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Why Marijuana Should be Legalized, 2007.
This paper offers a cultural argument in favor of the legalization of marijuana.
2,319 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 71.95
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In this article, the writer argues that marijuana should be legalized. The writer points out that marijuana offers uses across a broad range of categories, including industrial uses, medical uses and recreational uses. The paper argues that the morality of marijuana use must be reconsidered, and although much of the conservative public refuses to accept the numerous benefits of marijuana, drastic change is needed. The writer notes that although the taboo appears to be lessening as the medical use of marijuana is slowly being recognized, thanks to the acceptance by respected neurologists for instance, the moral disdain for marijuana, in particular for its recreational use, should be disregarded. The writer concludes that without even getting into the relatively low level of danger in marijuana and the resources that would be saved and accumulated by marijuana's legalization, the potential value from the uses speak for itself as a clear argument in favor of legalization.
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"This is an unacceptable reason for the criminalization of such a valuable drug that is less dangerous than countless other drugs currently available to the public, including alcohol, poisons, and even over the counter painkillers. The morality of marijuana must be reconsidered, and although much of the conservative public refuses to accept the numerous benefits of marijuana, drastic change is needed. We as a society are nearing towards acceptance of marijuana as its value is becoming recognized and it is currently legal in some places for medicinal purposes. Thus the medicinal purposes have been recognized by some of our lawmakers, but it needs to be recognized by all. Furthermore, marijuana offers benefits that exceed just its medicinal benefits, such as the aforementioned industrial value and recreational value. Its recreational value is perhaps the most ignored, however it is important. It does not make sense that a drug which offers safer and, to many people, more pleasant recreation than tobacco and alcohol is not legalized. The recreational value of marijuana, which is important to many people even as marijuana is illegal, should be recognized and given the respect it deserves. Similarly, marijuana is a plant and has industrial values which are ignored, as currently only marijuana's medicinal values are given credence. This reflects the general sentiment, which although much of the population of Western nations has tried the drug, that it is immoral, wasteful, and dangerous to use."
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Affirmative Action, 2007.
This paper examines the relationship between affirmative action, diversity and social justice.
2,785 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper discusses how affirmative action, developed as an attempt to address racial imbalances in education, the workplace and the military, has long been a contentious issue. The paper explains that a major part of the argument focuses on whether affirmative action is itself a form of discrimination against individuals who do not happen to be a member of one of the minority groups this legislation was designed to benefit. The paper explores the issue and concludes that affirmative action - if handled with care - can be a way to lessen and eventually eliminate ingrained biases and so ultimately achieve equal rights and opportunities for all.
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"Discrimination is the source of affirmative action. The program was first created as a means of remedying past instances of racial prejudice. As we are all taught, equality is one of the cornerstones of the American Republic. Our Founding Fathers were supposed to have brought forth a nation that was conceived in liberty, justice, and equality for all. Bearing this in mind, I believe it is quite logical our government and society should seek out the means to achieving racial equality. All civilized societies are divided, legally or otherwise, into disparate groups. These groups may be economic or socio-economic in origin. In other cases, these divisions are based upon religious or ethnic origins, real or perceived."
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Same-Sex Marriages, 2006.
A discussion regarding the controversial issue of same-sex marriage.
752 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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This paper takes a look at same-sex marriage and the opposition this controversial subject is receiving. According to the paper, Massachusetts is the only state that allows same-sex marriage. The paper argues that opposition to same-sex marriages must be overcome by developing new definitions of marriage and by dispelling stereotypes that impede change.
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"Opponents of same-sex marriage fear gay parenting for many reasons. Many believe that the family structure that helps the child the most is a family headed by two biological parents. One rationale given is that children need same-sex role models to teach them how to behave as a man or as a woman (Knight). Opponents of same-sex marriage also claim that children raised by homosexuals are more dissatisfied with their own gender, suffer a greater rate of molestation within the family, and have homosexual experiences more often (Knight). Indirectly, opponents go on to say that gay marriage will encourage teens who are unsure of their sexuality to become victims of suicide, depression, drug abuse, and sexually transmitted diseases (Benne and McDermott, 2004). "
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Hezbollah, 2007.
A review of the social agenda and economics of Hezbollah.
3,229 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 93.95
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This paper reviews and discusses Hezbollah, a militant-terrorist organization. According to the paper, Hezbollah is the driving force behind marches and organizing people in Lebanon and in Palestine in its never ending quest to make war on Israel. The paper further reports that the problem is that Hezbollah seems much better at social agendas than at political ones.
Outline:
Introduction
Social Agenda
Economically
The Murder of Rafik Hariri
2006 Showdown Between Hezbollah, Syria, Iran and Israel
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"This could perhaps be perceived as Hezbollah's attempt to take a giant leap forward in its political representation of Lebanon, and to firmly establish itself in that country in a way that would be the precursor to installing a theocratic Islamic state. There is the possibility, too, that Tehran was running short of patience with the slow progress in that direction, and wanted immediately to create a recognized and forceful extension of itself in Lebanon, and thusly be well positioned geographically to confront the issues of Israel and the American presence in Iraq. This is speculation, since there is no way of knowing exactly what was said and done between Hezbollah and Tehran at that time. What is undeniably clear is the destruction and death that followed."
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Information Systems Security Strategy, 2007.
A comparative analysis of the information systems security strategies of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
2,196 words (approx. 8.8 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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This paper examines how, since the 9/11 incidents, information systems security has been a primary concern by all organizations as a result of the consequences that resulted in the loss of data and information in the ensuing attacks. It discusses the information systems security strategies of two federal agencies: the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It looks at how these two distinct agencies are opposites in term of their mandates; one is the premier law enforcement and security agency of the nation that already has a hard core security function as its mission while the other one sets the standards in various aspects of technology and business processes.
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"The FBI is the premier federal law enforcement and criminal investigative body of the United States. It is under the Department of Justice (DOJ) and has as its mission: "To protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal, and international agencies and partners." Its current director, Robert S. Mueller III, literally went through a "baptism of fire" because of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. He was recently sworn in a week before the attacks (September 4, 2001) thus not having the luxury of a "honeymoon period" in the agency. In fiscal year 2006, the total budget of the FBI was approximately $5.7 billion, including $495 million in program increases to enhance counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cyber crime, information technology, security, forensics, training, and criminal programs ."
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Global Warming and Crop Production, 2007.
A review of the literature related to global warming and expected decreases in crop production.
3,038 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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The paper presents the thesis that as global warming causes the earth's average temperatures to rise, crop production will experience a decrease. The paper discusses how temperature extremes have been shown to dramatically reduce the agricultural productivity potential. The paper relates that technology will play an important part in the production of crops and wealthier countries will be better prepared for technological supports. The paper points out that while there are conflicting reports concerning the specific effects of global warming and climate change, it is clear that farmers must be willing to enter a process that includes ongoing assessment and adaptation to the changes that are occurring.
Outline:
Statement of Topic
Statement of Thesis
Conceptualization
Literature Review
Summary & Conclusion
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"One important factor to crop production, and specifically fruit crop production is that failures are likely to occur due to the early growth of these crops in warmer weather resulting in the loss of crops due to cold snaps. This has been noted in the research in the foregoing literature. As well, there are agriculture crops that will initially be more productive however, the literature in the foregoing review has illustrated the likelihood that in the longer run, crops certain crops will be less productive due to higher temperatures."
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War in Iraq War on Terror, 2007.
A discussion of how the war in Iraq and war on terror became linked as election issues.
2,646 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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In this paper the author argues that the war in Iraq was utilized as a persuasive tool to win an election, in which the war was linked to the more global and less definable "war on terrorism." The author further contends that in the 2004 presidential elections the voters were seeking security, and therefore they linked the two issues. This paper demonstrates that the war on terror and the war in Iraq are not connected and in fact contraindicated for the long term safety of the US, specifically with regard to future acts of terrorism. Salient quotes from primary and secondary sources are used to support the author's thesis.
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"The importance and reality of this link are now being questioned at every level. People, in both high and low places are questioning the validity of the connection and asking if this aggressive move, on the part of the US, even in the face of much international opposition was in fact appropriate to improve security in the US and her interests all over the world. The political positioning that has become increasingly obvious has undermined the faith of individuals in the nature and necessity of the War in Iraq, as people feel they were sold a bill of goods, rather than leveled with in regards to the strategic importance of the Iraq in the global war on terrorism in both the short and log term. In fact this work argues that the only connection between the war on terrorism and the War on Iraq is that the later has and will continue to serve to increase terrorist activities and actions against the US, no matter how the government spins it."
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The Right to Bear Arms, 2007.
An argument that the right to own a gun is a protected right under the Constitution.
3,806 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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The paper argues for the right to bear arms and contends that it is possible to preserve this right while minimizing the danger of uncontrolled access to guns. The paper maintains that the government has a duty to see that guns do not fall into the hands of people who would use guns in an irresponsible manner, such as convicted felons, mentally ill people, illegal aliens and people under restraining orders for domestic violence. The paper discusses the history of how people have seen guns in relation to citizenship, the creation of the Second Amendment and recent regulations that have been passed in regard to gun ownership. The paper asserts that the social problems that underlie homicide rates need to be addressed if we want to reduce the incidence of murder.
Outline:
Guns and Citizenship
Gun Control
The Second Amendment
Homicide, Suicide and Gun Accidents
Conclusion
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"Gun control became an issue for Americans in the 1960s when President Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Senator Robert F. Kennedy were assassinated, all with guns. People began to demand that the government do something to stop the spread of guns and murder (Ruhl, Rizer, & Wier, 2003/2004). Since then, although a large segment of the population is in favor of more laws to regulate gun ownership, gun control is a hotly debated topic and more emotional than any other constitutional issue. After 9/11, for example, the sale of guns rose dramatically, as though people thought they could protect themselves against terrorism (an airplane flying into a building or disease germs planted in the water) by owning a gun (Kaminer, 2002). Currently, the number of guns in the United States is between 192 and 200 million (Ruhl, Rizer, & Wier, 2003/2004), and the country seems to be polarized on the issue."
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Financing Al-Qaeda, 2007.
An examination of Al-Qaeda's operational cash sources and how governments are attempting to limit their funding.
3,145 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 91.95
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This paper reviews the funding sources for al-Qaeda's past and current terrorist activities. The paper reports ways in which governments are attempting to block funds for terrorists. It discusses problems with some of the methods used to determine what money is being channeled to terrorist groups and reviews suggestions on how their efforts might be enhanced and improved.
Table of Contents:
Financing Al-Qaeda
Funding The Attacks Of September 11, 2001
Counterfeit Fund-raising
Solutions For Cutting Off Al-Qaeda Funding Sources
Islamic Charities Linked To Al-Qaeda
Counter-terrorism And Reality
"Shell Companies" Are Easy To Create
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"Meanwhile, some caution should be used when federal agencies in the U.S. seize assets of Islamic charities they believe to be connected to Al-Qaeda. That is the viewpoint of Patricia Rodriguez-Rey, whose thesis at the Naval Postgraduate School (Rodriguez-Rey 2006 p. 1) points to the fact that "Islamic charities account for a large portion of humanitarian assistance throughout the world." In her research paper ("A Balancing Act: Anti-Terror Financing Guidelines & Their Effects on Islamic Charities") the writer explains that the law enforcement agency within the Justice Department that handles seizures of charity-related assets is the Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) division. Unfortunately, the PATRIOT ACT policies often "require little proof before assets are frozen and groups are blacklisted" (Rodriguez-Rey p. 4), and that can be unfair and unproductive."
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Gun Control Laws, 2007.
An argument in favor of tightening gun control laws in the United States.
1,309 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the controversial topic of gun control in America. It explains the argument that gun control will save lives and keep guns out of the hands of criminals and gangs. It then presents the other side of the debate, that the Second Amendment of the Constitution guarantees the right to own guns, and that control is anti-American. The paper concludes that tighter gun control laws are necessary and discusses how to achieve these laws.
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"Recently, ABC World News Tonight reported on gang violence in Palm Beach, Florida, an upscale retirement community in South Florida. Gangs have taken over much of the city, and they use automatic weapons to maintain control. Reporter Pierre Thomas says the Palm Beach Police Department faces enormous firepower in attempting to deal with these gangs. He notes, "His [the Palm Beach Police Chief's] department routinely faces enormous firepower on the streets they patrol, and a majority of the shootings are from assault rifles and AK-47s, which are easily hidden from plain view" (Thomas, et. al). In one shooting in January, an 8-month old baby was killed in her car seat during a drive-by shooting where over 30 rounds were fired (Thomas, et. al). Palm Beach is not an isolated community. The Brady Campaign notes, "In 2002, nearly 8 children and teenagers, ages 19 and under, were killed with guns everyday" ("Firearm Facts"). Gangs are routinely becoming involved in organized crime activities such as drugs and prostitution, and they use their high-powered weapons to intimidate victims and maintain control over other rival gangs."
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The War in Iraq, 2007.
An analysis of whether the lack of terrorist activity in the US since the beginning of the war in Iraq, is due to the war or due to the improvement of the internal security of the US.
1,151 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses whether the invasion of Iraq was justified and whether the war in Iraq has led to a decline in the threat of terrorism in America. It analyzes whether the lack of terrorist activity in the US since the beginning of the war is due to the war or due to the improvement of the internal security of the US. The paper discusses both sides of this debate.
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"I conclude that the war in Iraq has little to do with the safety of America. According to US intelligence agencies, terrorist attacks can occur at any moment since the hatred against US is fueled by the war in Iraq. So, in fact, the war in Iraq might be the reason for another terrorist attack in America. Al Qaeda benefits greatly from the war in Iraq, as many Muslim opponents of the war might fall for the terrorist group's propaganda and support al Qaeda only because it fights against the "oppressive" United States (Benjamin, 2003). As I now see it, the war in Iraq might be a reason for the safety of US at home only due to the fact that it represents a battle field between terrorists and US - a preferred battle field for America."
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Embryonic Stem Cell Research, 2007.
An analysis of the debate over the ethics of embryonic stem cell research.
1,848 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses the background to and the ethical debate over embryonic stem cell research. The paper begins by discussing the production of stem cells in the body. It then discusses research into stem cells. The paper analyzes both sides of the debate over whether stem cell research is ethical and cites examples of how the research can be used for medical advancements. The paper concludes that a unanimous opinion on the ethics of conducting embryonic stem cell research may not be possible in a pluralistic society.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
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"Many otherwise terminal or incurable and life-threatening conditions may be cured by embryonic stem cell research (Kulka 2005). Research should be viewed as aligned with the mandate for respect and in the light of an absence of suitable substitutes. Furthermore, specific procedures and limitations suggested by the NIH already insure that federally conducted research would be consistent with the respect, which should be shown embryos. NIH guidelines included banning commercialization of embryos. Informed consent from donors should be included among the requirements. Sufficient and careful limitations for the conduct of embryonic stem cell research will establish adequate respect for the embryo as a form of human life (Kulka) to satisfy objections and allow the research to proceed in its pursuit to save lives rather than destroy, neglect or allow them to simply wither away."
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