Abstract This paper investigates the medico-legal system in the United Kingdom in relation to the phenomenon of concealed homicide. The paper focuses primarily on England and Wales and concludes that deficiencies in the system facilitate concealment of murder.
From the Paper "This study investigates the implications in relation to the phenomenon of concealed homicide of medico-legal system in the United Kingdom, with a primary focus on England and Wales. The term concealed homicide as the term is used in this study refers to a death resulting from an unlawful action wherein the actual circumstances of the death are concealed to..."
This paper is a comparative analysis of political editorials from "The New York Times" and "The Dallas Morning News" on the subject of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's Gaza pullout plan.
815 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 29.95
Abstract This paper explains that both papers discuss the ramifications of the pullout news to the security of Israel, as well as the success towards the peace that both Israel and Palestine have been trying to broker for many years already. The author points out that the editorial of the "Dallas Morning News" expresses the same "mixed emotions" as the "New York Times" editorial had expressed; however, the editorial primarily expressed a positive attitude of Sharon's Gaza plan as the first step towards brokering peace in a "peaceful manner" between Israel and Palestine. The paper relates that, while the "New York Times" editorial has applied the issue in the context of the current state of terrorism and U.S. intervention to foreign policy-making, the author of "Dallas Morning News" editorial focused on Sharon's "realistic" resolve to end the conflict between the two nation-states.
From the Paper "The print media has become an effective means to discuss important issues in the society today, especially with the prevalence of newspapers that cater to various audiences or readers today. Political editorials, in particular, serve as the people's daily reference in knowing what is the political stand or position that the newspaper assumes given a particular current issue to discuss. These editorials, however, do not dictate to their readers what position or stand to take on an issue; rather, they serve as another viewpoint at which readers are able to think about the issue. In effect, editorials serve as additional information that lets people understand all facets of a social issue being discussed."
Abstract In this essay the writer compares, contrasts and critically examines two newspaper editorials. The writer notes that both editorials deal with the Gomery Report issued on November 1st, 2005. The writer points out that the first editorial is from the Toronto Star and the second is from the National Post. The writer shows that the two editorials take different approaches to the consequences of the Gomery Commission findings outlined in their report.
From the Paper "This essay examines two newspaper editorials on the findings of the Gomery Commission, which issued its first report on November 1st, 2005. The two editorials are summarized and then compared and contrasted and a critical assessment of both is given. The two editorial chosen are both from November 2nd 2005. The first is from the Toronto Star, while the second is from the National Post. The two editorials were chosen for several reasons. Both were released the day after the report came out and both are Toronto based newspapers. The papers that carried the two editorials have also traditionally taken opposing political sides."
This paper summarizes and critiques the New York Times editorial called the "White House Shell Game," while also speaking generally on the topic of governmental transparency.
Abstract This paper looks at a New York Times editorial called the "White House Shell Game," which stresses the importance of transparent government. Specifically, the paper discusses why governmental transparency is important to any democracy and whether or not the editorial presents a persuasive argument for a more open style of governance from the Bush Administration. The paper also briefly summarizes the thesis of the editorial, its analysis of the problem, and its aim. In the end, the author asserts that governmental transparency is important - but the editorial's argument would have been more compelling if it was not so clearly motivated by political calculations.
From the Paper "Consequently, the New York Times is right to chastise the Bush Administration for trying to avoid the (potential) censure of the public by trying to limit, to the fullest extent possible, the scope of the Freedom of Information Act. The problem with the Times editorial, unfortunately, is that there is a disagreeable amount of political partisanship involved: after all, the Clinton White House was notoriously secretive as well - that Administration was wracked by fund-raising scandals, the specters of Whitewater and Travelgate and other problems that were kept tightly under wraps - and no one can recall the New York Times aggressively challenging the commitment of President Clinton's team to open and transparent government."
Tags:editorial argument, bush administration, public politics partisan
This paper argues that gun laws should restrict the right to carry a loaded and concealed gun to those who have a clear and urgent need for such a weapon.
Abstract This paper explains that a new issue regarding concealed weapons has been created by states, such as Missouri, passing new loaded and concealed weapon laws that allow the great majority of the state's residents to carry a concealed weapon solely because they want to. The author stresses that, even though the law forbids a concealed weapon permit from being issued to anyone under a certain age, having a protective order out against them, having a history of drunk driving or of felonies or violent misdemeanors, it is impossible to keep loaded, concealed guns from people who should not have them. The paper relates that an opposing argument is that the Second Amendment justifies allowing most people to carry weapons. Argument outline included.
From the Paper "There is a large population of people, however, who do not yet have any criminal history but who might want a weapon for all the wrong reasons. Many bank robbers wait until after their 23rd birthday (the minimum age in Missouri) to rob their first bank. Many men and women who eventually become abusive spouses have committed no violence or stalking toward the opposite sex that early in life. A spouse who intended to keep an obsessive hold on another might well now apply for a gun permit before the other person had any cause to get a restraining order."
Abstract This paper uses a 1999 article by George F. Will, ?Judicial Silliness,? that appeared in the Washington Post to form the basis of a discussion about editorials and journalistic integrity. The writer presents the different points about the case that are raised in Will's article. These include a summarization of the Judge's ruling in the case and the methods used by Will to challenge this ruling. The four arguments that Will uses are first analyzed individually and then assigned truth-values in order to assess whether or not they are actually sound. Using this method, the author is able to illustrate where and when Will's personal views influenced the logic he used in the writing of the editorial.
From the Paper "The overall conclusion of the Will's editorial is two-fold. Firstly, Will concludes that the parents of students at Bedford Central were silly to attempt to resolve what they perceived as problematic state of affairs through litigation (in both the extent of what they viewed as problematic, and the route taken to resolve the state of affair). Secondly, Will concludes that the legal decision handed down by Judge Brieant was also silly in his adjudication of the matter (specifically, how he choose to define what constitutes religion with respect to the First Amendment, and what constitutes academic freedom). On Will's view, it was these respective silly acts that led to an overall silly state of affairs."
Abstract This paper is an address to a congressional district in Texas, explaining the speaker's decision to vote affirmatively on a bill that would allow concealed carry permits on college campuses. The writer explains why this would contribute to the safety of college students, teachers and others on campus. Since it has been noted that those determined to open fire on a college campus will find a way to do it, the writer suggests that a well-trained citizen with a concealed carry weapon who may be able to shoot to injure and not to kill may be the best deterrent. The writer discusses the arguments brought by the opposition and presents counter-arguments to the opposition's claims that guns will be unsafe and ineffective.
From the Paper "I come to this conclusion after realizing that the college campus is an inherently unsafe environment when it comes to shootings, an environment ripe for this kind of tragedy. In fact, because college campuses are often full of green space and include many buildings, it is relatively easy for an emergency to be occurring on one end of campus while the other end of campus is unaware of the tragedy. This situation makes for the possibility that a student or faculty member may inadvertently walk directly into a shooting, creating more casualties."
Tags: training emergency, PA system, target preventative containment violence
Abstract The writer reveals the facts that suggest that college campuses are not safe. The writer believes that the preventative measure of allowing concealed carry weapons on campus will provide safety while mainataining the open learning environment. The writer addresses the opposition's argument, but feels that in light of the two recent school shootings, this is the only way to make college campuses truly safe.
From the Paper "After reviewing the appropriate evidence, I remain strongly convinced that allowing conceal and carry permits to extend to college campuses would keep college students, teachers, and all those who have a reason to be on campus safe. While the shooters at both Virginia Tech and Northern Illinois University were able to carry out their acts of violence unchecked, I agree with the national approximately 12,000 Students for Concealed Carry on Campus members that believe a citizen with adequate training would have an excellent chance of stopping a shooter before he or she could do much damage (Smalley). I come to this conclusion after realizing that the college campus is an inherently unsafe environment when it comes to shootings, an environment ripe for this kind of tragedy. In fact, because college campuses are often full of green space and include many buildings, it is relatively easy for an emergency to be occurring on one end of campus while the other end of campus is unaware of the tragedy."
Abstract This paper discusses how Homer's "Odyssey" deals with many themes and how one of the most predominant of them is that of concealment. It looks at how Homer employs concealment in a number of different ways and for the most part, each instance is done to aid Odysseus in his struggle to return home. It evaluates how concealment is basically a product of wit or knowledge and, for the purposes of this paper, it argues that Homer uses concealment to emphasize the knowledge of Odysseus, Penelope and the Gods. It also argues that Homer is asserting knowledge as the most beneficial and desirable attribute for an individual.
From the Paper "Homer gives Odysseus the benefit of disguise for a couple of reasons. Firstly, because Homer has placed such tremendous odds against Odysseus's favor. There are nearly fifty suitors, and only Odysseus and Telemachus to contend against them. Homer knows that physical strength is not enough for his hero to win back his household, so he instills in Odysseus certain wittiness, or cleverness. The act of concealment is essentially a means of showing that Odysseus was smarter than his opponents. By doing this, Homer creates a better-rounded image of Odysseus. Not only his he mighty in strength and knowledge, but he is also clever. He can outfight and outwit any man, and this is why we see him fit to be a true hero."
Abstract This paper begins with an overview of the current state of the laws in the United States pertaining to carrying a concealed weapon and how these differ from state to state. It then looks at a history of these licensing laws. The writer then presents a personal view relating to handgun licensing and discusses the argument that concealing handguns deters crime. The writer then looks into at the state laws regarding gun licensing and presents some views opposing the carrying of a concealed weapon.
From the Paper "The right to carry concealed guns is an unresolved controversy in the United States. While 28 states, allow non-felons to carry licensed concealed handguns unconditionally, 14 states give limited licence to carry handguns on showing the need and about 7 states prohibits the citizens from carrying concealed handguns, whereas the state of Vermont permits its citizens to carry them even without licence. In 1987, when the State of Florida first issued the "concealed-carry" law for carrying handguns, its was a blow to the age-old belief that allowing public to carry concealed firearms would only heighten crimes in the society, and that a gun in a neighbor's hand meant fear of violence or even death. However, since 1987 many states have followed suit in granting law-abiding citizens the right to carry concealed handguns for self-defence, and much to the surprise of gun control proponents the crime rate were found to decrease in most of the states. Though the proponents of gun-ownership present statistically backed claim that increasing gun-ownership eventually reduces crime, this is countered by gun-control proponents saying that such a correlation between gun-ownership and crime rate is erratic."
Abstract This paper provides a counterargument to Leonard Pitts' editorial "Reality Shows Are Mocking Us," in which the author claims that reality television shows are demeaning, condescending and mocking to groups of Americans such as poor Southerners. The counterargument maintains Pitts' argument is invalid and that reality shows offer entertainment and even educational value.
From the Paper "Introduction Leonard Pitts' argument that reality shows are mocking us is largely an emotional argument based on the author's value judgments and built on faulty logic. Pitts' claim that the humor underlying reality shows encourages us ..."
Tags: Maury Povich, The Real Beverly Hills, Sally Jessie Raphael, education, humor, comedy, emotional appeal, value judgment, logic
Abstract This paper critiques an editorial that claims Arabs may be more successful at promoting democracy in the Arab world than any efforts mounted by the U.S. and other Western nations.
From the Paper "In "They'll Do It Their Way", the editor of the Economist provides an essay on the difficulties in achieving democracy in the Arab world whose purpose is to inform and persuade. The essay is informative in that it provides a depiction of both Arab and U S views toward achieving democracy in the Arab world. The essay is an attempt to persuade readers that only Arabs and not outside influences like the U S can successfully promote democracy in the Arab world."
A discussion of two articles, "Canada's Enlightened Stand on Gay Marriage", from the "Globe and Mail", and "Cotler's Confusion", from the "National Post".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, 2005, $ 26.95
Abstract The paper examines two editorials that take opposing views on the issue of same-sex marriage. One of the editorials argues that same-sex marriage and the re-definition of marriage is a human rights issue; the other editorial takes the view that compelling private clerics to marry homosexual couples is an abrogation of Freedom of Religion and Freedom of Expression protections delineated in the Canadian Charter.
From the Paper "The debate over same-sex marriage in Canada is a heated one that shows no signs of going away any time soon. The following paper will examine the aforementioned articles with an eye towards elucidating what is at issue between the two opposing editorials, what the positions involved are and the reasons provided for their respective stances. The paper will also examine the ideological differences between the two sides and conclude by determining which of the two articles is the more persuasive and why this is so."
Abstract .After a necessary analysis of his major ideas, this essay will concentrate on his understanding of recollected memory and how recollected memories are a screen to protect the deeply concealed id whose impulse or fantasy threatens psychic equilibrium. In this context, one sees how in this system it was easy for Freud to discredit many of the surfacing memories of abuse that women had who underwent therapy because they were trying to conceal deeply concealed fantasies.
