This paper argues that the federal government should end racial profiling by requiring police and law enforcement officers to keep detailed records of each individual they stop to question or search.
Abstract This paper explains that racial profiling is the practice of stopping and searching African-American or Hispanic drivers at rates far disproportionate to their numbers on the road. The author points out that a number of cases of racial profiling have led to altercations, slayings, and national protests. The paper stresses that racial profiling undercuts our national commitment to justice for every person and that every citizen has the right to be treated as innocent until proven guilty.
From the Paper "One example of racial profiling reported in Black Enterprise was that of Robert L. Wilkins, a Harvard-educated Washington attorney. He was traveling along U.S. Interstate 68 in 1992, returning from his grandfather's funeral, when a Maryland state trooper pulled the family's rented Cadillac over for speeding. The trooper asked to search the car and its contents, but Wilkins refused. So the trooper set loose a drug-sniffing dog to comb the car's exterior, including the windshield, the hubcaps, and the taillights while Wilkins and his family stood in the rain. No drugs were found, and the Wilkins family was completely humiliated. They were later awarded a $95,000 settlement from the Maryland State Police, as well as an agreement by the agency to keep records to help prevent occurrence of discrimination (Jones, 2000). This is a valid example of racial profiling, which should be stopped."
Abstract On May 22, 1968, the U.S.S. Scorpion was presumed lost at sea after all contact was lost with her. The mystery behind the disappearance of the Scorpion has never been truly solved. The media jumped on the idea that the Cold War may have caused an internal altercation between the United States and the Soviets, but that theory, along with others, has been ruled out. This paper explores the different events that led up the official declaration that the submarine had disappeared, as well as the theories that continue to this day about what really happened.
From the Paper "The physical evidence collected from the photographs supported ADM Schade's claim, including a picture of a large section of missing hull where the 69 ton battery was stored. Despite the evidence, Admiral Austin determined the theory ?possible, but not probable.? According to the witness reports, a safety system in the SCORPION should have saved her from sinking. This claim would have been true, but her safety systems weren?t fully certified, nor were they perfectly operational. The knowledge of this information leads to a further discussion involving the THRESHER. After the United States Navy lost the THRESHER, another submarine, a program was developed called SUBSAFE. The program was implemented to improve safety on submarines and to develop rescue crafts to dive down and rescue distressed submariners. The problem with the SCORPION was that it ?had not yet been outfitted with the new SUBSAFE changes, so it is possible that a mechanical failure sent the submarine to the bottom.? "
Abstract This paper discusses the altercations between conventional medical practice and alternative medicine. The paper explores the issues that affect the cost of natural remedies, in general, and Boiron's products, in particular. The differences between introducing a homeopathic remedy and a pharmaceutical drug to the market is explained.
Outline
Issues That Affect Cost
Impact of Technology on Cost
Market Structure
Implications for Pricing
Strategies to Preserve or Enhance Sales
Moving into an Optimal Competitive Position
From the Paper "Among the issues likely to affect the costs of Boiron's remedies is the double threat from the American Medical Association (AMA) and the public in search of relief from high medical costs. The AMA still does not officially endorse homeopathy, although the U.S. Office of Alternative Medicine estimates that 30 of every 100 M.D.s in the U.S. practice some form of alternative medicine along with their allopathic practice. (Boozang, 1998, unpaged) There may be, as well, lobbying costs to counteract the activities of allopathic physicians, who ?convince legislatures to restrict the scopes of practice of other providers and pressure prosecutors to bring criminal actions against nonphysician providers."
An analysis of the incidence of aggressive driving in the United States and the techniques that can be used to improve the level of hostility on the road.
Abstract This paper discusses the phenomenon of aggressive driving in the United States. It discusses whether there is a profile of an aggressive driver, in terms of age, race, education, ethnicity, wealth status or religion. The paper then presents statistics of the number of incidents of aggressive driving in the United States per year. The paper concludes by describing possible techniques that may reduce anger and aggression in drivers.
From the Paper "According to one estimate, there may be as many as 400 billion hostile exchanges between motorists in the United States each year, and because these incidents can result in serious injury or death, the phenomenon of road rage has been the subject of national attention (Sharkin 2004). While it appears that relatively few people actually seek counseling specifically for help with angry or aggressive driving, there may be many people who could benefit from some type of intervention to help them cope with driving anger and reduce the risk of being involved in a serious road rage incident (Sharkin 2004). In addition, aggressive drivers may find that relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and stretching when they are stuck in congested traffic, listening to soothing music or audio-books, and drinking herbal teas instead of caffeine beverages to be helpful (Sharkin 2004)."
This paper describes a personal experience in which a person, Steve, whom the author trusted, has let him down and how this occurrence affected the author's sense of personal trust and self-confidence.
Abstract This paper relates that, in terms of self-concept, the author of the paper learned from his altercation with Steve that his self-esteem was directly impacted by the loyalty of others, which he had never sensed before in other similar experiences. The author realizes that he too often makes sweeping generalizations about others, possibly caused by his desire to trust without hesitation, which has led to many instances of disappointment that affected his self-esteem. The paper relates that this epiphany has given him a great deal of personal strength. The author states that, instead of viewing the situation as a new generalization that no one can be trusted, he was able to see that he can always trust himself to get done what needs to be done. The author underscores that, in terms of Steve's behavior, while many people try to follow the social rules around them, some are unable to actually handle the relationships with others thus they inflate their own self-concepts.
From the Paper "At this point, I had stopped searching for a used car. I had utmost confidence that Steve would come through, despite his recent lapses in communication. Another week passed, and I received no word of my car. I decided to call again. There was no answer. I began to realize that there never actually was an answer--only the answering service. I called and called. I became desperate. School was about to begin and I had no vehicle and no supplemental income. I had been waiting for Steve...but, who was Steve? In the end, Steve did call me back. It was over a month later that I received the call, only to be curtly chastised for my annoying requests."
Abstract This paper explains that the film "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" was inspired by a slew of sixties spy movies including the James Bond films. The author points out that most of Mike Myers inspiration came from the spy spoofs "Helm Series" produced by Columbia Pictures and loosely based on Donald Hamilton's novels. The paper explains that, in the part described by the author, the producers purposely switched the female character with a male character just after Austin hits the woman, setting the stage for the classic good versus evil theme of the film. The author underscores that the costumes play a huge role in the film with Austin dressing a bit on the feminine side, unlike the masculine 007 Sean Connery. The paper concludes that the film seems to reinforce stereotypes of men and woman in both space and time.
From the Paper "The scene I will look at is at the five minute and 18 second mark. It is in the beginning of the second chapter. The atmosphere is electric because Austin is at a club called the Electric Psychedelic Pussycat Swingers Club. Pink Floyd himself would be proud of the colors mixed in at the club. Lighting is very high for a club. The only effects are the different colors and shapes of light to signify a psychedelic mind-tripping club, which was typical in the sixties. The music was The Strawberry Alarm Clock "Incense and Peppermints" which are from southern California and was popular in 1967."
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