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A look at the debate concerning the use of punishment vs. rehabilitation for convicted offenders.

An analysis of the pros and cons of birthright citizenship in America.

An exploration of the pros and cons of affirmative action and a proposed solution to achieve diversity in colleges through different means.

An argument that terminally ill patients should have the right to choose their own death.

Argues that marijuana should be legalized in the United States.

A comparison of the US and International definitions and outlooks on torture.

This paper details issues that haven risen over the years dealing with the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution.

An exploration of the arguments for and against affirmative action legislation.

This paper discusses the issue of affirmative action and the arguments propounded by its proponents and critics.

This argumentative essay argues that the practice of abortion is morally wrong.

This paper examines the teenage pregnancy aggregate and the dangers of unprotected sex.

An argument in favor of legalizing marijuana.

A review of "In An Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing" by Lee and Bob Woodruff.

Looks at issues relating to homosexuality from the collectivist versus the individualistic viewpoint.

A look at the detrimental effects of illegal immigration into the United States.

A discussion on air pollution in the form of acid rain and global warming.

An argument against the legalization of euthanasia.

This paper discusses what limits there ought to be on a legal right of abortion.

This paper looks at the role of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as within the Department of Justice and not Homeland Security.

An exploration of the philosophies of Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Immanuel Kant in relationship to the possibility of peace in Iraq.

Examines the message in Khaled Hosseini's novels "The Kite Runner" and "A Thousand Splendid Suns".

An exploration of two opposing viewpoints on Americans' use of torture towards terror suspects.

An examination of current practices in law enforcement, its challenges and its role in the criminal justice system.

Argues that the reasons President George Bush led us into war with Iraq were financial rather than for national security or concern for the Iraqi people.

An analytical essay on Luce Irigaray's psychoanalysis of the September 11th twin towers tragedy.

An exploration of the rationale and morality behind the use of the death penalty in modern America.

A discussion of the need for carbon neutrality to maintain our environment.

This paper traces the trends in Jewish immigration to the United States.

An argument that embryonic stem cell research is not unethical because the benefits derived from the research outweigh the moral obligations to the fetus.

Discusses pros and cons of the Homeland Security National Strategy and the USA PATRIOT Act.

This paper presents the argument that homosexual union may be recognized but not compared with traditional marriage.

An argument that affirmative action is unethical and should be banned.

An argumentative essay that examines the question of whether or not making English the official language of the U.S. would be an act of patriotism or an act of racism.

A thorough analysis of the Patriot Act.

An in depth examination of the causes and consequences of the financial crisis, specifically on the German financial system.

A persuasive essay for all mankind to work to prevent the furthering of the global warming phenomenon.

A look at issues concerning affirmative action and education in the United States.

An overview of the Planned Parenthood organization that advocates family planning.

An argument that assisted suicide is preferable to the delayed suffering of terminally ill people.

This paper applies the philosophies of John Locke to the goal of attaining peace in Iraq.

A paper addressed at soldiers in Iraq fighting Valium addiction.

A persuasive essay against capital punishment.

A review of Roger Daniel's book, "Coming to America", on the history of American immigration.

A review of Ignacio Garcia's "Chicanismo: The forging of Militant Ethos in Among Mexican Americans".

An in-depth discussion of the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the oldest international migration agency.

A brief look at the controversy surrounding global warming and its effects.

An in-depth exploration of the reasons behind Muslim extremists' hatred of American ideals and systems.

Reviews the history of legalized abortion in the U.S.

A brief discussion of the Canadian Constitution followed by a case study of "Regina v. Morgentaler", which led to changes in Canadian abortion laws.

A look at several perspectives on the changes in the United States since September 11, 2001.

A review of the book "A Mighty Heart" by Mariane Pearl.

Argues that racial profiling is a violation of human rights.

The paper discusses climate change and the Kyoto Protocol.

An analysis of immigration as seen in the American cinema since the 1930s.

A look at the characteristics of voters and voting practices in the 2006 U.S. congressional elections.

Explores the many changes in the Iraq since the second Iraqi war.

A discussion of the growing problem of teen pregnancy in the U.S., its causes and ways to reduce the problem.

An in-depth examination of the global gun culture, its impact on violence, and the international legislation designed to combat it.

This paper argues in favor of considering the benefits and opportunities of stem cell research, while acknowledging the aspect of morality or ethics in regards to the embryo and its status as a life.

An overview of the "Furman v. Georgia" case and its implications for the use of the death penalty in the United States.

A discussion on the Human Genome Project.

An analysis of filmmaker Michael Moore and his filming techniques.

An analysis of the history and application of systems of law in the past and present and the application of capital punishment in the United States today.

An exploration of the disputed connection between the war in Iraq and the war on terror.

This paper explores the issue of marijuana legalization and argues that the drug should remain illegal.

Presents several arguments against abortion.

An essay on the demerits of euthanasia.

Looks at the important role of the Canada Charter of Rights in the Canadian political process.

This paper addresses the role of race in the application of the death penalty in the United States.

An examination of the implementation plan that will utilize crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) concepts in a real-world setting.

A look at the impact the sea level has on the city of Venice.

Argues against abortion.

A discussion on the history and evolution of terrorism.

An analysis of the differences in presentation in three news reports on the war in Iraq.

A discussion on discrimination in the workplace and affirmative action.

A paper in support of the policy of affirmative action.

An argument against Barbra Katz Rothman's article "On Order" and Philip Kitcher's "Whose Self Is It, Anyways?".

An argument why even the best approaches may never eliminate school shootings.

An examination of the history of France's immigration policy and the continued cultural conflict with North-Africans in France.

A persuasive essay on the burden of illegal immigration, specifically in the areas of driving and healthcare.

An examination of the purpose of the Patriot Act and how it affects citizens' rights.

An analysis of the pros and cons of cloning and the issues at the forefront of the cloning controversy.

A comparison and contrast of the BBC and CNNs coverage of HIV, climate change and the war in Iraq.

A discussion of the principles of jihad, war and peace as they are taught in the Koran.

A discussion of global warming and its relevance as a political issue.

A discussion on the difficulty in achieving justice for all sectors of American society.

Looks at aviation security and its impact on airports.

Describes the deteriorating human and civil rights situation in Iraq against that nation's gay and lesbian citizens.

A detailed study of gun law in the U.S., the ongoing controversy that it has sparked, and changes in the course of jurisprudence for the Second Amendment.

A review of the book "Insurgency and Terrorism From Revolution to Apocalypse" by Bard O'Neill.

A persuasive paper that governments should not allow human cloning.

An exploration of the studies on the relationship between racial discrimination and the death penalty.

This paper compares the approaches of two journalists to the war in Iraq: Stephen Biddle's "Seeing Baghdad, Thinking Saigon" and Matt Taibbi's "The Chicken Doves".

An examination of the reasons why there are a lack of minority health care executives in health care organizations in Northern Carolina.

An argument against the restoration of capital punishment.

A discussion on issues surrounding gay marriage and if discrimination occurs through omission.

An exploration whether the execution of the mentally ill violates the Eighth Amendment's prohibition against cruel and unusual punishment.

An overview of the Al Qaeda and its organizational and developmental history.

A look at the role of scenario-based planning in critical incident management.