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Information Systems and Security, 2008.
This paper critically examines the information systems of the United States with regards to the struggle against terrorism.
2,977 words (approx. 11.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 111.95
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The paper examines the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and looks at how the United States' information systems fail to meet the tests of universality and of platform and operating systems compatibility. The paper then looks at how border security and the war against bioterrorism have been facilitated by cutting-edge technologies that are compromised by the same interoperability issues. The paper concludes that the failings of the DHS is proof that a more streamlined, centralized data-gathering and data-exchange process is needed.
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Abstract
Introduction
Information Systems and Standards Universality, Oversight and Compatibility: the Case of the United States Government
Federal Information Systems and the Border
A brief Look at Federal information Systems and Bioterrorism
Future Vision
Conclusions/Summary
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"A Government Accountability Office Study conducted in June of 2005 found many problems with the information system in place at the Department of Homeland Security - problems that clearly reveal logistical and planning problems that must be overcome both in the public and in the private realms if the terrorist threat is to be appreciably reduced. To begin with, if the DHS is to be held up as an example, the United States government has done a desultory job of putting in place universal information security practices and controls. Things like a proper risk assessment, security plan, a regime of security tests and evaluations, remedial action plans, and a structure for the continuity of operations have (in one way or another) fallen short of expectations or have simply been absent (Government Accountability Office, 2005)."
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Should Illegal Immigrants be Deported?, 2008.
An analysis of Chelyen Davis' article entitled, "State Looks at Dealing with Immigration".
714 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 32.95
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The paper examines an article by Chelyen Davis, "State Looks at Dealing with Immigration," that looks at the illegal immigration scourge confronting the state of Virginia. The paper summarizes the article's key points and assesses the significance of the article to the broader discussion of whether illegal immigrants who break the law should be deported. The paper concludes that deportation will only be a viable option when the country's borders are safely secured.
From the Paper
"To begin with, Chelyen Davis' article entitled, "State looks at dealing with immigration," is a provocative look at the dangers undocumented immigrants pose to American society. Davis begins by looking at how an illegal immigrant, driving drunk and with a prior police record, struck and killed two girls recently in Virginia Beach, sparking widespread outrage and frustration that he had not been reported to the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement service some time earlier. The outcry was sufficiently impassioned that a task force was struck within the state of Virginia to look at how local police and sheriff's offices deal with immigration laws. More than that, concerned officials, under pressure from the general public, have vowed to look closely at what the state can actually do to enforce federal immigration law and also at how illegal aliens impact the state of Virginia."
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Homeland Security, 2008.
A look at the work of The Homeland Security Department.
1,247 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 54.95
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This paper discusses the work of The Homeland Security Department - the specific federal agency charged with coordinating all manner of security measures to fight terrorism and to address other broad-based threats to public safety. The author reveals that the effectiveness of the strategy for homeland security is a matter for discussion, and how effective it has been is a matter of some controversy.
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"The impetus for the passage of the law and for the creation of the Homeland Security Department was the same, that being the 9-11 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001. The term "homeland security" became w3idely known after that event, and the phrase served as a symbol and a goal, the preservation of the security of the homeland. Homeland security then became a policy concept, leading to the decision by President George W. Bush to release his National Strategy for Homeland Security on July 15, 2002. At that time, the concept was defined as "a concerted national effort to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, and minimize the damage and recover from attacks that do occur."
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The Global Warming Debate, 2008.
A review of the arguments for and against taking steps against greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide as two leading causes of global warming.
1,077 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 47.95
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This paper discusses the various sources of justifications to act against greenhouse gases and carbon dioxide, as two leading causes of an irrefutable trend toward global warming. The paper discusses the views of the critics and skeptics against taking these steps and then looks at the views of those in favor of the proposed actions against global warming.
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"When the great majority of scientists independently come to similar or supporting conclusions, however, it is usually a good bet that they are correct. It would appear that the over-whelming evidence supports the idea that we are experiencing global warming, that human activity is contributing to this warming and that we can't afford not to act. I would agree with Stevens that there is a wide range of opinions on how much impact global warming is having and on how much humans are contributing. From the articles I have read it seems that there is very little scientific evidence AGAINST the global warming scenario. Skeptics seem to be focusing on discrediting the global warming supporters, rather than proving that there is no warming or that no human impact exists."
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Thomson's Allegory for Abortion Rights, 2008.
A review of the arguments presented in Judith Jarvis Thomson's article, "A Defense of Abortion."
839 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 37.95
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This paper provides the ethical background to Judith Jarvis Thomson's allegory of the violinist and the woman in regards to the right to life for pregnant mothers who need abortions in mortal circumstances. The paper discusses the arguments in Thomson's article, "A Defense of Abortion", and concludes that Thomson provides an ethically sound argument for abortion rights.
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"In conclusion, the allegory of the violinist provides a rational and moral argument for abortion that takes the mother's life into account before the child within her. The immediate threat to life and the choice of keeping the mother alive is a valid argument, since she has not consciously disregard the child's life simply out of inconvenience. The premise of Thomson's logic resides on questioning the issue of murder for abortion, since the mother's life is just as valuable (if not more), than the unborn fetus that resides within her. In this manner, Thomson makes a rational and ethical argument through the premise of the violinist allegory in this article."
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Gay Adoption, 2008.
This paper argues against the myth that gay adoptions are dangerous to children.
1,205 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper explains that the opponents of rights for gays and lesbians claim that gays and lesbians are not merely unsuitable as potential adoptive parents but also entirely immoral. The author underscores that, overwhelmingly, the opposition to adoption by gays and lesbians is based on religious arguments. The paper relates that, although opponents of homosexual adoption have long tried to make a case that a child raised by a homosexual couple is at greater risk than a child raised by "straight" parents, serious research to support this is virtually non-existent. The author stresses that there is overwhelming scientific support, from such authorities as the American Psychological Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, that gays are entirely suitable as adoptive parents.
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"Despite these studies, there are bitter opponents of gay adoption, and it is notable that a tiny group of people remain dedicated to the idea that there is a "scientific" basis for opposition to gay adoption. One of the most credentialed opponents of gay adoption is Lynn Wardle, a professor of law at the Brigham Young University Law School. Wardle has been most vocal in custody disputes, in which he contends if a biological parent is found to be gay, this creates a rebuttable presumption that the parent is unfit and should therefore by denied custody."
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Research Methodology, 2008.
This paper examines the methodology of a study on immigrants' relationship with organized crime.
1,638 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 68.95
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The paper discusses a research study that will focus on immigrants and their potential relationship with organized crime. The paper looks at the population to be assessed, the instrumentation to be used, the distribution and collection of the survey, protections for participants, limitations and finally, stereotypical assumptions of immigrants.
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Restatement of the Hypothesis
The Phenomenological Assessment Process
Population
Instrumentation
Data Distribution and Collection
Protections for Participants
Limitations and Assumptions of the Method
Summary
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"The rationale of using a phenomenological assessment process in this study is based on the need to critically identify the social link between immigrants and organized crime. The emphasis on the social connection means that it is not possible to assess data collected from arrest statistics and other demographic information (Firestone, 1987; Ferrance, 2000). These sources can be used to supplement the research findings, as has been demonstrated in the literature review, but cannot be used as the primary source of information as these provide insufficient evidence towards proving a social connection (Wilson, 1984)."
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All About Cloning, 2008.
An overview and analysis of the cloning debate.
1,231 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper looks at how cloning evokes powerful emotions - for some, it evokes hope of miraculous cures for the paralyzed and the terminally ill; for others it evokes spiritual horror and a dread of where human science is taking us. This essay examines the facts that lie beyond these two extreme reactions.
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"To the best of our knowledge, a human being has not yet been created in this manner. However, many other animals have been created by cloning, and some of us may even have eaten cloned animals without even knowing it! In fact, it is estimated that at the moment there are some 200 cloned cattle in the USA, and it is thought that some of them are being used for breeding (Ruse and Sheppard). Of more concern is the fact that this scientific process continues to be used to create human embryos for medical research purposes. However, it is strictly limited by most governments, including the US government (Dunn). This kind of cloning is referred to as therapeutic cloning. "
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"Guns and Violence: The English Experience", 2008.
An analysis of violent crimes and their relationship to the availability of handguns in a society, based on the arguments of Joyce Lee Malcolm's "Guns and Violence: The English Experience."
3,571 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper explores whether societies in which guns are available to the general public are likely to have lower incidence of violent crimes than those where guns are not readily available. The paper provides particular reference to Joyce Lee Malcolm's "Guns and Violence: The English Experience." It concludes that Malcolm's analysis requires us to consider how a range of variables - from culture to crime statistics methodology -inform and, to a degree, transform the parameters of this debate.
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"This being said, however, one critical factor distinguishes Hickock and Smith from the defendants in the My Lai case; a factor that is evident in Capote's choice of a title for his text: "In Cold Blood". While there are indications that Hickock and Smith may have been troubled to some extent by the brutality of their murders of the Clutter family, this unease did not prevent them from planning on similarly murdering and stealing while hitchhiking across the American south. Both men were not only free agents - to the extent that they were not under orders or a part of a larger organization engaged in an enterprise such as war - but neither were in fear of their lives from victims or those associated with their victims. Thus, self-defense cannot be said to enter into their crimes in any way, shape or form. Instead, and unlike the killings at My Lai, the sole purpose of the murders committed by Hickock and Smith were to further their lifestyle of gaining money through theft without work; the murders simply being a way of ensuring that there were no witnesses who could finger Smith and Hickock for the thefts."
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Human Cloning, 2008.
An analysis of the current issues that involve both religion and medical science in relation to developments in human cloning.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 56.95
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This paper analyzes the medical issue of human cloning, noting that it is pertinent to ethics, since it involves a great deal of scientific questions as to how science is "playing God." The religious perspective is analyzed through Roman Catholic arguments against human cloning to better understand how this conflict is developing between both factions. In essence, this paper analyzes the two sides of the "playing God" issue in relation to the medical scientific advancements of human cloning.
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"The Catholic point of view on procreation is an act that occurs from the union of two people, those married under God's union and vows. Cloning is direct violation of the act of two people, and socially makes for an unethical third party (scientists) to be involved in this sacred union between two people. This perspective often brings forth the changing element of a society that is steadily becoming less dependent on religious doctrines, which invariably must give way to the empiricism of modern science. In essence, Catholic Bishops oppose cloning of new human lives because mankind does not have the right to play God."
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Stem Cell Research, 2008.
An analysis of the uses of stem cells in the treatment of disease and the pressure that has been placed on legislators regarding stem cell research.
1,283 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 55.95
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This paper discusses stem cell research. It discusses the function of stem cells within the body and the ways that they can be manipulated to function in different parts of the body. The paper then looks at the current uses of stem cells in the treatment of various diseases. Finally, the paper discusses the pressure that has been placed on legislators regarding stem cell research.
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"It is evident from the research that the issue of stem cell research continues to be a concern throughout society. With states now taking the initiative to ensure that funding exists for embryonic stem cell research, the likelihood that diseases that have caused reduced functioning and death of people will someday be a concern of the past exists. Diseases such as hear disease, Parkinson's disease and diabetes are all believed to have the possibility of being eliminated from the lives of sufferers and being treated effectively for those in the future that develop these life threatening illnesses. It is clear, therefore, that continued research will allow for a healthier future for all people if the research is supported throughout society."
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Intersections Between Climate Science and Politics, 2008.
A discussion of the global warming debate between science and politics.
2,184 words (approx. 8.7 pages), 10 sources, APA, AU$ 87.95
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This paper examines the basic evidence of scientific consensus on the issue of climate change and reports on the science and facts behind that consensus. The paper explains that it is quite evident, after even a cursory examination of this information, that global warming is a real phenomenon with human beings as the primary causative factor. The paper looks at the politicization of the science of global warming in order to demonstrate how actors within politics and the media, especially in the United States, have consistently manipulated scientific data and language, and deceived the public into believing there is actually a scientific debate regarding global warming. The paper then points out that climate change is no longer being ignored in policy forums and debates, and a significant political shift in the United States is already occurring. In conclusion, the paper shows that today, the reality of global warming is becoming more accepted and the new question is what can be done about it, and this is a promising development for the future of intersections between climate science and politics.
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"When it comes to the issue of climate change, the media and science aren't exactly on the best of terms. Climate change, especially in the United States, is a major political issue argued with fervor and passion from both sides of the apparent debate. What is so intriguing about this political furor is the fact that the scientific community has largely come to a resounding consensus that not only is global warming real, but also that it is largely anthropogenic in origin."
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Kant and Capital Punishment, 2008.
This paper explores Kant's theory of deontology and his views on the death penalty.
1,202 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 53.95
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The paper provides an overview of Kant's deontology theory and its implications. The paper then argues that Kant's theory presents indisputable support for the death penalty in our society today.
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Kant's Deontology
Kant and the Death Penalty
Conclusion
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"To start with: what is deontology? The word's most basic definition is etymological: the study of duty. Unlike utilitarian philosophy, which can be summed up in the rather trite and shopworn "the end justifies the means," deontology does not assign much importance to an action's consequences, focusing instead on its motives. Or, more concisely: deontology detects moral worth in motives, rather than in outcomes (McCormick 8d). The implications of this are monumental, as Kant is basically arguing that an action may lack moral worth even if its outcome is desirable and, conversely, that an action whose outcome is questionable may be considered "good." To understand these conclusions, it is important to elaborate further on Kant's ideas of categorical duty as opposed to contingent, or hypothetical, duty."
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Race and Ethnicity Today, 2008.
This paper examines the impact of race and ethnicity on social
and political life in the United States.
1,218 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 6 sources, APA, AU$ 53.95
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The paper discusses how race and ethnicity significantly impact social and political life in the Unite States, from discrimination in the workplace to racial profiling in law enforcement. The paper discusses how, due to its its impact at every level of American society, racial discrimination generates political debate and has produced positive government responses such as affirmative action and negative responses such as racial profiling.
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"In order to reduce the impact of racial discrimination, affirmative action policies have been created and implemented all across the United States. According to Truesdell (2001) these policies are designed to establish result-oriented programs in which employers and managers can commit their good faith efforts towards pursuing, attaining, and maintaining equal employment opportunities for their fellow managers, their employees, and for all people seeking employment with their company or organization, regardless of race, gender, or religion."
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Training for Peace Keeping, 2008.
A look at some of the training required to undertake peace and humanitarian operations.
3,695 words (approx. 14.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 130.95
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Terrorism has become embedded in almost everyone's vocabulary, it is one of those terms, that not everyone knows what it means, but it seems to be surrounded with negative connotations. However, it is not surprising that terrorism is sometimes abetted with state sponsorship and is supported by many governments whether intrinsically or extrinsically. As such international peace-keeping efforts have to change focus and address these internal dynamics. This paper explores some of the necessary mandates that are needed by personnel dealing with these issues.
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Introduction
Basic Communication, Conflict Resolution, & Negotiation
Communication: The Essential Element of a Successful Training Program in a Peace-Keeping Environment
Conflict Resolution & Negotiation in a Peace Keeping Environment
Techniques of Motivation in a Diverse Peace-Keeping Environment
Individual Decision-Making and Group Behavior
Leadership Training For Supervisors in these Organizations
Conclusion
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"Conflict resolution and peace keeping has been an issue of controversy for many years. However, with the proper training mechanism and structure, then peace and humanitarian operations can be the champions of a successful organizational initiative. It is therefore imperative that there be a comprehensive discourse embedded in the training structure for these operations that can analyze elements of the foreign conflict resolution and negotiation strategies. The connection between an effective training program or structure with the overall success of conflict resolution and negotiations will depend primarily on how well the program identifies the necessary political, economic, and cultural realms that have been affected by the dimensions of the operations. Overall, it is clear that conflict resolution and negotiation policy training is reactive and preventative, since it would be devised to counter, and to prohibit actions that were seen as harmful to the peace initiatives."
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The Right to Die, 2008.
This paper analyzes the ethical and legal right to die, as discussed in "Unplugged: Reclaiming Our Right to Die in America" by William Colby.
923 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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The paper summarizes the Terri Schiavo case and explains William Colby's argument, as presented in his work "Unplugged: Reclaiming Our Right to Die in America", that the law should respect an individual's inherent right to die if the health circumstances are too severe. The paper then asserts that the Federal Justice Department did not have the right to prevent Oregon from allowing patient-assisted suicides. The paper also looks at the "Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Dept. of Health" landmark case that allowed persons the right to deny life-saving medical assistance. The paper is of the opinion that the chapter "My Living Will" of Colby's book is the most intriquiging, since it describes the personal and legal foundation for denying life support systems.
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"The Terri Schiavo case represents a critical turning point for a patient's right to die, which helped to determine a legal framework under a caregiver's consent to terminate life support systems. With the Governor of Florida and the President of the United States creating legislation to prevent the death of Schiavo, the inherent right to life or death to a patient was denied after the lower court of Pinellas County decided that Schiavo would not want to live in a persistent vegetative state. However, the Supreme Courts of the United States and Florida decided correctly that the long-term state of Schiavo's suffering and lack of revival determined that her caregivers had a right to take away her feeding tube. This was the correct choice due to the fact that her long-term placement within hospital care had decidedly taken a course that would be deemed unconscionable to keep supporting Schiavo's lack of utility (to interact with other people) and to prevent a decent quality of life. The higher courts decided that her caregivers had the right to decide on Schiavo's assisted death due to the nature of her condition and the unethical medical authority that let her continue in such a condition."
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