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Legitimate Authority, 2008.
This paper discusses the principles of just war and legitimate authority.
733 words (approx. 2.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 26.95
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The paper explains the principle of legitimate authority, which mandates that war cannot be waged against any government, nation or population without it first being authorized and approved by the proper legal authorities. The paper shows how the current war in Iraq and civil war in America are used as examples of this principle.
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"One example of this policy can be seen in the United States. In America the body of Congress is able to declare war, and in fact is the only body of government with the authority to do so(Principle of Legitimate Authority http://atheism.about.com/od/warandmorality/a/jusadbellum_3.htm).
"Because Congress is comprised of many political representatives, and a majority must agree to declare war, the US public is protected from having its government go into a war without considering the consequences first."
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Labor and Industrial Relations in South Africa, 2008.
A discussion of the impact of the unique political and socio-economic situation in South Africa on labor relations and human resource management.
771 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines how South Africa's unique cultural, socio-economic, and political situation imposes difficult challenges for labor relations and human resource management. The paper explains that since the end of apartheid, the country has faced the problem of how to bring about substantive equality, including economic equality. The paper then looks at how the new South African government eschewed the redistribution approach, and instead opted to implement systematic and sometimes extreme forms of affirmative action. The paper also points out that a good example of the affirmative action policies the new South African government put in place is the Black Economic Empowerment initiative (BEE), which was established with the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Act in 2004. The writer believes that this initiative is a good one from a human rights perspective. However, from a human resources point of view, the challenge of this situation must be that artificially speeding up the promotion of people who have been systematically denied good education for so long, creates a danger that under-qualified people will be in management positions. The paper concludes that the problem of providing adequate training for people who have for so long been excluded from management positions is likely the biggest current problem facing human resources managers, as South Africa continues to change towards becoming a normal society.
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"However, despite such descriptions, this initiative does primarily aim to improve the economic lot of blacks - given that it is they who suffer most from inequality. It does this with measures such as legislation and regulation, which aim among other things to put more blacks in management. For example, there is the balanced scorecard, which assesses whether there is sufficient black ownership of companies, sufficient black senior management, sufficient black human resource development and employment equity, etc. These factors are imposed as codes on state bodies, public companies and foreign investment companies. How well companies do on the score card affects vital economic factors, such as whether they are awarded contracts (Alexander, 2004)."
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Make America A Welcoming Place, 2008.
An argument for the freedom for and encouragement of foreigners in the United States.
1,140 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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The paper relates Ernesto "Che" Guevara's views of travel, that everyone should have the right to not only travel freely, but immerse oneself in the very essence of the culture and situations of the native inhabitants. The paper discusses how Che's view of travel as a freeing and learning experience is completely contrary to the American view of travel in the post September 11th era. The paper describes how Americans perceive travelers as suspicious individuals that need to be consistently monitored and constrained. The paper argues that America needs to change its views and reduce restrictions, since by limiting what travelers can actually see and treating them with hostility and suspicion, America is actively losing supporters on the international stage.
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"Che's understanding of travel is to that it not only allows for one to have reckless fun, but more importantly it opens up your eyes to the all of the multitudes of manners in which people live their lives. Throughout his journey, he did not only try to receive a surface level understanding of the places that he went to, but rather delved deeply into every aspect of life. In Chile, he goes and visits a woman dying of tuberculosis, and is appalled to find the failings of the public health system that prevents the woman from receiving adequate treatment. He receives a tour of a copper mine and finds out the stark reality of deaths that occurred to make it possible. He even goes as far as to visit a leper colony and live among their inhabitants. Che's view of travel is that everyone should have the right to not only travel freely, but immerse oneself in the very essence of the culture and situations of the native inhabitants."
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Capitalism and the Environment, 2008.
Looks at the conflict between capitalism and protecting the environment.
1,405 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 46.95
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This paper relates that, because environmental choices are difficult, painful, and unpopular, even though the majority of reputable environmental scientists have known about the existence of global warming for many years, it has been difficult to marshal much public support for making sacrifices, or to elect politicians who prioritize the environment above popularity or seemingly more pressing national issues that directly impact voter's pocketbooks. The paper then explains that, in order to make people fully aware of the negative consequences of global warming, they need to understand that, even from a fairly short-term capitalistic point of view, in the long term, global warming will have a negative impact upon the planet.
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"However, public interest in the face of these findings have waxed and waned. The odd stretch of hot weather, like a 70 degree day in January or a severe, intense hurricane might briefly ignite fears about global warming, but as the cold weather returns for the rest of the season or the natural disaster is forgotten, the influence of these fears abate. People perceive problems on the micro rather than the macro level. According to researchers, record-setting warmth in the northern hemisphere can have wide-ranging ecological effects, "from changes to the location, frequency, and intensity of storms and wildfires to shifts in crop and fisheries yields."
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The Legalization of Marijuana, 2008.
An in-depth analysis of the issue of legalizing marijuana and a conclusion against its legalization.
5,139 words (approx. 20.6 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 128.95
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The paper explores the arguments for and against the legalization of marijuana and takes the position that, while there are some rational points of view in favor of legalizing marijuana, the legalization of yet another drug is not justified. The paper argues that the legalization of any drug promotes a culture of acceptance and dependence which can lead to further acceptance and dependence on other types of drugs. The paper includes color graphs and appends a graph of Marijuana seizures and a color map of countries and their marijuana laws.
Outline:
Introduction
Overview
The Debate: Pros and Cons
Summary and Conclusion
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"The debate about the legalization and the pros and cons of the drug marijuana has been one that has constantly been fought in the public as well in the medical arenas. The issue of the possible legalization of this substance has also been linked to facets such as crime, social stability and norms and the affect on the family structure. There are numerous arguments both for and against the legalization of marijuana. Proponents of legalization claim that marijuana is in fact relatively innocuous compared to other substances and drugs which are already legal. This refers to various accepted drugs and of course to the fact that tobacco and cigarettes are legally obtainable. Many people state that in comparison to many other legal drugs, marijuana is in fact less harmful in many respects and should be legalized. Among the many arguments put forward in favor of Marijuana is the assertion that it provides medicinal value which makes it more acceptable."
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Genetic Engineering, 2008.
An overview of the genetic engineering including research and the controversy surrounding it.
1,481 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper discusses how genetic engineering refers to a number of biotechnologies that are used to combine or manipulate genes or genetic material to produce new physiological traits in the organism or in the next generation. The paper then looks at how genetic engineering includes some aspects of gene therapy, stem cell research, and cloning as well. It also discusses how genetic engineering has come under fire when it has been used in the production of new foods because of the fear that these foods may have unfortunate and unforeseen consequences for the population eating those foods. In addition, the paper discusses other research that has sought to splice genes and manipulate genetic material so as to cure diseases by changing bodily characteristics to fight off the causes of disease. The paper continues with a look at the benefits of genetic engineering and concludes that The field is really in its infancy, and the possibilities are increasing by the day. Each new line of research opens new possibilities for more research tomorrow.
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"Stem cell research is related to cloning and is also called therapeutic cloning, a term that refers to the cloning of cells the removal of stem cells from the pre-embryo in order to produce tissue or a whole organ to be transplanted back into the person who supplied the DNA. The reason for this is "to produce a healthy copy of a sick person's tissues or organ for transplant," which "would be vastly superior to relying on organ transplants from other people" ("Embryo Cloning, Adult DNA Cloning and Therapeutic Cloning" paragraph 4). For one thing, the problem of rejection is overcome in this manner without the need for specialized drugs. The supply of tissue that could be cloned is virtually unlimited, and this would eliminate waiting lists for transplants."
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Illegal Immigrants, 2008.
Looks at illegal immigration as it is impacted by the Fifth and 14th Amendments of the United States Constitution.
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the 5th and 15th amendments to the United States Constitution and applies them to the current issues regarding illegal immigration. The paper also argues that the US should not deport foreign born parents of children born in the U.S., who have full citizenship as anchor babies.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Problem
The Amendments
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"The illegal immigrants have been increasing in America and have been able to gain benefits through health care, educational opportunities and other perks of living in the country, without having to submit the same paperwork that citizens and legal immigrants are required to submit. This has begun to create tension throughout America as jobs become less available and funding begins to get tightened. Whether the funding and employment issues are a direct result of illegal immigration or not does not sway the detractors who insist the illegal immigrants not only be forced to leave the country, but are also beginning to request that American born children by illegal immigrants not be allowed to attend public schools."
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Terror and Intelligence, 2001.
An analysis of how the United States has reacted to the terror on 9/11 and other terrorist attacks in general.
7,823 words (approx. 31.3 pages), 15 sources, APA, $ 169.95
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The paper deals with terrorist acts that have occurred and the effect that these have had, with particular reference to the United States. The paper continues with an in-depth description of the foregin policy response of President Bush ,specifically, and members of the US Congress, in general.
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"There are a number of ways to interpret terrorist attacks in the modern world. The Bush administration has chosen a particular perspective that is intended to justify the employment of the United States military as a tool to rooting out terrorism in general. However, there are many difficulties with the logical backing for such a position; the way terrorism is understood, and the sources of terrorism have been, largely, misconstrued. Many people have put forward criticisms of the White House's outlook--some from particularly visible individuals--and an equal number of alternative approaches to terrorism have been offered. But, fundamentally, terrorism needs to be understood as a means of waging warfare; usually adopted by those who possess significant strategic and militaristic shortcomings. Terrorism has existed as long as war has existed. Consequently, declaring a war on terror is analogous to declaring a war on infantry: such a conflict will occupy our forces wherever there is war."
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The National Strategy for Combating Terrorism, 2008.
An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the United States' National Strategy for Combating Terrorism (NSCT).
2,214 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 68.95
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The paper looks at the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism (NSCT), a strategic plan to protect American infrastructure from terrorist attack. The paper discusses the main tenets of the NSCT and its strengths and weaknesses. The paper concludes that the NSCT must be revised and improved to implement more efficient, logical means of fighting this war of religion and ideology.
Outline:
Introduction
Tenets of the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism
Strengths of the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism
Weaknesses of the National Strategy for Combating Terrorism
Revisions and Improvements
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"The NSCT lays out its efforts in a comprehensive manner to facilitate a clear understanding of the strategies that will be implemented to combat terror, and terrorism. The main objective, of course, is to defeat violent extremism, which poses a definite threat to our way of life as a free and open society; and create a global environment inhospitable to violent extremists and their supporters (NSCT 2006).
"The NSCT clearly indicates that its strategies are taking into consideration the fact that terrorists and terrorist organizations have adjusted their strategies in response to United States actions, therefore the NSCT is continually being refined."
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Jaime Escalante: Teacher Extraordinaire, 2008.
A paper on the life and work of the influential educator Jaime Escalante.
1,579 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper presents a biography of Jaime Escalante and describes how his perseverance, ideals and work ethic enabled him to succeed both in his personal life and in his chosen career as teacher. The author then contrasts the way in which Escalante became an inspiring and successful teacher by transcending language and cultural barriers with the refusal of many current Latino immigrants to learn English and the consequent trend in major American metropolitan areas to provide Spanish-speaking services for them.
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"Currently the United States is experiencing a major influx of Latino immigrants, many illegal, that do not have the fortitude or the tenacity of Jaime Escalante. If each immigrant were to espouse the ideals and work ethic of Escalante, the controversy would surely diminish as such individuals, immigrants and otherwise, are sorely needed in many industries in the United States. It seems they broke the mold when they made Jaime Escalante and many teachers now teaching in tough, urban areas would do well to follow his excellent example of treating students with respect, pride, and care no matter what their economic, racial, or social background may be."
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