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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, 2007.
A discussion of how the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives keeps the public safe.
3,726 words (approx. 14.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 103.95
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This paper examines how everything the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) does is designed to keep the American public safe. The paper explains that ATF has always tackled the controversial issues such as alcohol and firearm control, smoking bans and explosives limitations. The paper looks at how the ATF has to balance its regulations in order to protect American citizens and businesses without infringing on rights. The paper then points out that the ATF needs to work on some areas, but in general, it is successfully serving and protecting the public.
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Thesis
AT F - A History
Duties and Regulations
Regulations - Societal or Economic
Problem Solving
By the Book
How Are They Doing
Conclusion
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"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has been evolving since the late 1700s, when the first Congress enacted a tax on imported spirits to pay for debts incurred during the Revolutionary War. At that time, agents collected taxes through the Department of Treasury. In 1862, by Act of 1, Congress created the Office of Internal Revenue within the Treasury Department. This new office was responsible for collecting taxes on distilled spirits and tobacco products.
Congress added enforcement as a component of the ATF in 1863 when it authorized the addition of three detectives for the purpose of preventing, detecting and punishing tax evaders."
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, 2004.
This paper discusses the history and mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
3,310 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 21 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper explains that, although the original bureau is 200 years old, in 2003, the ATF was transferred from the Treasury Department to the Justice Department; its name was somewhat changed, with the word ?explosives? being added to make clear one of its major, long-standing fields of expertise. The author points out that the ATF forerunner agency performed a key role in the national movement to abolish the commercial sale of beer, wine, and whiskey under the 18th Amendment of the Constitution, which was approved in 1919. The paper stresses that the backbone of the ATF is the examiners who inspect records of firearms dealers, explosives businesses, and alcohol beverage producers;they substantiate inventories and work to make sure of product veracity.
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"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has over the years been allocated a series of tasks that were not always clearly related, as suggested by its name, and different from the Internal Revenue Service and the Drug Enforcement Agency. This historic setback may have relieved to a substantial level when most of the ATF was moved form the Treasury Department to the Justice Department on January 24, 2003. The ATF was for many years a basic source of federal income, while the comparative significance of this role going after alcohol and tobacco excise taxes weakened with America?s espousal of the income tax. Recently, even the law enforcement part of this relatively small agency had endeavored to cover a great deal of ground. In the arousal of grave bombing events, expert ATF programs were established to give specialist help."
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Tobacco, Alcohol and Gambling, 2007.
This paper looks at tobacco, alcohol and gambling and discusses the evolution of vice advertising.
2,620 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 78.95
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In this article, the writer examines the history of vice-advertising. The writer then looks at how it has paralleled and departed from general advertising, and how regulation has shaped the industry. The writer points out that the amazing thing about vices, both big and small, is that there has always been a demand for them and there always will be, regardless of the fact that they are not necessities - and thus competition between suppliers can be quite fierce. The writer notes that vice advertising has always had a struggle - getting people to buy what they don't need and getting them hooked so as to keep them coming back. The writer concludes that advertising vice requires titillation of one or more senses to such a degree that natural disinclination toward involvement in a vice is overcome, and throughout history, the vice-advertisers have successfully accomplished this.
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"The big three vices, tobacco, alcohol and gambling, are widely advertised today in a broad variety of media outlets. Additional vices, such as prostitution, continue to be popular with consumers, but they do not enjoy the ability to be advertised on a wide scale. When it comes to these three, however, there are quite significant differences in how each is advertised, and how each is presented to the consumer. When we look at the history of advertising for tobacco, alcohol and gambling, we can see that vice has never needed or wanted to be subtle. You don't find cigarette ads hidden in philosophy or metaphors - you see cool people smoking. You don't beer commercials not showing the beer - you see the people you want to be friends with not drinking their beer, but acting like it's great. You see people young and old having a grand time in casinos showing the kind of excitement gambling, drinking, smoking, and being entertained can be. Vice advertising is, by its nature, about exciting the appetite, about creating a connection between the consumer and the product that overrides moral objections, titillates, and drives desire - much like any other advertisement does."
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National Rifle Association, 1995.
This paper discusses social and political significance of the National Rifle Association: Membership, tactics, goals, propaganda, hatred of ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms) and impact on elections.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 63.95
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"The National Rifle Association (NRA) is in the midst of a disturbing transition from soft-core gun advocacy to hard-core radicalism. The organization's traditional programs such as hunting, marksmanship, and safety have taken a back seat in recent years as the NRA seeks to increase membership by broadening its appeal to the segment of society that perceives the federal government as a threat to its Second Amendment rights. Despite criticism that NRA rhetoric is contributing to the proliferation of paramilitary group violence in the United States, the gun lobby refuses to compromise its relentless opposition to gun control in any form.
The NRA, established in 1871, boasts an estimated 3.5 million members, its highest membership in history. The organization's early members were ex-military men, National ... "
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Death from Firearms, 2004.
An argument against the keeping firearms in one's home due to the high incidence of death from accidents with firearms.
1,171 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper argues that it a false belief that firearms are a good form of self-protection in the home and that few would debate that criminals should not have access to them. It notes that the best way to reconcile the public?s demand for the right to bear and keep arms with the sad reality of the damage they cause is to educate the public and to increase legal activity that will help prevent criminals from gaining access. It also argues that there is room to enforce existing laws, close gun show loopholes, and to improve the background check procedure.
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"Death from firearms is a large problem in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a total of 30,708 persons died from firearm injuries in 1998. Of these deaths, 12.3 percent were children under 20 years of age. Despite these statistics, many Americans still feel that their Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms should be preserved. This is often because citizens believe that guns protect them from crime in their own homes. Even though data from several studies suggests otherwise, Americans are still very emotional about keeping their rights to protect themselves. Few politicians seem up to the call for going against public sentiment. Therefore, the best solution involves proposals for educating the public about the presence of guns in the home and for fighting gun crime rather than an outright ban on gun ownership. "
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Firearms, 2002.
An extensive study of the violent use of firearms in the United States and the second amendment of the American Constitution.
3,580 words (approx. 14.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 100.95
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This paper provides an in-depth examination the criminal use of guns on American streets and constitutional right to bare arms. It explores the application and defense of the Second Amendment in the 1939 Supreme Court case of the U.S. vs. Miller. The paper argues that gun control only inhabits the legal rights of the innocent to protect themselves and that it has not lowered the crime rates in the United States.
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"Every day Americans face the ever-increasing problem of violence. News reports sometimes make it seem as if the streets of America are more like a war zone than home. Teenage gang members murder each other for drug territory, and innocent victims often find themselves caught in the crossfire. However, most recent and most abhorrent, is the fact that our children are killing one another. They are killing with extreme prejudice. Our children are killing, exhibiting little or no remorse for lives they have taken. We cannot ignore the carnage our society endures as a result of criminal behavior of a minority, obviously lacking the basic moral behavior regarding human life. Nevertheless, we must not be misguided in our efforts to address the problem at hand. Since guns are the weapons of destruction in many crimes, gun control is an issue that immediately seems to surface. But to eliminate the right of citizens to own firearms is not a solution."
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Alcohol and Cigarette Advertising, 2004.
An analysis of the advertising techniques of alcohol and tobacco companies.
1,820 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper discusses the hypothesis that alcohol and cigarette advertising leads to increased drinking and smoking, specifically, among youth. The paper presents several examples of advertisements, illustrating how they create a certain image for the target group. The paper contends that, while studies cannot prove that advertising leads to greater consumption, the moderate, positive association is consistent across survey studies.
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"Alcohol and tobacco are among the most heavily advertised products within the media industry, including magazine, newspaper, broadcast, and outdoor advertising (Pfleger Pp). According to a 2001 report, the six major tobacco companies spend approximately $6 billion annually on advertising and promotion in the United States alone (Pfleger Pp). Measured media is roughly $800 million a year for beer, $321 million for liquor, and $120 million for wine, and if sponsorships and promotions were added, these numbers would likely increase (Pfleger Pp). Despite legislation to curb tobacco and alcohol advertising, especially to youths, the companies are still getting their messages across to their targets."
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Firearms in Illinois, 2006.
A look at the debate in the state of Illinois over firearm possession and use.
1,071 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper describes the contentious issue in the state of Illinois regarding firearms, their possession and use and what constitutes the unlawful use of a firearm.
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"And what constitutes unlawful use of a firearm? Certainly one of the most common acts associated with gun violence is murder (intent to kill). If a person uses a gun to intentionally kill another human being and no justification (e.g., self-defense), excuse (e.g., insanity), or mitigating circumstance (e.g., sudden heat of passion) is involved, he has acted with malice aforethought ? a social harm prohibited by the offense with either of two mental states: (1) intent to commit the social harm; or (2) recklessness in committing the social harm. As may be observed from this definition, the term ordinarily is not employed in its popular, non-legal sense as meaning "ill-will" or "spite." In this case, the unjustly intent to kill or intent to cause great bodily harm which resulted in a death would impel the unlawfulness of using a gun. Although in 1976 the U.S. Supreme Court reasoned that the death penalty for such murders is constitutional, both the U.S. and state Constitution require that the procedures used to determine who will be executed be fair. The death penalty is not permitted unless the state can prove beyond a reasonable doubt the existence of one or more "aggravating circumstances" ? facts beyond those necessary to prove first-degree murder that "reasonably justify the imposition of the more severe sentence on the defendant compared to others found guilty of murder.""
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Firearms Ownership, 2002.
A research study to determine the correlation between gun ownership and beliefs of others.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 4 sources, $ 79.95
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A research study to determine the corrleation between gun ownership and beliefs of others. Impact of subcultures on ownership of guns for protection. Methodological problems of various studies. Research design. Hypotheses. Definitions. Results. Concludes that a positive correlation exists between incorporation of the beliefs of others into an individual's belief system.
From the Paper
"Introduction
The literature on firearms ownership is filled with methodological problems and results in limited knowledge. While Lizotte and Bordua (1980) attempted to overcome these problems with their own study, analysis of their findings demonstrated a limitation regarding ownership of guns for protection, due to their definition of socialization and subculture.
Problem
Previous research on the topic of firearm ownership has studied the issue from a social perspective, identifying it as a social problem as opposed to a behavior due to a socialization process. It is also noted that studies regarding the use of firearms for sports is lacking as is literature regarding the ownership of guns for protection ..."
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Gateway Drugs, 2002.
A paper that questions whether alcohol and tobacco use among teenagers leads to marijuana use.
1,920 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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The paper defines gateway drugs as those which could open the doors to illicit drugs like hallucinogens, marijuana, cocaine, etc. The paper describes the discussions on whether alcohol and tobacco use among teenagers leads to marijuana use and shows that the pros and cons may vary but it denied that the proponents of the ?gateway theory? do have a point. There are others who argue that the facts and figures do not corroborate this aspect, yet it still can be said that the teenager who experiments with tobacco and alcohol often proceeds to illicit drugs at a later stage. The paper concludes that it is ultimately the task of parents and society as a whole to ensure that children do not use drugs.
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"How often have we heard cases of teenagers shooting down their classmates in broad daylight, resorting to cold-blooded murder for no apparent reason! It is not even necessary that they would have showed any signs of delinquency in the past. What could have prompted them to such gory acts? The reasons can by many, but nothing that family support and affection could not have prevented. Or even for that matter, a friend in school who is willing to listen. Very rarely are such cases medically triggered, as no one is born a criminal. A sad aspect is that a large number of suicides too occur, as there is no one to hear the agonizing cries of a stressed out soul. A teenager with, what he surmises are insurmountable problems."
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Children of Alcoholic Families and School Counselors, 1985.
This paper discusses alcoholism and alcoholic families in the U.S., the effects of alcoholism on the children, the role and responsibility of the school counselor, the programs and resources.
6,300 words (approx. 25.2 pages), 17 sources, $ 135.95
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"This paper will establish the extent of alcoholism and alcoholic families in the U.S., the effects of alcoholism on the children, the role and responsibility of the school counselor in meeting the needs of these children and the programs and resources available to implement the much-needed help for such children.
There are over 10 million known alcoholics in the U.S. today plus 28-30 million of their children affected by this disease (Barnard, 1981 p. 3).
For these children, the drinking-problems of their parents are the central force in their lives, their feelings and their personalities. Social behaviors are affected more by this reality than any other factor."
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Alcohol, 2007.
A description of the uses of alcohol and the way that alcohol consumption can be abused and affect one's life.
3,895 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 106.95
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This paper presents a discussion into the properties and uses of alcohol. It begins by describing what alcohol is made of and then goes on to discuss the long-term and short-term effects of alcohol on the body. The paper includes a discussion on the effects of alcohol on one's social life, particularly the phenomenon of college drinking and also of the dangers of drinking and driving.
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"Alcohol, also know as ethanol or CH3-CH2-OH, is a clear, odorless, intoxicating element found in beer (12oz), wine (4oz), and spirits (1 ounce of 100 proof spirit). The use of alcohol can be traced back thousands of years, as early as 10,000 BC. Although typically used for social purposes, alcohol is a dangerous drug that is commonly misused and even abused in many peoples' lives around the world. "Multiple neurotransmitter systems play a role in mediating the behavioral effects of alcohol that have been linked to its abuse and dependence" ( Sellers/Tomkins), these neurotransmitter systems are responsible for expression of emotions, reaction times, and planning and judgment. This central nervous system depressant has the potential to cause many problems not only to the individual using the substance but also to their friends and family members. Through a process called fermentation, alcohol is produced from sugars that go through the action of yeasts. From there, pure alcohol can come in a variety of forms: however, its effects are, for the most part, very similar but slightly different for everyone. Some factors for this fact may be: a person's individual tolerance or experience drinking, body weight, sex, and metabolism rate (that is significantly affected by one's age). These factors determine their BAC, or blood alcohol concentration in one's blood. The higher the BAC, the higher the potential dangers of this drug can be."
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Preventing Teen Alcohol Abuse, 2006.
A study on teenage alcohol abuse, its causes and what can be done to prevent teenage alcoholism.
2,781 words (approx. 11.1 pages), 35 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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This research paper focuses on the problem of teenage alcohol abuse and what we can do to keep teenagers from abusing alcohol. The paper looks at a number of different aspects of the problem including the age children start drinking, why they start drinking, the relationship between crime and alcoholism, how widespread it is and whether it is an inherited disease. The paper then takes a look at what recommendations have been made that could help prevent teenage alcoholism.
Table of Contents
Age of First Use of Alcohol
Peer Pressure and Advertising
Teen Drinkers and Crime
Who Use Alcohol More Frequently Males or Females?
Teen Drinkers and Sex
How Widespread is Teen Age Alcoholism
What is the Real Cost of Teen Age Alcoholic Use?
How Many Teenagers are Treated for Alcoholism
Is Alcoholism Inherited?
What Can Be Done To Prevent Teen Age Alcohol Consumption?
From the Paper
"According to Teenage Alcohol Use in South Carolina Some of South Carolina's young people start using alcohol as early as 10 or 11 years old, most begin around age 14 or 15. ) Beer is overwhelmingly the most popular kind of alcohol used by teenagers (especially young males) and all other age groups in South Carolina. Wine coolers and new malt liquor products have become popular recently among young females. These sweet and fruity drinks are marketed deliberately to young drinkers who typically don't like the taste of beer. Many teenagers don't realize that these products contain more alcohol than regular beer. "Alcohol Use Among Teenagers" says that Junior/middle and senior high school students drink 35% of all wine coolers sold in the United States; they also consume 1.1 billion cans of beer."
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Alcohol in "The Great Gatsby", 2001.
This paper looks at how F.Scott Fitzgerald employs alcohol, and the abuse of alcohol, to symbolise priorities and problems in 1920's upper class America in his book, "The Great Gatsby."
1,605 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines essay highlights the importance of alcohol in upper class 1920's America illustrated in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel, "The Great Gatsby." With reference to values surrounding wealth, etiquette and class, the essay illustrates how Fitzgerald uses alcohol to represent the contradictory feelings in upper class America; although there is a dinstinctive feeling of energy and euphoria in the era, this is underlined by crisis and unease.
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"Alcohol also seems to contribute to the distinctive energy of America. It has a direct effect on mood, leading to heightened euphoria and sociability. Such high spirits ensure the success of Gatsby?s parties, where ?cocktails permeate the garden outside until the air is alive with chatter and laughter? (p.42). Intoxicated, his guests are happy and carefree. Indeed, alcohol is credited for the confidence of a girl who dances alone at one party; she ?seizes a cocktail?and dumps it down for courage? (p.43). The positive effects of alcohol are also apparent at other points in the novel. A visitor to West Egg becomes more pleasant through drinking: ?the woman said nothing?until unexpectedly, after two highballs, she became cordial? (p.99). Alcohol also helps overturn some of the social restrictions of polite society."
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Alcoholism, 2006.
This paper discusses the deviant behaviors of alcoholism, especially social and dependency behaviors.
3,920 words (approx. 15.7 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 106.95
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This paper explains that both chronic alcoholism and alcohol abuse result in deviant behaviors that vary from the cultural norms, such as increased aggression and violent behaviors. The author points out that studies indicate that alcoholism can be treated by relieving many of the deviant behaviors associated with the disease through complete abstinence, which may be coupled with counseling or therapeutic measures to help minimize the effects of negative behaviors or negative coping patterns that contribute to alcoholism. The paper stresses that alcoholism is not a disease to be treated lightly because, with immediate attention and appropriate response, victims can go on to lead normal and productive lives, as can the family members impacted by the effects of alcoholism.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Causes of Alcoholism
Different Types Alcoholism Elaborated
Detailed Analysis Types and Trends Alcoholism
Summary of Review
Conclusions
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"There are biological differences that exist between social drinkers and alcohol dependent drinkers or alcoholics. Alcohol dependent drinkers for example exhibit higher levels of certain biochemicals in the blood, including aspartate aminotransferase, gamma-glutamyltransferase and carbohydrate deficient transferring. Non drinkers and social drinkers levels of these chemicals and blood alcohol levels tend however to be very similar. Alcohol abuse is also a category differentiated from alcoholism, as described earlier in this analysis."
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