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Access to Care, 2008.
An outline of Medicare, a publicly funded health insurance program in the US that gives health care coverage and access to those aged sixty-five and over.
1,190 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 40.95
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The paper discusses the origin of the US Medicare system and states that it was established in order to assist individuals with the costs of healthcare. The paper states the eligibility requirements, healthcare benefits and mentions the medication availability and insurance coverage. The paper concludes by highlighting the fact that as Medicare is a complex system it is important to educate the healthcare professionals on the coverage that is available.
From the Paper
"In 2006, prescription drug coverage was added to Medicare coverage as Part D. Any individual who is eligible to receive benefits under either Part A or Part B is automatically eligible to receive benefits under Part D. However, in addition, to be eligible for Part D coverage, an individual must first enroll in a stand-alone Prescription Drug Plan or the Medicare Advantage Plan that included prescription drug coverage. The plans are actually administered by private health insurance companies and are only designed and administered by Medicare. Further, unlike Medicare Part A and Part B, under Part D coverage is not standardized."
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Nuclear Terrorism, 2008.
Looks at the potential threat, reaction and response to a nuclear attack by a terrorist organization.
3,005 words (approx. 12.0 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This paper argues that the possibility of a significant terrorist attack against the United States or its interest by a terrorist organization using such weapons of mass destruction as nuclear weapons is very real. The writer contends that, currently, the United States is grossly unprepared to defend against this very real and very dangerous threat. The writer also contends that the United States needs to restructure its approach to military defense strategies and thus develop a new strategy better capable of effectively preventing and managing these nuclear threats.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Threat
The Response
Preparedness
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"The nuclear attack itself would be the first event in a long line of events, acting as the touching spark to set off a chain of events that would threaten to destabilize the global nuclear weapons regime, leading to fundamental and irreversible alterations to the global security system. Take as example the fact that a nuclear attack coming from a terrorist organization would leave immense casualties in its wake and be almost impossible to determine who was responsible, thus leveraging third-party provocation in the crisis to an unprecedented extent."
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Simon De Montford and Parliament, 2008.
A comparison of Simon de Montford's parliament and the old royal councils.
1,277 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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This paper discusses Simon de Montford's position of power within parliament and his devotion to the common English citizenry. It discusses the main difference between Montfort's parliament and the old royal councils. The paper also shows how the conflict between de Montfort and the English Crown came to a very bloody end at the battle of Evesham.
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"Finally, the conflict between de Montfort and the English Crown came to a very bloody end at the battle of Evesham, where de Montfort was killed by the armies of Prince Edward. Of course, King Henry III was utterly pleased and delighted with the news that de Montfort and his supporters had met their deaths at the hands of his army. However, in 1272, the king also died which led to the crowning of Prince Edward as king of England in August of 1274. In essence, Prince Edward had successfully "brought his father back to reign in all honor," yet as a reward for his defeat of de Montfort and his armies, Edward "took control of the whole management of the kingdom" and made certain that once things had settled down, all of the provisions of the Magna Carta of 1215 would be "properly observed" ("King Henry III," Internet)."
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After 9-11, 2008.
Looks at attitudes and events leading up to 9-11 and the changes in the U.S. after this terrorism.
3,220 words (approx. 12.9 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 92.95
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This paper states that 9-11 should not have been such a surprise because the country really should have expected that something like this would happen especially given the World Trade Center attack in 1992. The paper relates several reasons for 9-11, including the U.S. support for Israel, the U.S. failure to understand Islam and the first Gulf War. The paper also identifies responses to 9-11, such as attacking the terrorists wherever they can be found, the Patriot Act and other powers that the Bush administration have taken. The paper then examines the Patriot Act as the primary legislation designed in part to correct perceived lapses in law enforcement, to fill holes in security, to stop terrorists from getting the funding they need, and to alter certain laws in order to make the job of law enforcement easier in terms of fighting terrorism.
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"The attitude that McAlister (2001) identifies is orientalism, the image of the "Orient" expressed as an entire system of thought and scholarship and as seen in popular media during any given era. McAlister writes well and has shaped her argument in a logical and chronological fashion at one and the same time. In the popular media, such an attitude serves as a kind of shorthand that also has pernicious effects. The use of the Arab as a villain seems to have increased in recent years in a way that shows that Americans have an antipathy to Muslims, fueled, no doubt, by certain events on the international scene."
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"Stupid White Men", 2008.
A report on the book "Stupid White Men ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation! " by Michael Moore, which is a critical discussion on U.S. government policies.
1,306 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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The paper states that before making assumptions and applying critical thinking to any one of the topics from Michael Moore's book, "Stupid White Men ...and Other Sorry Excuses for the State of the Nation!" we need to make the observation that his work is a set of applicable solutions to problems that he identifies in the American society and political life. The paper says its more of a putting together of real facts and humorous comments, of permanently critical observations and hilariously inapplicable solutions. The paper conveys that many of these solutions are comical, either real ones or unreal ones.
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"Third of all, some of the facts that Moore uses seem to be right down wrong. The US leads in terms of budget deficit, however, up to 2001, this was not true: the US recorded throughout the Clinton administration a positive budgetary balance. At this point, as a reader, I would have probably been more entitled to discover why it came about that this balance turned negative, under what circumstances and how this affected the US society. From all these perspectives, Michael Moore's book succeeds only occasionally to go beyond the stature of a comment book, a small satiric comment on US society, rather than a well-analyzed, documented critic of the US society."
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"Dirty Nuke" Terror Devices, 2008.
Examines the terror device called a "dirty nuke" known as a radiological dispersion device (RDD).
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper explains that a "dirty nuke", a radiological dispersion device (RDD), is a combination of conventional explosives and radioactive material designed to scatter dangerous and sub-lethal amounts of radioactive material over a general area. The author points out that the consensus among experts is that that terrorists are more likely to use a "dirty nuke" rather than a conventional nuclear bomb because materials for this device are more accessible and it does not require as high a degree of technological knowledge to create as does a conventional nuclear bomb. The paper relates that, while not as destructive, a "dirty nuke" can create terror and destruction on a large scale.
From the Paper
"As experts point out, there is a great fear in the public perception of radiation and if a "dirty nuke" is detonated in a city the danger of contamination would mean that the inhabitants would firstly have to be immediately evacuated. This leads to another important reason why the terrorists would use this type of bomb; namely, that large-scale evacuations are extremely costly. However, the greatest damage would be the psychological rather than the radioactive fallout."
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Corruption and Integrity, 2008.
This paper explores the varying corruption levels in four countries on the Asian continent.
1,915 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 61.95
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The paper discusses the yearly Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) of Transparency International that is a good benchmark of the corruption levels in countries around the world. The paper focuses on Asia's two least corrupt/high integrity countries, Singapore and Japan, and Asia's two most corrupt/low integrity countries, the Philippines and Myanmar. The paper explores the disparities in their CPI and explains that if there truly is political will, like in Japan and Singapore, corruption can be curbed. The paper then contrasts this to the Philippines and Myanmar where those in power aim just to propagate their power legacy and enrich their pockets at the expense of those they are supposed to govern.
From the Paper
"Globalization is not a truly new phenomenon in this day and age but rather has been with us since time immemorial. In fact, globalization is part and parcel of mankind's history since traders and merchants roam the land or sail the Seven Seas in search of unique goods or to trade/barter with others in far off lands. The difference with globalization then and now is the time and speed factors. Whereas before it could take months or years to travel and perform commercial activities with other nations; nowadays, it could be done in a matter of days, hours, minutes or even seconds. Thus, globalization changes the playing filed and the rules but throughout history, one constant has remained the same - corruption!"
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The Soviet-Afghanistan War, 2008.
A review of the role played by the Afghan resistance in the Soviet-Afghanistan war.
1,823 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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The paper discusses and analyzes the topic of the Soviet-Afghanistan War. Specifically it analyzes the Afghan resistance in the Soviet-Afghanistan War, including the factions, leaders, and external connections. The paper states that throughout the war, the mujahidin rebel forces repeatedly outfoxed the Soviet troops, leading to a war that dragged on for ten years, which many call "Russia's Vietnam." More than 25,000 Soviet troops were killed during the war, and the loss to guerilla fighters undermined the Soviet military and public opinion.
Outline:
Origins of the War
The War Itself
The Players
The Aftermath of the War
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"In the 1970s, Afghanistan was still a monarchy, and many of its leaders, who followed Marxism and Maoism instead, did not support Islam. However, of the approximately 12 million people living in the country, 90 percent claimed alliance to the Sunni Muslim sect. In addition, the country relied heavily on the Soviet Union for survival. However, all that would begin to change in 1973, when the monarchy toppled and a new leader took power. One historian writes, "In July 1973 Prince Muhammad Daud, a former prime minister and cousin of the Afghan King Zahir Shah, overthrew the government, abolished the monarchy, and proclaimed himself president of Afghanistan." Daud ruled for five years, until he was overthrown by a coup operated by the very small People's Democratic Party of Afghanistan (PDPA). Many people felt the coup was at least partly supported by the Soviet Union. Ultimately, the group created so many reforms that chipped away at long-held Afghan social and cultural traditions that anarchy spread throughout the country."
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Disaster Management, 2008.
This paper explores the development of emergency plans for disaster preparedness, warning and relief.
3,801 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 104.95
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The paper discusses the options that are available to companies to manage and prevent disasters whenever possible. The paper explains that developing advance-warning systems can prevent extensive loss to life and in some cases, precautionary measures can be undertaken to prevent damages to property. The paper also shows how the best defense humans have against natural disasters such as earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, hurricanes and storm is public awareness and offering the public sufficient time for evacuation. Some aerial photos are included with the paper.
Outline:
Introduction
Tornado Trend Analysis
Confirmation of Fatalities and Injuries
Estimation of Damage to Homes, Business & Infrastructure
Debris Removal for the Purpose of Regaining
Taking Care of the People Impacted by the Tornado
Conclusion
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"The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.) makes provisions for federal funds to be provided on a high priority basis to help mitigate hazards at local levels. In addition, the act also calls for identification and assessment of natural disasters that can disrupt the normal functioning of governments and communities, and adversely affect individuals and families with great severity. The act defines an "Emergency" as any occasion or instant for which, in the determination of the President, federal assistance is needed to supplement state and local efforts and capabilities to save lives and to protect property and public health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe in any part of the United States. (FEMA.gov, 2003)"
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Emergency Management, 2008.
This paper looks at the preparedness for disaster and emergency management in the United States.
705 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 25.95
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The paper discusses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) national incident management system (NIMS) that was developed so responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines might work together to respond to emergencies. The paper looks at the roles of the National Advisory Council and the Center for Disease Control in emergencies as well.
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"State and local governments, under the guidance of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other national agencies protect and prepare our nation for emergencies. These preparations are the same for either natural or man-made emergencies. There are differences between potential emergencies that impact decisions made and actions taken, as well as and dependent upon, the area of the country affected. There are health, terrorism, natural disaster and nuclear emergencies that occur on the local, national or international levels."
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ACLU Goals, 2008.
This paper looks at goals and objectives of the American Civil Liberties Union.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is one of the oldest civil rights organizations in the nation. The writer maintains that by the very virtue of its long held traditions it might be tempting for its general communications to eliminate basic information about its goals and objectives, yet, within its web presence is a demonstrative mission, that explains its goals and objectives. The writer points out that the ACLU wishes to uphold the constitutional Bill of Rights and extend these rights to historically disenfranchised peoples. The writer discusses that its goals are clearly set by outlining the basic rights of the constitution and its objectives are to go about doing this in a manner that reflects these rights upon every individual American, as well as all people that America comes into contact with.
From the Paper
"The objectives of the ACLU are then applied to specific issues, according to the perceived needs of the issue itself and what the historical best practices are for achieving successful change for any given issue. The application of objectives can be very broad to very specific based on historical best practices according to the ACLU and other civil rights movements. If for instance a goal is to reduce the infringement of the constitutional rights of a single individual, who was transgressed against, the legal means might be used as a logical objective, while other goals, such as decreasing the utilization of the US sponsorship of torture and or rights infringement in the rest of the world, the call is to inform the public of the problem and then allow members and individuals in the organization to write congressmen and utilize the press to broaden concern for the problem. Though all of the tertiary objectives may be used in every case the focus is on what has worked best in any given similar case in the past."
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Uninsured and Under-insured in America, 2008.
An analysis of the factors contributing to the uninsured or under-insured status of many Americans today.
2,236 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 69.95
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This paper discusses the prevalence of uninsured and under-insured people in America. It focuses on the phenomenon that these people may have to choose whether to buy food, clothing and pay rent versus paying for health insurance coverage. The paper analyzes the exorbitant costs related to health care insurance as the major factor contributing to whether Americans are uninsured or under-insured today.
From the Paper
"In tune with Navarro's report, Jones (1992) notes that even people with health insurance coverage contend with concerns they not be covered due to having a particular condition or they may be concerned that they may not be able to afford to pay deductibles and/or copayments. Some, with adequate grounds, may fear they may lose their coverage if/when their insurance company or employer raises premiums, changes or withdrawals their coverage, goes out of business or merges with another company. Other individuals may be afraid to change jobs for fear they may lose their health insurance. When a person's health coverage depends on his/her parents or employed spouse, he/she may lose his/her insurance coverage with a change any change in status, such as turning 18 years old or being withheld or divorced. (Jones, 1992)"
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Radical Basque Nationalism, 2008.
A cultural essay on radical Basque nationalism with reference to the film "Yoyes".
1,604 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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This paper researches radical Basque nationalism with reference to the film "Yoyes" which is a Spanish political drama based on the life and death of real-life terrorist and member of the ETA, Dolores Gonzalez. The subject is discussed through the prism of the film in highlighting the relevant issues within this topic.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction: What Constitutes Nationalism?
Basque Identity - Brief History & Emergence
Factors Leading to the Development of Basque Nationalism & the ETA
Motives and Methods of the ETA
Summary & Conclusion
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"Martinez-Herrera (2002) holds that it is necessary that the ETA's origin and persistence be viewed along with the exchanges of the group with the "broader environment" (Martinez-Herrera, 2002) because in the case of the Basque: "...it is possible to consider a system of concentric circles." (Martinez-Herrera, 2002) In the very center of the ETA are the terrorist organizations however, "in a broader circle, there is a network of interconnected support organizations, including political parties, trade unions, associations, mass media, even firms..." including those who vote for the Basque parties. It is the external of these that "corresponds to those who share ideas of rejection toward Spain, independence for the Basque country."
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Internet and E-Mail Security, 2008.
This paper discusses that the area of computer and Internet security is one of a continual ratcheting up on the side of government and software developers in response to accentuated and growing threats.
3,100 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 90.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the Internet's growth and adoption continues to completely transform business models and permanently change how both people and organizations communicate, transact, serve and collaborate with one another. The writer points out that as the Internet has now become a platform that enables electronic commerce, there has been an exponential rise in all forms of security breaches and theft of both data and funds over the Internet. The writer discusses that the continual ratcheting up in terms of sophistication and expertise on the criminal side of this equation demands greater and greater focus from many global government agencies globally and a concerted strategy of cooperation between the worlds' leading companies in software, Internet and electronics communications security.
Table of Contents:
A Brief History of Internet and E-mail Security
Vulnerability of Systems
Hackers: Who They Are and Why They Do It
Analysis of Security Concerns
Phishing
Viruses
Worms
Pop-ups
Drive-by Downloads
Malware
Trojan Viruses
Identify Theft
Credit Card Security
Dangerous Locations on the Internet
Origination of Security Problems
Protection Strategies
Ad-ware
Encryption
Firewalls
Passwords
Spyware Removers
Internet Company Strategies for Protection
Solutions to Internet Security Challenges
Summary and Conclusions
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"In addressing security concerns either on a system or network it's critical to realize that no security measures or products will completely secure a network and alleviate the risks of vulnerability. What both individuals and organizations must do is balance the need for security and minimizing vulnerabilities on the one hand while ensuring a high level of system performance on the other. Too much of a focus on security and alleviating vulnerabilities in systems leads to difficult-to-use interfaces, an over-abundance of passwords, and sluggish system and network performance due to the many security controls in place. At much higher levels of security there is an accompanying higher level of inconvenience for users, further reducing job satisfaction and productivity. When there are too many system security measures in place often users look to circumvent them, making both systems and networks even more vulnerable. What needs to specifically be accomplished is a balance between high levels of security on the one hand, and enough flexibility to allow users to complete tasks on their systems and the network on the other."
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Global Economy, 2008.
This paper looks at the issue of global trade and the global economy.
1,387 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the U.S. in particular trades with other nations to acquire goods that it either does not have or cannot produce with ease or for the cost provided by the foreign nation. This work briefly outlines some aspects of the global economy including identifying trade partners of the US. The writer discusses who benefits from global trade and looks at why it is done and how it is regulated. Further, the writer explores what impact illegal immigration and outsourcing have on the US economy. The writer concludes that there is no question that the international economy is in transition, as the global economy has become a dominant force in trade and business change.
From the Paper
"Though these trade agreements have gone under fire recently, as the US can be seen by some as an international trade bully, seeking to make trades that benefit them more than those they trade from, because for one so much is determined by US market and not inclusive of market needs and especially social and political needs of the nation of origin. The New York Stock exchange and Commodities markets determine the costs of many goods and therefore the market value even when such price changes do not reflect the market abroad, leaving some nations reeling from cheep competitors and subsidized markets, especially in the agricultural trade industries. This has increased the fair trade movement where nations seek to balance the needs of the market in both nations rather than rely solely on market driven price setting established by the US economy. Fair trade has many meanings, in some cases it means simply taking the market of a foreign country more into consideration than unregulated trade, while in others it demands the reduction of subsidies paid in the US to allow the foreign market a better chance at true competition for the most part is also an evolving entity, just as free trade is, but it has an agenda that attempts to better level the playing field, taking social responsibility into the mix rather than allowing market flux to damage the market of the origin nation."
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Karl Marx and Walter Rauschenbusch on Socialism, 2008.
An analysis of socialism as a rival ideology to modernism and industrialization according to the ideologies of Karl Marx and Walter Rauschenbusch.
1,228 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper looks into the ideas of Karl Marx and Walter Rauschenbusch as they promoted the ideology of socialism in the 19th century. The paper posits that both Marx and Rauschenbusch promoted the idea that there must be a return to collective organization - establishment of communes - in order for human society to fully recognize its potential as motivators and movers of the modern development occurring in the society. The paper analyzes these concepts.
From the Paper
"Like Rauschenbusch, Marx developed the belief and theory that a socialist society would best alleviate the detrimental effects that industrialization caused to the working class. Under the socialist system, the working class--people in the society in general--would have greater freedom and equality. Equality in Marx's terms is defined in terms of financial and political independence. Under the socialist social order, the achievement of a "productive life"--a state wherein the individual is able to exercise the conduct of "free activity"--signifies the implementation of higher order of human living, which includes equality and rationalization of the individual, among others."
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Universal Healthcare: Can It Happen?, 2008.
This paper argues for the provision of universal healthcare in the United States.
2,127 words (approx. 8.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 66.95
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The paper discusses how, although the United States is one of the most powerful and modernized nations, its citizens are not guaranteed the rights to healthcare. The paper also shows how universal healthcare seems doomed to an uphill battle in Congress and the current administration. The paper then examines the arguments against the provision of universal healthcare but contends that it is an idea that works and has proven effective in many other nations. The paper argues that universal healthcare is the only way to guarantee that all Americans obtain high-quality healthcare, regardless of their race, income or employment.
From the Paper
"The United States is one of the most powerful and modernized nations on earth, and yet, her citizens are not guaranteed the right to good health and healthcare. Two supporters of universal healthcare note, "The United States is the only industrialized nation that does not guarantee access to health care as a right of citizenship" (Battista & McCabe, 1999). Approximately 17 percent of the American people have no healthcare insurance whatsoever, and these people have more difficulties accessing healthcare as a result (Battista & McCabe, 1999). In addition, the cost of healthcare is rising, making it more difficult for a greater number of people to access healthcare when they need it, and making it more difficult for many employers to provide healthcare for their employees."
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The Church and State Weigh in on Abortion, 2008.
This paper argues that abortion is a moral issue and one that does not belong in the courts.
1,366 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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In this article, the writer notes that on April 18, 2007, the Supreme Court handed down its decision on 'Gonzales v Carhart', et al. The writer points out that the decision, important to pro-life advocates, supports and leaves unaltered the partial birth abortion law. The writer explains that this makes it illegal to perform an abortion beyond the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy if that procedure to terminate the pregnancy involves the physician bringing the fetus - viable at that point - outside the womb, thereby effectively making that fetus a person residing in the locale into which it has at that moment been delivered. The writer maintains that it is unthinkable that the courts and the public has arrived at this point in time where the Supreme Court must decide the issue of whether or not it is acceptable to terminate a partially birthed life. The writer concludes that abortion is not a matter of constitutionality, but a moral one, and one that does not belong before the Supreme Court.
From the Paper
"For those conservative pro-lifers who would applaud these last few sentences as sentences in support of their conservative views and their right to impose those views on society, the caution is to go forward carefully, because that is not the case. Nor is it in support of the liberal pro-abortion lobby and supporters. The liberals, who in some ways are more mysterious than the conservatives in that they are the very same people who stand outside prison gates with candles in protest of humane administration of a lethal combination of chemicals that ensures the termination of the life of a mass murderer, or another felon whose crime is so heinous as to warrant social intervention in deciding whether or not that individual should continue to draw breath. Do not rally, because this writer finds it extremely odd that this group advocates on behalf of the life which walks the earth, having committed heinous acts of violence, and is at the same time not willing to afford the same support or opportunity for life of a viable fetus whose value to society has yet to be determined. Rather, both groups have driven this writer to the narrow edge of law, considering the law in its legalese only and in its role in the order of society and especially in light of separation of powers."
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CAFE Standards, 2008.
A look at the impact of the US government imposed corporate average fuel economy (CAFE).
2,408 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 73.95
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This paper looks at how Congress and the National Commission on Energy Policy (NCEP) have proposed corporate average fuel economy or CAFE standards for light duty vehicles. It also analyzes the actual impact upon the environment by NCEP's proposal for CAFE standard increases in order to understand the implicit details associated with them. The paper includes several graphs and charts.
From the Paper
"The problem with a CAFE standards increase is that it will have a severe impact upon current LDVs in production. The majority of LDV produced within the United States do not meet the specifications needed to become CAFE compliant and as a result will have a significant financial burden. A cost benefits analysis using econometrics shows revealing analysis of the cost structure for environmental improvement. The first aspect of the CAFE standards we will analysis is how efficient the CAFE increase will be compared with its proposed environmental benefits. In order to meet the standards proposed through NCEP, two steps will have to be taken for LDVs. Models that cannot meet the standard will have to be discontinued or reduce their current MPG to match with standards. "
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