans and describes the history of their development in the United States. It argues that the dismantling of many affirmative action programs around the nation is premature and may prove to be a mistake.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History
Current Events
Today
Conclusion
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"Affirmative action is a program that was put in place for a valid and needed reason, however, when White males began to see that it was working they began to protest its existence. The fact that the White detractors were vocal and numbered enough to pressure the government to alter the program or remove it all together is the single most powerful argument that it is too soon or still needed. While affirmative action should have an end it should not be until minorities are represented in the workforce and on college campuses with the same numbers that they demographically represent in the US."
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Genetic Cloning, 2007.
An examination of the history of animal cloning and the debate against its use.
1,164 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper presents a detailed exploration of genetically cloned food sources. The writer focuses on genetically cloned cattle, and other animals that will be used for food. It begins by explaining the facts about cloning and how animals are cloned, as well as the history behind the process. The paper then explains the concerns regarding cloning animals, that are still being debated.
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Introduction
History
The Facts
Conclusion
From the Paper
"While cloning of animals for food purposes sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, to many, the actual facts of the process are much less daunting. The animal that is cloned will have the exact same genetic-DNA copy as the donor animal has."
"It is done through a process called somatic cell nuclear transfer. During this process genes from the donor animal are removed and then inserted into an egg cell that has already had its nucleus removed. After the lab handles some housekeeping steps to insure egg viability the egg is then placed into a surrogate birthing animal (Temple pp).
It is not completely unlike invitro fertilization with a few exceptions about the way the egg is fertilized."
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The Death Penalty, 2007.
An argument against the use of the death penalty in the United States.
1,992 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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The paper presents the arguments against the use of the death penalty. The paper shows how innocent people could be put to death for crimes they did not commit. The paper looks at the arguments for the use of the death penalty but refutes them as baseless. The paper strongly contends that the execution of criminals in the United States is socially unjust and morally wrong.
Outline:
A Short History of the Death Penalty
Arguments Against the Use of the Death Penalty
Arguments for the Use of the Death Penalty
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"Putting people to death as a punishment for their crimes is not a new or unique idea. In fact, it has been a common practice throughout the world since ancient times. Jesus Christ died on the cross for his "crime" of Christianity. In early America, individuals were shot for committing treason, and lynching as a form of punishment was common, especially in the Old West. However, in modern times, many people have come to see the inhumanity of the Death Penalty as a punishment, and have begun to speak against it. In America, this began as early as the 18th century, and the Supreme Court banned the use of the Death Penalty from 1972 until 1976 in the U.S. However, public support seemed to indicate the American people wanted the Death Penalty, and the Supreme Court reinstated it in 1976, and it has been controversial and debated ever since."
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