YOUNG OFFENDERS
These days more and more young people are turning to crimes. These crimes are being committed by young offenders of all ages. The crimes they are committing are get even more and more serious and in the last five years the percentage of youngsters committing more crime has increase by more then 50%. Young offenders are committing these crimes because the know that the punishment is real weak. If you ask me most young offenders think the young offenders act is a JOKE, and trust me I am a young person I know just as other young people.
"A young offender is a person between the ages of 12-17. This person is a person who comities a crime and is given special rights. These right are less server then adults would get if they committee this same offenses."
There are many cases where a young offender has got off much easier then a adult and no punishment at all. In one case in particular "A boy who was 11 years old who has been in trouble with the law before took a girl with him to his apartment with his gang and then raped her. Then when the police arrived he said you can not touch me" . This to me is very sad first off because he is only 11 years old and he raped a girl but the thing I found most shocking and the rest off the media was that when the police arrived he told them that they could not touch him. Even though he did committee the crime and he should have been charged but sadly e was right. This young offenders knows that the young offenders act is a joke and that is why he committed the crime. He could care less about what he did.
Another case talking about the young offenders act is the James Bulger. " Had the murder of toddler James Bulger occurred in Canada, his killer would never been charged. Under the Canadian law, no child under the age of 12 can be charged with any criminal act, no matter how odious." This was a cases which created a lot of heated discussion about the young offenders act. The discussion was that the young offenders act has to be more strictly and changes are need.
In another case a teen was charged for a murder. "An 18-year-old was killed with a baseball bat Tuesday after he was trapped at the entrance to a chopping mall in Hamilton by six youths out settle a grudge against his younger brother. Police charged a 15-year-old with second-degree murder." . This teen committed a crime of murder and got charged with second degree murder but if a adult had committed this offenses he would have got charged with first degree murder.
Two teen got arrested and charged when they tried to hijack a bus. " A pair of grade 10 students armed with a knife and a gun tried to hijack a school bus from Osoyoos, B.C, to Ontario. A 16-year-old and a 17-year-old face kidnapping and weapons charges" . This is another typical example of what youth are doing and getting away with. If this was a an adult (a person over the age of 18) would have got charged with a much serious charge and would have had to pay a greater price.
Youth court in Ontario is held at city hall. At youth court is so far behind because of all the crimes. Most youth have to wait a few months before actual going to court and by then the less serious cases are then thrown out (because of the delay).
The days of youth going to play in the park, going to school, hang out are all come to any end. These times are being replaced by breaking the law in most cases and will remain so until the law is changed and the rules become more strictly. To most young people we believe the young offenders act is a JOKE.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Students Rights
Civics Report
Students Rights
I chose to do my report on students rights in the public
school system. Lisa Rowe, then sixteen a student at Teaneck High
School, in New Jersey, thought she was doing a good dead when
she returned a purse she'd found in her English class. When she
took the purse to the office instead of being rewarded she was told
to step into the principals office and asked to pull up her sweater
and pull down her slacks, and then she was searched. Why? In
case she was hiding stolen money from the purse. That is just one
example of how students rights are being violated, and here is
another. In the case T.L.O. Vs NEW JERSEY a girl got cought
smoking in the bathroom of her school. She was then taken to the
office, and asked to open her purse and spill out the contence.
What was found in the purse was marijauna a role of money and
notes sujesting that she was a marijuna dealer. Her parrents soon
filed a suit against the school on the basis that the evidence found
was obtained illegally becauce no search warrent was used. In
1985 the case got all the way to the supreme court. The court ruled
that the fourth amendment rights didn't apply in the school, and
school officialsstill have to have reasonable suspicion not probale
cause. Another famous case is the case TINKER Vs DES
MOINES where two students wanted to protest the war by
wearing arm bands. When the school officials saw what the two
students were wearing the teachers demanded that the students
take the arm bands off at once. The case got all the way to the
United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court said that the
students had a right to wear arm bands just as long as they wernt
going to harm themselvs or any one elts. Just a coupple of laws on
students rights. The First Amendment says that you have a right to
freedom of speech, press, religion, and freedon to a peaceful
assembly. The Second Amendment says that you have the right to
be secure in your home, and your personal things, but apon
probable cause. Can students lockers be searched without a search
warrent? Yes, your lockers can be searched without a warrent,
only reasonable susipision that a rule or law has been broken is all
that is needed to preform a search. Can students be subject to
mass searches on campus? No, there must be suspicion directed at
each student beaing searched. What should you do if something of
yours is getting searched the best thing to do is to say in a loud
clear voice that you dont want them to searech your things so that
you can have witneses, but don't try to stop them. Most important
of all don't put anything in your locker that you don't want anyone
to see. I feel that students rights are being violated mare than
people know. If more people knew exactly what rights they had it
would make alot of things better and easier to understand.
Biblography
Cover, Marilyn. "Should Students have Rights," Update, Winter 1985, 11-15
Reprintedin Privacy, Volume 3 (Boac Ruton, Flordia: Social
Recources Series, Inc, 1993) Article number, 42.
Price, Janet R. Levine, Alan H., Cary, Eve, The Rightsof Students, United
States of America, American Civil Liberties Union, 1988.
Schuessler, Nancy, "A Question of Rights." Seventeen, May 1989,
192-193+207.
Sudo, Phil, "Do You Know Your Rights," Scholastic Update, (September 21,
1990) 6-8 25+26.
Zirkel, Perry A., "Searching and Researching," Phi Delta Kappan, Volume
71, (December 1989), 330-332.
Students Rights
I chose to do my report on students rights in the public
school system. Lisa Rowe, then sixteen a student at Teaneck High
School, in New Jersey, thought she was doing a good dead when
she returned a purse she'd found in her English class. When she
took the purse to the office instead of being rewarded she was told
to step into the principals office and asked to pull up her sweater
and pull down her slacks, and then she was searched. Why? In
case she was hiding stolen money from the purse. That is just one
example of how students rights are being violated, and here is
another. In the case T.L.O. Vs NEW JERSEY a girl got cought
smoking in the bathroom of her school. She was then taken to the
office, and asked to open her purse and spill out the contence.
What was found in the purse was marijauna a role of money and
notes sujesting that she was a marijuna dealer. Her parrents soon
filed a suit against the school on the basis that the evidence found
was obtained illegally becauce no search warrent was used. In
1985 the case got all the way to the supreme court. The court ruled
that the fourth amendment rights didn't apply in the school, and
school officialsstill have to have reasonable suspicion not probale
cause. Another famous case is the case TINKER Vs DES
MOINES where two students wanted to protest the war by
wearing arm bands. When the school officials saw what the two
students were wearing the teachers demanded that the students
take the arm bands off at once. The case got all the way to the
United States Supreme Court. The Supreme Court said that the
students had a right to wear arm bands just as long as they wernt
going to harm themselvs or any one elts. Just a coupple of laws on
students rights. The First Amendment says that you have a right to
freedom of speech, press, religion, and freedon to a peaceful
assembly. The Second Amendment says that you have the right to
be secure in your home, and your personal things, but apon
probable cause. Can students lockers be searched without a search
warrent? Yes, your lockers can be searched without a warrent,
only reasonable susipision that a rule or law has been broken is all
that is needed to preform a search. Can students be subject to
mass searches on campus? No, there must be suspicion directed at
each student beaing searched. What should you do if something of
yours is getting searched the best thing to do is to say in a loud
clear voice that you dont want them to searech your things so that
you can have witneses, but don't try to stop them. Most important
of all don't put anything in your locker that you don't want anyone
to see. I feel that students rights are being violated mare than
people know. If more people knew exactly what rights they had it
would make alot of things better and easier to understand.
Biblography
Cover, Marilyn. "Should Students have Rights," Update, Winter 1985, 11-15
Reprintedin Privacy, Volume 3 (Boac Ruton, Flordia: Social
Recources Series, Inc, 1993) Article number, 42.
Price, Janet R. Levine, Alan H., Cary, Eve, The Rightsof Students, United
States of America, American Civil Liberties Union, 1988.
Schuessler, Nancy, "A Question of Rights." Seventeen, May 1989,
192-193+207.
Sudo, Phil, "Do You Know Your Rights," Scholastic Update, (September 21,
1990) 6-8 25+26.
Zirkel, Perry A., "Searching and Researching," Phi Delta Kappan, Volume
71, (December 1989), 330-332.
Public Contaversy
Public Controversy
The Awakening, written by Kate Chopin, was a book that was truly ahead
of its time. The author of the book was truly a genius in her right, but yet she was
seen as a scoundrel. At the time, it was "a world that values only her performance
as a mother, whose highest expectations for women are self sacrifice and self-
effacement." ( ? ) The people of that era were not ready to admit or accept the
simple but hidden feelings of intimacy or sexuality and the true nature of
womanhood. Kate Chopin's book portrayed a woman of that time in a quite
unorthodox way. In fact, [ When she wrote the book in 1899, she ] "achieved
what was to prove her literary masterpiece and her ultimate break with popular
taste" ( Cully, Intro. )
That book was written in 1899. During this era women were seen as very
proper and sophisticated individuals who were considered caretakers of the
home. They wore an excessive amount of clothing and never exposed
themselves in public or otherwise. If a woman was caught exposing herself in
public, would be shunned and looked down upon. Loyalty and commitment to the
family was very important during this time. Regardless of their family problems,
they were expected to endure and stay faithful. [ In fact, ] " the nineteenth
century's message of the supremacy of motherhood was so strong and so intense
that it was absorbed into the systems of it's women - even women like Edna [ ,a
character in Chopin's book, ] who were not maternally inclined." ( ? ) You could
almost say that women were considered symbols of everything that is pure in the
society in which they lived. Anything short of that was considered unacceptable.
Because of the time that Chopin lived in: " The Appearance in print of her
most recent work had brought her harsh criticism and condemnation, as well as
ostracism from many of those who had always formed a close-knit world of St.
Louis society" ( Cully , vii ). Her book was seen as a vile and disgusting piece of
literature. One critic of that time stated : "One cannot refrain from regret that so
beautiful a style and so much refinement of taste have been spent by Miss
Chopin on an essentially vulgar story."( ? ). Most critics and readers of that era
felt the same way as this critic did. People were not willing to put up with what
they felt was a trashy novel. Thusly, it was banned for approximately 50 years. All
of her colleagues shunned her and put her on a black list of sorts for writers. Her
friends did not acknowledge her existence and she became an outcast in
society. In 1904, Chopin died a lonely death. The only thing that survived to keep
her memory alive was her writings.
Not only did her writings survive, but as timed passed on, people began to
see Chopin's true Genius. The appreciation for the novel grew and it became one
of the more well known, and well loved novels of the time. Why did this happen?
Well maybe it was because of the contravercy it introduced. To tell the truth, " the
misunderstanding that surrounds Edna's personal history, as well as the history of
Chopin's novel itself, attests to the greatness of both Edna and her creator." ( ? )
Chopin went from being known as an outcast of society to a pioneer of the
feminist movement. She was one of the first women to express herself fully
without conformity to societies pressures. All of this happened because of her
book. This book was named The Awakening.
The Awakening, written by Kate Chopin, was a book that was truly ahead
of its time. The author of the book was truly a genius in her right, but yet she was
seen as a scoundrel. At the time, it was "a world that values only her performance
as a mother, whose highest expectations for women are self sacrifice and self-
effacement." ( ? ) The people of that era were not ready to admit or accept the
simple but hidden feelings of intimacy or sexuality and the true nature of
womanhood. Kate Chopin's book portrayed a woman of that time in a quite
unorthodox way. In fact, [ When she wrote the book in 1899, she ] "achieved
what was to prove her literary masterpiece and her ultimate break with popular
taste" ( Cully, Intro. )
That book was written in 1899. During this era women were seen as very
proper and sophisticated individuals who were considered caretakers of the
home. They wore an excessive amount of clothing and never exposed
themselves in public or otherwise. If a woman was caught exposing herself in
public, would be shunned and looked down upon. Loyalty and commitment to the
family was very important during this time. Regardless of their family problems,
they were expected to endure and stay faithful. [ In fact, ] " the nineteenth
century's message of the supremacy of motherhood was so strong and so intense
that it was absorbed into the systems of it's women - even women like Edna [ ,a
character in Chopin's book, ] who were not maternally inclined." ( ? ) You could
almost say that women were considered symbols of everything that is pure in the
society in which they lived. Anything short of that was considered unacceptable.
Because of the time that Chopin lived in: " The Appearance in print of her
most recent work had brought her harsh criticism and condemnation, as well as
ostracism from many of those who had always formed a close-knit world of St.
Louis society" ( Cully , vii ). Her book was seen as a vile and disgusting piece of
literature. One critic of that time stated : "One cannot refrain from regret that so
beautiful a style and so much refinement of taste have been spent by Miss
Chopin on an essentially vulgar story."( ? ). Most critics and readers of that era
felt the same way as this critic did. People were not willing to put up with what
they felt was a trashy novel. Thusly, it was banned for approximately 50 years. All
of her colleagues shunned her and put her on a black list of sorts for writers. Her
friends did not acknowledge her existence and she became an outcast in
society. In 1904, Chopin died a lonely death. The only thing that survived to keep
her memory alive was her writings.
Not only did her writings survive, but as timed passed on, people began to
see Chopin's true Genius. The appreciation for the novel grew and it became one
of the more well known, and well loved novels of the time. Why did this happen?
Well maybe it was because of the contravercy it introduced. To tell the truth, " the
misunderstanding that surrounds Edna's personal history, as well as the history of
Chopin's novel itself, attests to the greatness of both Edna and her creator." ( ? )
Chopin went from being known as an outcast of society to a pioneer of the
feminist movement. She was one of the first women to express herself fully
without conformity to societies pressures. All of this happened because of her
book. This book was named The Awakening.
Gun Control 3
Gun Control
The government has placed many gun control laws, but some of the laws
were made to make the general public feel safer. For instance the government
banned a handful of assault riffles when they are not even used for most gun related
crimes. The government also administered another law called the Bradey Law.
The Bradey Law makes a five day wait on the purchase of a handgun so a check can
be run on the persons background. None of these laws have decreased the amount
of deaths caused by hand guns. The media also plays a part in more laws being
passed against guns and ammo. The media helped have a bullet that pierces bullet-
proof armor get banned, but the bullets were made specially for law enforcement
and licensed dealers. All of these laws should be considered unconstitutional
because it goes against the right to bare arms. So these gun control laws should be
stopped. They should find other ways to deal with gun related crimes and violence.
This country was founded on the people of the country owning guns to
protect what they think is right. The constitution gives the people the right to bare
arms and protect themselves. Any law against guns should be unconstitutional but
the laws were made because it is what some people want.
The ban on assault riffles took effect in the may of 1994. "Nineteen assault-
style weapons and broad categories encompassing many more semiautomatic
firearms..." were among the many weapons that were banned. The guns that were
banned were only used for three percent of all gun related crimes in 1993. Most of
the crimes and murders were committed with handguns. So the only reason for
making this law was to make the people feel good and safe.
In 1993 the Bradey Bill became a law. It placed a five day waiting period on
the purchase of a handgun. The reason for the wait is to make sure no criminals or
mentally disturbed people purchase handguns. Did that really solve any of the
problems? I don't think so. The law only prevented 45,000 people from getting
guns. That number doesn't even compare to the number of deaths caused by
handguns. If they want to stop the amount of killings enforce gun education and
enforce stricter punishment on murders.
The media also plays a part in gun control. If the news says something is bad
or wrong people take their side and views. Rhino Bullets were banned that way.
What the bullets were capable of is being able to pierce bullet-proof armor. What
people didn't hear was that it was for law enforcement officers and licensed
dealers. The bullets got banned because of lack of information because it was going
to be used for the good of the people. Society is the one who suffers because
people got the wrong image about the Rhino Bullets.
We are slowly having our rights taken away because people would rather be
safe than have freedom. If we keep giving more and more freedom their will be no
freedoms. If the common people have no guns or ammo the only groups who will
have guns will be the criminals and the law enforcement so who is going to protect
you from the criminals when the law enforcement can not come that instant.
That is why gun control is bad.
The government has placed many gun control laws, but some of the laws
were made to make the general public feel safer. For instance the government
banned a handful of assault riffles when they are not even used for most gun related
crimes. The government also administered another law called the Bradey Law.
The Bradey Law makes a five day wait on the purchase of a handgun so a check can
be run on the persons background. None of these laws have decreased the amount
of deaths caused by hand guns. The media also plays a part in more laws being
passed against guns and ammo. The media helped have a bullet that pierces bullet-
proof armor get banned, but the bullets were made specially for law enforcement
and licensed dealers. All of these laws should be considered unconstitutional
because it goes against the right to bare arms. So these gun control laws should be
stopped. They should find other ways to deal with gun related crimes and violence.
This country was founded on the people of the country owning guns to
protect what they think is right. The constitution gives the people the right to bare
arms and protect themselves. Any law against guns should be unconstitutional but
the laws were made because it is what some people want.
The ban on assault riffles took effect in the may of 1994. "Nineteen assault-
style weapons and broad categories encompassing many more semiautomatic
firearms..." were among the many weapons that were banned. The guns that were
banned were only used for three percent of all gun related crimes in 1993. Most of
the crimes and murders were committed with handguns. So the only reason for
making this law was to make the people feel good and safe.
In 1993 the Bradey Bill became a law. It placed a five day waiting period on
the purchase of a handgun. The reason for the wait is to make sure no criminals or
mentally disturbed people purchase handguns. Did that really solve any of the
problems? I don't think so. The law only prevented 45,000 people from getting
guns. That number doesn't even compare to the number of deaths caused by
handguns. If they want to stop the amount of killings enforce gun education and
enforce stricter punishment on murders.
The media also plays a part in gun control. If the news says something is bad
or wrong people take their side and views. Rhino Bullets were banned that way.
What the bullets were capable of is being able to pierce bullet-proof armor. What
people didn't hear was that it was for law enforcement officers and licensed
dealers. The bullets got banned because of lack of information because it was going
to be used for the good of the people. Society is the one who suffers because
people got the wrong image about the Rhino Bullets.
We are slowly having our rights taken away because people would rather be
safe than have freedom. If we keep giving more and more freedom their will be no
freedoms. If the common people have no guns or ammo the only groups who will
have guns will be the criminals and the law enforcement so who is going to protect
you from the criminals when the law enforcement can not come that instant.
That is why gun control is bad.
GreenspanThe Case for the Defense
Greenspan - The Case for the Defense
My fascination with the Judicial System Structure of todays society was furthered
and strengthened after reading and analyzing the works of Edward Greenspan. The
superbly written biography recollecting past cases and important events in Greenspan's
life allowed myself, the reader, to learn more about Jurisprudence and the Criminal Code.
The entire casebook revolves around several main themes including the balance of Positive
and Natural influences in the courtroom, whether a lawyer's conscience intervenes with
his duty as a counsellor, and the alarming rate of perjury occuring in front of the juries. To
be more concise and clear to the point, Greenspan's book is a diary of controversial and
beneficial issues which have hovered around our criminal courts and will continue to
plague and pester them for years to come. By observing and understanding certain issues
presented in this book, I was able to comprehend what type of person Greenspan is, what
he believes in, what he represents and what he would do for his profession.
The wheels of jurisprudence are always turning, and I came to realise how
Greenspan worked and bargained for his status in the country to be solidifed. this book
also flourished with innovative situations pertaining to the most diversified of criminal
charges, to the most uncanny regions of law ever dealt. It was this thorough look at
Greenspan's life which impressed me the most. It was quite clear that after the fourth
page, I came upon the conclusion that this casebook would create a most influential
reaction to anyone who had displayed any interest towards our Law system in general.
In Part One of the novel, No Little Clients, presents the reader with the author's
proposed thesis. His ambition is to defend innocent people accused of crimes. Whether
they are innocent or guilty without being proven guilty is irrelevant to Mr. Greenspan. A
lawyer's conscience must not be his deciding factor when advising or counselling a client.
This viewpoint is elaborated in Part Two (Not Above The Fray) and explained frivolously
by Greenspan himself. Throughout the entire novel, the theme bends and curves itself
around different and unavoidable situations, but remains its original meaning that no one is
guilty until proven so. Greenspan refers to this phrase countless times and explains to the
reader that he will not allow his moral beliefs to conflict with the path of justice (delicately
and persuasively explained by both Greenspan and the co-author, George Jonas in Parts
Four, Five, and Six of the novel). Chapter 13, Playing God, emphatically displays
Greenspan's concern with the treatment of his clients and the decision to push the client
until he can make a decision that is in favour with the lawyer himself. the significance of
this chapter is that the reader detects the amount of responsibility and endurance is
required in order to become a successful pawn of the judicial system. At this point
Greenspan's thesis huddles itself around the principle of being a "Pawn of the System" and
only serving the system without prejudice and socialistic conflicts.
The authors begin their novel with several different themes which branch out and
eventually combine. Walking The High Wire is an excellent chapter which focuses on the
effects of intended falsehoods employed by the prosecution.
My fascination with the Judicial System Structure of todays society was furthered
and strengthened after reading and analyzing the works of Edward Greenspan. The
superbly written biography recollecting past cases and important events in Greenspan's
life allowed myself, the reader, to learn more about Jurisprudence and the Criminal Code.
The entire casebook revolves around several main themes including the balance of Positive
and Natural influences in the courtroom, whether a lawyer's conscience intervenes with
his duty as a counsellor, and the alarming rate of perjury occuring in front of the juries. To
be more concise and clear to the point, Greenspan's book is a diary of controversial and
beneficial issues which have hovered around our criminal courts and will continue to
plague and pester them for years to come. By observing and understanding certain issues
presented in this book, I was able to comprehend what type of person Greenspan is, what
he believes in, what he represents and what he would do for his profession.
The wheels of jurisprudence are always turning, and I came to realise how
Greenspan worked and bargained for his status in the country to be solidifed. this book
also flourished with innovative situations pertaining to the most diversified of criminal
charges, to the most uncanny regions of law ever dealt. It was this thorough look at
Greenspan's life which impressed me the most. It was quite clear that after the fourth
page, I came upon the conclusion that this casebook would create a most influential
reaction to anyone who had displayed any interest towards our Law system in general.
In Part One of the novel, No Little Clients, presents the reader with the author's
proposed thesis. His ambition is to defend innocent people accused of crimes. Whether
they are innocent or guilty without being proven guilty is irrelevant to Mr. Greenspan. A
lawyer's conscience must not be his deciding factor when advising or counselling a client.
This viewpoint is elaborated in Part Two (Not Above The Fray) and explained frivolously
by Greenspan himself. Throughout the entire novel, the theme bends and curves itself
around different and unavoidable situations, but remains its original meaning that no one is
guilty until proven so. Greenspan refers to this phrase countless times and explains to the
reader that he will not allow his moral beliefs to conflict with the path of justice (delicately
and persuasively explained by both Greenspan and the co-author, George Jonas in Parts
Four, Five, and Six of the novel). Chapter 13, Playing God, emphatically displays
Greenspan's concern with the treatment of his clients and the decision to push the client
until he can make a decision that is in favour with the lawyer himself. the significance of
this chapter is that the reader detects the amount of responsibility and endurance is
required in order to become a successful pawn of the judicial system. At this point
Greenspan's thesis huddles itself around the principle of being a "Pawn of the System" and
only serving the system without prejudice and socialistic conflicts.
The authors begin their novel with several different themes which branch out and
eventually combine. Walking The High Wire is an excellent chapter which focuses on the
effects of intended falsehoods employed by the prosecution.
Saturday, January 5, 2013
voting
Everyone in my family who is old enough to vote, registers, and takes a privilege in
voting, and knowing that their voice counts. That is why everyone who can vote does
vote in every election. Both of my parents have not missed an election, and don't plan on
it.
My family votes neither democratic nor republican, they vote for both. What I
mean by that is that they vote for the best candidate who they think will get the job done.
So they would be considered non-partisan. They go about picking the candidate based on
the qualities of honesty, character, and what the candidate has accomplished in the past.
There wasn't a basic consensus on the issues they thought were most important,
but there issues they thought were most important, but there issues all dealt with money.
For example my mom thought that federal and state government needs to be downside and
programs need to be cut. While my brother thought that welfare should be cut. My dad
doesn't like his tax dollars wasted, and my sister doesn't like the military cut backs. So
basically my family has concerns with money and where it goes. Which may affect who
they vote for.
However there was a consensus on what affects there voting habits, and that agent
is war. My family felt that war wasn't good, and to end the war they would do anything.
Even if that meant voting out who they voted in. Also if a candidate wanted military cut
backs my family would probably not vote for them. That is because my family wants the
best military in the world.
voting, and knowing that their voice counts. That is why everyone who can vote does
vote in every election. Both of my parents have not missed an election, and don't plan on
it.
My family votes neither democratic nor republican, they vote for both. What I
mean by that is that they vote for the best candidate who they think will get the job done.
So they would be considered non-partisan. They go about picking the candidate based on
the qualities of honesty, character, and what the candidate has accomplished in the past.
There wasn't a basic consensus on the issues they thought were most important,
but there issues they thought were most important, but there issues all dealt with money.
For example my mom thought that federal and state government needs to be downside and
programs need to be cut. While my brother thought that welfare should be cut. My dad
doesn't like his tax dollars wasted, and my sister doesn't like the military cut backs. So
basically my family has concerns with money and where it goes. Which may affect who
they vote for.
However there was a consensus on what affects there voting habits, and that agent
is war. My family felt that war wasn't good, and to end the war they would do anything.
Even if that meant voting out who they voted in. Also if a candidate wanted military cut
backs my family would probably not vote for them. That is because my family wants the
best military in the world.
Tradegy
As Aristotle says, "Tragedy is an imitation not of human beings but of action, life, happiness, and unhappiness." Very few of the great tragedies could possibly be based in reality. For instance, how likely is it that a great king once discovered that he killed his father and married his mother in real life. The purpose of this tragedy is to show the downfall of a great leader. This includes action, life, happiness, and unhappiness just as Aristotle says. Who would want to read something about a person that bad things happen to if the reader does not understand why it happens and the reason for the reaction?
Another example would be Antigone. It was not written to watch a woman bury her brother and have everyone around her die. The purpose is to gain insight on the human way of life. The story tells of duty and honor, not of death and politics. We are made to care about not necessarily Antigone herself, but her cause. That is what makes a great tragedy.
Another example would be Antigone. It was not written to watch a woman bury her brother and have everyone around her die. The purpose is to gain insight on the human way of life. The story tells of duty and honor, not of death and politics. We are made to care about not necessarily Antigone herself, but her cause. That is what makes a great tragedy.
The Injustice of Slavery
The Injustice of Slavery
Slaves were people who were taken from their home land in Africa and brought to America, to serve as servants on farms, doing household chores, etc. Slaves were used from the beginning of time, by people like the Egyptians. Now a days it is illegal to own slaves, but it still happens. And to this day African Americans are discriminated. In my opinion, that is just not fair, they did not ask to come over to our country, we brought them here. We are the ones to blame. Yet, they have to pay. If you were a black man and had a trial with a white jury, you will probably be guilty. If you are a black man, many white people will try to steer clear of you, or look at you in a funny way.
How did slaves actually become free, you might be asking yourself. It all began with a man named Abraham Lincoln, he wanted to set slaves free. But the southern states had large plantations and needed slaves to help, so this was not a good idea, in their opinion. This controversy led to the Civil War, which was eventually won by the north, and slaves were set free in America. But people discriminated slaves very much, and that was not good.
Discrimination of African Americans is not that big now a days, but it is still out there. Discrimination sort of died out when a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. expressed some of his thoughts about discrimination. His famous speech was entitled "I Have a Dream". Back before his speech, African Americans were not treated as people. They had to stand at the back of the bus, they had to live in a certain area of town, they could not use the white restrooms or white drinking fountains, they could not even eat in the same restaurants as white people. Thanks to many people like Martin Luther King Jr. this is non-existent today.
To conclude my report, I would like to say how bad I think slavery actually was. To just take these people from their homelands and take them to a place where they would be mistreated, beaten, and even killed, is just totally un-ethical.
Slaves were people who were taken from their home land in Africa and brought to America, to serve as servants on farms, doing household chores, etc. Slaves were used from the beginning of time, by people like the Egyptians. Now a days it is illegal to own slaves, but it still happens. And to this day African Americans are discriminated. In my opinion, that is just not fair, they did not ask to come over to our country, we brought them here. We are the ones to blame. Yet, they have to pay. If you were a black man and had a trial with a white jury, you will probably be guilty. If you are a black man, many white people will try to steer clear of you, or look at you in a funny way.
How did slaves actually become free, you might be asking yourself. It all began with a man named Abraham Lincoln, he wanted to set slaves free. But the southern states had large plantations and needed slaves to help, so this was not a good idea, in their opinion. This controversy led to the Civil War, which was eventually won by the north, and slaves were set free in America. But people discriminated slaves very much, and that was not good.
Discrimination of African Americans is not that big now a days, but it is still out there. Discrimination sort of died out when a man named Martin Luther King, Jr. expressed some of his thoughts about discrimination. His famous speech was entitled "I Have a Dream". Back before his speech, African Americans were not treated as people. They had to stand at the back of the bus, they had to live in a certain area of town, they could not use the white restrooms or white drinking fountains, they could not even eat in the same restaurants as white people. Thanks to many people like Martin Luther King Jr. this is non-existent today.
To conclude my report, I would like to say how bad I think slavery actually was. To just take these people from their homelands and take them to a place where they would be mistreated, beaten, and even killed, is just totally un-ethical.
The Emmitt Zone
4-18-97
Book Report
Steve Delsohn's, The Emmitt Zone, was a fascinating book. It gave insight into the life of an NFL player, as well as to the life of Emmitt Smith. It was a non-fiction book. Telling of Emmitts life ever since he was big enough to hold a football, to the present day.
Emmitt Smith came from the town of Pensacola in Florida. In his family were his two brothers and his sister. Since his parents did not make that much money, and Emmitt wanted to go to college, he knew he was going to have to pay his own way. However, his football skills permitted him to attend college on a full-ride scholarship. No one in Emmitt's family had ever been to college. So it was a great accomplishment for him as well as his family for Emmitt to be able to attend FSU and eventually graduate from there.
After setting many collegiate football records as a top-notched, blue chip running back, he was drafted by a skeptical Dallas Cowboys football team. Jimmy Johnson, the head coach, knew that he would develop into the type of team leader and player the cowboys needed. Even though owner Jerry Jones was skeptical about the draft choice that Johnson was quietly pursuing.
Emmitt proved to coach Jimmy Johnson that he had made the right pick by setting a record, three straight NFL rushing titles. Not even the great Walter Payton or Jim Brown had ever done this. This is what labeled Emmitt Smith as one of the best football players ever to step onto a turf or grass field. He was quoted by Jimmy Johnson saying, "Emmitt makes everyone around him a better player just by his presence."
All in all, this was a good book. I learned all about the kind of records Emmitt Smith set. I learned that not all people are as fortunate as Emmitt to have a great skill and be able to take it on.
Book Report
Steve Delsohn's, The Emmitt Zone, was a fascinating book. It gave insight into the life of an NFL player, as well as to the life of Emmitt Smith. It was a non-fiction book. Telling of Emmitts life ever since he was big enough to hold a football, to the present day.
Emmitt Smith came from the town of Pensacola in Florida. In his family were his two brothers and his sister. Since his parents did not make that much money, and Emmitt wanted to go to college, he knew he was going to have to pay his own way. However, his football skills permitted him to attend college on a full-ride scholarship. No one in Emmitt's family had ever been to college. So it was a great accomplishment for him as well as his family for Emmitt to be able to attend FSU and eventually graduate from there.
After setting many collegiate football records as a top-notched, blue chip running back, he was drafted by a skeptical Dallas Cowboys football team. Jimmy Johnson, the head coach, knew that he would develop into the type of team leader and player the cowboys needed. Even though owner Jerry Jones was skeptical about the draft choice that Johnson was quietly pursuing.
Emmitt proved to coach Jimmy Johnson that he had made the right pick by setting a record, three straight NFL rushing titles. Not even the great Walter Payton or Jim Brown had ever done this. This is what labeled Emmitt Smith as one of the best football players ever to step onto a turf or grass field. He was quoted by Jimmy Johnson saying, "Emmitt makes everyone around him a better player just by his presence."
All in all, this was a good book. I learned all about the kind of records Emmitt Smith set. I learned that not all people are as fortunate as Emmitt to have a great skill and be able to take it on.
Speech
I have a vision, that all people be treated equally. Race, religion, sex, age, and other petty differences should not mater. Every one has a rite to me here, on Earth. Everyone has a rite to be heard. I hope that some day, when a person looks at another they won¹t judge them until they actually meet them. Race, religion, sex, and age doesn¹t make someone any less of a person.
Age should not mater. Both young and old have a rite to be heard. As long as a person is educated about something, they have a rite to form an opinion about it. Children are no less of people because they are young.
Sex should not mater. Both men and women are people, therefore, they should be treated with respect. Many men and women are harassed every day by the opposite sex. People should realize that without the opposite sex, it would mean the end of the human race. So both men and women are just as important as the other.
Religion should not mater. A person is raised to believe something. No religion is wrong. Any person could argue that another religion is wrong. So if you tell someone that they are believing the wrong thing, they could same to you. No religion is wrong.
Reverse discrimination is also wrong. It isn¹t a person¹s fault that people of their race and sex usually get a brake. Reverse discrimination is still discrimination, and all discrimination is wrong. All discrimination is the same. No one should discriminate against another ever. Especially if I it is to bring them self up.
I hope that all people will learn to go about things in a peaceful way. So many people have died in the past because someone was trying to make a statement. None of these people should have died. In society today we kill and will continue to kill to bring justice. Will we ever learn that as long as we keep trying to get people back for what others have done to us, there will never be peace.
In conclusion, people are people, discrimination is discrimination, and what¹s wrong is wrong. No one is any better than anyone else. I hope that someday people will stop trying to get back at one another. Until this happens there will never be peace.
Age should not mater. Both young and old have a rite to be heard. As long as a person is educated about something, they have a rite to form an opinion about it. Children are no less of people because they are young.
Sex should not mater. Both men and women are people, therefore, they should be treated with respect. Many men and women are harassed every day by the opposite sex. People should realize that without the opposite sex, it would mean the end of the human race. So both men and women are just as important as the other.
Religion should not mater. A person is raised to believe something. No religion is wrong. Any person could argue that another religion is wrong. So if you tell someone that they are believing the wrong thing, they could same to you. No religion is wrong.
Reverse discrimination is also wrong. It isn¹t a person¹s fault that people of their race and sex usually get a brake. Reverse discrimination is still discrimination, and all discrimination is wrong. All discrimination is the same. No one should discriminate against another ever. Especially if I it is to bring them self up.
I hope that all people will learn to go about things in a peaceful way. So many people have died in the past because someone was trying to make a statement. None of these people should have died. In society today we kill and will continue to kill to bring justice. Will we ever learn that as long as we keep trying to get people back for what others have done to us, there will never be peace.
In conclusion, people are people, discrimination is discrimination, and what¹s wrong is wrong. No one is any better than anyone else. I hope that someday people will stop trying to get back at one another. Until this happens there will never be peace.
numbers versus reality
More and more women are being elected to the House of Commons today.
However, this does not mean that there is an increase in the mobilization
of women's issues. There is a need for a "critical mass" to be achieved
before the voices of women shall be heard in elite politics. This "critical
mass" theory say that when the number of women reach 30% then they become
a real force in politics. Having more women visible in the media is making
the idea of becoming a politician more and more feasible to young people.
Role models are extremely important. Presently, women compose of 19% of the
House of Commons. Who knows, maybe five years from now,
the "critical mass" of 30% shall be achieved. Then, women's voices shall
really be heard and the increase in representation will amount to an increase
in policy.
However, this does not mean that there is an increase in the mobilization
of women's issues. There is a need for a "critical mass" to be achieved
before the voices of women shall be heard in elite politics. This "critical
mass" theory say that when the number of women reach 30% then they become
a real force in politics. Having more women visible in the media is making
the idea of becoming a politician more and more feasible to young people.
Role models are extremely important. Presently, women compose of 19% of the
House of Commons. Who knows, maybe five years from now,
the "critical mass" of 30% shall be achieved. Then, women's voices shall
really be heard and the increase in representation will amount to an increase
in policy.
Mauburry v madison
1. Market Revolution: A change in the way people bought, made, and sold goods.
2. That George chopped down a cherry tree.
3. An entrepreneur is someone who takes on business risks for the sake of prophet.
4. Well, the women were paid about half the salary as men were for the same jobs. However, women lived in he factory, where men did not. They were looking for single women.
5. The employees simply maid money for them by working. They did not think of them as real people, just workers.
6. Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North & South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, & Louisiana.
7. Because cotton was the biggest source of income for the south.
8. He wanted to take over Charleston.
9. The North was against slavery and the south was very much for it.
10. 1823, was mostly written by John Adams. This document wanted European Govts. To stay out of the Americas, and let them grow on their own.
11. Patronage
12. Government would support internal improvements, including, roads, canals, bridges, lighthouses, universities and many other projects. The whole purpose was to develop American Industry.
13. he thought that the State of Kentucky should build the road, not the National Govt.
14. The National Republicans.
15. Warden, Life in the woods.
2. That George chopped down a cherry tree.
3. An entrepreneur is someone who takes on business risks for the sake of prophet.
4. Well, the women were paid about half the salary as men were for the same jobs. However, women lived in he factory, where men did not. They were looking for single women.
5. The employees simply maid money for them by working. They did not think of them as real people, just workers.
6. Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North & South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, & Louisiana.
7. Because cotton was the biggest source of income for the south.
8. He wanted to take over Charleston.
9. The North was against slavery and the south was very much for it.
10. 1823, was mostly written by John Adams. This document wanted European Govts. To stay out of the Americas, and let them grow on their own.
11. Patronage
12. Government would support internal improvements, including, roads, canals, bridges, lighthouses, universities and many other projects. The whole purpose was to develop American Industry.
13. he thought that the State of Kentucky should build the road, not the National Govt.
14. The National Republicans.
15. Warden, Life in the woods.
Mary Astell extreme solutions
Discussion Question: Why did Mary Astell suggest such extreme solutions as a learning environment for woman, and is it necessary?
In Mary Astell's From A Serious Proposal to the Ladies is a plea for intellectual equality among the sexes. The author was tired of the oppressive nature of man, which kept her and her sisters from developing their minds. She felt that females back then should have the same rights as women have achieved through the Civil Rights Movement today. Her answer to this was "A Religious Retirement." It is Mary Astell's ideal place to end her intellectual suffering and open new doors for the female mind. I feel that Mary went a little to far with this idea. She wanted to segregate males and females, live in a convent, and find alternates to marriage for women, which, I guess, would be the same as living in a convent. Mary was a feminist which I feel lead her to be so aggressive in this proposal, but I can understand why she is mad. I would feel the same way if I was not aloud to attend Florida State because of some ridiculous stereotype, for example, due to the fact I am a male. I guess I would also want a separate place to learn if society shunned me for who I am and what I wanted to do with my mind, but I would not exclude people to the same degree that Mary wanted to. So these places that Mary Astell wanted to create do have some merit to them. For without them, women of that time, unless rich, would not have been able to be educated.
In Mary Astell's From A Serious Proposal to the Ladies is a plea for intellectual equality among the sexes. The author was tired of the oppressive nature of man, which kept her and her sisters from developing their minds. She felt that females back then should have the same rights as women have achieved through the Civil Rights Movement today. Her answer to this was "A Religious Retirement." It is Mary Astell's ideal place to end her intellectual suffering and open new doors for the female mind. I feel that Mary went a little to far with this idea. She wanted to segregate males and females, live in a convent, and find alternates to marriage for women, which, I guess, would be the same as living in a convent. Mary was a feminist which I feel lead her to be so aggressive in this proposal, but I can understand why she is mad. I would feel the same way if I was not aloud to attend Florida State because of some ridiculous stereotype, for example, due to the fact I am a male. I guess I would also want a separate place to learn if society shunned me for who I am and what I wanted to do with my mind, but I would not exclude people to the same degree that Mary wanted to. So these places that Mary Astell wanted to create do have some merit to them. For without them, women of that time, unless rich, would not have been able to be educated.
MARTIN LUTHER KING
"Martin Luther King, Jr."
The reason we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day is because Martin Luther King Jr., a Clergy and Civil Rights Activist, made it clear to all Americans that all men are equal, white or black.
Rosa Parks was on a bus one day when a white man asked her to move and give him her seat. She was arrested after she constantly refused to let the man have the seat. This formed the beginning of a boycott. Martin Luther King Jr. was chosen to lead the bus boycott. The boycott was held
because black people were forced to sit in the back of the bus. He told all the black people not to ride the bus.
Martin Luther King Jr. was sent to jail for this 381-day boycott. His house was bombed, and he was constantly threatened by death. Then, he made his famous "I have a dream" speech, which motivated thousands of people around the United States. Martin Luther King was assasinated in 1968.
Martin Luther King Jr. is not only remembered for his acts, but also because he fought back non-violently, and also stopped many black riots. For all of this, we remember him on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day.
The reason we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. day is because Martin Luther King Jr., a Clergy and Civil Rights Activist, made it clear to all Americans that all men are equal, white or black.
Rosa Parks was on a bus one day when a white man asked her to move and give him her seat. She was arrested after she constantly refused to let the man have the seat. This formed the beginning of a boycott. Martin Luther King Jr. was chosen to lead the bus boycott. The boycott was held
because black people were forced to sit in the back of the bus. He told all the black people not to ride the bus.
Martin Luther King Jr. was sent to jail for this 381-day boycott. His house was bombed, and he was constantly threatened by death. Then, he made his famous "I have a dream" speech, which motivated thousands of people around the United States. Martin Luther King was assasinated in 1968.
Martin Luther King Jr. is not only remembered for his acts, but also because he fought back non-violently, and also stopped many black riots. For all of this, we remember him on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day.
Contras of millays LAment and Cummings since feeling is
Millay vs Cummings
"lament" by Edna St. Vincent Millay and "Since Felling Is First by e.e. Cummings are two very different poems. The poems are diiferent in style and tone.
In Millay's poem "Lmaent" the theme is dealing with death an ho we must act in order to accept it. In "since Feeling Is First, Cumming's theme is just the opposite. Cummings is saying we should enjoy life by acting like a fool and not talin things seriously.
Millay stresses the unimportance of feelin. "life must go on,/ And the dead by forgotten" (15-16). Cummmings attitude is totally different. He believes that feelings are very important. Cummings streeses that being foolish is better than being smart and serious: "and kisses are better fate/ than wisdom."(8-9)
Millay uses simple language, where as cummings uses more complete language. In "Lament," Millay stresses her point by usingan unusual style of writing.
Teh tone in "lament" is very somber. Millay is writing about the death of a woman's husband and how the wife feels that "Life must go on". (21) although she has forgotton just why. The wife is trying to forget about her husbands death: "and the dead be forgottne" (16). The tone of (since feeling is first" is a happy tone. A man is telling his girlfriend to enjoy life and stop being so serious.
"lament" by Edna St. Vincent Millay and "Since Felling Is First by e.e. Cummings are two very different poems. The poems are diiferent in style and tone.
In Millay's poem "Lmaent" the theme is dealing with death an ho we must act in order to accept it. In "since Feeling Is First, Cumming's theme is just the opposite. Cummings is saying we should enjoy life by acting like a fool and not talin things seriously.
Millay stresses the unimportance of feelin. "life must go on,/ And the dead by forgotten" (15-16). Cummmings attitude is totally different. He believes that feelings are very important. Cummings streeses that being foolish is better than being smart and serious: "and kisses are better fate/ than wisdom."(8-9)
Millay uses simple language, where as cummings uses more complete language. In "Lament," Millay stresses her point by usingan unusual style of writing.
Teh tone in "lament" is very somber. Millay is writing about the death of a woman's husband and how the wife feels that "Life must go on". (21) although she has forgotton just why. The wife is trying to forget about her husbands death: "and the dead be forgottne" (16). The tone of (since feeling is first" is a happy tone. A man is telling his girlfriend to enjoy life and stop being so serious.
Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers
"Buffalo Soldiers" was the name given to African-American cavalrymen by their
native-American antagonists during the Indian Wars in the post-Civil War American
West. The first men to serve in all-black army units did so in the Union Army, during the
Civil War. The initial all-black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts, trained by its white
commander, Col. Robert G. Shaw, suffered heavy casualties in a heroic, though
unsuccessful attempt to capture Fort Wagner at Charleston (S.C.) harbor in July 1863. In
all, about 209,000 ex-slaves and free blacks served in the Union Army, and more than
68,000 of them died in battle or from wounds or disease. After the Civil War, Congress
authorized two cavalry regiments and four infantry regiments of black troops, who were
led by white officers. The 9th and 10th cavalry regiments were formed in 1866 and were
used to control "hostile" Indian tribes in the West for the next 25 years. Despite
prejudicial treatment by some army officers, as well as open prejudice displayed by many
civilians in frontier towns, the black regiments performed effectively. They fought
innumerable skirmishes and running battles with Indian warriors in the Great Plains,
western Texas, the southwestern desert, and the mountains of Colorado. One company of
the 9th regiment fought in the last battle of the Indian Wars, at Wounded Knee, S. Dak.,
in December 1890. The black troops were proud to be called Buffalo Soldiers; in fact, the
regimental crest of the 10th cavalry bore the figure of a buffalo.
"Buffalo Soldiers" was the name given to African-American cavalrymen by their
native-American antagonists during the Indian Wars in the post-Civil War American
West. The first men to serve in all-black army units did so in the Union Army, during the
Civil War. The initial all-black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts, trained by its white
commander, Col. Robert G. Shaw, suffered heavy casualties in a heroic, though
unsuccessful attempt to capture Fort Wagner at Charleston (S.C.) harbor in July 1863. In
all, about 209,000 ex-slaves and free blacks served in the Union Army, and more than
68,000 of them died in battle or from wounds or disease. After the Civil War, Congress
authorized two cavalry regiments and four infantry regiments of black troops, who were
led by white officers. The 9th and 10th cavalry regiments were formed in 1866 and were
used to control "hostile" Indian tribes in the West for the next 25 years. Despite
prejudicial treatment by some army officers, as well as open prejudice displayed by many
civilians in frontier towns, the black regiments performed effectively. They fought
innumerable skirmishes and running battles with Indian warriors in the Great Plains,
western Texas, the southwestern desert, and the mountains of Colorado. One company of
the 9th regiment fought in the last battle of the Indian Wars, at Wounded Knee, S. Dak.,
in December 1890. The black troops were proud to be called Buffalo Soldiers; in fact, the
regimental crest of the 10th cavalry bore the figure of a buffalo.
Assisted Suicide and Canadian Law
Assisted Suicide and Canadian Law
Canada still has not come to a decision on the need for
legalizing euthanasia or assisted suicide. A woman named Sue
Rodriguez brought it out into open to become one of Canada's
famous court debates. In February of 1994, she ended her life
with the assistance of her doctor. She suffered from a terminal
illness called ALS (a.k.a. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou
Gehrig's disease). The disease progressively worsens until it
robs the individual of all their abilities (like walking, control
of body movement, swallowing and breathing) until they are
totally dependent on mechanical devices to survive.
Before she ended her life, she brought the debate over
assisted suicide and the right to die to the Supreme Court of
British Columbia (which was denied) and then to the British
Columbia Court of Appeal which was lost. She fought though for
the right to change the laws of assisted suicide and have the
right to choose when she would die.
Sue Rodriguez is an example of the need for the Canadian
government to decide on the laws surrounding this issue. In this
paper I will explain euthanasia or assisted suicide, the laws
surrounding the issue and some of the arguments for and against
it. Later I will discuss the role of the social worker in
regards to assisted suicide and the health care setting.
Canada still has not come to a decision on the need for
legalizing euthanasia or assisted suicide. A woman named Sue
Rodriguez brought it out into open to become one of Canada's
famous court debates. In February of 1994, she ended her life
with the assistance of her doctor. She suffered from a terminal
illness called ALS (a.k.a. amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or Lou
Gehrig's disease). The disease progressively worsens until it
robs the individual of all their abilities (like walking, control
of body movement, swallowing and breathing) until they are
totally dependent on mechanical devices to survive.
Before she ended her life, she brought the debate over
assisted suicide and the right to die to the Supreme Court of
British Columbia (which was denied) and then to the British
Columbia Court of Appeal which was lost. She fought though for
the right to change the laws of assisted suicide and have the
right to choose when she would die.
Sue Rodriguez is an example of the need for the Canadian
government to decide on the laws surrounding this issue. In this
paper I will explain euthanasia or assisted suicide, the laws
surrounding the issue and some of the arguments for and against
it. Later I will discuss the role of the social worker in
regards to assisted suicide and the health care setting.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Opening Statements
Opening Statement
May it please the court, counsel: My name is Zach Keeton and along with my co-
counsel Chad Miller and Eric Page , we represent Mr. Chris Moss in this case. Your
honor this is the case of Chris Moss Vs. Dr. Terry Preece and the Edgewood Unified
School District.
The evidence will show that Chris is part way through 12th grade, and in fact he
can't even read. Your honor this is very alarming to us because of one simple fact: Chris
has never failed one of his reading class.
The evidence will show that there was educational malpractice in this case. We
will also show that the Edgewood School district has a set of guide lines which is passed
down from the state of Independence. The guide lines are better known as statutes. They
state: 1. Each school shall develop proficiency standards which shall include reading
comprehension, writing and computation skills in the English language, necessary to
success in school and LIFE experiences. 2. The competent educator shall use or promote
the use of appropriate diagnostic techniques to analyze the needs and potential of
individuals. 3. Each competent administrator shall support the process of learning by
providing appropriate and reasonable materials and equipment and by making reasonable
assignments and tasks. These are applicable laws that are supposed to met by all the
school district in the state of Independence, including the Edgewood School District.
Through evidence which the court will hear today, we will prove that Dr. Terry
Preece , the school superintendend made it a point to pass all of the students in his school
district whenever possible.
On the other hand we will call 3 witness to testify during the course of this case.
The first witness which we will call is Chris himself. He will state that he has problems
reading a simple restaurant menu. What again alarms us about this fact is that Chris passed
his 11th grade reading class with no grade lower than a C. The second witness which we
call is Dr. Daniel Stein. She will show that Chris could have learned these skills if in fact
he had been properly taught. Our third witness is Mr. Raye Payne. He will say that he
feels that Chris can't handle a simple mailroom job at his law firm.
The testimony that you will hear today we will show that the Edgewood School
District is in fact at fault for Chris's problems. We will show that the school district has a
duty to educate people like Chris Moss. The people that are at a disadvantage. Your
honor it is easy to educate a stduent with a natural talent, but the real challenge lies with
trying to educate the people like Chris Moss, the people who are average in intelligent, but
below average with the basic reading and writing skills.
My client is suing Dr. Terry Preece and the Edgewood unified School district for
$20,000 to cover a private tutor and court costs. My client is also asking that the school
district develop a program so that students that graduate after him will have basic reading
and writing skills. This program will benefit the future students at the Edgewood schools
in a way that the students will not have to go through the embarrassment and the suffering
that my client is going though.
May it please the court, counsel: My name is Zach Keeton and along with my co-
counsel Chad Miller and Eric Page , we represent Mr. Chris Moss in this case. Your
honor this is the case of Chris Moss Vs. Dr. Terry Preece and the Edgewood Unified
School District.
The evidence will show that Chris is part way through 12th grade, and in fact he
can't even read. Your honor this is very alarming to us because of one simple fact: Chris
has never failed one of his reading class.
The evidence will show that there was educational malpractice in this case. We
will also show that the Edgewood School district has a set of guide lines which is passed
down from the state of Independence. The guide lines are better known as statutes. They
state: 1. Each school shall develop proficiency standards which shall include reading
comprehension, writing and computation skills in the English language, necessary to
success in school and LIFE experiences. 2. The competent educator shall use or promote
the use of appropriate diagnostic techniques to analyze the needs and potential of
individuals. 3. Each competent administrator shall support the process of learning by
providing appropriate and reasonable materials and equipment and by making reasonable
assignments and tasks. These are applicable laws that are supposed to met by all the
school district in the state of Independence, including the Edgewood School District.
Through evidence which the court will hear today, we will prove that Dr. Terry
Preece , the school superintendend made it a point to pass all of the students in his school
district whenever possible.
On the other hand we will call 3 witness to testify during the course of this case.
The first witness which we will call is Chris himself. He will state that he has problems
reading a simple restaurant menu. What again alarms us about this fact is that Chris passed
his 11th grade reading class with no grade lower than a C. The second witness which we
call is Dr. Daniel Stein. She will show that Chris could have learned these skills if in fact
he had been properly taught. Our third witness is Mr. Raye Payne. He will say that he
feels that Chris can't handle a simple mailroom job at his law firm.
The testimony that you will hear today we will show that the Edgewood School
District is in fact at fault for Chris's problems. We will show that the school district has a
duty to educate people like Chris Moss. The people that are at a disadvantage. Your
honor it is easy to educate a stduent with a natural talent, but the real challenge lies with
trying to educate the people like Chris Moss, the people who are average in intelligent, but
below average with the basic reading and writing skills.
My client is suing Dr. Terry Preece and the Edgewood unified School district for
$20,000 to cover a private tutor and court costs. My client is also asking that the school
district develop a program so that students that graduate after him will have basic reading
and writing skills. This program will benefit the future students at the Edgewood schools
in a way that the students will not have to go through the embarrassment and the suffering
that my client is going though.
Juvenile Crime
One of the biggest problems which the United States is faced with is juvenile crime. The reason experts feel juvenile's commit crimes is because of risk factors when they were younger but experts still have not found the main reason why juvenile's commit crimes. Some risk factors associated with juvenile crime are poverty, repeated exposure to violence, drugs, easy access to firearms, unstable family life and family violence, delinquent peer groups, and media violence. Especially the demise of family life, the effect of the media on the juveniles today, and the increase of firearms available today have played a big role in the increase of juveniles crimes.
The most common risk factor is the demise of the family life and the increase in family violence. Between 1976 and 1992 the number of juveniles living in poverty grew 42% and this caused an increase in crimes by juveniles. Many of these juvenile criminals have been abused or neglected and they also grew up in a single-parent household. Research has found that 53% of these children are more likely to be arrested, and 38% more likely to commit a violent crime as an adult, then their counterparts who did not suffer such abuse. The symptoms of child abuse are "high levels of aggression and antisocial behavior" and these children are twice as likely to become juvenile offenders. Also improper parental care has been linked to delinquency such as mothers who drink alcohol or take drugs during pregnancy cause their babies to grow up with learning disorders, a problem which leads them to be juvenile criminals.
Another risk factor is the effect of the media on the juveniles of today. Before the time a child has reached seventh grade, the average child has witnessed 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence on the television. There is no doubt that heavy exposure to televised violence is one of the causes of aggressive behavior, crime and violence in society. Television violence affects youngsters of all ages, of both genders, at all economic levels, and all levels of intelligence. Long-term childhood exposure to television is a casual factor behind one half of the homicides committed by juveniles in the United States.
The increased availability of guns has played a big part in escalating the number of crimes committed by juveniles. In Los Angeles juvenile delinquency cases involving weapon violation grew by 86% from 1988 to 1992, which was more then any other type of juvenile offense. According to a University of Michigan study found that 270,000 guns accompany secondary school students to class daily. This is startling because it shows how many more juveniles are carrying guns and the juvenile use of guns in homicides has increased from 65 to 80 percent from 1987 to 1991.
The possession of firearms plays a big cause in the delinquency of children and is playing a bigger role in the crimes which juveniles commit. Another cause of the increase of juvenile crimes has been the effect of children seeing multiple murders and other acts of violence on the television. Finally the demise of the family life and the increase in family violence has been the biggest factor in the increase of juvenile crime.
The most common risk factor is the demise of the family life and the increase in family violence. Between 1976 and 1992 the number of juveniles living in poverty grew 42% and this caused an increase in crimes by juveniles. Many of these juvenile criminals have been abused or neglected and they also grew up in a single-parent household. Research has found that 53% of these children are more likely to be arrested, and 38% more likely to commit a violent crime as an adult, then their counterparts who did not suffer such abuse. The symptoms of child abuse are "high levels of aggression and antisocial behavior" and these children are twice as likely to become juvenile offenders. Also improper parental care has been linked to delinquency such as mothers who drink alcohol or take drugs during pregnancy cause their babies to grow up with learning disorders, a problem which leads them to be juvenile criminals.
Another risk factor is the effect of the media on the juveniles of today. Before the time a child has reached seventh grade, the average child has witnessed 8,000 murders and 100,000 acts of violence on the television. There is no doubt that heavy exposure to televised violence is one of the causes of aggressive behavior, crime and violence in society. Television violence affects youngsters of all ages, of both genders, at all economic levels, and all levels of intelligence. Long-term childhood exposure to television is a casual factor behind one half of the homicides committed by juveniles in the United States.
The increased availability of guns has played a big part in escalating the number of crimes committed by juveniles. In Los Angeles juvenile delinquency cases involving weapon violation grew by 86% from 1988 to 1992, which was more then any other type of juvenile offense. According to a University of Michigan study found that 270,000 guns accompany secondary school students to class daily. This is startling because it shows how many more juveniles are carrying guns and the juvenile use of guns in homicides has increased from 65 to 80 percent from 1987 to 1991.
The possession of firearms plays a big cause in the delinquency of children and is playing a bigger role in the crimes which juveniles commit. Another cause of the increase of juvenile crimes has been the effect of children seeing multiple murders and other acts of violence on the television. Finally the demise of the family life and the increase in family violence has been the biggest factor in the increase of juvenile crime.
Having a Gun
Very often in life I would find myself strongly disagreeing
and upholding the totally opposite point of view about the
actions and behavior of those, whose deeds seemed to me
rather disadvantageous and harmful to the entire community
or society. These kind of actions were mostly coming from
government authorities, and quite obviously, there was not
much that could have been done in order to refute or
override them. Therefore, not only once, the idea of having
adequate power and authority to ban these kind of pernicious
practices, would appeal to me.
For the purpose of decreasing the crime rate, that was
the top concern of the Ukrainian citizen, in 1994, some
misguided politicians in government adopted the legislation
repealing the previous amendment and thus, abolishing the
constitutional right to own the handguns. Banning the sale
of firearms seems to me a most malicious and reckless deed,
that instead of safeguarding and protecting, endangers more
the entire society.
The Government justified this act by saying that it
would protect the innocent citizens. But it failed to even
entertain the notion that the enactment of this law would
come to protect the right of those who violate the rights of
others. It has never occurred to authorities that vicious
criminals, in spite of this legislation, will still manage
somehow to get the firearms.
Innocent people, however, will suffer, because they
will be less likely to obtain handguns in order to protect
themselves and their families. Therefore, it would not be
hard to imagine the carnage of the citizens, should there
not be any guns in their homes. The criminals would walk in
at any time they desired, they would take whatever they
wanted, rape whom they wanted, and shoot whoever would
resist.
The Government defended the enactment of this law by
declaring that people could not be secure as long as there
would be handguns around; they could not be secure when
three million people in the country had shotguns stuck in
the glove compartment of their cars, bedside drawers,
pockets and kitchen cabinets. But could they be secure if
some criminal would try to take away somebody's car under
the threat, rob and rape somebody in the street or try to
burglarize somebody's home, knowing that they would not have
any guns to protect themselves? The prompt and correct
answer is "NO".
The government was established to insure that none of
our rights would be violated or taken away. It seems to me
that the government, by infringing the right of people to
keep and bear arms, has failed to provide its citizens with
privilege of safety in their homes or the right to be able
to walk freely in cities and towns. If I had enough
authority and power to change the laws, I would definitely
attract and repeal this legislation, that seems to be rather
dangerous than protective. By doing so, I would bring
safety, security and freedom to the entire society, because
my point is that criminals would obtain the shotgun anyway,
so why should not normal people have a chance to protect
themselves by having a little insurance under their bed in
the form of a gun.
and upholding the totally opposite point of view about the
actions and behavior of those, whose deeds seemed to me
rather disadvantageous and harmful to the entire community
or society. These kind of actions were mostly coming from
government authorities, and quite obviously, there was not
much that could have been done in order to refute or
override them. Therefore, not only once, the idea of having
adequate power and authority to ban these kind of pernicious
practices, would appeal to me.
For the purpose of decreasing the crime rate, that was
the top concern of the Ukrainian citizen, in 1994, some
misguided politicians in government adopted the legislation
repealing the previous amendment and thus, abolishing the
constitutional right to own the handguns. Banning the sale
of firearms seems to me a most malicious and reckless deed,
that instead of safeguarding and protecting, endangers more
the entire society.
The Government justified this act by saying that it
would protect the innocent citizens. But it failed to even
entertain the notion that the enactment of this law would
come to protect the right of those who violate the rights of
others. It has never occurred to authorities that vicious
criminals, in spite of this legislation, will still manage
somehow to get the firearms.
Innocent people, however, will suffer, because they
will be less likely to obtain handguns in order to protect
themselves and their families. Therefore, it would not be
hard to imagine the carnage of the citizens, should there
not be any guns in their homes. The criminals would walk in
at any time they desired, they would take whatever they
wanted, rape whom they wanted, and shoot whoever would
resist.
The Government defended the enactment of this law by
declaring that people could not be secure as long as there
would be handguns around; they could not be secure when
three million people in the country had shotguns stuck in
the glove compartment of their cars, bedside drawers,
pockets and kitchen cabinets. But could they be secure if
some criminal would try to take away somebody's car under
the threat, rob and rape somebody in the street or try to
burglarize somebody's home, knowing that they would not have
any guns to protect themselves? The prompt and correct
answer is "NO".
The government was established to insure that none of
our rights would be violated or taken away. It seems to me
that the government, by infringing the right of people to
keep and bear arms, has failed to provide its citizens with
privilege of safety in their homes or the right to be able
to walk freely in cities and towns. If I had enough
authority and power to change the laws, I would definitely
attract and repeal this legislation, that seems to be rather
dangerous than protective. By doing so, I would bring
safety, security and freedom to the entire society, because
my point is that criminals would obtain the shotgun anyway,
so why should not normal people have a chance to protect
themselves by having a little insurance under their bed in
the form of a gun.
Gun control is it a problem
Ten-thousand, five-hundred, twenty-seven people die a year in a handgun related incidents in the United States. This number, by far, out weighs those gun related deaths in countries such as Sweden, Great Britain, and Japan, which number 13, 22, and 87 respectively.
What is the reason for such drastic differences in numbers? The latter mentioned countries have stricter gun control laws and they require bare arm safety courses. These laws have a direct relationship to the number of gun deaths which occur each year from country to country. Perhaps if the U.S. would adopt some of those laws the number of deaths would drop accordingly.
Winthrop addressed such a dilemma almost 350 years ago in his "Speech to the General Court" in 1645. Winthrop's two main problems were where do the rights of people stop and the magistrates' authority begin. According to Winthrop, people are naturally evil, and if left to their own devices, they will become even worse. Therefore, authority is a necessity. This same principle holds true for gun control. People here in the U.S. have the "right to bare arms," but with that right comes responsibility. As an American with that right you're not free to shoot anyone or anything at will. Government should create laws to protect the rights of others.
I believe stricter gun control laws and better education on the use of guns is necessary. People of the U.S. aren't as rigidly regulated by gun laws compared to our European neighbors. In the United States it takes anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks to get a permit to carry a handgun. However, in most crimes committed with a handgun, the gun isn't even licensed. More authority is necessary to control the illegal handling of handguns. In England, guns which are permitted for hunting are required to be signed out, purpose of use stated, and the type of gun.
I also feel the person requesting a permit should first be educated on the proper use, cleaning, and handling of a firearm. This would help to avoid any accidental shootings from occurring. They should be made aware of all the laws regarding the handling of firearms.
To some this may seem severe. But as I stated earlier, these stricter laws do affect the difference between the U.S. and Europe in the amount of handgun related deaths.
In these controversial issues about gun control, it is my opinion that the United States should have stricter gun obtaining laws. If a criminal was convicted for a gun related crime, he should be unable to purchase a gun. For the average human being, if one wants to purchase a gun, he should have a complete background check, take a course, and pass it to show that you are capable of using such dangerous equipment, like a gun.
Just as Winthrop struggled with the conflict between people's rights and the authorities impending on their rights, we today, have those same struggles. The right to bare arms and the responsibilities that go with those rights is just one of the many of those struggles we as American citizens have to face today. Had there been a better screening process to own a gun, the Lock Haven Massacre in 1969 may have been prevented.
What is the reason for such drastic differences in numbers? The latter mentioned countries have stricter gun control laws and they require bare arm safety courses. These laws have a direct relationship to the number of gun deaths which occur each year from country to country. Perhaps if the U.S. would adopt some of those laws the number of deaths would drop accordingly.
Winthrop addressed such a dilemma almost 350 years ago in his "Speech to the General Court" in 1645. Winthrop's two main problems were where do the rights of people stop and the magistrates' authority begin. According to Winthrop, people are naturally evil, and if left to their own devices, they will become even worse. Therefore, authority is a necessity. This same principle holds true for gun control. People here in the U.S. have the "right to bare arms," but with that right comes responsibility. As an American with that right you're not free to shoot anyone or anything at will. Government should create laws to protect the rights of others.
I believe stricter gun control laws and better education on the use of guns is necessary. People of the U.S. aren't as rigidly regulated by gun laws compared to our European neighbors. In the United States it takes anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks to get a permit to carry a handgun. However, in most crimes committed with a handgun, the gun isn't even licensed. More authority is necessary to control the illegal handling of handguns. In England, guns which are permitted for hunting are required to be signed out, purpose of use stated, and the type of gun.
I also feel the person requesting a permit should first be educated on the proper use, cleaning, and handling of a firearm. This would help to avoid any accidental shootings from occurring. They should be made aware of all the laws regarding the handling of firearms.
To some this may seem severe. But as I stated earlier, these stricter laws do affect the difference between the U.S. and Europe in the amount of handgun related deaths.
In these controversial issues about gun control, it is my opinion that the United States should have stricter gun obtaining laws. If a criminal was convicted for a gun related crime, he should be unable to purchase a gun. For the average human being, if one wants to purchase a gun, he should have a complete background check, take a course, and pass it to show that you are capable of using such dangerous equipment, like a gun.
Just as Winthrop struggled with the conflict between people's rights and the authorities impending on their rights, we today, have those same struggles. The right to bare arms and the responsibilities that go with those rights is just one of the many of those struggles we as American citizens have to face today. Had there been a better screening process to own a gun, the Lock Haven Massacre in 1969 may have been prevented.
Thursday, January 3, 2013
The Corruption of Power
The United States Constitution reads: ".congress shall make no law respecting...or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or the press;..." (1st Amendment, 1791). The declaration gives one reason to believe that they are free in a country such as this, with "the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness," (Declaration of Independence, 1776) otherwise known as property. However, there is more behind freedom than just rights; there is also responsibility which can be distorted by certain individuals. This distortion may appear under power, which may corrupt the things we say and do, and in many ways, limit our rights.
The rights we are granted by the First Amendment of the Constitution, guarantee the basic freedoms of speech, religion, petition, press, and assembly. By exercising these rights, freedom can be discovered, and can also be costly. The corruption for power is a popular factor in the decay of American rights. The use of certain rights can be twisted and made to be wrong by powerful forces being targeted. For example, if the underdog wishes to attack the wrong doings of leaders, the underdog's accusations may be twisted undermine the real issue. The power to distort is often give the assistance of higher authority, the government perhaps, and often lead to victory, therefore losing rights that they have originally been given.
Recent problems have occurred involving the Cincinnati Reds owner, Marge Schott. By exercising her freedom of speech and her opinion, she was forced to lose her property, being her Major League Baseball team the Cincinnati Reds. She stated that what Adolph Hitler did in World War II to the Jewish people was right. To most people, this statement has many arguments that are very different from her opinion. Given the fact that out of all Americans today, two percent are millionaires, and fifty percent of this number happen to be Jewish people; this might reinforce her belief that the persecution lead the Jewish to become a strong entity that would no be defeated. America's leaders seem oblivious to the corruption that they are leading, by denying the rights of one to support the powerful. "Money is the root of all evil, and a man needs roots." (Anonymous)
Money, a primary reason that leads to corruption, comes from those who have power. The association with money and power are very close in relation. Freedom is granted when a government is powerful enough to support their own economy and maintain world power. As countries strive for power, freedom that is originally given to each citizen is cut between those who have the power within their country and those who choose to exercise their freedom. "In free countries, every man is entitled to express his opinions and every other man is entitled not to listen." (Anonymous) By exercising one's freedom, they must be careful about how far they go to exercise it.
The rights we are granted by the First Amendment of the Constitution, guarantee the basic freedoms of speech, religion, petition, press, and assembly. By exercising these rights, freedom can be discovered, and can also be costly. The corruption for power is a popular factor in the decay of American rights. The use of certain rights can be twisted and made to be wrong by powerful forces being targeted. For example, if the underdog wishes to attack the wrong doings of leaders, the underdog's accusations may be twisted undermine the real issue. The power to distort is often give the assistance of higher authority, the government perhaps, and often lead to victory, therefore losing rights that they have originally been given.
Recent problems have occurred involving the Cincinnati Reds owner, Marge Schott. By exercising her freedom of speech and her opinion, she was forced to lose her property, being her Major League Baseball team the Cincinnati Reds. She stated that what Adolph Hitler did in World War II to the Jewish people was right. To most people, this statement has many arguments that are very different from her opinion. Given the fact that out of all Americans today, two percent are millionaires, and fifty percent of this number happen to be Jewish people; this might reinforce her belief that the persecution lead the Jewish to become a strong entity that would no be defeated. America's leaders seem oblivious to the corruption that they are leading, by denying the rights of one to support the powerful. "Money is the root of all evil, and a man needs roots." (Anonymous)
Money, a primary reason that leads to corruption, comes from those who have power. The association with money and power are very close in relation. Freedom is granted when a government is powerful enough to support their own economy and maintain world power. As countries strive for power, freedom that is originally given to each citizen is cut between those who have the power within their country and those who choose to exercise their freedom. "In free countries, every man is entitled to express his opinions and every other man is entitled not to listen." (Anonymous) By exercising one's freedom, they must be careful about how far they go to exercise it.
New Jersey vs TLO Supreme Court Case Legal Opinion
TLO vs. New Jersey: When is the constitution invalid?
Justice Matthew Kaufman
In the case of New Jersey vs. TLO, I rule in favor of the petitioner, the state of New Jersey. In this case, I found no reason in the claims made by TLO and her defense. They claimed that the search conducted by school officials was unconstitutional. These officials were searching her purse for cigarettes, which she was caught smoking in the bathroom. During the search for the cigarettes they found the cigarettes, rolling papers used for making joints, a list of names with quantities of money owed to TLO, and finally a bag of marijuana. TLO says that she cannot be tried for any of these offenses, because she was violated of her rights promised in amendment 4, unlawful search and seizure. Yet, the incriminating items were found at the same time as the cigarettes, and given reasonable cause for suspicion, the school does have the legal right to search its students, and finally, the school officials had the right to search her purse because there was a reasonable doubt of her claiming to innocence being true.
TLO's 4th amendment rights were however, in fact not violated due to the reasonable cause and suspicion of her smoking, so the search was truly reasonable. And there is the fact that the teacher caught her smoking. Obviously it is the teacher's responsibility to take the student to the principal for suspension or other means of punishment. When TLO was asked whether or not she had been smoking, she said no.
The school officials then had a reasonable doubt, and they now had by all legal means the right to search TLO for evidence that she had been smoking. The search of her purse, if she had been innocent, would have proved her innocent, or guilty if she actually was guilty. The search was conducted privately, and was by no means humiliating to TLO.
Finally the officials did search TLO's purse for any kind of evidence, to prove her innocent, or guilty. They, in the process of the search, found all the following incriminating items: the cigarettes, rolling papers used for making joints, a list of names with quantities of money owed to TLO, and a bag of marijuana. The order in which they were found is still unclear. None the less all these items were found during the search which was justified by the suspicion of her smoking.
Due to obvious reason, the search was justified, and thereby proves that the bringing of this case to the supreme court is illogical, and utterly senseless. TLO was caught smoking, and with a reasonable doubt, the school officials searched her purse, in the process of the search, they found incriminating items, and therefor proved her testimony to be a lie. The school officials did no violate her 4th amendment, because they had a reasonable doubt. Finally, now TLO should be dealt her due punishment for her wrongs, and stop using the constitution to try and elude those punishments.
Justice Matthew Kaufman
In the case of New Jersey vs. TLO, I rule in favor of the petitioner, the state of New Jersey. In this case, I found no reason in the claims made by TLO and her defense. They claimed that the search conducted by school officials was unconstitutional. These officials were searching her purse for cigarettes, which she was caught smoking in the bathroom. During the search for the cigarettes they found the cigarettes, rolling papers used for making joints, a list of names with quantities of money owed to TLO, and finally a bag of marijuana. TLO says that she cannot be tried for any of these offenses, because she was violated of her rights promised in amendment 4, unlawful search and seizure. Yet, the incriminating items were found at the same time as the cigarettes, and given reasonable cause for suspicion, the school does have the legal right to search its students, and finally, the school officials had the right to search her purse because there was a reasonable doubt of her claiming to innocence being true.
TLO's 4th amendment rights were however, in fact not violated due to the reasonable cause and suspicion of her smoking, so the search was truly reasonable. And there is the fact that the teacher caught her smoking. Obviously it is the teacher's responsibility to take the student to the principal for suspension or other means of punishment. When TLO was asked whether or not she had been smoking, she said no.
The school officials then had a reasonable doubt, and they now had by all legal means the right to search TLO for evidence that she had been smoking. The search of her purse, if she had been innocent, would have proved her innocent, or guilty if she actually was guilty. The search was conducted privately, and was by no means humiliating to TLO.
Finally the officials did search TLO's purse for any kind of evidence, to prove her innocent, or guilty. They, in the process of the search, found all the following incriminating items: the cigarettes, rolling papers used for making joints, a list of names with quantities of money owed to TLO, and a bag of marijuana. The order in which they were found is still unclear. None the less all these items were found during the search which was justified by the suspicion of her smoking.
Due to obvious reason, the search was justified, and thereby proves that the bringing of this case to the supreme court is illogical, and utterly senseless. TLO was caught smoking, and with a reasonable doubt, the school officials searched her purse, in the process of the search, they found incriminating items, and therefor proved her testimony to be a lie. The school officials did no violate her 4th amendment, because they had a reasonable doubt. Finally, now TLO should be dealt her due punishment for her wrongs, and stop using the constitution to try and elude those punishments.
LAW ESSAY
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Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Whats Wrong With Communism
A Speaking Engagement
Aaron Dummer
2/24/97
Period 5
I would go to Russia.
I would speak on Government.
This is what I would say: I am here today to tell you about freedom. I am here to tell you about independence. I am here to let you know about something called a Constitutional Democracy.
This form of government, very unlike yours, puts the power to the people. Communism is a very old, and decaying way of rule. Communism, in a broad definition, puts the ownership of farms, mines, factories, etc. in the hands of a group of people. This leaves the individual with less freedoms. This also weakens the economy. The Democracy is much the opposite.
The Constitutional Democracy in particular, is exceptionally effective. Under this government many things are accomplished. A person has the ability to make what they want of their life. They may succeed with flying colors, or fail profusely. This demonstrates another aspect of the Constitutional Democracy. A citizen is left to their own future. An American citizen also holds many rights true to him. Freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms are just a few.
Your country, on the other hand, is greatly hindered by your malignant ruling. A citizen owns virtually nothing he can call his own. Jobs are government-provided, bringing about a poor population. Most of the rights Americans think of as "a given" are neglected in your area. I know I cannot change the way you govern your country, but I hope I have been able to change the way some of you think.
Aaron Dummer
2/24/97
Period 5
I would go to Russia.
I would speak on Government.
This is what I would say: I am here today to tell you about freedom. I am here to tell you about independence. I am here to let you know about something called a Constitutional Democracy.
This form of government, very unlike yours, puts the power to the people. Communism is a very old, and decaying way of rule. Communism, in a broad definition, puts the ownership of farms, mines, factories, etc. in the hands of a group of people. This leaves the individual with less freedoms. This also weakens the economy. The Democracy is much the opposite.
The Constitutional Democracy in particular, is exceptionally effective. Under this government many things are accomplished. A person has the ability to make what they want of their life. They may succeed with flying colors, or fail profusely. This demonstrates another aspect of the Constitutional Democracy. A citizen is left to their own future. An American citizen also holds many rights true to him. Freedom of speech, religion, and the right to bear arms are just a few.
Your country, on the other hand, is greatly hindered by your malignant ruling. A citizen owns virtually nothing he can call his own. Jobs are government-provided, bringing about a poor population. Most of the rights Americans think of as "a given" are neglected in your area. I know I cannot change the way you govern your country, but I hope I have been able to change the way some of you think.
voting
Everyone in my family who is old enough to vote, registers, and takes a privilege in
voting, and knowing that their voice counts. That is why everyone who can vote does
vote in every election. Both of my parents have not missed an election, and don't plan on
it.
My family votes neither democratic nor republican, they vote for both. What I
mean by that is that they vote for the best candidate who they think will get the job done.
So they would be considered non-partisan. They go about picking the candidate based on
the qualities of honesty, character, and what the candidate has accomplished in the past.
There wasn't a basic consensus on the issues they thought were most important,
but there issues they thought were most important, but there issues all dealt with money.
For example my mom thought that federal and state government needs to be downside and
programs need to be cut. While my brother thought that welfare should be cut. My dad
doesn't like his tax dollars wasted, and my sister doesn't like the military cut backs. So
basically my family has concerns with money and where it goes. Which may affect who
they vote for.
However there was a consensus on what affects there voting habits, and that agent
is war. My family felt that war wasn't good, and to end the war they would do anything.
Even if that meant voting out who they voted in. Also if a candidate wanted military cut
backs my family would probably not vote for them. That is because my family wants the
best military in the world.
voting, and knowing that their voice counts. That is why everyone who can vote does
vote in every election. Both of my parents have not missed an election, and don't plan on
it.
My family votes neither democratic nor republican, they vote for both. What I
mean by that is that they vote for the best candidate who they think will get the job done.
So they would be considered non-partisan. They go about picking the candidate based on
the qualities of honesty, character, and what the candidate has accomplished in the past.
There wasn't a basic consensus on the issues they thought were most important,
but there issues they thought were most important, but there issues all dealt with money.
For example my mom thought that federal and state government needs to be downside and
programs need to be cut. While my brother thought that welfare should be cut. My dad
doesn't like his tax dollars wasted, and my sister doesn't like the military cut backs. So
basically my family has concerns with money and where it goes. Which may affect who
they vote for.
However there was a consensus on what affects there voting habits, and that agent
is war. My family felt that war wasn't good, and to end the war they would do anything.
Even if that meant voting out who they voted in. Also if a candidate wanted military cut
backs my family would probably not vote for them. That is because my family wants the
best military in the world.
values
MATT
HEALTH
OCT. 21, 1996
ESSAY ON VALUES
Three important values that I hold, are hard work, family, and friendship. These
are values that I think will make life better and easier for a person. They make me feel
secure and prepared for the future. Without these things I probably wouldn't care about
anything at all.
My values were all influenced by my parents. The only one that I had to figure out
mostly by myself, was to work as hard as I could. Hard work is something that I had to
do in order to prove to myself that I was smart enough. It probably controls most of my
life. I need to do everything right and get perfect grades to be satisfied, and so I'm always
working as hard as I can. It sounds like a bad thing, but the hard work almost always pays
off.
Family is a value that my father taught me. He told me that family is the most
important thing in life. Your family will always be there when you need them, and will
love you no matter what you do. This is a great thing, because it gives me security and
comfort. I know that the decisions that I make in life will be guided by people that care
about the outcome, and if things don't work out they'll be there to do whatever they can to
help me. You never have to put on a front with your relatives, they will almost always
accept you for who you are.
Another value that was influenced by my parents as well as television, is friendship.
Even though your family is always there for you, friends are still very important to have.
Having friends will usually raise a person's self-esteem. By having friends you know that
you are a good person, and that people like you. Friends can also help you cope with
problems that can't be discussed with you parents. If I am having a problem with any part
of life, I know I could discuss it with a friend and get it resolved. Besides the obvious
pros of friendship, it also prepares you for jobs and life in general. Friendship shows you
how to get along and communicate with other people.
HEALTH
OCT. 21, 1996
ESSAY ON VALUES
Three important values that I hold, are hard work, family, and friendship. These
are values that I think will make life better and easier for a person. They make me feel
secure and prepared for the future. Without these things I probably wouldn't care about
anything at all.
My values were all influenced by my parents. The only one that I had to figure out
mostly by myself, was to work as hard as I could. Hard work is something that I had to
do in order to prove to myself that I was smart enough. It probably controls most of my
life. I need to do everything right and get perfect grades to be satisfied, and so I'm always
working as hard as I can. It sounds like a bad thing, but the hard work almost always pays
off.
Family is a value that my father taught me. He told me that family is the most
important thing in life. Your family will always be there when you need them, and will
love you no matter what you do. This is a great thing, because it gives me security and
comfort. I know that the decisions that I make in life will be guided by people that care
about the outcome, and if things don't work out they'll be there to do whatever they can to
help me. You never have to put on a front with your relatives, they will almost always
accept you for who you are.
Another value that was influenced by my parents as well as television, is friendship.
Even though your family is always there for you, friends are still very important to have.
Having friends will usually raise a person's self-esteem. By having friends you know that
you are a good person, and that people like you. Friends can also help you cope with
problems that can't be discussed with you parents. If I am having a problem with any part
of life, I know I could discuss it with a friend and get it resolved. Besides the obvious
pros of friendship, it also prepares you for jobs and life in general. Friendship shows you
how to get along and communicate with other people.
Uniforms in School
UNIFORMS IN SCHOOL
Uniforms should definitely be used in school systems. Everything about
it makes sense. Not everyone is going to be happy about it at first, but they
will slowly but surely adjust. Uniforms free students of the stress on what
to wear in the morning. I usually have that problem, as well as my brother.
Uniforms also relieve the tension, or "break the ice", when new students come
in, since they will be wearing the same thing. This will benefit both the
new student and the class as a whole. The uniforms will build a sense of
unity within the school. Instead of everyone as a separate "team", everyone
will be in the same "team". This will benefit the whole school.
Uniforms free students of the stress on what to wear in the morning.
Many students, including myself, stand in front of their closets and just
stare, trying to decide on what kind of shirt to wear as well as what kind of
pants or shorts. The uniforms will speed up the morning "getting-up" process,
thus reducing tardiness in school that I know is a problem in my first period
class.
The enforcement of uniforms will relieve the tension between the new
students and the students that are already there. The uniforms will expedite
the process of making new friends for the new student since the uniforms will
help the new student feel a sense of "belonging". This helps the majority of
the school becoming friends with each other. This obviously helps the class
and also the school as a whole, as there will be less fights and controversy
between students.
Uniforms will build a sense of unity within the school. The students
will feel they are a part of one whole team charging toward their ultimate
goal: graduation and college. The sense of unity will bring more fans and
support for sports events and help the school financially. There will also
be less fights and riots within the school when all the students feel they are
a part of the same one team.
The theory of uniforms in school systems is a great idea. It will
relieve the students of the stress on what to wear to school every day, "break
the ice" for a new student, and build a sense of unity for the school. These
reasons clearly indicate the need for uniforms in our school systems.
Uniforms should definitely be used in school systems. Everything about
it makes sense. Not everyone is going to be happy about it at first, but they
will slowly but surely adjust. Uniforms free students of the stress on what
to wear in the morning. I usually have that problem, as well as my brother.
Uniforms also relieve the tension, or "break the ice", when new students come
in, since they will be wearing the same thing. This will benefit both the
new student and the class as a whole. The uniforms will build a sense of
unity within the school. Instead of everyone as a separate "team", everyone
will be in the same "team". This will benefit the whole school.
Uniforms free students of the stress on what to wear in the morning.
Many students, including myself, stand in front of their closets and just
stare, trying to decide on what kind of shirt to wear as well as what kind of
pants or shorts. The uniforms will speed up the morning "getting-up" process,
thus reducing tardiness in school that I know is a problem in my first period
class.
The enforcement of uniforms will relieve the tension between the new
students and the students that are already there. The uniforms will expedite
the process of making new friends for the new student since the uniforms will
help the new student feel a sense of "belonging". This helps the majority of
the school becoming friends with each other. This obviously helps the class
and also the school as a whole, as there will be less fights and controversy
between students.
Uniforms will build a sense of unity within the school. The students
will feel they are a part of one whole team charging toward their ultimate
goal: graduation and college. The sense of unity will bring more fans and
support for sports events and help the school financially. There will also
be less fights and riots within the school when all the students feel they are
a part of the same one team.
The theory of uniforms in school systems is a great idea. It will
relieve the students of the stress on what to wear to school every day, "break
the ice" for a new student, and build a sense of unity for the school. These
reasons clearly indicate the need for uniforms in our school systems.
Tradegy
As Aristotle says, "Tragedy is an imitation not of human beings but of action, life, happiness, and unhappiness." Very few of the great tragedies could possibly be based in reality. For instance, how likely is it that a great king once discovered that he killed his father and married his mother in real life. The purpose of this tragedy is to show the downfall of a great leader. This includes action, life, happiness, and unhappiness just as Aristotle says. Who would want to read something about a person that bad things happen to if the reader does not understand why it happens and the reason for the reaction?
Another example would be Antigone. It was not written to watch a woman bury her brother and have everyone around her die. The purpose is to gain insight on the human way of life. The story tells of duty and honor, not of death and politics. We are made to care about not necessarily Antigone herself, but her cause. That is what makes a great tragedy.
Another example would be Antigone. It was not written to watch a woman bury her brother and have everyone around her die. The purpose is to gain insight on the human way of life. The story tells of duty and honor, not of death and politics. We are made to care about not necessarily Antigone herself, but her cause. That is what makes a great tragedy.
The Law system in Denmark
Product: McAfee VirusScan for Windows95 (VirusScan95)
Version: 2.03
Document: WhatsNew.doc
This document is organized into two sections.
· Section I covers technical specifics for this version of McAfee VirusScan95.
· Section II covers some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about VirusScan95.
Section I
1. What's new for VirusScan95!
McAfee took the most popularly requested items in version 1.1 of VirusScan95 and implemented them in this new release. Here's what we did:
· Added MS-DOS scanning component prior to loading Windows 95.
· VirusScan95 now CLEANS MS Word macro infections.
· Added the ability to scan the boot sector on local hard drives (enabled by default).
· Added support for multiple scan targets (see FAQs under Section II below).
· Added support for the "Scan in:" field to scan Local Drives as well as Network Drives.
· Added support for scanning Word documents when launching from Word or Mail.
· Added an AutoExit switch in VirusScan Configuration (VSC) files (see item 4
below).
· Enabled the ability for launching VirusScan95 in a minimized or maximized window by using shortcuts.
· Installation directory defaults to "C:\Program Files\McAfee\VirusScan95".
· To save disk space, the installation searches for previously installed versions of McAfee VirusScan95.
· Detection rate updated to version 9605 definitions, including MS-Word document infections.
2. What's new for VShield 95!
McAfee has re-vitalized the classic VShield product for an entirely new generation of Windows products. McAfee's chief architect stated when asked, "We overhauled the entire product by dropping in a 32-bit engine, and a series of VXD modules then, gave the interface a completely new look & feel. Customers who are familiar with the older product will be completely amazed at the improvements and features we have added. New users will really enjoy how VShield has been seamlessly blended into the workings of Windows95."
Unlike its predecessor, VShield no longer relies on a DOS TSR; everything is done directly in the Windows95 environment. "We assembled customers' feedback and attempted to develop a product which, we believe the customer really wants. In the marketplace, I believe McAfee will be the first to develop an on-access product which is completely independent of MS-DOS."
Here's what they did:
· On Access scanning of floppy diskettes.
· UNC aware.
· Long file and directory name support.
· Netware and MS-Network awareness.
· Log file support with real-time logging.
· Exclusions table.
· Detection rate equivalent to existing products.
Version: 2.03
Document: WhatsNew.doc
This document is organized into two sections.
· Section I covers technical specifics for this version of McAfee VirusScan95.
· Section II covers some of the most Frequently Asked Questions about VirusScan95.
Section I
1. What's new for VirusScan95!
McAfee took the most popularly requested items in version 1.1 of VirusScan95 and implemented them in this new release. Here's what we did:
· Added MS-DOS scanning component prior to loading Windows 95.
· VirusScan95 now CLEANS MS Word macro infections.
· Added the ability to scan the boot sector on local hard drives (enabled by default).
· Added support for multiple scan targets (see FAQs under Section II below).
· Added support for the "Scan in:" field to scan Local Drives as well as Network Drives.
· Added support for scanning Word documents when launching from Word or Mail.
· Added an AutoExit switch in VirusScan Configuration (VSC) files (see item 4
below).
· Enabled the ability for launching VirusScan95 in a minimized or maximized window by using shortcuts.
· Installation directory defaults to "C:\Program Files\McAfee\VirusScan95".
· To save disk space, the installation searches for previously installed versions of McAfee VirusScan95.
· Detection rate updated to version 9605 definitions, including MS-Word document infections.
2. What's new for VShield 95!
McAfee has re-vitalized the classic VShield product for an entirely new generation of Windows products. McAfee's chief architect stated when asked, "We overhauled the entire product by dropping in a 32-bit engine, and a series of VXD modules then, gave the interface a completely new look & feel. Customers who are familiar with the older product will be completely amazed at the improvements and features we have added. New users will really enjoy how VShield has been seamlessly blended into the workings of Windows95."
Unlike its predecessor, VShield no longer relies on a DOS TSR; everything is done directly in the Windows95 environment. "We assembled customers' feedback and attempted to develop a product which, we believe the customer really wants. In the marketplace, I believe McAfee will be the first to develop an on-access product which is completely independent of MS-DOS."
Here's what they did:
· On Access scanning of floppy diskettes.
· UNC aware.
· Long file and directory name support.
· Netware and MS-Network awareness.
· Log file support with real-time logging.
· Exclusions table.
· Detection rate equivalent to existing products.
The Constitution
The Constitution of the United States was written as a set of rules for this country. Many of the "rules" have helped the country stay in order, but a great many have been abused and taken out of context. Three provisions in the Constitution that are important to my individual rights and liberties are freedom of speech, freedom to vote, and that all people should be treated equally.
These rights represent what is important to me and what I believe in. Freedom of speech is an important right to me. It is found under Amendment one of the Constitution. I am a very outspoken person and I like to speak my mind on issues of all kind. The country I was born in did not guarantee freedom of speech. People could be arrested or even killed for expressing their opinion. My parents tell me of some things they went through just to express their thoughts. Those stories have made me appreciate the right to speak without fear of being punished by the government. The writers of the Constitution wanted people to feel safe that they could express their thoughts, but they did not mean that a pornography store should be allowed to do business a few blocks from public schools. I myself like speaking and telling other people what I think is right and what I think is wrong, but the well being of the public has to be taken into consideration. The freedom of speech insures me that right to speak out.
When I turn eighteen, I am permitted to vote for people representing my state. I actively watch the news and think about politics. With all the corruption and "bad politics", the wrong people have forced some of the "good" people out of the government. I feel the right to vote is an important right to me because it lets me to put better people in the government. It also lets me decide who I want to run in office what people should be in office. Many countries do not elect their government officials. In the United States when you turn eighteen, you pick what's best for the country.
In the preamble to the Constitution it states "We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice..." The phrase "establish justice" means ensure equality for all Americans. The founders of the Constitution wanted a country where all people were equal, and were treated equal. But the country is a long way from that. Equality is a thing that would make this country great. The Constitution is a guidance of all Americans. It states the laws, the rules, procedure the United States should go in. Freedom of speech, the right to vote, and equality are the most important provisions to me. If these ideas from the Constitution were taken into context and understood for what they really meant, the United States would be a much better place.
These rights represent what is important to me and what I believe in. Freedom of speech is an important right to me. It is found under Amendment one of the Constitution. I am a very outspoken person and I like to speak my mind on issues of all kind. The country I was born in did not guarantee freedom of speech. People could be arrested or even killed for expressing their opinion. My parents tell me of some things they went through just to express their thoughts. Those stories have made me appreciate the right to speak without fear of being punished by the government. The writers of the Constitution wanted people to feel safe that they could express their thoughts, but they did not mean that a pornography store should be allowed to do business a few blocks from public schools. I myself like speaking and telling other people what I think is right and what I think is wrong, but the well being of the public has to be taken into consideration. The freedom of speech insures me that right to speak out.
When I turn eighteen, I am permitted to vote for people representing my state. I actively watch the news and think about politics. With all the corruption and "bad politics", the wrong people have forced some of the "good" people out of the government. I feel the right to vote is an important right to me because it lets me to put better people in the government. It also lets me decide who I want to run in office what people should be in office. Many countries do not elect their government officials. In the United States when you turn eighteen, you pick what's best for the country.
In the preamble to the Constitution it states "We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice..." The phrase "establish justice" means ensure equality for all Americans. The founders of the Constitution wanted a country where all people were equal, and were treated equal. But the country is a long way from that. Equality is a thing that would make this country great. The Constitution is a guidance of all Americans. It states the laws, the rules, procedure the United States should go in. Freedom of speech, the right to vote, and equality are the most important provisions to me. If these ideas from the Constitution were taken into context and understood for what they really meant, the United States would be a much better place.
Smoking
Studies of ex-smokers show that their risk of dying from smoking-related disease decreases with each year
of non smoking. Encouraged by such evidence, more than 40 million people in the U.S. quit smoking in
the year following the 1964 surgeon general's report. The proportion of males who smoke decreased from
more than 60 percent to about 25 percent; however, the percentage of women who smoke cigarettes
increased. Smoking also became more prevalent among young adults, with about 29 percent of high
school seniors admitting to smoking in 1975; but by 1987 this proportion decreased to 18.7 percent.
There are programs that exist to help smokers quit. Some involve group support, whereas others use
aversive techniques in which participants smoke many cigarettes rapidly to the point of becoming sick of
them.
More than 30 million persons in the U.S. say that they would like to quit smoking but cannot.
One hypothesis to explain this problem is that the smoker craves the effect of the nicotine in the smoke. In
a 1988 report, the surgeon general declared nicotine to be an addictive drug comparable to other addictive
substances in its ability to induce dependence. The report also called the monetary and human costs far
greater than those attributable to cocaine, alcohol, or heroin.
Attempts to help persons quit smoking through counseling, participation in support groups, and, for those
with a strong physical dependence on nicotine, substitution of chewing gum containing nicotine to lessen
withdrawal symptoms.
of non smoking. Encouraged by such evidence, more than 40 million people in the U.S. quit smoking in
the year following the 1964 surgeon general's report. The proportion of males who smoke decreased from
more than 60 percent to about 25 percent; however, the percentage of women who smoke cigarettes
increased. Smoking also became more prevalent among young adults, with about 29 percent of high
school seniors admitting to smoking in 1975; but by 1987 this proportion decreased to 18.7 percent.
There are programs that exist to help smokers quit. Some involve group support, whereas others use
aversive techniques in which participants smoke many cigarettes rapidly to the point of becoming sick of
them.
More than 30 million persons in the U.S. say that they would like to quit smoking but cannot.
One hypothesis to explain this problem is that the smoker craves the effect of the nicotine in the smoke. In
a 1988 report, the surgeon general declared nicotine to be an addictive drug comparable to other addictive
substances in its ability to induce dependence. The report also called the monetary and human costs far
greater than those attributable to cocaine, alcohol, or heroin.
Attempts to help persons quit smoking through counseling, participation in support groups, and, for those
with a strong physical dependence on nicotine, substitution of chewing gum containing nicotine to lessen
withdrawal symptoms.
Smoking 2
Drugs are generally recognized as of the greatest problems in
the United States. According to the statistics, tobacco has the
highest death rate.
Smoking is a very popular habit, even though we all know that
smoking is very dangerous. Millions of people around the globe want
to quit smoking for medical reasons such as having already
two heart-valve replacement surgeries. Wht did some people do to quit
smoking? Some people substituted eating ice-cream for smoking.
Why is smoking a very popular habit? The reason is you can get
them anywhere. All the stores are selling cigaretes. You don't even need
an identification card to identify your age if you want legal!
Almost anyone can buy them! Yes, the are legal! Nowadays,
even middle high school students are already smoking, and willl even lead
to using drugs such as: marijuana, cocaine, and heroin.
Smoking causes all sorts of cancer. It affects your brain and it
do not prolong your life, not only in America, but all over the globe.
Every person knows how smoking can affect our health. People know
how harmful it is. They learned how harmful the cigarette from
their parents, teachers, and others. Ironically, they still continue
smoking! They are addicted to it, and most addicts want to be cured.
the United States. According to the statistics, tobacco has the
highest death rate.
Smoking is a very popular habit, even though we all know that
smoking is very dangerous. Millions of people around the globe want
to quit smoking for medical reasons such as having already
two heart-valve replacement surgeries. Wht did some people do to quit
smoking? Some people substituted eating ice-cream for smoking.
Why is smoking a very popular habit? The reason is you can get
them anywhere. All the stores are selling cigaretes. You don't even need
an identification card to identify your age if you want legal!
Almost anyone can buy them! Yes, the are legal! Nowadays,
even middle high school students are already smoking, and willl even lead
to using drugs such as: marijuana, cocaine, and heroin.
Smoking causes all sorts of cancer. It affects your brain and it
do not prolong your life, not only in America, but all over the globe.
Every person knows how smoking can affect our health. People know
how harmful it is. They learned how harmful the cigarette from
their parents, teachers, and others. Ironically, they still continue
smoking! They are addicted to it, and most addicts want to be cured.
Pros and Cons of the Death Penalty
The Pros & Cons of the Death Penalty
by Dusty Craine
Due to the rapid increase in crime the past ten years and prison overcrowding, more attention has been drawn to the opinion that something has to be done to the United States Criminal System. We need to reevaluate the way we treat people we are convicted of unspeakable acts of merciless slaughter or even rape. The United States Justice System must be made solid again.
Most people have an opinion on this heated subject. Some say "we need it" others say "the person pulling the switch would be no better than the person in the chair." We need to look at other options beside prison. There are too many murderers running loose because the jails were full of shoplifters and gang members. Some of these loose maniacs kill mere months later. For the sake of argument lets look at the Pros and Cons.
The Pros:
There are many reasons why the Death Penalty should be used again. There is too much money going into holding killers, rapists and psychos. It cost more to hold one inmate one years than to put him through Harvard Law School. These people knew what they were doing when they did the crime, give them consequences. There is also the "eye for an eye" argument. Make them feel what their victims felt. The punishment for murder right now is three square meals a day, a roof over their heads, a bed to sleep in, very often activities to do. That include Tennis, Weightlifting, or even Prostitutes. Lets change the penalty for murder from country club to Death.
The Cons:
"What if the man is innocent?" That is the flip-side. Sure it is easy for us to say If they murder, kill them too. But what if the man is wrongly accused and convicted of murder. What if the man was sitting at home alone, and therefore had no alibi. Why would we want to kill a innocent man? I even ran across someone who said the only true justice is divine justice, she said God will judge them. She said we had no right to establish guilt or innocence.
As you can see the Pros and the Cons are a convincing bunch. Me personally, I think we need the Death Penalty again. I also believe we have to change a few things in courts though. I believe the accused should speak on his/her own behalf. Making Polygraph tests mandatory would also save alot of time. I will now conclude this paper with the question "What do you think?"
by Dusty Craine
Due to the rapid increase in crime the past ten years and prison overcrowding, more attention has been drawn to the opinion that something has to be done to the United States Criminal System. We need to reevaluate the way we treat people we are convicted of unspeakable acts of merciless slaughter or even rape. The United States Justice System must be made solid again.
Most people have an opinion on this heated subject. Some say "we need it" others say "the person pulling the switch would be no better than the person in the chair." We need to look at other options beside prison. There are too many murderers running loose because the jails were full of shoplifters and gang members. Some of these loose maniacs kill mere months later. For the sake of argument lets look at the Pros and Cons.
The Pros:
There are many reasons why the Death Penalty should be used again. There is too much money going into holding killers, rapists and psychos. It cost more to hold one inmate one years than to put him through Harvard Law School. These people knew what they were doing when they did the crime, give them consequences. There is also the "eye for an eye" argument. Make them feel what their victims felt. The punishment for murder right now is three square meals a day, a roof over their heads, a bed to sleep in, very often activities to do. That include Tennis, Weightlifting, or even Prostitutes. Lets change the penalty for murder from country club to Death.
The Cons:
"What if the man is innocent?" That is the flip-side. Sure it is easy for us to say If they murder, kill them too. But what if the man is wrongly accused and convicted of murder. What if the man was sitting at home alone, and therefore had no alibi. Why would we want to kill a innocent man? I even ran across someone who said the only true justice is divine justice, she said God will judge them. She said we had no right to establish guilt or innocence.
As you can see the Pros and the Cons are a convincing bunch. Me personally, I think we need the Death Penalty again. I also believe we have to change a few things in courts though. I believe the accused should speak on his/her own behalf. Making Polygraph tests mandatory would also save alot of time. I will now conclude this paper with the question "What do you think?"
numbers versus reality
More and more women are being elected to the House of Commons today.
However, this does not mean that there is an increase in the mobilization
of women's issues. There is a need for a "critical mass" to be achieved
before the voices of women shall be heard in elite politics. This "critical
mass" theory say that when the number of women reach 30% then they become
a real force in politics. Having more women visible in the media is making
the idea of becoming a politician more and more feasible to young people.
Role models are extremely important. Presently, women compose of 19% of the
House of Commons. Who knows, maybe five years from now,
the "critical mass" of 30% shall be achieved. Then, women's voices shall
really be heard and the increase in representation will amount to an increase
in policy.
However, this does not mean that there is an increase in the mobilization
of women's issues. There is a need for a "critical mass" to be achieved
before the voices of women shall be heard in elite politics. This "critical
mass" theory say that when the number of women reach 30% then they become
a real force in politics. Having more women visible in the media is making
the idea of becoming a politician more and more feasible to young people.
Role models are extremely important. Presently, women compose of 19% of the
House of Commons. Who knows, maybe five years from now,
the "critical mass" of 30% shall be achieved. Then, women's voices shall
really be heard and the increase in representation will amount to an increase
in policy.
Mumps
MUMPS
Mumps is a disease caused by a virus and occurs only in human beings. Mumps is found all over the world. Mumps is a contagious disease when the salivary glands, on one or both sides of the jaw, swells. Mumps usually occurs in school age children, but young adults may catch the disease. Everyone born before1957 has already had mumps. After one attack of mumps, you will have lifelong immunity. The mumps virus is spread by contact of another person's discharge from the nose or mouth. The virus is present in these discharges from six days before symptoms to nine days after the glands begin to swell. The virus will then incubate for two to three weeks before symptoms appear.
Symptoms include headaches, jaw being painful and tender to the touch, fever, and difficulty swallowing. The swelling usually disappears after seven to ten days. Some complications includedeafness (usually only in one ear), arthritis, meningitis (inflammation of brain membranes) and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). One of every four male adults with the virus will develop orchtis,which is inflammation of the testes. Sometimes females will have inflammation of the ovaries. Extremely rare cases will result in sterility. Mumps is diagnosed by symptoms, but a blood, urine or saliva test can confirm that you have the virus. Treatment of the virus includes diet of soft foods, bed rest, and pain relievers. The mumps vaccine is given to children that are about twelve months old. The vaccine is usually conbined with measles and rubella vaccines, which is called the MMR vaccine.
Mumps is a disease caused by a virus and occurs only in human beings. Mumps is found all over the world. Mumps is a contagious disease when the salivary glands, on one or both sides of the jaw, swells. Mumps usually occurs in school age children, but young adults may catch the disease. Everyone born before1957 has already had mumps. After one attack of mumps, you will have lifelong immunity. The mumps virus is spread by contact of another person's discharge from the nose or mouth. The virus is present in these discharges from six days before symptoms to nine days after the glands begin to swell. The virus will then incubate for two to three weeks before symptoms appear.
Symptoms include headaches, jaw being painful and tender to the touch, fever, and difficulty swallowing. The swelling usually disappears after seven to ten days. Some complications includedeafness (usually only in one ear), arthritis, meningitis (inflammation of brain membranes) and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas). One of every four male adults with the virus will develop orchtis,which is inflammation of the testes. Sometimes females will have inflammation of the ovaries. Extremely rare cases will result in sterility. Mumps is diagnosed by symptoms, but a blood, urine or saliva test can confirm that you have the virus. Treatment of the virus includes diet of soft foods, bed rest, and pain relievers. The mumps vaccine is given to children that are about twelve months old. The vaccine is usually conbined with measles and rubella vaccines, which is called the MMR vaccine.
Minerals
MINERALS
Minerals are required to build soft and hard body tissue.
Without then we wouldn't exist. They also help out with the
nervous system the contraction of mussels and help the blood
flow properly.
Minerals are classified into 2 major groups. The major
elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, iodine etc. Then
the trace elements such as copper, manganese fluorine and
zinc.
Once of the most important is calcium. Calcium is used to
build up your bones. It also helps to keep your teeth strong.
About 90% of all calcium is stored in your bone's. It also helps
with mussel contraction. Milk products such as milk, cheese
and other stuff it the primary source for calcium. You should
have about 1000mg's a day.
Magnesium is also another important mineral. This
mineral is in most foods. It is very important in containing
healthy mussel cells. It also helps in forming bones.
Sodium is another kind of mineral. Sodium is usually
found in small but ok quantities in natural foods. If you have
too much sodium it may cause edema. It may also give you
high blood pressure.
Iron is needed to form pigments in red blood cells. These
cells transport the oxygen we need. men have more iron in
there blood stream then women. You should have about 18 mg
of iron each day.
Zinc is required to keep your blood sugar level
controlled. You also need to so you can taste and hear
properly. It also helps to heal cuts. You should have about 15
mg per day of zinc.
Boron is a mineral that helps keep strong bones. It affects
calcium and magnesium. This also helps out so you have
proper membrane functions.
Minerals are required to build soft and hard body tissue.
Without then we wouldn't exist. They also help out with the
nervous system the contraction of mussels and help the blood
flow properly.
Minerals are classified into 2 major groups. The major
elements such as calcium, magnesium, iron, iodine etc. Then
the trace elements such as copper, manganese fluorine and
zinc.
Once of the most important is calcium. Calcium is used to
build up your bones. It also helps to keep your teeth strong.
About 90% of all calcium is stored in your bone's. It also helps
with mussel contraction. Milk products such as milk, cheese
and other stuff it the primary source for calcium. You should
have about 1000mg's a day.
Magnesium is also another important mineral. This
mineral is in most foods. It is very important in containing
healthy mussel cells. It also helps in forming bones.
Sodium is another kind of mineral. Sodium is usually
found in small but ok quantities in natural foods. If you have
too much sodium it may cause edema. It may also give you
high blood pressure.
Iron is needed to form pigments in red blood cells. These
cells transport the oxygen we need. men have more iron in
there blood stream then women. You should have about 18 mg
of iron each day.
Zinc is required to keep your blood sugar level
controlled. You also need to so you can taste and hear
properly. It also helps to heal cuts. You should have about 15
mg per day of zinc.
Boron is a mineral that helps keep strong bones. It affects
calcium and magnesium. This also helps out so you have
proper membrane functions.
Mauburry v madison
1. Market Revolution: A change in the way people bought, made, and sold goods.
2. That George chopped down a cherry tree.
3. An entrepreneur is someone who takes on business risks for the sake of prophet.
4. Well, the women were paid about half the salary as men were for the same jobs. However, women lived in he factory, where men did not. They were looking for single women.
5. The employees simply maid money for them by working. They did not think of them as real people, just workers.
6. Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North & South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, & Louisiana.
7. Because cotton was the biggest source of income for the south.
8. He wanted to take over Charleston.
9. The North was against slavery and the south was very much for it.
10. 1823, was mostly written by John Adams. This document wanted European Govts. To stay out of the Americas, and let them grow on their own.
11. Patronage
12. Government would support internal improvements, including, roads, canals, bridges, lighthouses, universities and many other projects. The whole purpose was to develop American Industry.
13. he thought that the State of Kentucky should build the road, not the National Govt.
14. The National Republicans.
15. Warden, Life in the woods.
2. That George chopped down a cherry tree.
3. An entrepreneur is someone who takes on business risks for the sake of prophet.
4. Well, the women were paid about half the salary as men were for the same jobs. However, women lived in he factory, where men did not. They were looking for single women.
5. The employees simply maid money for them by working. They did not think of them as real people, just workers.
6. Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North & South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, & Louisiana.
7. Because cotton was the biggest source of income for the south.
8. He wanted to take over Charleston.
9. The North was against slavery and the south was very much for it.
10. 1823, was mostly written by John Adams. This document wanted European Govts. To stay out of the Americas, and let them grow on their own.
11. Patronage
12. Government would support internal improvements, including, roads, canals, bridges, lighthouses, universities and many other projects. The whole purpose was to develop American Industry.
13. he thought that the State of Kentucky should build the road, not the National Govt.
14. The National Republicans.
15. Warden, Life in the woods.
Mary Astell extreme solutions
Discussion Question: Why did Mary Astell suggest such extreme solutions as a learning environment for woman, and is it necessary?
In Mary Astell's From A Serious Proposal to the Ladies is a plea for intellectual equality among the sexes. The author was tired of the oppressive nature of man, which kept her and her sisters from developing their minds. She felt that females back then should have the same rights as women have achieved through the Civil Rights Movement today. Her answer to this was "A Religious Retirement." It is Mary Astell's ideal place to end her intellectual suffering and open new doors for the female mind. I feel that Mary went a little to far with this idea. She wanted to segregate males and females, live in a convent, and find alternates to marriage for women, which, I guess, would be the same as living in a convent. Mary was a feminist which I feel lead her to be so aggressive in this proposal, but I can understand why she is mad. I would feel the same way if I was not aloud to attend Florida State because of some ridiculous stereotype, for example, due to the fact I am a male. I guess I would also want a separate place to learn if society shunned me for who I am and what I wanted to do with my mind, but I would not exclude people to the same degree that Mary wanted to. So these places that Mary Astell wanted to create do have some merit to them. For without them, women of that time, unless rich, would not have been able to be educated.
In Mary Astell's From A Serious Proposal to the Ladies is a plea for intellectual equality among the sexes. The author was tired of the oppressive nature of man, which kept her and her sisters from developing their minds. She felt that females back then should have the same rights as women have achieved through the Civil Rights Movement today. Her answer to this was "A Religious Retirement." It is Mary Astell's ideal place to end her intellectual suffering and open new doors for the female mind. I feel that Mary went a little to far with this idea. She wanted to segregate males and females, live in a convent, and find alternates to marriage for women, which, I guess, would be the same as living in a convent. Mary was a feminist which I feel lead her to be so aggressive in this proposal, but I can understand why she is mad. I would feel the same way if I was not aloud to attend Florida State because of some ridiculous stereotype, for example, due to the fact I am a male. I guess I would also want a separate place to learn if society shunned me for who I am and what I wanted to do with my mind, but I would not exclude people to the same degree that Mary wanted to. So these places that Mary Astell wanted to create do have some merit to them. For without them, women of that time, unless rich, would not have been able to be educated.
Lie cheat and steal
Todays society is a dangerous and corrupt place. People would lie , cheat , and steal just to make a
dollar. People are even taking there parents to court these days . How ludicrous can a person get ? A
person would sue a tobacco company because they had developed cancer . This is outrageous ! For one
reason , how could a person just pick on one company in particular . Because of the fact that a person
could not smoke just one brand of cigarette . Now if that isn't money Hungry I don't know what is.
The consumer is at fault for buying and using the product
anyway. On the package of cigarettes it states that the surgeon general warns everyone of the harmful
effects that cigarette can cause. The case does state that the cigarette can cause cancer, emphysema, and
also lung cancer. Even if the reader is illiterate it still shouldn't matter .The information on the boxes
gets around by word of mouth . Second of all , it's no one else's fault for them smoking . The smoker,
picks up the cigarette,light it up ,and puff. Also the cigarette doesn't just jump in your mouth . Anyone
who would try to sue a cigarette company should be put away , because they are most definitly insane.
I am a smoker , but I still can't understand why any person
would do that . It saddens me to know that people would sink so low just to get some money. The world
is getting worse everyday.Maybe someday we'll realize that with out each and every one of us working
together the earth wouldn't have any thing left.
dollar. People are even taking there parents to court these days . How ludicrous can a person get ? A
person would sue a tobacco company because they had developed cancer . This is outrageous ! For one
reason , how could a person just pick on one company in particular . Because of the fact that a person
could not smoke just one brand of cigarette . Now if that isn't money Hungry I don't know what is.
The consumer is at fault for buying and using the product
anyway. On the package of cigarettes it states that the surgeon general warns everyone of the harmful
effects that cigarette can cause. The case does state that the cigarette can cause cancer, emphysema, and
also lung cancer. Even if the reader is illiterate it still shouldn't matter .The information on the boxes
gets around by word of mouth . Second of all , it's no one else's fault for them smoking . The smoker,
picks up the cigarette,light it up ,and puff. Also the cigarette doesn't just jump in your mouth . Anyone
who would try to sue a cigarette company should be put away , because they are most definitly insane.
I am a smoker , but I still can't understand why any person
would do that . It saddens me to know that people would sink so low just to get some money. The world
is getting worse everyday.Maybe someday we'll realize that with out each and every one of us working
together the earth wouldn't have any thing left.
Huntingtons Disease
Huntington's Disease
Huntington's Disease is a rare hereditary disorder. It is characterized by irregular
movements of the body, slurred speech, and the deterioration of mental functioning.
Symptoms of the individual include alternating periods of excitement and depression. It is
caused by a buildup of neurotransmitter fluids, which can cause schizophrenia. The first
symptoms of the disease usually appear between the ages of 35 and 45, but much earlier
and later occurrences are also known.
Since this disease occurs later in life, the only chance you would have of being
diagnosed with it was if it was in your family's history. If one of the parents of a child has
Huntington's Disease and the other does not, the child has a 50% chance of inheriting the
disease. Once it is transmitted, it is certain to develop. The disease may progress for 10 to
20 years until the patient dies. No treatment yet exists for this disease. However, in 1983 a
U.S. research team announced the discovery of an identifiable segment of DNA that can be
used as an indicator of the presence of the gene causing the disease. In March 1993, the
journal Cell announced that the Huntington's Disease Collaborative Research Group had
discovered the gene behind the disease. This was a major breakthrough in the effort to
understand and eventually work toward a treatment of the disorder.
Our group has decided to have the child. We have a steady income of $52,000 and
are insured through our employers. Our counselor said that it was souly our decision to
whether or not we wanted to have a child, but he warned us that the child could have a
50% chance of having the disease. However, he did point out that we were quite young to
even be worried about starting a family. We have decided to have children, but possibly at
a later time.
Huntington's Disease is a rare hereditary disorder. It is characterized by irregular
movements of the body, slurred speech, and the deterioration of mental functioning.
Symptoms of the individual include alternating periods of excitement and depression. It is
caused by a buildup of neurotransmitter fluids, which can cause schizophrenia. The first
symptoms of the disease usually appear between the ages of 35 and 45, but much earlier
and later occurrences are also known.
Since this disease occurs later in life, the only chance you would have of being
diagnosed with it was if it was in your family's history. If one of the parents of a child has
Huntington's Disease and the other does not, the child has a 50% chance of inheriting the
disease. Once it is transmitted, it is certain to develop. The disease may progress for 10 to
20 years until the patient dies. No treatment yet exists for this disease. However, in 1983 a
U.S. research team announced the discovery of an identifiable segment of DNA that can be
used as an indicator of the presence of the gene causing the disease. In March 1993, the
journal Cell announced that the Huntington's Disease Collaborative Research Group had
discovered the gene behind the disease. This was a major breakthrough in the effort to
understand and eventually work toward a treatment of the disorder.
Our group has decided to have the child. We have a steady income of $52,000 and
are insured through our employers. Our counselor said that it was souly our decision to
whether or not we wanted to have a child, but he warned us that the child could have a
50% chance of having the disease. However, he did point out that we were quite young to
even be worried about starting a family. We have decided to have children, but possibly at
a later time.
Falsely Accused
Falsely Accused
What has to happen before the media quits jumping to conclusions about news
stories ? It makes you wonder about the possibility of legal restrictions on the amount of
information that the media can put out before the actual case is proven and solved. I mean
after all in the case of Richard Jewell , there was a definite issue of false accusations . This
man was treated unfairly under the false assumption that he was guilty of a crime that he
did not commit.
I think that Jewell should defiantly be compensated for the anguish that he had to
go through for over three months after that bombing. It was not bad enough that he had to
see his co-workers and hundreds of innocent people endangered and injured by the terrible
incident in Atlanta. He also had to go through being accused of being behind the whole
thing . How much worse could it get? I mean what should people start to think ? He said
that he felt like an animal being stalked , just waiting to be killed . Now who are we to
listen to ? This innocent man or the media , who obviously will print what it takes true or
untrue , to make a story .
I think that we as Americans owe the accused of there legal right of innocent until
proven guilty before we can start accusing them publicly. There is no reason to believe
what is being said in the media until there is some definite truth in the case . I mean just
because the cops may have beliefs that there is guilt means nothing . After all the FBI gave
the media information and it was plain and simply wrong . The way the FBI handled the
case was atrocious and intolerable. Who can we the public trust if we can't even trust a
government legal authority? Who are we to go to at that point when the government
agencies are falsely accusing us ? I guess that Richard Jewell was just lucky enough to
have a brave lawyer that cared and new there was nothing right about the way this man
was being treated. I just think that is a serious problem , there have to be some better laws
or restrictions .
So in my belief we the public have the right to not be harassed by the media any
time previous to the proven guilt in the crime we are accused of . There is no reason to
put somebody in the lime light for something that may not even be involved with. We
should be protected from the government agencies also . I don't know how we could get
protection from government but there should definitely be some . There have just been to
many cases of false accusations towards people , it ruins lives and gives people grief that I
and most people know that they truly do not deserve. It has to stop and I hope that
somebody with authority realizes that and does something about it.
What has to happen before the media quits jumping to conclusions about news
stories ? It makes you wonder about the possibility of legal restrictions on the amount of
information that the media can put out before the actual case is proven and solved. I mean
after all in the case of Richard Jewell , there was a definite issue of false accusations . This
man was treated unfairly under the false assumption that he was guilty of a crime that he
did not commit.
I think that Jewell should defiantly be compensated for the anguish that he had to
go through for over three months after that bombing. It was not bad enough that he had to
see his co-workers and hundreds of innocent people endangered and injured by the terrible
incident in Atlanta. He also had to go through being accused of being behind the whole
thing . How much worse could it get? I mean what should people start to think ? He said
that he felt like an animal being stalked , just waiting to be killed . Now who are we to
listen to ? This innocent man or the media , who obviously will print what it takes true or
untrue , to make a story .
I think that we as Americans owe the accused of there legal right of innocent until
proven guilty before we can start accusing them publicly. There is no reason to believe
what is being said in the media until there is some definite truth in the case . I mean just
because the cops may have beliefs that there is guilt means nothing . After all the FBI gave
the media information and it was plain and simply wrong . The way the FBI handled the
case was atrocious and intolerable. Who can we the public trust if we can't even trust a
government legal authority? Who are we to go to at that point when the government
agencies are falsely accusing us ? I guess that Richard Jewell was just lucky enough to
have a brave lawyer that cared and new there was nothing right about the way this man
was being treated. I just think that is a serious problem , there have to be some better laws
or restrictions .
So in my belief we the public have the right to not be harassed by the media any
time previous to the proven guilt in the crime we are accused of . There is no reason to
put somebody in the lime light for something that may not even be involved with. We
should be protected from the government agencies also . I don't know how we could get
protection from government but there should definitely be some . There have just been to
many cases of false accusations towards people , it ruins lives and gives people grief that I
and most people know that they truly do not deserve. It has to stop and I hope that
somebody with authority realizes that and does something about it.
Environmental Tobacco Smoke
Mark Ritter
Matt Porter
Research Paper
November 25, 1996
ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE
Tobacco smoking has long been recognized as a major cause of death and disease, responsible for an estimated 434,000 deaths per year in the United States. After the Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General stated that cigarettes cause lung cancer there was a tremendous movement to make cigarettes illegal. Now the debate is on environmental tobacco smoke also known as secondhand smoke, passive smoking, and sidestream smoke. The worry is that when non-smokers are exposed to secondhand smoke they face the same health hazards as smokers.
Tobacco smoke contains more than forty known carcinogens. Sidestream smoke carries these carcinogens into the air (Sussman 12). According to scientific studies tobacco smoke contains four thousand chemicals, and at least sixty are known to cause cancer. Carbon monoxide is the main gas in cigarette smoke. This gas competes with oxygen for binding sites on red blood cells, and results in depleting the body of oxygen (Q&A).
Researchers studied 1,906 women of which 653 developed lung cancer. Women married to smokers were thirty percent more likely to develop lung cancer than those married to non-smokers (LeMaistre 1). According to the Environmental Protection Agency a thirty percent risk is only a small relative risk. The Environmental Protection Agency released its report stating that environmental tobacco smoke is a human lung carcinogen, responsible for approximately three thousand lung cancer deaths annually in American non-smokers. Environmental tobacco smoke has been classified as a Group A carcinogen, the highest ranking under the EPA's carcinogen assessment guidelines.
Matt Porter
Research Paper
November 25, 1996
ENVIRONMENTAL TOBACCO SMOKE
Tobacco smoking has long been recognized as a major cause of death and disease, responsible for an estimated 434,000 deaths per year in the United States. After the Environmental Protection Agency and the Surgeon General stated that cigarettes cause lung cancer there was a tremendous movement to make cigarettes illegal. Now the debate is on environmental tobacco smoke also known as secondhand smoke, passive smoking, and sidestream smoke. The worry is that when non-smokers are exposed to secondhand smoke they face the same health hazards as smokers.
Tobacco smoke contains more than forty known carcinogens. Sidestream smoke carries these carcinogens into the air (Sussman 12). According to scientific studies tobacco smoke contains four thousand chemicals, and at least sixty are known to cause cancer. Carbon monoxide is the main gas in cigarette smoke. This gas competes with oxygen for binding sites on red blood cells, and results in depleting the body of oxygen (Q&A).
Researchers studied 1,906 women of which 653 developed lung cancer. Women married to smokers were thirty percent more likely to develop lung cancer than those married to non-smokers (LeMaistre 1). According to the Environmental Protection Agency a thirty percent risk is only a small relative risk. The Environmental Protection Agency released its report stating that environmental tobacco smoke is a human lung carcinogen, responsible for approximately three thousand lung cancer deaths annually in American non-smokers. Environmental tobacco smoke has been classified as a Group A carcinogen, the highest ranking under the EPA's carcinogen assessment guidelines.
Depressipon
Depression
Depression, it is defined by Webster's Unabridged Edition Dictionary as: in psychology, an emotional condition, either normal or pathological, characterized by discouragement, a feeling of inadequacy, etc. Also as being gloomy; dejected; sad.
Depression is the most treatable mental illness, yet the twenty- four million people caught in it's downward spiral each year may feel so isolated that they never seek help. But life can be joyous again, as those who have been fully treated know.
There are many different ways to get help, the two major ways are Psychoanalysis and Psychopharmacology.
Psychoanalysis is defined by Webster's Unabridged Edition Dictionary as: a method developed by Freud and others, of treating neuroses and some other disorders of the mind.
When you undergo psychoanalysis you go to see a psychoanalyst around three times a week and you discuss your feelings and thoughts. It is a very long process.
Psychopharmacology is a combination of psychoanalysis and medications. These doctors believe that the problem is a chemical imbalance in the brain. They treat you by giving you certain medicines and talking to you about your thoughts. Some examples of the medicines are Prozac, Elavil, Sinequan, Trofranil, and Norpramin. These medicines have certain chemicals that will replace the certain chemicals that your brain is missing. The most widely used and known medicine is Prozac. It costs $1.60 per capsule , but it is the most effective medicine.
I suggest that if you are one of the people that think they are suffering or are suffering from depression but don't seek help should go see somebody, a doctor counselor, or even a family member, because it could become worse and may lead to other problems. Don't become another statistic.
Depression, it is defined by Webster's Unabridged Edition Dictionary as: in psychology, an emotional condition, either normal or pathological, characterized by discouragement, a feeling of inadequacy, etc. Also as being gloomy; dejected; sad.
Depression is the most treatable mental illness, yet the twenty- four million people caught in it's downward spiral each year may feel so isolated that they never seek help. But life can be joyous again, as those who have been fully treated know.
There are many different ways to get help, the two major ways are Psychoanalysis and Psychopharmacology.
Psychoanalysis is defined by Webster's Unabridged Edition Dictionary as: a method developed by Freud and others, of treating neuroses and some other disorders of the mind.
When you undergo psychoanalysis you go to see a psychoanalyst around three times a week and you discuss your feelings and thoughts. It is a very long process.
Psychopharmacology is a combination of psychoanalysis and medications. These doctors believe that the problem is a chemical imbalance in the brain. They treat you by giving you certain medicines and talking to you about your thoughts. Some examples of the medicines are Prozac, Elavil, Sinequan, Trofranil, and Norpramin. These medicines have certain chemicals that will replace the certain chemicals that your brain is missing. The most widely used and known medicine is Prozac. It costs $1.60 per capsule , but it is the most effective medicine.
I suggest that if you are one of the people that think they are suffering or are suffering from depression but don't seek help should go see somebody, a doctor counselor, or even a family member, because it could become worse and may lead to other problems. Don't become another statistic.
Deliberate Practice
Ericsson paper Motor learning
03/08/97
The main point in Ericsson et. Al.(1993) is that in order to achieve expert performance,
one must engage in deliberate practice with the explicit goal of constant improvement.
This theory further dismisses to a large extent the role of genetics, in which Ericsson
reasons that there has been no great correlations between the attainment of superior
performance and inherited traits. The purpose of this paper is to show agreement with
Ericsson's theory, but only to the extent that deliberate practice is just one of many
factors which must be included in order to gain expert status. Also, the task at hand
can be a major determinant of how large a role practice plays in improvement. For
example, in endurance sports such as marathon running, some are genetically endowed
with a high aerobic capacity/VO2 max, and if these "special" people develop and
improve their performance through deliberate practice, they can attain expert status.
In contrast, the "average" person may also engage in an equal amount of practice but
will never be able to achieve that same level of performance because their body is
physiologically incapable. Furthermore, physiologist Dr. Astrand contends that up to
90% of the variance in aerobic performance is due to one's genes, regardless of training
programs. (McArdle,1994). But sports like golf are probably influenced very little by
genetics because skill acquisition far overshadows physical ability. History provides many
examples of athletes who apparently has a poor genetic endowment, yet by hard training
and motivation went on to international success (Shepard,1987). In conclusion, expert
performance is most likely due to a complex interaction of psychological, physiological,
and biomechanical factors (Powers, 1994); factors whose importance is dependent on the
nature of the task at hand.
03/08/97
The main point in Ericsson et. Al.(1993) is that in order to achieve expert performance,
one must engage in deliberate practice with the explicit goal of constant improvement.
This theory further dismisses to a large extent the role of genetics, in which Ericsson
reasons that there has been no great correlations between the attainment of superior
performance and inherited traits. The purpose of this paper is to show agreement with
Ericsson's theory, but only to the extent that deliberate practice is just one of many
factors which must be included in order to gain expert status. Also, the task at hand
can be a major determinant of how large a role practice plays in improvement. For
example, in endurance sports such as marathon running, some are genetically endowed
with a high aerobic capacity/VO2 max, and if these "special" people develop and
improve their performance through deliberate practice, they can attain expert status.
In contrast, the "average" person may also engage in an equal amount of practice but
will never be able to achieve that same level of performance because their body is
physiologically incapable. Furthermore, physiologist Dr. Astrand contends that up to
90% of the variance in aerobic performance is due to one's genes, regardless of training
programs. (McArdle,1994). But sports like golf are probably influenced very little by
genetics because skill acquisition far overshadows physical ability. History provides many
examples of athletes who apparently has a poor genetic endowment, yet by hard training
and motivation went on to international success (Shepard,1987). In conclusion, expert
performance is most likely due to a complex interaction of psychological, physiological,
and biomechanical factors (Powers, 1994); factors whose importance is dependent on the
nature of the task at hand.
Defence Mechanisms
Sometimes in dealing with anxiety and conflict, a level of the brain also deals with memories. This level is called the unconscious level.
Behavior that involves self-deception is a mental defense called defence mechanisms. Some of these defences can be valuable devices. When someone replaces
a seemingly impossible goal with a possible one, compensation has beenn used. Redirecting aggresion from hostility to a drive to be sucessful is helpful. This defence
is sublimation. While fantasy is a form of escape, it is also a way to work out imaginary solutions to conflicts.
Some of these defences can be harmful to you as well as others. When a person lashes out at another person for no reason, it may be the results of something that happeneded
earlier that day. The person who was lashed out at is the victim of displaced agression. When these defence mechanisms are taken to extremes and used over a long period of time these defences
can be harmful.
Behavior that involves self-deception is a mental defense called defence mechanisms. Some of these defences can be valuable devices. When someone replaces
a seemingly impossible goal with a possible one, compensation has beenn used. Redirecting aggresion from hostility to a drive to be sucessful is helpful. This defence
is sublimation. While fantasy is a form of escape, it is also a way to work out imaginary solutions to conflicts.
Some of these defences can be harmful to you as well as others. When a person lashes out at another person for no reason, it may be the results of something that happeneded
earlier that day. The person who was lashed out at is the victim of displaced agression. When these defence mechanisms are taken to extremes and used over a long period of time these defences
can be harmful.
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