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The Case of Jeffrey MacDonald, 2008.
An examination of the errors in the investigation against Jeffrey MacDonald for the murders of his wife and children.
1,519 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 50.95
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This paper discusses the case of Jeffrey MacDonald who was convicted in the United States of the brutal murders of his wife and children. It looks at the investigative process and shows how the process reveals several serious errors, which made it virtually impossible for the police to locate any other suspects. The paper claims that perhaps there was not enough evidence to definitely claim that MacDonald was not the actual perpetrator of the murders.
From the Paper
"However, the incompetent investigation, on its own, may not have been enough to ensure MacDonald's conviction. It is important to understand that the police and the prosecution work as a unit. The prosecution was convinced of MacDonald's guilt and worked diligently to make sure that exculpatory evidence was never presented to the jury. While it may seem that the police had no responsibility for how the evidence was used, that assumption is simply not true. Many of the investigating officers and laboratory technicians were aware that the prosecution was attempting to suppress exculpatory evidence. In fact, there were notes in files, indicating that they were aware of this bias. The individual officers should have been less complacent and should have done everything they could have done, including going to the defense; to make sure that the defendant was aware of exculpatory evidence. Unfortunately, given the presiding judge's apparent bias, even defense knowledge about the exculpatory evidence may not have resulted in a not-guilty verdict. While the incompetent investigation contributed to MacDonald's conviction, it may not have led to an inevitable conviction. However, the incompetent investigation, biased judge, and dishonest prosecution made MacDonald's conviction a certainty. It remains to be seen whether MacDonald will ever receive an opportunity for all of the evidence to be weighed in a criminal court of law."
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"Who's Reading Over Your Shoulder?", 2008.
A critical analysis of Zara Gelsey's article "Who's Reading Over Your Shoulder?".
878 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper examines how Zara Gelsey carefully builds a clear link between watching over your shoulder activity and the Patriot Act in her article "Who's Reading Over Your Shoulder?" The paper discusses the Gelsey's dispassionate stance on the issue and how, although she has the same concerns as everyone else, she has presented them very objectively as to make the argument based more on logic than passion alone.
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"Once the tone has been set, the author delves into the real purpose of the article. The Patriot Act is what the author wants to comment on. She carefully builds a clear link between watching over your shoulder activity and the Patriot Act. The reader is not asked to do the job of linking up since author has done that very well. But it is not exactly the Act itself that is the main issue; it is the activities that are undertaken due to this Act which seem to bother the author. And the main activity discussed in the article is FBI's access into a person's reading interests and activities."
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Schools, Admission and Race, 2008.
A discussion of the "Parents Involved In Community Schools V. Seattle School District" 2007 Supreme Court ruling.
1,119 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper explains the "Parents Involved In Community Schools V. Seattle School District" lawsuit when parents of students who were denied admission to schools of their choice due to their race sued the District, arguing that their policy of racial tiebreaker violated the Fourteenth Amendment guarantee of equal protection. The paper discusses the majority decision and maintains that it is an accurate reflection of the recent swing in the US Supreme Court towards conservatism. The paper does point out, however, that Justice Kennedy's separate opinion keeps the door partially open for public schools to consider race for ensuring equal educational opportunity in certain circumstances.
Outline:
Background
Facts of the Case
Questions Before the Supreme Court
Decision
The Conservative and Liberal Aspects of the Decision
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The Seattle School District had adopted a system of 'tiebreakers' to decide admissions in schools that were oversubscribed. An important tiebreaker was a racial factor intended to maintain racial diversity. The system sometimes prevented students from gaining admission to schools of their first choice due to their race, if the racial demographics of a school deviated substantially from the overall white to non-white ratio of Seattle's total student population."
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Insurance and Hurricane Katrina, 2008.
This paper discusses the policies of the insurance industry in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
2,060 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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The paper discusses how hurricane Katrina highlighted the inadequacy of insurance coverages offered. The paper also reveals the fraud of insurance agencies in depriving homeowners of rightful payments. The paper examines the various lawsuits and legal issues and discusses the campaign waged by the insurance industry to keep the courts from making insurance policies and to keep judges adhering to pro-business policies. The paper shows how many federal and state laws are both confusing and contradictory and largely shaped for the benefit of the insurance companies.
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"The tragic circumstances surrounding the appearance of hurricane Katrina some two years ago highlighted a number of problems and issues facing not only the people of New Orleans and environs but all Americans. One such issue is often spotlighted after a disaster of this sort, and that issue is the inadequacy of much of the insurance coverage offered. In addition, as with hurricane Katrina, insurance agencies are accused of defrauding their policyholders by reporting falsified inspections of properties and so depriving those policyholders of rightful payments."
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Workers' Compensation Insurance Reform, 2008.
This paper discusses current reform of workers' compensation specifically brought about by Senate Bill 899.
1,844 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 59.95
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This paper discusses current workers' compensation reform. The problem presented in this paper is that although reform measures like Senate Bill 899 have had a positive effect on workers' compensation, particularly to making it more efficient, it has had a substantial effect on the way workers' compensation is done. However, reform also means that the workers' compensation practitioner has to make internal adjustments. This paper first presents an overview of the specific changes created by Senate Bill 899 and, second, makes specific recommendations as to practice changes that the workers' compensation practitioner will have to abide by in order to continue to have a profitable and compliant workers' compensation practice. The paper focuses only on the changes created by Senate Bill 899 as they effect the attorney and practice of the plaintiff's side of workers' compensation.
Outline:
I. Introduction
A. Background
B. The Problem
C. Purpose
D. Scope
II. Overview of Senate Bill 899
III. Effects of Senate Bill 899
A. Procedural Changes
B. Financial Impact
C. Retraining Issues
D. Penalties for Noncompliance
IV. Conclusion
From the Paper
"Senate Bill 899 was enacted as a means to attempt to save jobs, reduce the costs of carrying workers' compensation insurance for employers, and improve the overall care available for the injured workers. The law was passed by the legislature with overwhelming, bipartisan support and was signed into law on April 19, 2004 by Governor Schwarzenegger. In summary, the reforms provided by Senate Bill 899 focuses primarily on controlling the ever-escalating costs of medial treatment. At the time of the bill's passing, medical costs accounted for fifty-one percent of every dollar and indemnity benefit, which accounted for forty-nine percent of every workers' compensation dollar spent. These expenses had all significantly risen over a period of less than ten years. For example, in 1997 it was estimated that California employers paid a total of $3.4 billion dollars in indemnity costs. By 2003 this number was at an estimated $5.8 billion. In 1997 an estimated 2.6 billion in medical costs was paid, whereas by 2003 the number had increased to $6.1 billion. Finally, the total costs spent by all California employers on workers' compensation (indemnity, medical, etc.) was at an estimated $8.3 billion in 1997. By 2003 this number was at an estimated $26.7 Billion. It was this problematic trend that Senate Bill 899 was aimed at reversing, or at least controlling."
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Privacy in Intelligence Agencies, 2008.
This paper discusses the privacy rights of civilians and employees of intelligence organizations.
883 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper discusses the use of electronic surveillance, notably email surveillance, that is of fundamental importance within counterintelligence investigations. The paper points out the need for an explicit mention in the employer/employee contract that these sorts of measures and intrusions into personal privacy will occur routinely and without warning. The paper discusses how intelligence agencies can not maintain national security if no personal privacy is surrendered, but stresses that this privacy can only be surrendered voluntarily and under contract by intelligence officers. The paper contrasts this to ordinary civilians who must be protected by the law and investigated only when necessary.
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"Counterintelligence, by its very nature, is designed to be intrusive. This means that, very often, it steps outside the bounds of what ordinary Americans consider to be their right to personal privacy. Essentially, when intelligence officers seek to recruit moles in foreign intelligence agencies and, to a greater extent, when individuals attempt to acquire jobs within U.S. intelligence agencies, they become subject to an intense level of scrutiny--ideally, from the perspective of the agency, the maximum amount of scrutiny they are capable of. "
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Fair Use Element of Copyright Law, 2008.
A look at the problems of copyright laws.
3,310 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 94.95
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This paper discusses copyright law and mentions some famous copyright cases that have assisted in bringing copyright issues involving fair use to the forefront. The author explains how technology and the Internet have further complicated the problem and analyzes the provisions of copyright law in regard to fair use focusing on news commentary and educational uses.
Content:
Introduction
Constitutional Provision Establishing Copyright
1970's Revision of the Copyright Act
Fair Use Focusing on News Commentary
Fair Use Focusing on Educational Uses
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The history of the first copyright laws have origins that date back as early as the 1500's when printing presses were first invented. At that time, the risk of unauthorized copying of material was very low, as only a few printers existed and the owners of these printers were well-known. The first copyright laws in the American colonies were used to control the content of what was published, rather than to prevent unauthorized copying. Shortly after the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress recommended that the states adopt copyright laws (Hollaar, 2002). With the new Constitution, the Congress was given the power "to promote the Progress of Science and the useful Arts, by securing, for limited Times, to Authors and Inventors, the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries (Hollaar, 2002)." This early version of the Patent and Copyright Clause was found in the United States Constitutional, Article I, Section 8. According to Hollaar (2002), at that time, "science" referred to knowledge, and the "useful arts" are what we now call technology. A review of the literature indicates that scholars currently view that early Patent and Copyright Clause as a limitation on Congress, not a grant of authority. This is due to the fact that patents and copyrights must have limited durations, and others have argued that any copyright or patent law passed by Congress must be shown to "promote the Progress of Science and the useful Arts" when they feel that copyright or patent is limiting something that they feel is worthwhile (Hollaar, 2002)."
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Gun Control and Gun Trafficking, 2008.
This paper examines the relationship between gun control and gun trafficking.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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In this article, the writer researches the relationship between gun control and gun trafficking in an argumentative style of work with the goal of persuading a college-educated audience of the consequences of tighter gun control. The paper uses a supply and demand argument such as in the case of alcohol and prohibition and the current issue of illegal drugs versus legal drugs. The writer concludes that gun control does not deter crime and it is just as clear that gun control has not slowed down the trafficking of guns but in fact research shows just the opposite effects of gun control. The writer maintains that there are several provisions within the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights that are not cohesive with gun control laws and that the citizens of the United States must take issue through contacting their senators and representatives concerning gun control legislation in the future.
Outline:
Objective
Background
Legislation Relating to Gun Control
U.S. State Department Report
Opponents to Gun Control
Summary and Conclusion
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"This convention confirmed that 40% of individuals are gun owners presently. The convention notes that study findings show that the murder rate in New York City was not shown to go up or down with the rate of murders in which guns were involved. Guns are more expensive to own in Los Angeles than in New York City however, the proportion of murders with guns was much higher in Los Angeles than in New York City. The argument is presented by panelist Roth that gun violence is not necessarily deterred through low ownership of guns. The work of Koper reports that federal regulations that require gun dealers to report sales involving multiple guns is advisable and helpful in tracking down gun traffickers. Also reported is that laws restricting gun purchases in specific time periods is also effective in deterring gun crimes."
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Medical Marijuana, 2008.
A discussion of the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana for medical conditions.
2,501 words (approx. 10.0 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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This paper explains the arguments for and against the use of marijuana for medical uses. The writer is of the opinion that medical marijuana use should be legal for those who have documented disorders or illnesses in which the use of marijuana can alleviate symptoms. The paper maintains that medical marijuana should be treated in the same manner as prescription pain pills in that recreational use, overuse and use for pleasure should be against the law.
Outline:
Introduction
Statement of Problem or Dilemma
Arguments in Favor of the Bill
Arguments Against the Bill
Personal Views of the Writer
From the Paper
"Imagine going through chemotherapy and coming home to be so sick to your stomach you could not function. Imagine being so racked with pain through certain diseases that life was no longer a pleasure to take part in. These are real scenarios for thousands of people across the nation as they deal with diseases, disorders and accidents that bring their ability to function to a halt. Years ago marijuana was simply seen as an illegal drug. Polite society did not use it, and supported the harsh criminal sentences that were handed down to those who did use it. It was a clear cut legal issue with very little to counter its foundation. Fast forward to recent history and there have been many medical conditions in which science has found that the use of marijuana can reduce or remove the symptoms of that condition."
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Criminal Acts Committed by Business Professionals, 2008.
This paper discusses the mismanagement and criminal acts of the three companies, Tyco International Ltd., Bear Stearns and Fannie Mae.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 29.95
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This paper takes a look at the three specific companies of Tyco International Ltd., Bear Stearns and Fannie Mae, stating that all have committed criminal business acts due to the greed of their executives. In the case of Tyco, the company's three top executives, CEO Dennis Kozlowski, CFO Mark Swartz and Chief Legal Counsel Mark Belnick allegedly took loans without receiving approval, sold shares without telling investors, and fixed the company's books by inflating operating income, among other acts. The article next describes Bear Stern's mismanagement as "toxic waste", referring specifically to the largely failing hedge fund the company ran with investor and client money. Lastly, the paper discusses Fanny Mae's over six years of financial fraud. Again the paper concludes that head executive cashed in on millions of personal bonuses, leading the company to years of misstated earnings, merely because of their personal greed.
Outline:
Tyco International Ltd.
Toxic Waste ala Wall Street
Nothing Funny about Fannie Mae
From the Paper
"Pure in simple, what Bear Stearns did was not prudent fiduciary and fiscal responsibility but bloated speculation born out of greed and wanting to make a "fast buck." People trusted them with money - some of them their life savings and hard earned cash - and when the truth of their financial mismanagement came to light, they had the gall to ask for more to bail them out from their own wrong doing. As a result of ethically and morally questionable financial mismanagement, Bear Stearns of Wall Street redefined the term toxic waste in money matters considering when they ask people for their money in the first place, they were selling them s--t and when the caca hit the fun, they hide behind obtuse and highly technical mumbo-jumbo that aims only to save their own hides at the cost of the investors. The way Bear Stearns acted is like a thief caught in one's home and the thief asking the victim for bail money."
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Racial Discrimination in the Courts, 2008.
This paper discusses judicial discrimination and the courts' treatment of ethnic and minority groups.
5,335 words (approx. 21.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 131.95
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The paper relates that minorities such as African-Americans and Hispanics continue to face racial discrimination in the United States courts. The paper discusses diversion and alternative programs as a solution to the prison overcrowding problem and looks at the recidivism rates relative to prison sentences. The paper maintains that the courts must re-examine the mandatory sentencing guidelines and consider the implementation of diversion systems so that all individuals may receive equal treatment.
Outline:
Introduction
Racial Discrimination
Minorities in the Prison System
Solutions to Combat Judicial Discrimination of Minorities
Diversion Programs
Diversion Programs and Recidivism Rates
Benefits of Diversion Programs
Conclusion
From the Paper
"In the past few decades, the media has publicized the overcrowding of the United States prison system, raising concern among the families of prisoners, correctional facilities and government officials alike. Along with this overcrowding is the issue that the majority of the prison population consists of minorities, thus raising the debate regarding racial discrimination upheld by the court system. Prison-related research indicates that mandatory sentencing guidelines and a growing number of drug-related convictions are factors in a continued growth of inmates held in federal, state and local prisons and jails in the United States."
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The No Child Left Behind Act, 2008.
An analysis of the adequate yearly progress (AYP) objectives that the No Child Left Behind Act requires and their limitations.
6,522 words (approx. 26.1 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 150.95
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This paper discusses the No Child Left Behind Act and the adequate yearly progress (AYP) objectives that the Act requires each state to develop. It describes and defines AYP and the number of students that are required in order to form a subgroup that is statistically valid. Specifically, the paper analyzes the benefits and limitations of the AYP requirements.
From the Paper
"Further, these schools have to be able to provide both support and maintenance for the technology that they have. Many of these more rural schools are not able to afford to employ an on-site coordinator to provide the support that is needed for the technology (Reeves, 2003). Once again, the most significant obstacle that is facing the rural school districts is the lack of access to the resources that they need. Under the current funding formulas that are used, there are many rural districts that do not have the access to financial resources that they need in order to be able to take advantage of the latest and greatest in technology (Reeves, 2003). Programs like the one that is offered in Missouri are one step closer to helping many rural schools to address the problems that are often associated with being both small, rural, and dealing with The No Child Left Behind Act."
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Brown V. Board of Education, 2008.
A look at racial bias in the American justice system.
2,454 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper discusses racism in the USA and particularly highlights a landmark case of 'Brown v. Board of Education' involving black children being denied admission to schools that were attended by white children.
Outline:
Introduction - Racism in the United States
Racism, History, and the Courts
Brown v. Board of Education
The Problems of Desegregation and Civil Rights
Social Change
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The American justice system prides itself for being color blind, yet more than half of the prison population is made up of black men or women, accounting for one million individuals in prison (Marable, 2000). African Americans make up only fourteen percent of all drug users in America, yet constitute thirty-five percent of all drug arrests, fifty-five percent of all drug convictions, and seventy-five percent of all drug admissions for drug offences. Statistically, more than eight out of every ten African Americans males will be arrested at some point in their lives."
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Integration of Private Security, 2008.
This paper explores private security functions as it relates to the various components of the criminal justice system.
1,274 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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The paper analyzes major components of the criminal justice system with a focus upon improvement of the interaction between law enforcement, private security, the courts and institutional and community corrections. The paper discusses the need for the standardization of law-enforcement and private security procedures. The paper also notes how various technologies exist that can allow for coordination among law-enforcement, private security and public service providers in the event of a catastrophe or disaster.
Outline:
Objective
Aspects of Cybercrime Relating to Law Enforcement and Private Security
Integration Requires Standards
Immediate Purchase of Tech Tools Not Necessary
Various Technologies Exist
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Imagine, if you will, for a moment that a disaster occurred in a town very familiar, a community, whether urban or rural, where in past local occurrences each agency went about its appointed duty without interrupting one another, and this has traditionally been the case in the United States. Then suddenly a disaster such as Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans occurs and the new agencies developed by Homeland Security come into the area and communication channels get crossed with tasks being duplicated and others being left undone, neglected perhaps. Strategies that can be shared, integrated and coordination through use of technological tools offer the possibility for unprecedented coordination among law-enforcement, private security and public service providers in the event of such a catastrophe or disaster."
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Historical Preservation, 2008.
Examines historical preservation as a major land use program and development rights transfers as an historic preservation technique.
3,220 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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This paper explains that historic preservation, a major form of land use in some areas of the country, is a concerted and detailed effort of federal, state and local government. The paper then reviews the development of laws and various court decisions, which govern historic preservation. The paper relates that laws permitting the transferring of development rights are designed to clarify certain zoning laws and to ensure that certain lands and structures can be protected.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The National Historic Preservation Act
Historic Preservation" as a Major Land Use Program
Historic Landmark Protection
Constitutionality of Historic Preservation
Transfer of Development Rights
Discussion and Conclusion
From the Paper
"In addition to the regulations that govern the preservation of historic sites, there also exist protections for historic landmarks. According to the National Park Service Historic landmarks are sites of historic significance that are designated by the Secretary of the Interior because they contain extraordinary worth in demonstrating the heritage of the United States. There are currently less than 2,500 historic sited that have the national distinction of Historic Landmark. In collaborations with citizens around America, the National Historic Landmarks Program utilizes the knowledge of National Park Service staff responsible for nominating new landmarks and assists established landmarks."
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The U.S. Patriot Act of 2001, 2008.
Examines the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001 and issues of privacy versus security.
2,645 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper explains that the U.S. Patriot Act of 2001, which was enacted on October 26, 2001, came to be regarded as an important source in the US' fight against terrorism. Rushed in to law in the wake of 9/11, the paper relates that the Patriot Act widens significantly the extent of government powers regarding confinement of non-citizens for an indefinite period and searches, arrests and scrutiny based on lower levels of reason and stages of judicial review. The paper points out that this wide ranging Act is being debated because it is perceived to interfere with constitutional privacy safeguards and yet this country must have the powers to protect itself against future terrorists attacks.
From the Paper
"There were several instances in which Muslims and those of foreign Asian origin were facing troubles in the name of security. Groups of federal agents on March 20-21, 2002, with the US Customer Services as their head combed Muslim houses, businesses, educational institutions, and establishments in Northern Virginia in a chain of raids entitled Operation Green Quest. The searches scared and enraged the Mohammedans as agents smashed doors, chained people, and made seizures of private property arraying from PCs to children's toys."
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Michael Foucault and Abortion Law, 2008.
An analysis of abortion law through the lens of Michel Foucault's theories.
1,219 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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The paper looks at how Michel Foucault's theories on power/knowledge might be used to scrutinize nations' abortion laws. The paper illustrates in detail how abortion law exemplifies power/knowledge/language relationships.
From the Paper
"French 20th century philosopher-cultural theorist Michel Foucault's theories focus on relationships of human power to knowledge and discourses, and on manifestations of these in real life based on various (and varied) power dynamics - between and/or among individuals; institutions; and other entities. In fact, Foucault considers "the question at the center of everything" to be "what is power?" ("Strategies of Power: Michel Foucault" 41). "
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Combating Crime, 2008.
A revue of methods to combat crime as presented in a political arena.
2,515 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 76.95
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The paper presents a five point plan for a politician to use in his campaign with regard to violent crime in America. The paper explores several policy plans and describes them in detail as methods for a politician to plan and push for when he is elected.
outline:
Introduction
The Time is Now
Five Point Plan
The Overview
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Politicians in office want their constituents to believe that they have a handle on the problem and are working to maintain a safe environment for their constituents to live and work in. Government officials who work in the field of law enforcement only know that stiff penalties come with overcrowded jails and prisons therefore they are supporters of early release programs so that they can meet the mandated numbers.
"The fact remains that violent crime has been on the rise for the past two years and rather than hide heads in the sand and tell the public it is not happening, it is time to admit to the problem, take the bull by the horns and correct it. One of the solutions being studied is more funding. "
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Global Environmental Policy, 2008.
This paper explores the problems facing the international community in convincing developing nations to enter into, implement and enforce environmental treaty obligations.
1,875 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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The paper discusses the impossibility of reaching an unanimous agreement over the need to act against pollution and gas emissions. The paper explores the elements that define the overall framework of the global environmental policy and discusses the causes and effects of the lack of action, both political and practical, coming from developed and developing countries alike. The paper focuses on the Kyoto Protocol of 1997 and its failures. The paper concludes that to face up to the challenge of protecting the environment, solutions and forums are not the answer, rather, the solution lies in the diligent implementation of the agreements reached.
From the Paper
"In recent years there have been numerous signals coming from scientists regarding the aggravating condition our planet is in. In this sense, it is considered that man, through its continuous development and industrial evolution represents a constant strain on the limited natural resources. The signal was drawn decades ago, when the level of mechanization of the means of production was somewhat limited. Given the current state of affairs, it can be said that the situation is worsening, especially taking into account the increasing number of the world's population as well as the desperate attempts of the national economies, supported by the transnational actors, to face up to the growing demand of the global society."
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