Abstract This paper will argue that censorship of children's literature is wrong because far more would be lost than gained. The argument will include an introductory (and brief) discussion of the nature of children's literature, then the balance of losses and gains in censorship. Three examples from children's literature will be used: Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn", Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island", and Perrault's Mother Goose tales.
Abstract This paper will argue that "Lives of the Saints" may be seen as a "prequel" of sorts to "Son of a Smaller Hero" in that it explains how the culture of a country of origin can shape the immigrant life in Canada.
Abstract This paper will cover the reason why global warming is such an issue in today's world. Causes, effects and solutions will be covered in the analysis. By researching these prospects, an overall perspective will be sought in the broad based view of global warming.
Abstract This paper will discuss gun control and why we should have more laws protecting people from guns in this country. This study will show the forces that oppose gun control and an argument for more protection in gun control will be shown through the analysis provided. By presenting both sides of the argument, a better understanding of what gun control is needed will be understood.
Abstract This senior level paper is on Physician Assisted Suicide focuses on the importance of PAS and why it should be legalized. It compares its four distinct stages and also concentrates on the history of PAS. This paper also reviews the conditions under which it becomes necessary and people's opinions about it. This paper also reveals certain countries, which have implemented laws about the legalization of PAS.
Abstract This six page paper discusses the opinions both for and dissenting of the supreme court in the case of Roe v Wade, analyzing what opinion was the or was not the correct one.
Abstract This six-page undergraduate paper examines the controversial issue of women serving in combat. The author analyzes several critical arguments against this policy and refutes them with evidence from World War II, and the recent conflicts in the Balkans and Iraq.
Abstract This paper explores ethical and moral arguments surrounding cell stem research. It looks at the viewpoints of both pro-life campaigner and scientists.
Abstract In this paper, the author addresses questions that are being asked everyday by American citizens about homeland security. It asks whether the new policies developed in the wake of the 9-11 attacks are really making the country safer or whether they are just measures taken by the security forces to make the population feel safer.
From the Paper "Homeland Security was created as national effort to prevent terrorist attacks with the United States. It is used to reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism, while maintaining hope of minimizing the damage and recover from attacks that do occur. But according to a recent poll conducted by Gallup Organization ?Only 13 percent of Americans say they have confidence that the new department will make the nation "a lot" safer. Nearly 4 out of 10 Americans expect that the new department will not make the country any safer. "
Abstract Since the horrific events of September 11, 2001, there has been a great deal of debate on whether or not airline pilots should be armed in the cockpit. With the U.S. waging a global war on terrorism, it may be possible that terrorists will retaliate against the U.S., and they may use airliners again. This paper argues in favor of allowing airline pilots to be armed in the cockpit. This paper covers both sides of the argument and presents unbiased views, as well. Quotes from U.S. Congressmen also included in the paper.
From the Paper "Another argument in favor of arming pilots is that they are, psychologically, among the most highly trained and level-headed professionals in the world. They are accustomed to making critical ? and sometimes life-saving ? decisions in a split second, so arming them would make sense, according to the APSA. In addition, Senator Zell Miller (D-Ga.) strongly supports passing an amendment in favor of pilots carrying guns. Senator Miller believes it is logical to allow pilots to be armed. Senator Miller stated, "Will someone please explain to me the logic that says we can trust someone with a Boeing 747 in bad weather, but not with a Glock 9 millimeter"? (Sen. Miller, Chicago Tribune)"
Abstract This paper discusses how daily we are exposed to information from advertisements consciously and subliminally which influence our consumer life as well as our psychological and social values. It looks at how children are not immune to these influences and how since they are in the process of learning, they are more vulnerable and responsive to advertisement than adults are. It argues that the effect of the advertising aimed at children based on economical, legal, sociological and psychological facts, to indicate whether banning will bring benefits to protect them from deception and whether the increasing need for the protection of young citizens will cause governments and other bodies to consider more carefully about regulation issues.
From the Paper "The IPA cites the report regarding the economic effects in Greece after banning television advertisement. A ban on Television toy advertisements caused a 40% decline in quality children's programming. Therefore and lower quality imports programmes replaced them. Furthermore, advertising has an important function in an open capitalist market society. A lack of competition caused by the banning of advertising results in decreased consumer choice, higher prices and impaired product development. For instance, in Sweden, where banning advertising aimed at children has already happened, toys are sold at prices 50% higher than in other European countries. Children do not have a wide variety of choices (IPA)."
Tags: behaviour, television, regulation, government
Abstract This argumentative paper covers both sides of the controversy surrounding stem cell research, but concludes that stem cell research should indeed be allowed. It looks at the medical advances made in this field, but also argues the ethical and religious issues at stake.
From the Paper "Stem cell research is one of the most controversial subjects in America today. The controversy is in how one can obtain these stem cells. During fertilization, in humans, the embryo is hollow and contains cells that eventually develop into a fetus. Researchers have discovered, as recently as 1998, that the cells in the embryo contain all the tissues types, therefore becoming any cell in the body. Thus the stem cells can be transplanted into patients with diseases dealing with cell abnormality. With the great potential to cure Alzheimer"s, Parkinson"s, and spinal cord injuries, stem cell research should be allowed; however, there are people who are against stem cell research."
Abstract This paper evaluates both the positive and negative effects of affirmative action policies today, with a particular focus on racial minorities, such as African-Americans and Latinos, in higher education. The paper defines affirmative action, traces the policies? history, examines their goals, and looks at the various legal challenges that have been mounted against these policies. Finally, the paper includes a critical examination of the arguments both for and against the continued use of affirmative action policies and concludes by taking the position that affirmative action policies are ineffective and actually harm the parties they are intended to benefit.
From the Paper "Jackson further argues that many affluent white students have access to SAT preparation scores and have the time and resources to participate in extracurricular activities and honor courses. This places many minority students from lower-income families who need to work after school and do not have resources for SAT preparation tests at a distinct disadvantage (Jackson 290). For proponents like Jackson, affirmative action is a way to address these discrepancies and ensure that disadvantaged youth receive an equal opportunity towards higher education."
Abstract This paper explains that, in 1900, it was widely acceptable to express prejudice openly, and many people who were well-established as Americans often shared prejudicial beliefs. By 2000, American society had come to a more enlightened place, and it was socially unacceptable to casually dismiss whole groups of people because as individuals they exhibited specific negative traits. The paper examines how these changing attitudes affected the lives of immigrants in the United States.
From the Paper "While the United States is a country built from immigrants, the experience of immigrants have varied greatly over time. By 1900, the country had experienced several large waves of immigration, such as that caused by the potato famine in Ireland. Most of the immigrants stayed close to where they had disembarked (Claghorn, 1901), making lower Manhattan congested and packed with people who often had little in the way of means. It was easy for those who had come perhaps only one or two generations before and see themselves as markedly superior to the new immigrants, and since the new residents were living in a congested and easily observed area, it was easy to develop stereotypical ideas about each group."
Abstract This paper discusses how the very purpose of life is to build individual consciousness and how the question of a first principle arises on the current premise of ethics surrounding the debate on the ethicality of euthanasia. It looks at how opponents to euthanasia have viewed most, if not all, their arguments from the moralistic perspective that there is an intrinsic value to human life and, therefore, it needs to be preserved until death occurs naturally. It attempts, therefore, to focus on the real ethical issues revolving around euthanasia and evaluate them against a commonly held view as to what constitutes a moral judgment.
From the Paper "While there is certainly some validity in this argument, there also needs to be cognition of the fact that there is individual choice involved in exercising the right to determine whether or not he or she would like to go through such an experiential state. Nowhere in metaethics is there any implication of Divine enforcement of such consciousness on individuals. Rather there is an emphasis on individual effort towards higher and higher states of consciousness. It would also be of relevance here, to note that the theological view of the individual right to determine the time of death has varied down the ages."
