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Computer Security, 2007.
This paper evaluates computer security as it relates to Department of Defense (DOD) laws.
1,796 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 71.95
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The paper discusses how our society is dependent on information technology as it relates to the economy, our defenses and our government and it is these technologies that also make the country more vulnerable. The paper examines Department of Defense (DOD) Laws and discusses the Computer Security Act, as well as the laws built upon this act. The paper looks at the Patriot Act, which many believe has played a role in making the nation more secure by allowing certain surveillance of electronic communications.
Outline:
Introduction
Securing Computer Systems: Computer Security Act of 1987
Federal Information Security Act of 2002
The Patriot Act
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Computer Security has long been a concern for the society in which we live. Businesses, education systems, and governmental agencies all rely on computers for day-to-day operations (Bielski, 2005). Indeed as a society we are extremely dependent upon information technology as it relates to the economy, our defenses and our government. Although these technologies assist in ensuring that many functions in our nation run smoothly, these technologies also make the country more vulnerable. The technology that is available to us today through networks and the internet has made the economy and the society extremely global."
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Euthanasia, 2007.
An analysis of the argument in favor of legalizing euthanasia.
1,524 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 63.95
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This paper discusses the contentious issue of modern medical ethics - euthanasia. It describes the "right to die" argument from three related perspectives: the rights-based perspective, the ethical perspective and the practical perspective. The paper discusses the logic behind each of these perspectives. It also explains why, according to these views, the law should protect euthanasia as a fundamental civil right.
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"Therefore, the law should protect euthanasia as a fundamental civil right. Decriminalizing physician-assisted suicide does not mean that doctors must agree to euthanasia but rather, that patients have the right to choose doctors who are willing to ease their suffering. Any individual who opposes euthanasia should by all means refuse to take part in it. Individuals who suffer from terminal illnesses and individuals who are in extremely compromised medical situations should be able to choose euthanasia as a civil and legal right. Health care practitioners have an ethical duty to honor the wishes of their patients and to heal their patients in body, mind, and soul. Moreover, doctors and health care practitioners should become more educated about situations that might warrant mercy killing. If euthanasia remains a taboo subject, no health care practitioner has the opportunity to make the professional decisions that are judicious and humane. Family members also have a moral duty to respect the wishes of their loved ones. End-of-life decisions are a deeply personal and even though a mother or a son might not agree, they still have the ethical obligation to honor a wish to terminate a painful or traumatic life. Ultimately, euthanasia is a personal choice that deserves protection under the law so that, like abortion, it can be practiced safely and under the care of a licensed physician."
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Torture and the American Culture, 2007.
This paper argues the conflict between the situation of torture at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq and the American culture.
1,475 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 60.95
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This paper explains that the use of torture is counter to the U.S. constitution; however, American ethnocentrism, which includes the beliefs that the country represents all that is good and decent and honorable and that freedom and the American way of life must be defended at all costs tend to underscore the acceptance of the use of torture in the case of preventing terrorism. The author believes that the White House response to photos of young military personnel at Abu Graib prision sexually assaulting and humiliating prisoners was to imply that only a few poorly supervised bad apple MPs would do such things. The paper states that, although President Bush says publicly that the U.S. is committed to the worldwide elimination of torture as an inalienable human right, the Bush administration actually fosters and encourages torture.
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"Information and confessions obtained by torture are notoriously unreliable. People will say anything to escape the pain being inflicted upon them. Pain and fear are what torture is all about in tactics such as holding a person's head under water or wiring a mans hands, legs, and penis in order to deliver electric shocks. The people who are tortured are not necessarily guilty either. Many haven't even been charged. When Congress watched 1800 slides and several videos (three hours worth) of Abu Ghraib Prison, they saw American soldiers sexually assault prisoners with chemical light sticks."
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"Out of this Furnace", 2007.
A discussion of Thomas Bell's "Out of this Furnace"; a reflection on the travails of American immigration.
2,000 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 79.95
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The paper discusses Thomas Bell's "Out of this Furnace" that tells the the story of a three generation struggle to find better lives in the United States. The paper looks at the lives of new immigrants who struggled to attain success in the squalor of the steel furnaces. The paper discusses how Bell shows how the immigrant family's experiences over three generations was defined by a shift in goals and attitudes.
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"The experience of the immigrant's family changed dramatically over the years, and Bell illustrates how one immigrant's family experience over three generations is defined by the shift in goals. Bell's story begins with the first generation immigrant, Djuro Kracha, who can't even make the journey to the United States without lapses in judgment. With little more than a day to day existence, and a wife that is meaningless to him, he rides the general immigrant sentiment, hanging out with his own people, drinking at the same saloons, working the same tiring hours."
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Overpopulation and Global Warming, 2007.
This paper examines the effects of overpopulation on global warming.
1,223 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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The paper discusses how the issue of global warming is not only a purely environmental issue but is also intimately linked to the human utilization of planetary resources. The paper shows how the greater the number of people on earth, the greater the demand for fossil fuels and, likewise, the greater pollution of the atmosphere.
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"The seriousness of global warming has lately been underlined by a recent agreement among the majority of the world's scientists. In summary: "The world's scientists ... gave their starkest warning yet that a failure to cut greenhouse gas emissions will bring devastating climate change within a few decades." ( Worse than we thought) This report expands on the seriousness of global warming. "Average temperatures could increase by as much as 6,4oC by the end of the century if emissions continue to rise, with a rise of 4oC most likely, ... The forecast is higher than previous estimates, because scientists have discovered that Earth's land and oceans are becoming less able to absorb carbon dioxide..." ( Worse than we thought)"
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Positive Discrimination and Racism, 2007.
A discussion regarding whether positive discrimination (affirmative action) is essential in order to eradicate racism and discrimination against Asians and Blacks.
5,512 words (approx. 22.0 pages), 27 sources, MLA, AU$ 168.95
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This research paper explores affirmative action policies and makes the case that the adoption of affirmative action policies would defeat the original intent of racial discrimination laws. The paper supports the position that affirmative action is a bad idea and that it has the potential to reverse the progress made in regards to ending discrimination against blacks and Asians in the UK.
Outline:
The Controversy
Affirmative Action in the UK
The Effects of Affirmative Action in the United States
Affirmative Action in India and Brazil
Heart of the Problem
Solutions
From the Paper
"However, that is not to say that quotas do not have their place. Areas that are apparently "white" dominated need to be aware of the situation so that they can make a conscious effort to correct the situation. However, instead of being mandated and threatened with economic sanctions, partnering efforts between the private sector and government need to be initiated that specifically address the problem. Partnership between business and government is the key to the solution, not shifting all of the burden to the private sector. The manner in which the current proposal is written shifts the lion's share of responsibility from the government to the private sector. This type of blaming and shirking of responsibility will place an undue burden on the private sector that could have the effect of stunting economic growth. Business and government need to see affirmative action as a partnership rather than a mandate. "
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Illegal Immigrants, 2007.
This paper explores the benefits and burdens of illegal immigrants.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 94.95
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The paper discusses how many Americans are against illegal immigrants receiving free education, employment opportunities and healthcare. The paper then examines the claim that the prevention of foreign workers from entering the United States could prove highly disruptive for farming and other low-wage industries. The paper explains that while legal and illegal immigration creates a net economic gain for the nation as a whole, it is an excessive burden on the local economies of the seven states where illegal immigrants concentrate.
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"People have always moved around, whether to escape war and persecution, discrimination or poverty. For the most part, a strong sense of family responsibility has always been a major factor behind migration, to provide better support and build better lives (Dwyer). However, although human migration is not new, illegal immigration is, for only recently have countries attempted to control and regulate the flow of immigration (Dwyer). While societies have attempted to exclude undesirables, such as criminals, particular ethnic or racial groups, and those with contagious diseases, it has only been in the past century that nations have tried to control the number and kinds of immigrants in a systematic way, yet such attempts have not been very effective (Dwyer)."
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Death Penalty, 2007.
This paper discusses the controversial subject of capital punishment and looks at whether the death penalty serves as a deterrent.
2,827 words (approx. 11.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, AU$ 105.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that although polls must be seen only as a reflection, it is clear that Americans see death as a justifiable punishment for the worst sorts of criminal homicides. As a result, the writer notes that the controversy of whether or not this is a deterrent against crime rages on and on. The writer points out that opponents continue to conduct studies to prove that one crime does not make up for another, while proponents continue to conduct studies to justify their belief system. Following a review of relevant literature the writer concludes that there is no consistency among the studies that are done to determine the impact of the death penalty.
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"Mendes and McDonald thus argued that the empirical ambiguity with respect to sentence severity arises because sometimes the empirical formulation of deterrence theory fails to keep the theoretical package intact. Especially, statistical models that isolate the components through the use of separate, additive elements do not account for the expected cost calculation as specified in the theory. Sentence length does not work apart from the probability of arrest and conviction. Instead, the three elements work together."
"Neither certainty nor severity of punishment can substitute for the other...any deterrent impact of certainty depends on the level of severity. Most likely, severity by itself cannot replace certainty, but the opposite is equally true. Models that do not reflect the combination of all deterrence elements fail to translate the theory and are likely to fall short of finding a significant effect for all of the components."
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Police Profiling, 2007.
An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of police profiling.
2,902 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 108.95
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This paper discusses how the term "police profiling" has a contentious and controversial history. One point of view is that police profiling is seen as a useful and necessary part of law enforcement - particularly in an era that is characterized by terrorism and terrorist activities. On the other hand there is also a legitimate concern that police profiling can be an instrument of discrimination and that it is not sophisticated enough to avoid abuse of the system. This has led to many allegations of discrimination and unjust treatment by sectors of the public. This paper discusses both of these views in an attempt to establish the pros and cons, as well as the relative effectiveness, of this law enforcement technique.
Outline:
Introduction
Racial Profiling and Discrimination
The Contemporary Context
Summation and Conclusion
From the Paper
"While police profiling is intended in theory as a neutral process enabling better law enforcement control, it has been significantly associated with racial profiling and other forms of discrimination. However it should be noted at the outset that there is a real and particular difference between police profiling and racial profiling. On the other hand there are also those who contend that the difference between profiling and racial discrimination is open to suspicion and that police profiling can easily become racial discrimination. From this point of view the police profiler is seen as one who targets and identifies certain groups as being more involved in criminal activities than others. "
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Abortion, 2007.
A discussion regarding the controversial topic of abortion.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the issue of abortion. According to the paper, about 24 percent of all pregnancies end in abortion. The paper reviews the reasons why women opt for abortion, and further discusses the impact that the abortion has on these women.
From the Paper
"Making the decision about whether or not to have an abortion is of course the most significant part of the immediate process. However, if the decision is made to abort, then the woman needs to find a place for the procedure. It is important to find a counselor with whom she can speak about this choice, even if having a support system. She has to talk through her thoughts and feelings as well as find out what is involved medically. This will help relieve the stress involved."
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Affirmative Action, 2007.
A critical analysis of the affirmative action policy.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 51.95
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This paper takes a look at the policy of affirmative action. According to the paper, affirmative action advocates the preferential hiring of historically under-represented groups, causing some to fear that affirmative action could lead to reverse discrimination and the hiring of unqualified people. The paper goes on to say that these fears largely mischaracterize the spirit of affirmative action. The paper goes on to argue that affirmative action is a sensible policy that can be a boon to civil rights, if implemented properly.
Outline:
Workplaces Can Not Police Themselves
Fears of Unqualified Candidates are Unfounded
It Starts With Education
Conclusion
From the Paper
"How can we get under-represented groups to the point where they are on equal footing with white males when some of those groups are only half as likely to enroll in college? Until the achievement gap is fixed in American schools, there will continue to be economic and employment disparities that are influenced by race and gender. The National Governors Association believes that the best ways to close the achievement gap are by increasing funding for early childhood education; improving teacher quality; getting historically under-represented groups to start thinking about college earlier; and providing extra help and learning opportunities (Closing the, No Date)."
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Nuclear Energy, 2003.
A discussion regarding nuclear energy, an important resource for the energy needs of the future.
1,353 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper takes a look at nuclear energy. According to the paper, nuclear energy provides a cost-efficient, safe and reliable form of energy generation that is relatively clean. The paper goes on to discuss how nuclear energy does not contribute to the growing problem of global warming and climate change since this source does not emit any pollutants into the air.
From the Paper
"Lake (2001) argued that since nuclear waste is fully contained and very carefully dealt with, it is the best-managed waste on planet Earth. Furthermore, this author explained how the costs of storage and eventual disposal of nuclear waste are included in the cost of nuclear-produced electricity. In regard to long-term solutions for the storage of nuclear waste, the U.S. commercial nuclear energy industry plans for the development and licensing of an underground national repository for the waste's permanent disposal (Lake, 2001)."
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9/11 and The Macroeconomy, 2007.
A review of the effect of September 11, 2001 on the economies of many differrent nations.
2,412 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 91.95
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This paper discusses how the September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center has impacted the world economies. According to the paper, the effect of 9/11 on the macroeconomy has been tremendous, and its full effects still have not been felt. The paper goes on to say that as countries resolve their feuds and try to put themselves back together, more economic changes will be felt.
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"Not only have occupants of affected countries fled or tried to flee their ravaged areas, but any trade that was being done in those areas has been disrupted or destroyed. Refugees from Iraq and other affected countries have had borders closed against them and have been turned back to return to their ravaged cities. In the countryside, crops have not been grown. In the towns, production in plants has stopped as laborers have been killed, injured or have fled. Clients of businesses have been unable or afraid to trade with their suppliers, and business areas of major cities (and minor towns) have been destroyed or damaged."
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Same-Sex Marriages, 2007.
This paper argues that, after examining both sides of the issue, same-sex marriages should not be allowed because they do not fit the criteria for a legal partnership according to the U.S. Constitution.
2,980 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 109.95
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This paper explains that, despite the various re-definitions of the term "marriage", from a legal standpoint, only "civil unions" or legal marriages offer the full package of federal benefits and protections. The author points out that case law concerning same-sex marriage is contradictory and contains inconsistent rulings from state to state and that the court cannot decide how to apply the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) or even if DOMA is constitutional. The paper concludes that, although progress in certain states had been made to allow for same-sex marriages, a majority of the country still agrees that same-sex marriages go against established moral codes and ethics.
Table of Contents:
Weighing the Facts on Same-Sex Marriage
What's the Big Deal about Federal Recognition?
A Question of Culture
DOMA and Case Law
Rethinking Marriage: An Argument for Same-Sex Marriages
Arguments against Same-Sex Marriage
From the Paper
"Regardless of the logical arguments proposed by those in favor of same sex marriage, homosexuality is considered a sin by many religions. There are many that feel it would weaken family ties and values. They also feel that we would have to take a step backward in society and reexamine issues such as polygamy and other types of marriage, in all fairness. Legal actions of the past several years reflect the sentiment of a majority of the American people. The American people stand clear, same-sex marriage violates the very moral ethics upon which this country was founded."
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Immigrant Students in Germany, 2007.
This paper explores the German school system's failure to integrate foreign students.
2,520 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 95.95
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The paper discusses the history of the problem of integrating immigrant students in Germany. The paper examines allegations of teacher racism against foreign students. The paper explores possible solutions to this issue and concludes that the main problem is the fact that the school system places its students on university or trade school tracts at a very young age. The paper contends that the age should be raised and those younger years should be used to help immigrant students acclimate to the German language and culture.
Outline:
Introduction
The Problem
History
Currently
Solutions
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Recently, a report was released that examined the disparity in academic achievement between first and second generation immigrant students and found that those who have been in German schools their entire school careers, but were born to immigrant parents, have a 93 point lower average score than those who were born to German parents. This statistical information is a significant concern to German officials as the students are all being educated in the same manner for the same number of years with little evidence as to what might be causing the disparity."
"It is important for officials to determine what may cause such a difference in academic achievement as there are many immigrant families living and working in Germany."
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Democracy and Terrorism, 2007.
This paper discusses how terrorism affects democracy.
821 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 36.95
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In this article, the writer notes that what we understand by the term democracy today is largely influenced by such concepts as freedom of speech and assurance of complete security. The writer points out that as citizens of a democratic state, we take it for granted that our rights will be provided, that search and seizure will never be something to worry about and that we will be protected against harassment. However, the writer maintains that when certain threats to national security suddenly change the entirely scenario, one is forced to review the definition of democracy. The writer discusses that when government urges citizens to cooperate with the security measures being taken and thus compromises on rights to privacy, one has to consider the effects of terrorism on democratic principles and structures.
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"Terrorism targets the political structure and ideologies of a country. The primary ends are usually political in nature and thus when acts of terrorism are carried out the impact is naturally felt at the state and government level. This tends to hurt the democratic system almost by default. When terrorism activities escalate, countries are forced to take extra security measures. For this purpose, they often compromise on civil liberties- unwarranted arrests are made, people and places are search without taking into consideration the constitutional rights of the citizens and often people are detained illegally. In some cases, telephonic conversation is recorded, emails are scrutinized and other communication is also monitored- all in the name of security. When civil rights are hurt, democracy loses its meaning and democratic principles are shattered and this happens due to fear generated by terrorism."
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