Abstract This paper examines how deregulation has affected the American airlines industry, what brought about the current legal situation, and whether it is the best possible way in which to determine national airlines policy. It sets all of this within a larger framework that demonstrates how the United States has in its history dealt with the issue of regulating its transportation industries.
Abstract This paper examines the development of nationalism in modern China, from the Han response to the Qing government to anti-imperialist agitation and republicanism under the guidance of Sun Yatsen. It looks briefly at the New Culture Movement and the role of secret societies such as the Tongmeng hui.
From the paper:
"Nationalism has been a defining ideology in the creation of Modern China, promoted at first by a series of secret societies, and later by both the Guomingdang and the Chinese Communist Party to achieve different ends. It was central to the early student movements, and the May Fourth Movement, and nationalism was the first of Sun Yatsen's Three Principles of the People. In its early stages, Chinese nationalism was based on ethnic and racial identity, and centered on Han identity, however over time the significance of ethnic identity has decreased. Foreign influence in the conceptualization of Chinese nationalism has been problematic to developing a clear understanding of the movement; despite this, nationalism developed in a particularly Chinese manner."
The following paper examines the war on drugs in America, questioning whether the loss of lives, stricter laws and costs of the campaign outweigh the benefits.
1,050 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 2 sources, 2003, $ 36.95
Abstract This essay discusses the pros and cons of the "War on Drugs" in America, paying specific attention to the sales of drugs, legislation issues, the strain on the judicial system, poor communities, increased costs of the campaign and the infringement of individual rights.
From the paper:
?Some critics have pointed to the amount of money the War on Drugs has cost. They claim that the increased costs of the campaign to stop drug flow into the United States have coincided with a decrease of the amount of money spent on education. However, correlation is not the same as cause. The funding of education is an important role for federal, state and local governments. This is why we have federal funding for some educational programs as well as state and local taxes to help pay for public schools.?
Abstract This paper is a deep analysis of the issues of Health Care providence in the U.S. It discusses the issues of physician manpower by analyzing the physician surplus, the imbalance of the physician workforce and geographic distribution. This paper also discusses the issues, problems and trade-offs of nursing manpower. In each case the paper offers recommendations to solving the issues discussed.
From the Paper "The primary goal of a health care system is to provide equal and affordable access of quality health care to the members of the population. This includes providing the nation with the right combination of health care providers. It also involves determining the various needs of the different geographic locations of the nation as well as the needs of disadvantaged and minority groups. These objectives as well as others help to ensure access to care for the population as a whole."
Tags: health, care, issues, nursing, physician, manpower, providers
Abstract This paper discusses the need for alternative approaches to health care. While maintaining a commitment to providing quality health care, a limited budget demands that change be made in the way that health care services are provided, and which treatments are made available. Appropriate level of care for patient need is discussed. Alternative approaches not currently in widespread use, such as acupuncture and chiropractic medicine, are proposed. The need for an improved joint effort on the part of community groups and health care providers is raised.
From the Paper "Realizing that because of the high cost associated with health care and the limited availability of traditional hospitalized treatments an alternative approach is needed in the treatment of less severe health ailments that can be treated by alternative means. This reformed approach conserves hospitalized care for members of society who have a higher demand for these specialized services and equipment, such as organ transplant patients."
The following paper discusses research that has shed an increased degree of light on the traditional concept of group debate and collective decision making processes.
Abstract The following essay is a critical examination of the influences and effects surrounding the concept of group dynamics in the decision making process, with particular reference to the events that occurred on April 17 of 1961 when a number of revolutionaries emerged from the waters of Bahia de Chochinos, or Bay of Pigs. Operation Rice Bowl and the events that occurred on April 24, 1980 in Tehran, Iran are also used as case examples.
Table of Contents
Disastrous Decisions
A Short History of a Long Standing Process
Groupthink Defined & Explained
The Voice of Opposition
The Voice of Advocacy
An Objective Observation of the Issue
A Needless Repetition
From the Paper "This covert and misguided operation, which has come to be known as the Bay of Pigs Invasion, has come down through the annals of U.S. military history as being one of the most disastrous and embarrassing fiascos ever involving American troops and governmental planning. Prior to the implementation of the operation, a special advisory committee consisting of the top military minds of America had been assembled to discuss and decide what must be done regarding Fidel Castro and the situation in Cuba. Endorsed by President John F. Kennedy, this group of advisors was designed to bring together a variety of ideas and methodology and ultimately decide on the best avenue of action regarding the strained and explosive relations between the United States and Cuba."
This paper investigates the facts surrounding the use of the FBI Internet program 'Carnivore' in obtaining communication and other incriminating evidence from possible terrorists and criminals.
Abstract The paper thoroughly examines the issues surrounding FBI's use of 'Carnivore' Internet Program in terms of the violation of personal privacy and freedom, its use as vital tool in hunting and apprehending criminals who use the Internet as a medium of communication, in particular after the events of September 11, 2001. The paper argues the government's "Carnivore" program erodes our constitutional freedom for the majority of law-abiding citizens.
From the Paper "The events of September 11, 2001 are, at the least, unforgettable. That day will live in infamy as the point when the nation's false sense of security and personal safety within out country was shattered. The large jagged pieces are still being swept up within our lives, but the cracks in society ran deep, and are, I think, permanent. Out of the ashes of 9-11 have been borne many new approaches to terrorism and law enforcement in general. One such advance is the widespread use of a fairly new technology known publicly as "Carnivore". An Internet based tool, Carnivore, along with many other modern and tried-and-true methods, is used by the FBI to obtain information about possible suspects and even intercept incriminating evidence in a possible terrorist attack or other impending crime, all via the Internet. The upside of this technology is the possibility to reconnoiter suspects via the Internet by intercepting data from said suspect. The downside is unconditional snooping upon possibly non-criminal individuals either connected with or not connected with a suspect. Also known as invasion of privacy."
Abstract This paper gives a factual account of the development of police corruption to the peak it is at today. It speaks of the social contract by which police are to abide, remaining small and dedicated to preserving the safety and law of the land. However, explains the author, as time went on the police force came to be increasingly relied on as an instrument of political and racial power. Recently, police brutality is especially directed to certain American racial and political minorities. This paper concludes that riots and outbursts against police brutality from the minorities will continue until the government puts an end to police corruption.
From the Paper "America's founding fathers were militant revolutionaries. This nation was built upon social contract theory, the idea that the government exists by the will of the people and that they are obligated to obey only so long as that government operates in a moral fashion and in the best interests of its subjects. For many years the police forces of this nation followed the spirit of a social contract, remaining small and dedicated to preserving the safety and law of the land. However, as time went on the police force came to be increasingly relied on as an instrument of political and racial power. World War I saw the beginning of the police as an anti-protest and anti-civil rights weapon. Their roles in putting down political and racial protest came to maturity during the 1960s, as they turned their fire against war protests and race riots. In recent years, the blatant racist and political nature of police power has hidden behind a shield of anti-terrorist and anti-drug action. The ACLU writes that, ?From the outset, the war on drugs has in fact been a war on people and their constitutional rights, with African Americans, Latinos and other minorities bearing the brunt of the damage.? Racial profiling and police brutality daily threaten the lives of American racial and political minorities, while the government turns a blind eye. ?The see-no-evil policy of the feds toward police violence comes at a time when the number of police abuse complaints has soared nationally. The Department gets about 15, 000 complaints yearly.? "
Abstract This paper looks at the inception of the EPA, born out of frustration with the harm caused to the environment. The author discusses the federal agency's broad reaching effect on American society, its own structural problems, reforms, and the EPA's regulatory powers. The paper also examines several major acts passed by the EPA over the years.
From the Paper "After an incomplete creation, the E.P.A. has had a rough road through the past three decades. Many of the initial internal and structural programs were not addressed at the beginning and have grown into bigger problems. The E.P.A. has made attempts to reform itself and bring itself into the global fold with economic and energy issues to create the triumvirate of the idea of E-Cubed. However, these efforts have not gone far enough and should start looking to other reform ideas. The E.P.A. is a vital part of our social and economic structure, but needs to better define its role and position within the governmental framework."
Abstract This paper takes a look at the role of U.S.- imposed sanctions and asks whether they are effective. It examines the types of sanctions imposed and how this effects the people on the ground. Do they provide more harm than good, when the masses suffer and the leader continue to thrive?
From the Paper "Economic sanctions are an important tool of US foreign policy. They are used for a variety of reasons and often have substantial repercussions for countries on the receiving ends. Sanctions are used as a way to stop objectionable actions of foreign governments such as: to stop military adventures, arms proliferation, support of terrorism and drug trafficking, and human rights abuses among others. (Department of the Treasury website, 2002) "In conjunction with diplomacy and other measures, sanctions seek to demonstrate US resolve and express outrage, change the behavior of the target country, and deter other countries from resorting to similar actions in the future." (Carter, 1988)"
Abstract This paper deals with the hysteria created in the United States since the Sept 11th terrorist attack. It show how despite the American constitution declaring freedom and rights for all, how the law enforcement agents have been infringing on these rights.
From the Paper "In the wake of the tragedy that occurred on September 11, 2001, however, the government has been banishing rather than protecting those rights that were originally granted to U.S. citizens. A government that is ignoring its own Constitution is no longer protecting the will of the individual. According to Gerald Johnson, author of ?The American Presidency,? the Founding Fathers ?would be astounded if they knew the changes that have occurred.? (Johnson.) "
Tags: war, undemocracy, patriotism, federal, government, civil, liberty
Abstract This paper, through the use of graphs and tables, takes a look at AIDS trends across the USA from 1993 to 2000 and analyzes and predicts future trends and reason for researching it.
From the Paper "I selected this topic because I thought this would be an interesting topic to look at since my aunt has had AIDS for about 13 years now. I felt it would be intriguing to see what pattern AIDS has taken since it has become very publicized over the past couple of years. As you can see from Figure 1, the number of new AIDS diagnoses and deaths has been decreasing dramatically over the past 8 years. I believe the diagnoses have gone down so dramatically because of the media coverage on AIDS and better education in schools to children and adults. The deaths have decreased due to the fact that life saving AIDS drugs have been developed which can extend peoples lives."
Abstract An exploration into the decision-making processes in governmental budgeting. The writer of the paper studies several concepts to explain the budget process, how decisions affecting it, or affected by it, are made and what role policy plays in the whole system.
From the Paper "Within an anarchy organization, decisions are made in one of three ways: by resolution, oversight or flight. A decision by resolution indicates that the decision resolves a problem and is usually only reached after significant amounts of work. Oversight decisions are said to be made when decisions made regarding other problems result in making the decision for the decision-makers. Finally, flight decisions are those which leave the problem unresolved and the choice intact. Unfortunately, oversight and flight decisions are the most common type of decisions made when it comes to budgeting."
Abstract This paper emphasizes three main points regarding immigration: What is happening concerning the immigration problem in the United States? Why is the immigration law system insufficient? What should be done to change the situation? Gathered statistics show that the apparent problem is not in the laws but in the law enforcement. There are a few solutions: New laws need to be created, law enforcement needs to intensify helping foreign countries with their problems which would lead to a decrease in immigration, or reconstruction of the entire system.
From the Paper "Our current immigration law system is in shambles. Experts unanimously agree to that fact and they also agree that something needs to be done to improve on the system. What is not agreed upon to any extent is what exactly should be done. Some say that new laws need to be created, some say that the laws are fine but the law enforcement needs to intensify, others even say that by helping foreign countries with their problems would keep make a decrease in immigration, therefore, an increase in current law efficiency and then there are those who think the entire system needs to be reconstructed. Gathered statistics have shown that the apparent problem is not in the laws but in the law enforcement. The law enforcement aspect of the immigration law system is the lagging part. Perhaps these other ideas would be effective to an extent, but none would more directly make an impact than an increase in law enforcement on the current laws."
Tags: immigration, research, States, United, system, reconstruction, laws, foreign
Abstract The following paper focuses on the way in which the public and private sectors differ as well as what their similarities are. In addition the writer provides examples, applications and implications of each sector and the diversity question. The writer concludes from the research that the public sector leads by example and the private sector often follows the public sectors lead. Thus, it is the writer's opinion that the public sector has long since mandated the employment and the development of a diverse workforce.
From the Paper "America is known throughout the world for its open arms regarding diversity. Each year countless immigrants flock to the shores of the nation to begin life anew in a place where they have heard they will receive unconditional acceptance. While it is true in many ways that America has one of the most diverse populations on earth it doesn"t mean there are never any issues when it comes to that diversity. Diversity in the private and public sector of America have different challenges presented as well as challenges that are decidedly similar. The private and public sector have been working on the diversity question for many years and while they run parallel in many ways, they are also walking their own lone path.?
