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Discusses the recent affirmative action lawsuits filed against the University of Michigan and the argument for affirmative action in society today.

The physical, mental, and social effects of crack cocaine on the stability of today's society.

An argument against use of cloning technology on humans, which looks at both sides of the controversy.

An ethical analysis of euthanasia or "mercy killing".

This paper looks at some of the theories and great scientific minds that have contributed to the study of modern genetics.

Explores the many faces of terrorism through a comparison of two Middle Eastern countries, Saudi Arabia and Israel.

A look at the effects of advertising aimed specifically at children.

An exploration of the current administration's war tactics and the tactics and beliefs detailed in Machiavelli's "The Prince".

Takes a look at the ethical and moral issues surrounding stem cell research.

A discussion of the differences in views over the death penalty in the U.S. and Canada and its potential impact.

Focuses on Paul P. Pillar's famous writing against terrorism, "Terrorism and U.S. Foreign Policy".

Looks at the various justifications for legal punishment and their motivations.

A discussion of whether diversity in the workplace is based on ability or race and ethnicity.

An overview and discussion of the Bering Strait Theory regarding the origins of Native American immigration.

An opinion paper on the right of terminally ill patients to receive assisted suicide if they request it.

A brief discussion of the issue of same-sex marriages in the United States.

An argumentative essay supporting the right to bear arms.

A history of the conflict and controversy that abortion has caused over the past century.

Presents arguments in favor of legalized euthanasia.

An analysis of the effects of recent terrorist activites on the validity and democracy of the rule of law in Australian society.

Argues that affirmative action is not a system that should be used in today's work force.

An analysis of what caused the record budget deficit in 2003 and the potential effects of government deficits on the economy.

A discussion of the danger of toy guns, the effect they have on children, their involvement in crimes, cases of mistaken identity, and laws involving toy guns.

Examines the anti-terrorist laws put into effect since 9/11 and the infringement upon civil liberties.

Examines how the native culture of Irish woman immigrants to America influenced their success.

Presents arguments against gun control laws.

Looks at the problems of carbon dioxide emissions in the United States.

A research paper on American foreign policy, specifically the ties between the U.S. and Israel.

An overview of bio-terrorism as the latest form of warfare.

A look at the make-up of stem cells and their use in the medical sphere.

An overview of SARS and its ability to be used as a model for bio-terrorist attacks.

A brief history of the aviation industry and the impact of 9/11.

A review of Ronald Munson's book, "Intervention and Reflection: Basic Issues in Medical Ethics", with a focus on abortion.

A thorough overview of the history of Dutch immigration to the U.S. and the experiences of the immigrants.

A look at the influence of discrimination on death penalty sentences.

An overview of the life and beliefs of American Islamic convert, John Walker Lindh.

A discussion of the changes faced by the Australian music industry in light of the technological advances available through the internet.

Argues in favor of arming pilots in the cockpit, especially after the events of 9/11.

Discusses reasons behind America's shift in foreign policy towards Iraq and North Korea.

An opinion paper supporting the practice of capital punishment.

Discusses global and domestic terrorism, the motivation of terrorists, and suggestions for deterring terrorism.

A discussion on whether same sex marriages should be legally recognised from a jurisprudential point of view.

A discussion on whether Bush's 'War on Terror' can be considered a fight for freedom or a fight for supremacy.

A look at the problem of racial profiling in America after 9-11.

A presentation of a timeless argument against censorship.

An overview of international human rights with an emphasis on Japan.

An overview of international human rights with an emphasis on South Africa.

An overview of human rights around the world today and the issues currently affecting the international community.

A look at how the public dealt with the Flight 587 crash in New York, two months after 9-11.

Questioning whether same sex attraction is biologically or environmentally determined.

A discussion of the disadvantages of teenage pregnancy.

A look at the relationship between parental involvement laws and abortion rates.

A rhetorical analysis of Marc Stiegler's "The Gentle Seduction".

An examination of Christian Joppke's "Immigration and the Nation-State."

Are we really safer or is it just an illusion?

An analysis of the effectiveness of regulation of the British by the Press Complaints Commission.

A paper dealing with immigration and refugee law written in the form of an application for immigration rights to Australia.

An overview of Australian airplane safety.

Questions whether euthanasia is an acceptable practice in modern society.

Looks at life for Americans before and after 9/11, focusing on the trauma experienced by the general population.

A look at the pros and cons of euthanasia.

Examines why advocates of gun control are especially concerned about handguns.

An overview of the National Rifle Association.

An overview of the different methods used to carry out the death penalty throughout history from stoning to the lethal injection.

Alabama's approach to gay and lesbian custody rights.

Arguments surrounding stem cell research.

A discussion of the policy in the U.S. towards censorship on the internet and whether it is justified.

A literary analysis of the short story "Hills Like White Elephants" by Ernest Hemingway.

A discussion of the issie of gun control in the U.S.A.

A literary review of "The Promised Land: The Great Black Migration and How it Changed America".

A look at the pros and cons of euthanasia.

An overview of abortion and its impact on society including legal implications.

An argument in favor of censorship of pronography.

An examination of assisted suicide in nursing homes.

A quick background on the various types of chemical weapons.

A brief review of the decision making process leading the U.S. to war with Iraq.

A look at how terrorism is a crime against humanity and the world.

A fictionalized account of an escape from the World Trade Center.

The ethical considerations of abortions.

An analysis of the current U.S. economy.

Post-Sept 11 effects on employment policies.

A look at successive waves of immigrants and community building in Toronto.

This paper presents an in-depth discussion on the issue of adoption vs. abandonment.

This paper looks at the sociological changes encouraged by Playboy founder Hugh Hefner.

A look at the rights of homosexuals to adopt.

Analysis of Nino Ricc's "Lives of the Saints".

A look at Chinese immigration to Canada and the trend towards suburbian development.

An economic analysis of capital punishment.

Comparison of active and passive euthanasia.

Differences between Irish men and women in the settlement pattern of their contemporary migration to Britain.

A look at the controversial topic of internet censorship.

An opinion paper of the cons of cloning.

A look at the impact of 9-11 of religious beliefs, especially Catholicism.

An analytical debate of women serving in combat units.

An analysis of various literature on the Iraq war.

How religious beliefs influence the concept of capital punishment.

This paper discusses the controversial practice of mercy killing or euthanasia.

A look at legislation which applies to affirmative action implementation.

A look at issues which are common to same-sex and straight couples.

How it affects the world today with reference to the disaster of September 11th 2001.