Abstract
An argumentative paper about the legalization of abortion. The author argues for the freedom of abortion by looking at the consequences of making abortion illegal, the possibilities of other options and the religious, ethical and moral aspects involved.

From the Paper
"Though I do not support the absolute freedom of abortion, I do not agree that abortion is wrong. In my opinion, we have to consider all the circumstances behind the woman's decision to abort the child and we should allow her to make the ultimate decisions. The possible consequences of making abortions illegal can be more drastic than abortion itself. In this paper, I considered three issues: first, the events of 1930s through 1960s, when abortion was illegal; second, the possible option of adoption; and last, the religious aspects of abortion."

Tags:baby, legal, illegal, moral, ethical, women, rights, law, kill, death, religious

Abstract
This paper paper briefly outlining the pros and cons of gun control, without taking either side.

From the Paper
"When you mention the issue of gun control, you will elicit a wide range of responses. Of those that care about the issue (and most people at least have an opinion), opinions are usually vehemently for or against increased gun control. There doesn't seem to be any middle ground. Those for increased measures to limit access to guns feel that to do so would limit a criminals access to guns, thereby reducing violent crime. Opponents of gun control refute this claim. Their reasoning is that making guns less available or harder to obtain will, in the end, only hurt the law abiding citizen."

Tags:guns, crime, violence, civil

From the Paper
"Capital punishment is one of the most controversial topics among Americans today. Since every person has their own opinion on the topic, either for or against, the question always raised is "Is it morally right?" However, to many death penalty abolitionists, the answer is very clear -- capital punishment is morally and ethically wrong. Not only do human beings not have the right to take a life of another individual, but innocent people are being executed, and the race of the accused clearly plays a factor in whether or not the death penalty is sought. The only solution to protect the innocent and minorities from an extremely flawed system is to issue a moratorium on executions, even for the most heinous and despicable of crimes. In a judicial system where prejudices, hate, and political pressure play a large role, deciding whether a person should live or die cannot not be left up to other individuals who are as human and as fallible as those they are sentencing. "

Tags:government, murder, punishment, ethics, pros, cons

Abstract
This paper is an argument in favor of the death penalty. It uses several different sources to support the author's argument that the death penalty saves lives, and does not unjustly take the life of someone who has committed a violent crime.

From the paper:

"Execution is forever. So is murder. Therefore, execution is the appropriate punishment for the murder of an innocent victim. If we apply the ?Golden Rule? to the situation (do unto others, as you wish done to yourself), we see that execution is inevitably the correct step for us to make (Shell, 120). A person?s right to live is lost when one intentionally takes an innocent life, everyone has the right to one life, his own. If he unlawfully takes the life of another he, eo ipso, loses his own right to life. Every person who can understand the nature and effects of his acts is responsible for them, and should be blamed and punished accordingly, if he could know that what he did was wrong."

Tags:death, penalty, capital, punishment, execution, murderer, lives, convict

Abstract
An argumentative paper about gun control. The author examines the development of gun control laws. By looking at their effect on present society, the author explains the controversy around gun control implementation.

From the Paper
"Gun control is the United States movement to restrict the purchase and use of firearms5. The whole gun control debate started because of the rising crime rates involving handguns and automatic weapons 5. I believe that any more gun control than there is now is unconstitutional. The Second Amendment clearly states,??the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.? If it was decided to completely ban guns all together because of the difficulty of determining who was a legitimate user, then what would that really accomplish? Would gun-banning laws actually protect people from dangerous gun wielding criminals? I say no, it would not. All it would do is take the guns away from people who actually need it to protect themselves from criminals, leaving them vulnerable. There are already many guns in circulation so it would not be very difficult for a criminal to find a gun if he or she really needed one."

Tags:firearms, bear

Abstract
In this article, the writer maintains that until there is a united international criminal law and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to help stem international supply, drugs will continue to be a problem. The writer argues that drugs should be legalized and maintains that decriminalization could gain greater control. Further, the writer proposes various steps that need to be taken in order to combat the problem of drugs.


Outline:
Normalize the User, Not the Use?
AFP Initiatives Aimed at Curbing the Supply
Catching the Big Fish Doesn't Change the Diet
A Systematic Approach

From the Paper
"Often when we talk of decriminalization of drugs it sparks outrage and gives the impression that we will contribute to the expansion of drug culture to the point of them becoming as common in mainstream society as cigarettes. There is also the fear that those who are using drugs will continue their addiction and not receive help. But decriminalization is not a one-way street, and rather than a loss of control it is often aimed at gaining greater control. Instead of banning drugs, and going to war against drug use, time, resources and money should be spent on research, treatment and prevention. In order to do that we have to bring the affliction up to the surface rather than blindly fighting the underworld it stems from. In order to take a closer look, we have to give those who use drugs a closer look. Only then can we begin to alter their life-cycle which in turn will reduce the demand for drugs in our society. And only then can the drug trade fall by the waste side where it belongs."

Tags:drugs, illegal, drug, trade, illicit, drugs, ecstasy, amphetamines, legalize

Abstract
Gives a critical analysis of "the war on drugs". Through examination of the history and present motivations of drug laws, this paper argues that the reasons behind drug criminalization are invalid. The paper also shows that the current law enforcement approaches are ineffective in dealing with the drug problem.

From the Paper
"The illicit drug problem is seen as a paramount concern within all western communities and is clearly the source of some of society's most major public health issues. The so-called "War on Drugs" is given unprecedented resources in the area of law enforcement and often headlines our major media outlets. The reasons for our community seeking to criminalize drug use will be explored in the following essay by tracing drugs laws to the original sources of public concern and exploring how community concern has evolved since. It will be shown that the original notions that are the basis of drug criminalization have been flawed from their inception. Furthermore it will be illustrated how current and past drug laws have been completely ineffective in achieving the aims that society has sought to achieve through drug criminalization."

Tags:cocaine, community, enforcement, heroin, history, law, legislation, marijuana, opium, police

Abstract
This paper takes a look at three major police commissions of inquiry into the New South Wales police service during the 20th century: the commission into aboriginal deaths in custody, the Commission into the Inquiry of the NSW police administration, also known as the Fitzgerald report, and the Wood Royal commission. The recommendations of these reports are discussed, including whether or not these recommendations were implemented.

From the Paper
"Three major commissions of the twentieth century have been the commission into aboriginal deaths in custody, the Commission into the Inquiry of the NSW police administration, also known as the Fitzgerald report, and the Wood Royal commission. These commissions have made many different recommendations pertaining to particular matters. These recommendations are implemented in order to reform existing practices and to transform them into practices that are to be acceptable to both government, community and all other parties involved. Various recommendations that have been made regarding these issues have had a central focus and common ground. Although these recommendations are issued, there is no guarantee that government will implement these recommendations and other recommendations that have been implemented are often not sustained in both legislature and other bodies. Some recommendations require legislative change and some can be applied very quickly while others require more time in order to change laws and acts. It is the government's onus to implement these recommendations. Numerous recommendations arising from these commissions are undesirable to the government, so the adoption of these recommendations is often slow or they are not adopted at all."

Tags:comparison, implementation, recommendations

Abstract
This paper critically evaluates and compares the drug laws and policies of several European countries with some reference to those of the U.S.A as well as comments on Australia's drug laws (particularly those of NSW) and uses the comparison between them to assess the value of their different approaches to Australia's drug problem. Ultimately it questions the value of the current practices in Australia pointing to the repercussions and cost to the community and recommends that overseas success be used as a model for the development of new, sound and potentially successful laws.

From the Paper
"The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 had as its focus the development of a drug control policy that would "restore order and security to American Neighborhoods , to dismantle drug trafficking organizations, to help people break the habit of drug use, and to prevent those who have never used illegal drugs from starting." (A Promising Future: Alcohol and Other Drug Problem Prevention Services Improvement. CSAP Prevention Monograph 10 (1992) BK191cited in A Short History of the Drug Laws). By 1992 underage drinking was included in these prevention strategies."

Tags:trafficking, netherlands, rehabilitation

Abstract
This paper looks at how juvenile delinquency is linked to the families the offenders come from. Links are examined in regards to the abuse of children during childhood, low levels of family affection and high levels of family conflict, the use of ineffective or inconsistent disciplinary practices and the structure of the family.

From the Paper
"The first and most obvious cause in the family is most probably the lack of parental affection or parental rejection. This happens mostly in families whereby the parents are very busy, broken homes or those where arguments are part of a daily routine. Cernkovich and Giordano (1987) found that ?delinquent behavior in a large sample of high-school students was associated with parent-adolescent conflict, low parental acceptance and low parental caring and trust.? Children that feel rejected or unloved may sometimes find ways to attract attention. The ways children do so varies from just crying all day long or calling their parents every single second, to committing crimes. This is why some children of rejecting parents display aggressive behavior. Interactions between parents and child are also important to prevent the child from feeling rejected. J. Pincus said, ?Parenting that promotes interpersonal and communicative relations, academic and professional skills, as well as encourages the development of normative values and positive behavioral standards in children.? This positive interaction between parent and child is important in establishing a strong bond and the formation of appropriate behavioral characteristics in children."

Tags:delinquency, juvenile