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Driver's License to Illegal Immigrants, 2008.
This paper discusses the controversial issue of issuing illegal immigrants with a legal driving license and looks at Senate Bill 1160.
7,563 words (approx. 30.3 pages), 20 sources, MLA, $ 165.95
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In this article, the writer notes that there are more than 2.2 undocumented illegal immigrant drivers in California. The writer points out that they rallied with law enforcers, insurance companies and the religious sector in support of Senate Bill 1160 or the Immigrant Responsibility and Security Act. The writer explains that signed into law, this bill would allow undocumented immigrants to apply for a driver's license. The bill, authored by Senator Gil Cedillo, would allow illegal immigrants to secure a license by presenting a valid passport or identification issued by the consulate of the immigrant's country of origin. The writer discusses the arguments for and against such a bill. The writer mentions the belief that the bill would increase public safety, enhance a sense of responsibility and citizenship, and intensify homeland security by requiring applicants to undergo a criminal background check by the FBI against the terrorism watch list. The writer also explains that, according to surveys, 66% of non-Hispanic whites opposed the bill. This group believed that the bill would condone and encourage the violation of federal immigration law and induce and facilitate the commission of more crimes.
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Background Information
Deal or No Deal?
A Driver's License and the National Security
Action and Inaction
32% of Them in California
A Majority of Non-White Population in 2010
More Arguments For and Against
ITIN Issue and Other Issues in Kansas
Group Lobbies for Immigrant Rights in Kansas
Driving Permit for Utah Immigrants
Related Bills
Confusing and Self-Serving
What California Residents Feel
Other Group Reactions to the Grant of Drivers' Licenses
Sensenbrenner's Concessions
Standardizing Drivers' Licenses
For Tighter Measures ...
Asking for Just a Little Bit
The Case of Wisconsin
DMV Workers' License Scam
Hazmat Licenses
National Driver's License Draws Criticisms
Should or Shouldn't Illegal Aliens Be Issued Drivers' Licenses?
Arguments in Favor of Granting Drivers' Licenses to Illegal Aliens
Arguments Against
Suggested Solutions
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"Cedillo claimed that he had an agreement with the Governor that the latter would help pass a new law with additional security features, but that there would be no identifying markers for illegal immigrants. The Governor denied making any agreement with Cedillo. Instead, he maintained that markers were necessary for homeland security and to prevent terrorists from using a license to open a back account or enroll in flight schools. The license bill supporters argued that banks and airlines already accept consular identification cards. Many law enforcement leaders also claimed that a driver's license would enable them to track down illegal immigrants and that this would tend to result in fewer uninsured drivers and hit-and-run accidents. Conservative Republicans, however, countered that illegal immigrants had violated the law and must, therefore, be punished for it, not rewarded. They had begun taking steps towards a constitutional amendment, which would prohibit the grant of driver's licenses to illegal residents. They also worked for support for this initiative from voters in the March 2006 elections. Likewise, they accused the Governor of double dealing by requiring a marker but trying to keep the sympathy of Latinos."
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Illegal Immigrants and Driver's License, 2006.
Discusses the issue of whether illegal immigrants should be provided with driver's licenses or not.
2,071 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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One of the most controversial issues surrounding illegal immigrants over the last few years has been whether or not to give them U.S. driver's licenses. This issue, which has been pushed by various immigrants' rights groups, has been sold as a way of keeping track of illegal immigrants. This paper argues, however, that it will actually accomplish the legitimization of illegal aliens living in the United States. Furthermore, it will provide a security loophole for nefarious foreigners at a time when we should be trying to close such loopholes.
From the Paper
"For example, immigrant advocates have pushed this issue by putting out stories of law abiding undocumented immigrants who are forced to spend countless hours on public transportation because they are currently not able to get a driver's license. What is forgotten in these stories is that these people have no legal right to be in this country to begin with. Stories about people having to endure hardships may be heart wrenching, but that should only enforce the notion of going through proper channels to get citizenship. By giving people a pass and allowing them to forego proper procedures, the government would remove any incentive for people who are in these situations to do the right thing."
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Driver?s Licenses for Immigrants, 2004.
This paper discusses the pros and cons of laws to grant driver?s licenses to all immigrants, regardless of their immigration status.
1,045 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper explains that the current licensing procedures are compromised by loopholes and fraud, placing the public at a security risk. The author points out that law enforcement officers express a strong need to ensure safety on public roads by licensing all drivers, regardless of the legality of their residence. The paper concludes that, given the reality that a license is now much more than a license to drive, both the Driver?s License Integrity Act and the Visa and License Integrity Act would best serve the need of lawful aliens and temporary visitors, while guarding against abuse from potential wrongdoers.
Table of Contents
Obtaining a Driver?s Licenses
License to Drive
Arguments against Licensing
From the Paper
"Rep. Jeff Flake of Arizona has also sponsored the Visa and License Integrity Act. This bill will prevent federal government agencies from accepting licenses as identification documents issued by states that do not tie license expiration to the expiration of an alien's visa. Flake believes that these bills are "common sense, cost-effective ways to address this problem without placing additional burdens on U.S. citizens. Both bills are currently being debated in their appropriate committees."
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Driving Licenses: Raising the Age, 2008.
An argument against raising the legal age for obtaining a driver's license in Illinois.
722 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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The writer argues that there are sufficient existing rules and regulations involving obtaining a driver's license in Illinois. The writer argues further, that raising the legal age would only cause more difficulty for an age group that is, everyday, being tasked with more community responsibilities in terms of work, education and extra-curricular activities.
From the Paper
"There is currently a debate occurring in Illinois and several other states regarding the legal age for obtaining a fully privileged driver's license. The targeted ages are shifting the current minimum age for obtaining a legal driver's license from 16 to 18 years of age following a series of mandated courses, tests, and experience behind the wheel. Some of the primary arguments for doing so revolve around driver and public safety while the arguments for keeping the legal age at its current 16 years of age center on drivers' rights and the increasing demands within society placed upon teenagers."
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Graduated Licenses: Good or Bad?, 2002.
A study into the system of graduated drivers licenses for teenagers in certain U.S. states.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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According to the California American Automobile Association (2002), only 4% of the state?s licensed drivers are teens, but they are involved in 10% of accidents that cause injury. This paper investigates systems in California and New Jersey whereby teenagers are issued driving licenses in stages with certain restrictions placed on each stage, gradually decreasing in restrictions with age and proof of good driving skills. The paper looks at the advantages and disadvantages of such systems.
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"In New Jersey, there is one set of rules for sixteen year olds getting their license for the first time, and one for seventeen year olds. New Jersey requires the teen to use a learner?s permit, which allows the teen to drive under supervision by someone 25 or older, for at least six months. This learning period is not shortened until the student driver is age twenty-one, and then the period is shortened to three months. (NJ DMV, 2002) In addition, sixteen year olds must be enrolled in an approved driver education program."
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On Shakespeare and Artistic License, 2002.
A discussion of the historical accuracy of the plays of William Shakespeare.
3,420 words (approx. 13.7 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper examines how there are many points of contention between historians and artists when it comes to the subject of artistic liberties versus historical fact. Through a review of "Macbeth" and some of his other plays, it attempts to determine some of these historical inaccuracies and analyze why they occurred. It focuses on the question of whether or not Shakespeare was even concerned with being historically accurate or whether he intentionally took ?liberties? with his plays.
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"Many of Shakespeare?s primary sources are now available in their entirety on the Internet. Facsimiles of Holinshed?s history is available, Reginald Scot?s Discoverie of Witchcraft and King James I Daemonologie are available in their entirety. Seneca?s plays are available in their original Latin, as well as some excellent translations. Many others have written on the historical inaccuracies of Shakespeare?s plays long before it was so easily to look at his primary sources and compare them to the play. These authors only focused on whether Shakespeare?s plays were historically accurate, and the consensus of the pool of authors was a unanimous consensus that Shakespeare?s did contain historical inaccuracies. This fact has been reiterated and restated many times, by many authors. There is no reason to restate what is now considered historical fact, as it is now considered common knowledge that Shakespeare?s plays are historically inaccurate when compared to modern historical sources."
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Elderly Drivers: A Need For Change, 2005.
A proposal to find a course of action and ultimate solution to the growing problem of elderly drivers on America's streets and highways.
1,997 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss and analyze the topic of elderly drivers in America. Specifically, the paper discusses a proposal for change supported by research. The proposal is in support of the implementation of required standardized testing of people reaching the age of 65 that would enable them to retain their driver's license while assuring their continued safety on the America's roads and highways. The proposal also recommends a course of action for regulation of elderly drivers and provides a proposed solution to the problem, while urging Americans to get involved now, before more elderly drivers take to the nation's highways and byways.
From the Paper
"Elderly drivers pose a threat to other drivers in several ways. Many studies indicate that "Older drivers are involved in a disproportionate number of crashes associated with intersections and other complex traffic situations, failure to yield, inattention, road signs, left turns, and oncoming traffic and are more often found to be at fault in crashes" (Wood). Other studies have indicated older drivers have slower reaction times, impaired vision, and a higher instance of eye diseases that can create problems with their perception and vision. Scientist Wood continues, "Visual impairment becomes significantly more prevalent with increasing age. The normal process of aging results in yellowing and cloudiness of the crystalline lens, a decrease in pupil size, and alterations in the integrity of the macular pigment and neural pathways" (Wood)."
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Child Licensing, 2003.
Suggested solution for child abuse requiring parents to get a license.
940 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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An argumentative essay that deals with the problem of child abuse and proposes a solution that involves requiring parents to obtain a license.
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"Katherine Covell, a psychology professor, and her husband Brian Howe, a political science professor, believe that family life and parental freedoms are already regulated by the government. They maintain that the trouble is that the government only deals with the problems after they have already surfaced. They are also the directors of the Children?s Rights Center at the University College of Cape Breton(Toronto). Child protective services was enacted in order to help and protect children who are being abused. I think that CPS Is a powerful and scary organization. They can take your children from you if they suspect abuse and keep them until you prove you are innocent.(other) I do not understand how it is possible that we as a society of intelligent people can let an organization like that exist without setting up some kind of system to educate future parents. There is no law that says who can and who cannot have children, and there probably never will be. But what about a law that says that all first time parents must attend a parenting class before their due date. Did you know that more children under the age of 4 die from child abuse and neglect than from anything else?(HHS)."
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Truck Driver Safety Training Programs, 2009.
A research proposal examining the effectiveness of truck driver safety training programs.
1,530 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper presents a research proposal that discusses driver safety training programs. Specifically, the paper questions whether truck driver safety training programs provide a lower number of accidents due to higher compliance with safety standards. It looks at the importance of studying current statistics with regards to truck driver safety and whether tighter driving restrictions would affect them.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Research Question
Purpose of the Study
Importance of the Study
Literature Review
Introduction
Variables
Review of Literature
Methodology
Research Design
Population and Sample
Data Analysis
From the Paper
"Drunk drivers are certainly serious, and there is no question that they should be removed from the roadways. The argument, however, is that training does not really have much to do with whether these people will drive drunk the first time, and whether they will do it again after they have been caught and 'trained' not to do it again . The same is true with very young drivers . Most of them are required to have a driver's training course before they can get their license, but they also often ignore many of the rules of the road after they receive that license, suggesting that these programs might not really be effective in helping to ensure that younger drivers are safe and that their accident rates are lowered . Much of this is not from the failure of the course itself, but from failure of compliance with the course."
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?Taxi Driver?, 1999.
An analysis of the portrayal of America and Americans in the film ?Taxi Driver? using Travis Bickle as the popular anti-hero.
1,502 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper reviews Martin Scorcese's film ?Taxi Driver?, the story of Travis Bickle, a taxi driver with no particular plot but more of a documentary of Bickle?s life. It discusses Scorcese's tendencies to make films about the United States that are hard, rough-edged, unglamorous and violent and how "Taxi Driver" is no exception. It examines how America is portrayed as a completely messed-up society and how Scorsese shows that there is something fundamentally wrong with sex, politics and drugs all combined to produce an America that is falling to pieces.
From the Paper
"The film is basically Bickle?s view of New York City as he sees it. The New York he sees is one of slime, grime, seediness and filth: Travis only sees the cruel and sadistic underworld of the city. This is the main representation of America in the film and this is the reason that the film attracted such stark criticism from middle-American conservatives and moralists. The America which Scorsese portrays within Taxi Driver is a weird perversion of the America Dream. America is portrayed as seedy and decaying, not the country where opportunity is for all: the only people who are seen as prospering in the film are those engaged in illegal activities."
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Tank Drivers, 2002.
Presents a profile of the lives of army tank drivers.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses the tank drivers of the army. It consists of a profile that explains tank drivers and their lives in the army and provides a few aspects of the writer's perspective.
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Mortality Rates between SUV and non-SUV Automobile Drivers, 2005.
This paper is a research proposal to investigate the differences in mortality rates due to motor vehicle accidents between SUV and non-SUV automobile drivers.
3,650 words (approx. 14.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 101.95
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This paper explains that the popular SUVs are believed to be significantly more dangerous than mid-sized cars even though SUVs are marketed as being safer than standard passenger cars. The author lists the independent (treatment) variables of the proposed study as (1) the vehicle type, (2) geographic location and (3) gender of driver; the identified measurement (dependent) variable will be the mortality rate of drivers between the ages of 25 and 45 who are involved in vehicular accidents. The paper states that, as the proposed research project seeks to determine whether or not there exists a relationship and differences between the independent variable and dependent, along with interaction effects, the preferred method of statistical data analysis is a correlation technique and an analysis of variance (ANOVA), which will be a modified orthogonal analysis of variance that will accommodate possible unequal cell frequencies.
Table of Contents
Introduction
History of the Motor Vehicle
The Psychology of Driving
Research Question and Hypothesis
Research Design
Statistical Data Analysis
Data Collection Procedures
Study Limitations
Definition of Terms
Literature Review
Expected Results
From the Paper
"Automobiles, and those who drive them, in today's society, and not unlike any era in automotive history, have gone beyond the utilitarian function and have become a symbol of significance, namely, a status symbol, a coming of age symbol, a symbol of independence, and a symbol of virility. Summed up, driving has become, to a great extent, a personality trait in as much as there are thrill seekers, risk takers, and offensive protagonists. In fact, the plaguing question is whether or not distinctive personalities drive in different ways and whether or not each personality can be aligned with a certain automobile. Although volumes can be written on the psychology of the automobile and the American driver the purpose of this report is not to eulogize the automobile nor paint a psychological portrait of the American driver, rather to investigate something a little more important, yet somewhat commonplace, namely, the mortality accident rate between two commonplace American type vehicles - the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) and what is best described as the passenger car that are involved in fatal accidents."
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Fleet Safety and Driver Selection, 2006.
A look at how a company can profit from a fleet safety program and how it should select fleet drivers.
1,159 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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This paper discusses the ways a company can profit from a good fleet safety program as well as how it should determine the driving skills required for hiring drivers. The paper also lists and describes the driver selection process and then discusses the responsibilities of a fleet safety supervisor and how they can affect a safety program.
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"A company can either profit or lose depending upon the excellence of its' fleet safety program. There are many costs associated with vehicle incidents, both hidden and known. The commercial transport company has within its' organization the element to determine the level of safety achieved in the company. The company has full control of selection of drivers, training of drivers, safety attitudes, driving schedules and hours as well as the selection and maintenance of vehicles."
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Professional Licensing and Certification, 2004.
A look at the differences between professional licensing standards and requirements and certification standards and requirements.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 47.95
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This paper describes the differences between the standards and requirements of professional licenses and those of certification programs. The paper points out that state-required licenses are much more stringent in terms of educational and professional standards than certifications offered by certification programs not regulated by the state and that, often, these certifications programs are offered by organizations that exist simply to collect revenue in the form of examination fees and membership dues.
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"Under the laws of every state in the United States, certain professions require practitioners to obtain a license issued pursuant to state licensing guidelines. Accountants, attorneys, engineers and physicians, in particular, must satisfy stringent requirements and attain a satisfactory score on professional licensing exams that individual states have established to qualify professionals intending to practice, which vary widely from state to state, in addition to satisfying any necessary educational degree requirements as a prerequisite to register for any licensing exam."
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Film: "Taxi Driver", 2005.
This paper discusses the film "Taxi Driver" and director Martin Scorsese's cinematic techniques.
945 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 0 sources, $ 33.95
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This paper explains that, in "Taxi Driver", director Martin Scorsese uses the camera and eerie lighting effects to underscore his study of the alienation of Travis Bickel, the taxi driver, who can not find a way to relate to others and build a life. The author points out that Scorsese uses camera angles and movement to create the narrative but uses the opposite, utter stillness, in scenes, which mark transitions. The paper relates that one of the most famous pivotal scenes in film shows the protagonist Travis acting with an imaginary adversary while looking in the mirror.
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"Scorsese introduces the climactic scene with an abrupt change in camera movement. He uses a long, slow vertical move from the sidewalk to the top floor of the building. This shot is different from the others in its visual aspect, but it is consistent in that it provides Travis' point of view, which has been the predominant perspective throughout the film. During the violence that erupts as Travis attempts to rescue a twelve-year-old hooker, the camera movement is shaky and chaotic, underscoring the chaotic nature of the action. In a surprising shot, as Travis lies wounded, the camera moves up to the ceiling and an overhead shot takes us out of the room and down the stairs slowly, viewing the carnage from a great height."
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