Abstract
The paper argues that supposedly, in America one has a right not to be discriminated against for marital status, sex, race, religion, age or handicaps. It maintains that these laws mostly apply to people who are minorities, and are over forty, and married people with kids and for a Caucasian, who is single to admit that she or he was discriminated against is obviously considered politically incorrect. The purpose of this paper is to discuss what is political correctness, how much is too much, and exactly, when and where being politically incorrect is applicable.

From the Paper
"Over caution, about being politically correct will cause the person in question some concerns about what really is said outside of their presence. Minorities, handicapped people and disadvantaged people are not as concerned about what is politically incorrect as what some white people are. African Americans, are not overly concerned about a particular racial term, and in Nigeria, it is a hi-status characteristic. Here in America, where it is an offensive word, it should not be said, in private or in the African American's presence."

Tags:African, American, Hispanic, Sexual, harassment

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This eight-page undergraduate paper argues that Ursula Franklin's statement about the public being very rarely consulted about technology because of the political structure is a correct view, and this is illustrated by examples.

Tags:public, debate, technology

Abstract
This paper offers two brief essays related to political science issues. The first addressed the ways in which the U.S. Constitution corrected the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. The second describes the advantages and disadvantages of a federal system of government where national and state governments share power.

From the Paper
"The need for a confederation of states adopted by the Continental Congress in ... and known as "The Articles of Confederation" resulted in the first written constitution of the United States creating a national government of sharply limited powers. (Faragher, Buble, Czitrom and Armitage). Officially ratified in ..., the Articles of Confederation witnessed Virginia invite all states to appoint delegates to a national convention that they might render the constitution of the federal government adequate to..."

Tags:Congress, Senate, judiciary, executive branch, electoral college, representation, politics

Abstract
This paper analyzes the role of critical thinking in dealing with the concept of political correctness. The paper applies structural concepts to societal prejudice, identifying the flawed logic and various fallacious arguments that are often used in forming assumptions and stereotypes. The paper explains that the ultimate values conflict inherent in the debate of political correctness is the conflict between a "freedom" to insult or marginalize, or a "censorship" in the interest of respect, equality, and common decency. The paper further clarifies that the two opposing sides of political correctness both idealize some form of unity; one insists on holding on to the unity of the privileged and the power to marginalize those who are perceived as lower, and the other calls for a genuinely inclusive unity of all groups. The paper concludes that even in a world where the concept of political correctness still comes into question, conducting oneself with that level of decency and fairness in all forms of interaction is a quality that ultimately leads to more effective exchanges in day-to-day living.

From the Paper
"There are three recommended ways of attacking a logical fallacy (2). The first approach is to allow the argument to destroy itself by restructuring it in a way that exposes its flaws, for example: "So you're saying that based on five Latino people you know, you're certain that all Latino people are Enrique Iglesias fans?" The second approach is to provide a previously established, well-known counterexample that follows the same logic and leads to a bad conclusion, for example: "That's the same argument Don Imus used in the controversial speech that got him fired from his job." This is structurally similar to the third approach, the absurd example method, which involves using the flawed logic of what you're attacking to construct an argument that leads to a conclusion that is clearly false, for example: "You think homosexuality is a disease? Well, as an extension of your definition of that word, I'm allowed to skip work tomorrow because I'm 'sick,' right?""

Tags:demographics, diversity, tolerance, epithet, racism, insult, classism

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This paper examines political correctness in relation to campus speech codes. It also looks at the media enforcement of PC on writers and gives an example of the "Los Angeles Times" guidelines. It discusses the issue of whether college campus speech codes violate free speech.

From the Paper
"One of the important issues today is described under the title "Political Correctness," or "PC." It is defined as efforts by certain political groups, primarily those on the left, to enforce a form of speech code so as to regulate speech to ban any term ..."

Abstract
This paper takes an in-depth look at Florida's faith and character based correctional facilities - the largest in the United States. The author examines the accountability, legal and ethical considerations in addition to the political and stakeholder issues regarding these institutions in an attempt to discover a potential benefit for society or a potential harm in having a governmental agency run completely faith-and character-based institutions. The paper gives a brief history of the development of faith and character based correctional facilities and then discusses issues such as accountability, legal and ethical considerations and political and stakeholder issues.

Outline:
Introduction / Basic Organizational Information
A Basic Background and History
Accountability
Legal and Ethical Considerations
Political and Stakeholder Issue
In summary
References

From the Paper
Lawety was established as a Faith-and Character-Based Correctional Institution for men on December 24, 2003 and has a bed capacity of 835, making it the first Faith-and Character-Based Correctional Institution in the country. However, of importance is that by this time the Florida Department of Corrections had already been operating 10 Faith-and Character-Based Dormitories in several of their prisons. Florida Department of Corrections [FDC-E], Nd.; Florida Department of Corrections [FDC-F], Nd.). Hillsborough was created on April 14, 2004 for women with a housing capacity of 292 beds, and Wakula was created on March 1, 2006 with a bed capacity of 1,756 for men. (id).

Tags:crime prison faith correctional institution florida, jeb bush, society police

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This paper explains that, in his essay 'Politics and the English Language', George Orwell states that short and sweet are the way one should speak. However, the author argues, in today's world as in Orwell's time, people have gotten weak, lazy and pretentious with their words. The paper concludes that if his words are used correctly and with agreement on the definition of said words, the person has shown the reader truth in his thoughts, which, when expressed concisely, will change the world a person at a time.

From the Paper
"With our truth being personal and subject to perception and translation, our truth is also subjected to new ideas, thoughts, words, and can change. Words change us, as ours can change and influence others, and how we choose to integrate them into our truth will affect how we communicate in the future. Again, with the world closing in, we speak through email, write instant messages, and have shortened what we say for the sake of saving time. What we have actually become is lazier with each passing day, each email sent, and each quick message to a friend."

Tags:pretentious conflict overuse, instant messages, perception

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This essay discusses issues related to developmental changes in justice system corrections that occurred as a result of frequent "wars on crime" as a political rather than logical theme of change. The essay describes the history of punishment within the justice system and then examines the justice system through the eyes of the media. It finds that the recent shift towards sensationalism in the justice system have actually created more problems instead of fixing criminal justice woes such as leading to more overpopulation in prisons and the continued disparity in correctional institutions with regard to race. The essay ends with an overview of possible solutions that have been suggested by Tonry in "Malign Neglect."

From the Paper
"According to Krajicek an expert on crime and crime policy the sensationalism of the late 1980 and early 1990s created a situation of change in crime policy that coincided with an actual decline in crime statistics, that was hidden by a politically driven few who with misguided intentions actually created a tough on crime attitude that seriously undermines the social health and wellness of the nation. Judicial policies which include minimum mandatory sentencing and policies such as three strikes (in California) misdirected goals that unfairly and unrealistically target minorities and laws that have created a need to expand prisons and jails beyond need and ability to do so are seriously problematic and are in part associated with media sensationalism."

Tags:sensationalism, punishment, parole, prison system, law

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In this article, the writer discusses two different theories regarding political toleration. The writer notes that the views discussed are those of John Locke and Pierre Bayle. The writer argues that of the two philosophies, Bayle seems more applicable to modern times particularly on the issues involving Roman Catholics and atheists. The writer maintains that the doctrine of an "erring conscience" can work better today in that it allows a person to perform an act based on his best knowledge. Further, the writer points out that it also acknowledges that there is no way to determine the difference between a right conscience and a wrong one. The writer concludes that unlike Locke, Bayle allows any view to deserve toleration but also requires the sincere but erring conscience to take diligent efforts to correct itself.

From the Paper
"His prejudice was shared by the Whigs who were behind the 1688 Glorious Revolution, which excluded Roman Catholics from participating in English political life until the Catholic Emancipation of 1829. The spirit of this prejudice endures to this day in the Act of Settlement, which has excluded Roman Catholics from the English throne since its promulgation in 1701. Locke wrote about the bitter experience of the English nation from the leadership of a Roman Catholic monarch, Mary Tudor, under whose reign religious and civil liberty was lost. The Roman Church decreed that Queen Mary's loyalty was first of all to the Church and the Popes and not to the land. The Roman Catholic's loyalty was to the Vatican and the Vatican is a government in itself. It consists of an apostolic successor from Peter's time and a temporal power, which wields the Pope's authority over the kings of the earth. Some Roman Catholics might be rebellious and refuse to submit to the Pope's authority as God's, but this would still be the doctrinal position of the Roman Catholic Church of which they were members. Locke construed the English nation as a particular and geographically existing political commonwealth with members of its own."

Tags:liberal, atheists, nation, prejudice

From the Paper
"THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS POLICY AND PROGRAM IN OREGON

Introduction
This research describes, places in historical perspective, analyzes, and assesses the community corrections policy in the State of Oregon. The findings of this research are presented in sections dealing with (1) policy description, (2) historical background on the policy, (3) analysis of the policy within the context of liberal and republican thought, and (4) assessment of the policy and its implementing program.

Policy Description
The name of the policy that is the focus of this research is the Community Corrections program of the State of Oregon. This policy was enacted into law in 1977 by the state legislature. Officially, the Community Corrections Act is ..."