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Extraordinary Rendition, 2008.
Investigates extraordinary rendition, which is the practice of transferring terror suspects from one country to another by means that bypass all judicial due process.
3,840 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 105.95
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This paper analyzes the issue of extraordinary renditions used by the U.S. and the CIA to fight the War on Terror. The paper describes three types of rendition and traces the history of their use by the U.S. government from its early days to the present. The paper then contrasts the points of view of the U.S. government and human rights groups on the issue. The paper also discusses the weaknesses of this process and concludes that whether or not one agrees with the policy of renditions, it is evident that extraordinary renditions have served to weaken international law.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Types of Rendition
History of Rendition in the United States
The U.S. View Point on Extraordinary Rendition
The 'Down Side' of Extraordinary Rendition
Mistakes are Common
Ceding the High Moral Ground
Dubious Intelligence-Gathering through Torture
Effect on International Law
Conclusion
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"In May 2004, five months after his detention, el-Masri was released after the Americans realized that he had been mistakenly identified as a terrorist because an al-Qaeda terrorist had a similar name. The manner of his release (he was blindfolded and handcuffed and let out on a lonely road in Albania) and the subsequent treatment of his lawsuit by the US courts (dismissal on the basis of national security) have received widespread condemnation from human right organizations. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) helped el-Masri to file lawsuit in a US court against his illegal detention in December 2005."
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Medical Ethics: Euthanasia, 2008.
A discussion on medical ethics concerning euthanasia.
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper discusses the medical ethics concerning euthanasia, presenting arguments both for and against euthanasia. The paper relates that proponents of euthanasia maintain that dying with dignity is a right that every human being should be assured of, while opponents contend that life, in whatever capacity is a human right, and as such no person has the right to take it away from another, regardless of the reasons. The author examines the four principles of ethics that are prominent in the medical profession, non-maleficence, beneficence, autonomy and justice, and suggests that they can be used in considering issues such as euthanasia. The paper also suggests that professionals, family members, and friends of the persons considering euthanasia should be included in the decision making process, so as to curb the problem of practices such as unconsented assisted suicide.
Outline:
Meta-ethical Solutions
Normative Solutions
Conclusion
Sources
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"Active euthanasia on the other hand is the administration of a substance to hasten the death of the patient for the purpose of ending suffering for either the person involved or family members in the case of for example a coma that is unlikely to end. Associations such as the AMA are in favor of passive euthanasia, while being opposed to active euthanasia. On the other hand, those who are opposed to euthanasia in all its forms would refer to one distinction as murder and the other as aiding suicide."
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Plagiarism, 2008.
An overview of plagiarism including the ethical implications and court cases.
1,735 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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Stealing from others has plagued mankind for thousands of years, since the moment we stood up and walked on two legs. This paper contends that plagiarism is just another form of theft, but it goes much deeper than any pickpocket or conman could possibly imagine and that it is the theft of ideas, abstract thoughts, which someone else spent timeless effort in creating. It looks at how different genres have different ways of defining, identifying, and punishing works which have been found to contain plagiarized material. It also discusses how many real life instances of plagiarism have resulted in court cases, huge cash settlements, and republications of works with enforced properly cited references and footnotes.
From the Paper
"There are times when plagiarism is an intentional act to skip out on actually doing work and conducting proper research, but there are also times when it can be an intentional mistake on the part of an amateur author or researcher. Due to plagiarism being so broad, there are many ways one could unintentionally plagiarize from another work and have absolutely no idea any wrong doing was done. Many professionals explain that the best way to treat paraphrasing is to not do it whenever possible. Instead of paraphrasing, it is suggested that one should use direct quotations and the creation of their own words of analysis for that direct quotation. However, when paraphrased are used, they should be correctly cited and referenced to the original wok in which they are paraphrasing. That is why it is so essential that students and professionals alike inform themselves of the various definitions and descriptions. "
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John McCain, 2008.
An examination of the military and moral influences that have affected John McCain's life.
3,240 words (approx. 13.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 93.95
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The paper describes the background and family environment of John McCain as well as his military experience, education and values. The paper posits that McCain uses his military background and morals as a guide in life as well as in the presidential election. The paper discusses McCain's personal qualities and asserts that his desire for justice and his respect for the generations that contributed to the history of the nation make him one of the most respected politicians of the moment.
From the Paper
"The character of a man, regardless of his status or political involvement, is the full result of his family background and influences, his life time experiences, as well as the events he witnessed and helped shape throughout his life. In this sense John McCain is one of the most relevant examples. John McCain is considered to be one of the most important figures on the United States political scene. He has been a remarkable personality that has stirred controversy, respect, and criticism at the same time. However, it is precisely this complex nature of his character that has made him become one of the most talked about Republican candidate for presidency. He found purpose in his life when he joined the army. He wanted to live up to the standards of both his father and grandfather, both of whom were officers in the navy. McCain presented courage and character when serving as a naval aviator during the Vietnam War. His experiences in the military and his father's moral influence helped shape him into the man and politician he is today."
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Tyco Scandal, 2008.
An overview of the Tyco International scandal and its causes.
1,630 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 53.95
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The paper discusses the background of the Tyco International scandal, focusing on the manner in which the scandal was brought about, the activities of its executives and their fraudulent schemes and the mishandling of finances. The paper highlights various unethical business issues and misuse of funds which eventually resulted in the demise of the company.
From the Paper
"In addition, the insider trading allegations, in which the executives sold substantial portions of their stock without correctly informing shareholders, were only possible because the executives were given exorbitant stock argeements. Likewise, the misuse of corporate funds for living expenses was only possible because executives were able to have the company pay for their living expenses. The last two situations could be remedied by simplifying the corporate compensation structure; supplying executives with the same basic compensation package as other employees, such as health care, but then making compensation strictly-monetary."
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Corporate Social Responsibility, 2008.
A discussion on the social responsibility of corporations.
3,161 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 19 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses the recent appropriate measures that businesses have undertaken to ensure that their operations and their members behave in an ethical and socially responsible manner. The author defines and discusses corporate social responsibility and compares practices from the past to today's norm. The paper also gives examples of the corporate social responsibility stance that companies such as GAP Inc., have adopted and analyzes the corporate social responsibility initiative.
From the Paper
"Slowly this norm-based behaviour is being replaced by a heightened consciousness in business and supported by markets and consumers that will no longer tolerate these self-serving actions for greed and gratification. However, to recreate this norm as an ethical business attitude will require us to look at the smaller indiscretions or activities and no longer minimise the impact of big business. This can be helped by understanding and providing assistance to institutions that support those businesses that operate on a sustainable platform and provide a social return on investment beyond only the financial gain of the corporation."
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The Abu Ghraib Prison in Iraq, 2008.
An examination of inhumane behavior towards Iraqi prisoners by US reserve troops.
1,290 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 43.95
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In 2005, a 22 year old female reservist serving in Iraq, Lynndie England, admitted to seven charges of infraction and breaking of the United States Military's rules for handling prisoners of war under her charge as a United States Military prison guard at Abu Ghraib, Iraq. The author of the paper uses the example of Lynndie England to examine the situation that young, immature and inexperienced reserve soldiers find themselves in, the environmental factors that influence their behavior, and their capability to behave humanely. The writer suggest, that rather than accusing the perpetrator of degrading and inhumane acts of being inhuman, we should look at the situation where young, inexperienced adults are thrown into a totally alien situation and, in the absence of proper guidance or leadership, adopt the machoistic behavioral patterns that they perceive as being both expected of them and, in their situation, normal. The writer of the paper appends some of the sources used for the paper.
Outline:
Introduction
The Case of Lynndie England
Works Cited
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"What this means is that a woman in the company of "revolutionaries," or, in the case of Abu Ghraib, a woman cannot achieve the maximum of her potential because in the presence of macho men, still struggling with their patriarchal "baggage," or those influences that prevent them from coming into the identity of their maturity. As we know, in some cases, this might not happen; in other cases, a man is able to put the patriarch in the proper perspective, and might emerge into maturity as an individual identity. Those men who successfully "liberate themselves of learned patriarchal patterns and tendencies will be able to come into their individuality and succeed beyond the restrictions of their fathers."
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The Tuskegee Syphilis Study, 2008.
An examination of the medical ethical issues of the Tuskegee Syphilis study and its implications for future medical research.
1,499 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper discusses the Tuskegee Syphilis study. It describes the background of the study and how they recruited participants. The paper then discusses the course of the study and the issues that occurred. Next, the paper looks at the factors that led to the study being terminated. Finally, the paper discusses the ethical problems that arose and the implications of the study for future medical research.
From the Paper
"Institutions and committees sponsoring or evaluating medical studies using live human subjects should clearly make a choice between the fundamental rights of these subjects to information and the future benefits to be derived by society from the researches. They should refrain from using live human subjects unless absolutely willing to take the risk. On the other hand, the management of sponsors to medical research should monitor the progress of the study. It should make sure all the snags and issues arising from any stage are promptly and satisfactorily addressed. If in power, a responsible leader would take a representative sampling of all possible races. Every participant should be encouraged to express objections and views as the study progressed.
Moreover, an ethicist should be part of the project or consulted several times during the conduct of the study."
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Free Market Principles, 2008.
This paper discusses the promotion of the free market as a tool for the richest to promote their own well-being to the detriment of the poorest.
930 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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In this article, the writer notes that worldwide free market policies have been debated extensively for their help or hindrance in alleviating poverty, particularly in third-world countries. The writer points out that while some hold that the free market exists to provide all countries with the opportunity to compete worldwide and thus improve their economy, others hold that the policies related to this practice are fundamentally harmful for the economic development of specific countries. The writer maintains that both on a global scale and also in terms of simple humanity, it is without a doubt the ethical responsibility of the global rich to alleviate the suffering of the poor around the world. The writer concludes that rather than doing this via providing increasingly inadequate resources, a much more effective approach would be via a change in currently damaging policies.
From the Paper
"In principle, the free market philosophy promotes worldwide democracy and an equal opportunity for all countries to participate in the world economy. In reality, however, it appears that the promotion of the free market is merely another tool for the richest to promote their own well-being to the detriment of the poorest. Malawi, as recently reported in the New York Times, seems to be a case in point in substantiating this argument. While both political and economics issues are at stake, the most important in the Malawi case is the focus on ethics. Ethical issues relate not only to the world market and the responsibilities of the rich toward the poor, but also to individual countries and how they are governed."
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Congressional Ethics, 2008.
A discussion of lobbying scandals, specifically those involving Jack Abramoff.
754 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper discusses the lobbying scandals involving Jack Abramoff and Ralph Reed that involved an Indian casino and the issue of sweatshop legislation in the island of Marianas. The paper examines the issue of lobbying and contends that the US legislature is in need of a stronger lobby regulation law that would ensure more transparency.
From the Paper
"Lobbying has been used for decades now to try to influence policy decision and policy making. In theory, the process takes into consideration a specific legal framework set rigorously by the legislative branch in any developed country. The US benefits from one of the strongest lobbying regulations in the world. Yet, there are scandals such as the Jack Abramoff Indian lobbying scandal which set in question the morality of the lobbying practice and its possible results."
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