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An Argument Against the US Government Spying and Online Surveillance (1897 words, 6 pages)

Spying is nothing new to the world. History books tell us that ancient civilizations like the Roman Empire, Egypt, Chine, India, and so on used it. On top of that, 1900s regimes like the Former Soviet Union and Nazis Germany used spying tactics around the world wars. The main use ... Read More

An Argument Against the Death Penalty as a Method of Punishment (1178 words, 5 pages)

The death penalty has been used as a punishment for prisoners who have committed the most heinous of crimes. It has been used in different ways such as electrocution, lethal injection, andor hanging. There have been many infamous killers who have received such a punishable consequence for their actions. People ... Read More

The Justification for Violence Against the Native Americans in John Underhill’s Recount of the Attack on Pequot Fort (1831 words, 6 pages)

History is a testament to the unjust and unequal distribution of power among cultural groups. What we have seen play out in the history of our country is the justification for violence against, and the oppression of, numerous cultural presences in the white man's way. We have seen entire collectives ... Read More

A Warning Against Engaging in Deceit by Washington Irving in the Short Story, The Devil and Tom Walker (682 words, 3 pages)

Washington Irving uses "The Devil and Tom Walker" story to cautionreaders against engaging in deceit. This is because each character whoengages in deceit suffers some sort of harm. For instance, after deceivinga certain speculator, Tom Walker is claimed by the devil and thus dies.Similarly, Walker's wife deceives the husband and ... Read More

A Review of a Proposal Against Teenage Pregnancy (1200 words, 4 pages)

Essay Two Proposal Against Teenage PregnancyHaving kids can be one of the most exciting things in one's life, but people are doing it way too early in their lives. Some teenage women are peer pressured by society to get pregnant, and let their emotions get the better of them. A ... Read More

The Case Against Cigarette Smoking and Why it Should Be Banned (681 words, 4 pages)

In the contemporary society, cigarette smoking has become a worldwidephenomenon. However, many people around the world who are against cigarettesmoking. As they say, tobacco is a slow poison that shortens a person life.According to researches, cigarettes' smoking poses dangerous healthconsequences to the users. Particularly, CDC fact sheet, cigarette smokersare at ... Read More

An Analysis of the Marketing Research and Plan of Synergy Services, Inc., an Organization Against Violence in the United States of America (1291 words, 9 pages)

Executive SummaryIn order to prevent violence in the community, Synergy is determined to provide Safe Places for victims of violence, rehabilitate survivors of undesirable situations, and educate all ages about the programs they provide. Synergy realized that youth from ages 12-21 were not coming as often as they desired. Synergy ... Read More

An Examination of the Guilty Verdict Against Theomnestos (523 words, 2 pages)

Through listening to the arguments from both sides of this case I have come to the conclusion that Theomnestos is guilty of slander. The speaker was able to make a strong case very quickly, while the defense struggled to effectively refute the prosecution and come up with convincing arguments of ... Read More

The Prosecution Speech for an Unknown Speaker in Against Theomnestos (560 words, 1 pages)

Lysias 10 Against TheomnestosAgainst Theomnestos was written by Lysias as a prosecution speech for an unknown speaker who is prosecuting Theomnestos on the grounds of slander. Under Athenian law slander was not defamation in general, but constituted of particular utterances in particular contexts and against certain people. The law also ... Read More

The Accusation of Ariston Against Konon and The Verdict for Demostenes (554 words, 1 pages)

Verdict for Demosthenes 54Against Konon for BatteryAfter listening to both the prosecution and the defense carefully I conclude that Konon, the defendant, should be acquitted of all charges. Both sides were able to make many strong points, but both sides also had quite a few loopholes. However, one overwhelming piece ... Read More

The Case of Lakritos and the Charges Brought Against Him (533 words, 1 pages)

Verdict for Demosthenes 35Reply to Lakritos Special PleaThrough listening to the arguments from both sides of this case I have come to the conclusion that Androkles is guilty in the paragraphe case for bringing forth the case on inadmissible technical grounds. In addition, I would rule that if the case ... Read More

Zeitoun’s Treatment of Living Beings vs. Guards’ Treatment of Living Beings (1311 words, 3 pages)

Passage Zeitoun was in disbelief. It had been a dizzying series of events arrested at gunpoint in a home he owned, brought to an impromptu military base built inside a bus station, accused of terrorism, and locked in an outdoor cage. It surpassed the most surreal accounts hed heard of ... Read More

An Argument Against Raising Animals for Food and the Consideration of the Interests and Rights of Non-Human Animals (581 words, 2 pages)

In this paper, I will be developing my position that I believe non-human animals have interests and rights that we should take into consideration in our moral reasoning. I will also be developing a position about my belief that raising animals for food is morally wrong. The principle of equality ... Read More

The Prosecution Speech for Ariston in Demosthenes’ Against Konon for Battery (466 words, 2 pages)

Against Konon for BatteryDemosthenes 54Against Konon for Battery was written by Demosthenes as a prosecution speech for Ariston, who was allegedly attacked by Konon. The case is being tried as a private action for battery, although it could have been tried as a public action for outrage. This was done ... Read More

David Gelernter’s Opinion Against the Idea of Computers in the Classroom in His Essay Unplugged: The Myth of Computers (967 words, 4 pages)

The Importance of Integrating Technology in SchoolGrowing up in the age of technology, I witnessed the internet and computers help modernize the classroom first hand. I believe that we must find ways to take advantage of the explosion of technology we have experienced in the last 15 years, and keep ... Read More

Legalizing Gay Marriages- For or Against (1075 words, 5 pages)

Gay Marriage Should Be Legalized In Every StateIn Order To Provide Equality for EveryoneThe United States Constitution states that all men are created equal. But if everyone is created equal, then why are some loving couples restricted from marrying because they share the same gender? The arguments against gay marriage ... Read More

An Argument Against Young Children Using Technology (1030 words, 4 pages)

Should Young Children Have Technology?Over the past few years, technology has become a much more available resource for several families in America. This has lead to a lot of children of very young ages to possess things such as phones and tablets, but should they really be allowed devices like ... Read More

The Jagged Edges of the Constitution Takes a Stab on Tyranny (664 words, 3 pages)

The Constitution Stabs TyrannyIf we didn't establish a constitution, we would probably be ruled by a crazy dictator like Hitler. Without the Constitution we would have no rights and freedom. After the Articles of Confederation failed in 1787, the politicians declared a new plan for government and then the Constitution ... Read More

The Importance of BWV in Resolving Complaints Against Officers (1393 words, 4 pages)

Protection Under and From the LawWith the recent events happening in Ferguson, Missouri, New York City, and now Charleston, South Carolina, police-involved fatal shootings are being shown all over the media, creating a large outcry for both transparency and reduction in force for police departments. One solution to these issues ... Read More

An Argument Against Act Utilitarianism (1101 words, 4 pages)

Act Utilitarianism The Problem of Justice argument against Act Utilitarianism is a good argument against a somewhat outdated way of thinking. Before examining an objection to an argument, you first to have examine the argument your are objecting. Act Utilitarianism revolves around one core concept. That concept is doing the ... Read More

An Examination of the Criticisms Against Greek Organizations and the Bad Reputation of the Greek Life (835 words, 4 pages)

For as long as higher education has been available in the United States there have been Greek organizations. Since then there have been multiple criticisms of these organizations for their activities and exclusivity. Greek life has been given a bad reputation due to cultural stereotypes that were developed and perpetuated ... Read More

Feminism Against the Negative Marketing of the Female Sexuality (752 words, 3 pages)

How female sexuality is marketed and represented has long been a point of contention within feminism as a movement, more specifically between sex-positive and anti-pornography feminists. The former sex-positive faction, which lies in opposition to some of the ideals and theories of anti-pornography feminists, believes that a womans sexuality is ... Read More

A Speech in Support of the War Waged Against Vietnam (426 words, 3 pages)

Being Pro War in VietnamGood evening ladies, gentleman and fellow members of Congress. I appreciate the opportunity to speak of an issue that now concerns a numerous amount of Americans. This issue, is the Vietnam War. Within our nations ever-changing progression in the war, it is understood that various Americans ... Read More

An Argument Against Barbara Ehrenreich’s Book, The Worst Years of Our Lives on America’s Obsession with Television (753 words, 3 pages)

In the passage from Babara Ehrenreich's The Worst Years of Our Lives, she expresses concern about America's obsession with television. Throughout this passage, she explains that TV has transformed Americans into a bunch of lazy root vegetables or couch potatoes. Not only is Ehrenreich's passage extremely judgemental, but it is ... Read More

An Argument Against the Use of Death Penalty in Punishing Criminals (686 words, 2 pages)

The Death PenaltyI do not think that the death penalty is a deterrent to crime for several reasons. The majority of criminals, that do get the death penalty, are those that have murdered someone or several people. And to me, this seems that the criminal is ok with death because ... Read More

An Argument Against Music Against by the Chinese Philosopher Mo Tzu (328 words, 2 pages)

Music should be completely and utterly abolished. This would be a surprising and somewhat offensive thing to say to a modern day teenager. However, Mo Tzu, a Chinese philosopher, said something similar to this nearly 2500 years ago in his piece Against Music. Music should have been banned in China ... Read More

An Examination of the Persuasive Argument in Favor of the Abolition of Music in China by Mo Tzu in Against Music (798 words, 4 pages)

If One Does Not Eat Food They Will DieBREAKING NEWS one can no longer, as a citizen of the United States of America, own any Apple products. They must all be destroyed or the country will fall apart as we know it. This news would appear unreasonable and absurd to ... Read More

My Response to Accusation of Corruption Against Me as the CEO of an Energy Company (802 words, 4 pages)

Corruption A Necessary EvilSurvival of the Fittest. That is what corruption is. As the CEO of a renewable energy company, I have to say that if you want to achieve your dreams you need to stomp on some people to get there. Look at all the multibillion-dollar people in the ... Read More

“Is Massive Retaliation a Feasible Policy?” A Constructive Criticism of US International Policy Against Soviet Aggression (2255 words, 8 pages)

Is Massive Retaliation a Feasible Policy? A Constructive Criticism Massive Retaliation refers to the US policy regarding the containment of Soviet and Communist aggression during the 1950s, under president Dwight Eisenhower and Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles. The general policy declares that if there is any Soviet aggression anywhere, ... Read More

A Brief Overview of the Case Against Mary Surratt (1023 words, 3 pages)

APUSH E PeriodMary Surratt Research Paper DraftMrs. Surratt owned not only the Washington D.C. boarding house, but also a tavern in her hometown of Surrattsville. It was bought by her late husband, John Surratt Sr., who was known as an "impetuous southerner" to all those who knew him. Because of ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013