Abstract This paper examines the contraversy surrounding the minimum wage which was implemented in 1938 when Theodore Roosevelt enacted the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to protect those who were being abused by the system. It provides a breakdown of the arguments for and against minimum wage increases such as that raising the minimum wage simply cuts off and eliminates low-paying jobs. It concludes with a discussion of the effect of the minimum wage on the economy and labor markets and a look to the future.
From the Paper "As stated in an earlier statistic, a person working full time does not make enough to live. Indeed full-time wages fall well below the poverty line. This issue correlate with welfare. The question often arises among those who are on welfare as to why they should work when working equates to a cut in pay. When people make more money on welfare which is designed to help those who are at the bottom of the economic barrel, it's obvious that minimum wage increases are not only important, but essential to the well being of the nation and the nation's economy."
Abstract In this paper the author examines the character of Marilyn Mason, who is more commonly known as the "Antichrist Superstar". He looks at how Mason has created uproar in the religious as well as secular community. The controversy behind his messages have caused local legislators and religious leaders to ban him from ever performing in any public edifices in their state. He examines why some parents would rather lock their children in their rooms when he is in town than have them go to one of his concerts. The author gives examples of some of the heinous acts that Mason has performed and looks into the psychological thinking behind them and why teenagers like him so much. In conclusion, the author communicates that when faced with issues that are so controversial, it is difficult for the human community not to let emotions of anger and rage overtake but it is important not to condemn the sinner and condone the sin. The author suggests that in order to help the teenagers of today and people who might turn out to be society's next Marilyn Manson, we must start at an early age to keep our children on a correct path by stimulating children in the right way morally, ethically, psychologically and spiritually.
From the Paper "Psychologically, this is an understandable theory. Every generation had its role model of rebellion; James Dean, Prince, and Madonna are only a few. But, we are not talking about rebels without a cause, strange clothes, or a person who has the Virgin Mary's name yet does not act anything like her namesake. We are discussing behaviors that most likely stem from psychological problems. Dr. Weidman agrees by adding that, "To today's parents, someone like Manson, with the Satanic content of his music, is much scarier than Elvis' gyrations or the Beatles' long hair were to our parents," (Ransom, pg.2). Mark Gilman, host of On the Mark a Christian radio station says Manson is "cynically preying on depressed, nihilistic teens," (Ransom, pg.2)."
