Abstract This paper describes the dangers of Anthrax as a weapon in chemical / biological warfare. The paper outlines different types of Anthrax and discusses the long term effects it could have in a war of bioterroism. The writer explains the different ways Anthrax enters and affects the body. The writer provides a brief history on bioterrorism and concludes the paper with assurances that bills have been passed allowing the U.S. government to spend billions on anti-bioterrorism.
From the Paper "Bioterrorism is known to have been in effect as early as 6th century B. C. when the Assyrians attempted to poison the wells of their enemies using a substance known as "rye ergot" (History of Bioterrorism, PG, 2002). Throughout the years bioterrorism has been a constant threat, as armies have been known to hurl the bodies of diseased soldiers into enemy camps. Feces and even infected fleas have been used to spread plague and malaria into enemy quarters. As early as 1763 Native Americans were given blankets and cloths that had been infected with smallpox (History of Bioterrorism, PG, 2002)."
Tags: biological, cutaneous, deadly, gastrointestinal, inhalational, terrorists, widespread, warfare, terror
Abstract An argumentative paper about the negative side of IVF. The writer claims that the IVF process entails killing off too many embryos to justify the low success rate that the process produces. This paper gives a summary of the process and explains why the line needs to be drawn between aiming to get a woman pregnant and disposing of the unsuccessful embryos.
From the Paper "Scientist has discovered a process that enables couples that are infertile to bare children. This process is called in vitro fertilization. Some say that in vitro fertilization is a life-giving miracle that gives two individuals the opportunity to bring a life into the world; however, others say that it is playing God. Although in vitro fertilization appears to be a blessing for couples that are unable to have children, it is nothing more than infanticide in disguise."
From the Paper "Euthanasia has become an important issue in the protection of human dignity. As medical science becomes more capable at prolonging life, but not necessarily at making that life valuable, euthanasia becomes an option to be considered by those who suffer, those who love them, and those who are charged with their care. Passive euthanasia refers to the withdrawal of "heroic" measures that keep a moribund person alive, and active euthanasia means taking a positive action that leads directly to the death of another person, and active euthanasia is considered murder in most legal and religious systems (Urofsky 15). However, active euthanasia should be legalized. It is first of all a humane way of ending life in the event of a terminal illness or debilitating and incurable injury. The legalization of active euthanasia would also end the physical and emotional..."
From the Paper "Two recent cases in Britain highlight the issue of selective abortion in multiple pregnancy, used in high-risk pregnancies in order to increase the chances of success for the remaining fetus or fetuses. This issue has become more important in an era in which many infertile couples seek medical assistance in attaining pregnancy in the first place, and some of the procedures contribute to an increase in multiple pregnancies. Studies show, for instance, that selective reduction of triplet pregnancies to twins may be fairly safe in light of the increased risks of preterm birth of triplets, though it should also be noted that prevention of multifetal pregnancies in the first place is preferable to selective reduction after assisted reproduction treatments. Selective..."
From the Paper "Death Penalty for Juveniles--A Pro Stance
The thesis of this research paper is that the death penalty should be applied to juvenile offenders who commit murder at age 16 and, in appropriate cases, at even younger ages. The basis for this position is the inherent right of American society to protect itself against the savage youth in its midst which is responsible for the rise of violent juvenile crime in America.
1. Permitting prosecutors and juries to consider imposing the death penalty on juvenile offenders who commit heinous crimes such as murder and rape is neither immoral nor illegal.
Facts. In the United States, a person younger than 18 who commits a crime is considered to be a juvenile offender. Thirty-nine states now allow the death penalty to be applied to some crimes. Eleven others and the District of Columbia prohibit the.."
An arguement for active euthanasia for people with fatal diseases causing great pain and deterioration including ethics, medical and rights issues and examples.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, 2000, $ 47.95
From the Paper "This paper contends that physician-assisted suicide should be legalized. The issue of physician-assisted suicide pertains particularly to a group of people suffering from diseases that cause a severe deterioration of human powers and capacities. Some are suffering from intolerable pain, while others find their lives unbearable. In either case, medical technology has only sustained their lives, but not improve the quality of life for them. With the assistance of a physician, these people can gain control over the timing of their death and leave the world in a dignified fashion. Especially at a time when they are losing control over their existence, they can still exercise the personal choice of dying. Unlike the critics' image of rampant "murders" of unwanted and dying patients either by the physicians or family members, the legalization of ..."
From the Paper "Thomas Bell, in his novel Out of This Furnace, deals with three generations of Slovaks and their experience in the United States, and Jacob A. Riis, in his photojournalistic How the Other Half Lives, covers the experiences of immigrants of a number of different nationalities and ethnicities at the turn of the century. This study will focus on the experiences of Jewish immigrants as depicted in Riis, comparing those to the experiences of the Slovaks in Bell's novel. Despite some important differences among the experiences of the Jews and the Slovaks, and the specific years examined, the studies are far more alike than different in their overall portraits of the suffering and exploitation of those immigrant groups in the era in which the industrial revolution exploded. The study will also briefly consider Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle, in which..."
Abstract This paper shows that if capital punishment in the United States was truly judged on fairness and on the doctrine of equal protection under the law, every state would join the current moratorium against employment of the death penalty. The paper shows that it has been argued for years that a disproportionate number of minorities, indigent and under-educated individuals end up paying the ultimate price and too often so it seems because they were too poor or uneducated to prove their innocence.
From the Paper "According to a recent study, an estimated 90 percent of American criminal defendants incarcerated for a capital crime are living in poverty when arrested, and nearly all have no money to pay for their defense by the time their case reaches the appeals stage. This means that at least 90 percent of these prisoners must rely upon court appointed attorneys, who many times are inexperienced and/or disinterested. In fact there are countless cases of counsel falling asleep at trial, or even arriving drunk."
Tags: American, Bar, Association, death, row, Supreme, Court
Abstract This paper debates the topic of euthanasia or assisted suicide for those that are dying and suffering constant and severe pain. This can range from cancer to AIDS patients. It examines the current laws in America today in various states regarding euthanasia and discusses whether assisted suicide should be legalized and if it was, who would make the final decision, the patient, the doctor or the court.
From the Paper "An elderly woman in her eighty's lies in the hospital bed with severe pain and anguish. Her husband quietly holds her hand. She begs the doctor to take her life so she is not such a financial burden to her husband and she won?t hurt anymore. Tears flow down her cheeks as she says, ?I am going to die with cancer anyway. I want to die with dignity.? What position should nurses take when it comes to this delicate subject? If you were a physician, would you assist in her death? The population of terminally ill patients can be defined as a patient who has no chance of recovering from an illness that are "suffering constant and severe pain" (Bopp and Coleson 1999). This can range from cancer to AIDS."
Abstract The paper shows that after the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, Americans are wondering if the U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East is in need of radical modification or whether the present policy should hold firm. The paper examines the suggestion that United States foreign policy has long reflected imperialist tendencies of American monopolistic capital that exemplifies the nation's quest for world supremacy.
From the Paper "Foreign policy reflects an attempt to coexist within the boundaries of civilized reality; however, the divided interpretations of what civilized reality truly means have often clouded the very essence behind the concept of foreign policy. When the established policy does not provide for friendly relations, then the only alternative arrangement finds that the parties involved are struggling to overpower each other in an attempt to either acquire or maintain political superiority. After the September 11 attacks upon the World Trade Center and Pentagon, Americans are wondering if the US foreign policy in the Middle East is in need of radical modification or whether the present policy should hold firm. "Now more than ever, timely, detailed analysis of the changing foreign policy and security environments of Central Asia and the Middle East is essential to American security policy" (Eurasia Program)."
Abstract This paper attempts to interpret the "San Diego Union-Tribune" October 18, 2002 editorial "In a democracy, silence isn"t golden? written by Colleen M. O?Connor through the ideas of George Orwell in his essay ?Politics and the English Language". It examines Orwell's four types of problems typical to the use of English language specific to political writing: dying metaphors, verbal false limbs, pretentious diction and meaningless words and how they can be applied to O' Conner's article. The theme of the article is the lack of debate regarding the possibility of war with Iraq and this paper shows how through analysis, the problems that Orwell saw in the 1940's have continued and may have grown worse as the 21st century begins.
From the Paper "The next sentence provides an example of Orwell's concern about the excess use of words with many syllables. At the beginning of the sentence we encounter the imprecise word "preponderance" and a long list of incompatible characters described with inconsistent parts of speech. The writer highlights a random combination of people, "partisans", "spokesmen", and "politicians", and things, "corporate propaganda". The compound word "spinmeister" qualifies the type of spokesmen of concern. "Spin" by itself is a poor term, adding the German word "meister" further confuses the reader. A similar list of characters on the opposite side of the discussion is presented in the same confusing manner."
Abstract This paper evaluates affirmative action which has developed as a way of providing opportunity to individuals from previously excluded groups. It provides arguments for and against the so called preferential treatment that elevates minority candidates above other applicants in order to achieve racial or gender balance. It shows how supporters see it as a way of making up for past discrimination such as slavery and its consequences for blacks, racial discrimination for other minorities and gender discrimination for women, while opponents see it as a new form of discrimination, this time directed at a different group.
From the Paper "Another argument in support of affirmative action holds that this is a way of creating racial and gender equity in the future by allowing us to overcome tensions that may exist between groups simply because one group has always been in positions of power while the other has always been subordinate. Education is another way of achieving this, but even within an educational institution, there is a need for the promotion of minorities to show that they can lead:
It's painfully obvious that this nation and this world cannot allow white students to go through higher education without interacting with Blacks in authoritative positions. It is equally clear that predominantly Black colleges cannot accommodate the number of Black students who want and need an education (Giovanni 19)."
From the Paper "The word euthanasia literally means "good death" in the original Greek. In dictionary definitions, euthanasia refers to an easy or painless death. In modern times, the word has been most closely associated with the concept of mercy killing: allowing or helping someone to die who is suffering from an incurable illness. There are two types of euthanasia in actual practice. Active euthanasia involves taking an active role in causing the death of a suffering patient. Passive euthanasia, on the other hand, involves simply allowing a terminally ill patient to die by "withholding from the patient drugs, the use of life-support systems, or other life-prolonging medical care" (Heintze 39). This paper will consider the contrasting points of view regarding these two types of euthanasia and will argue in favor of the "good death" in strictly defined cases."
From the Paper "One of the most explosive issues in contemporary America is the issue of gun control. Many questions are asked about this issue, including some on the basic rights guaranteed by the Constitution. Indeed, the issue of gun control has become a war of words over a citizen's right to own and bear arms and the government's authority to regulate them. Both sides of the issue often see the argument in black and white . one side maintains that gun control curtails violent crime; the other insists that it is irrelevant to crime prevention.
At the heart of the gun control issue lies the debate over the constitutional guarantee of a citizen's right to bear arms. This right, ratified in 1791 as the Second Amendment to the Constitution, was hotly debated even in the 18th century (Cross, 1989, pp. 25-47). One must remember, however, that the issue of (...)"
From the Paper ""Out of this Furnace"
The purpose of this paper is to discuss Thomas Bell's 1941 novel Out of This Furnace. This semi-autobiographical work was written by its author without the benefit of formal education, and it derives from other novels with the style of "social realism" such as Upton Sinclair's The Jungle (1906) and Theodore Dreiser's An American Tragedy (1925).
In summarizing Out of This Furnace it is important to note the generational structure of the book. Bell wants to demonstrate the progress of Djuro Kracha, as he arrives in New York from Hungry. By moving beyond Kracha's marriage to the next generation--his daughter, Mary, who marries Mike Dobrejcak-- Bell is able to show how the immigrants assimilated into the mill towns of Pennsylvania, and they dealt with the inhumane treatment..."
