Streets of Chicago Everyone knows that the streets of Chicago are scary, and what make them scary are the young teens that roam the streets. For several reasons, these hoodlums believe they have to prove themselves to others by disobeying laws and committing immoral crimes. These thugs are young men who feel better when they retaliate for problems they have at home. Similar to the kids i

Censorship in Media “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…” (United States Constitution 1789). Throughout the history of the United States of America, the Constitution has always been put to the test. The founders of this great country originally created the first

Legalizing Marijuana Drugs are used everyday by people in many different ways for many different reasons. Marijuana is a drug that is used today more than any other drug. Marijuana is a drug obtained from dried and crumpled parts of the ubiquitous hemp plant called Cannabis Sativa. Marijuana has been required for various reasons. Many refer to marijuana as an “illicit drug”; this is the

Nuture Our Human Behavior Nurture Our Human Behavior One of the biggest controversial issues today is on the subject of nature vs. nurture, meaning whether or not behavior is based on nature or nurture. Nature is when behavior is based on genetics and nurture is when behavior is based on one’s environment. Imagine this, a teenage age boy growing up in a troubled neighborhood such as e

Chain of Events Chain of Events Instead of a headline reading, “A Young Boy was Shot by a Classmate,” it would read, “Schoolboy Killed for Sneakers.” Ironically enough, an autopsy report would never read, “Cause of Death: Sneakers.” The fact remains that blaming does not solve problems. To really evaluate a particular motive behind a crime or violent act, the character and behavior

Obesity Obesity is a major problem to many Americans as well as many people around the world. “Obesity is a complex, multi-factorial chronic disease involving environmental (social and cultural), genetic, physiologic, metabolic, behavioral, and psychological components” (American Obesity Association). Obesity is the cause of many diseases and psychological problems. There are many cau

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER Obsessive Compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental illness that effects nearly 5 million Americans, and half a million children. Its a disease that fills the brain with unwanted ideas, and worries. OCD is a diseases that effects the Cerebral frontal cortex. Unfortunately there is no cure for OCD. Obsessive compulsive disorder can s

Old Drivers Mr. Mason The brakes of the two-ton 1983 white Cadillac El Dorado screech to a halt. But for the 15-year old Jen Smith, it is too late. The county coroner picks up her severed head ten minutes later, never to see her mother or baby brother ever again. The driver of the Cadillac is 96-year-old Tom Dasson, legally blind, but still a licensed driver. In 1995 senior citize

Obstacle Obstacle Essay “ You’re such a disappointment!” The horrible phrase one’s mother might reiterate to them over a hundred times after seeing your report card. That guilty feeling in your gut, where your stomach feels achy and you just want to lock yourself in the bathroom to get away from taking responsibility for your own actions. The hate that grows from within for all those ti

Bacardi Advertisement-A Writing On Popular Culture The High Life in Rum Ads The images that we have to look at day after day in advertisements invade our conscious minds are overpowering. These images eventually begin to control how we feel about others and ourselves. In their book Signs of Life in the USA: Readings on Popular Culture for Writers, authors Sonia Maasik and Jack Solo

Cause and Effecft of Speeidng Cause and Effect of Speeding The popular movie "Top Gun" coined a phrase that reads, "I feel the need, the need for speed." Many drivers today would agree with that phrase. Speeding is one of the most common ways that people break the law. When people break the law there are unpleasant consequences. A speeding ticket is an effective form of discipline; pay

Cause and Effect Causes of Alcoholism Alcoholism is a disease that affects many people. It not only affects the alcoholic, but also their family, and friends. The symptoms are many, as are the causes and the effects. Alcoholism is defined as an addiction to alcohol. Harmful consequences may result for the alcoholic, yet he continues to drink. The symptoms of alcoholism vary from

Importance Of Globalization The Importance of Globalization This report is about Globalization. Globalization can be very prosperous for a country or it could ravage a country’s economic currency. Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, used the World Bank meeting in Hong Kong to speak out against the evils of Globalization, after Mahathir’s stock and currency were sco

Causes of Divorce About half of all American marriages that occur will end in divorce (“Family...” 37-41). That is the conclusion that is being drawn from most studies done today. The divorce rate in the Untied States has been traveling upwards for more then a century. In fact between 1960 and 1980 the rate of divorce surged nearly 250% (“Divorce... 2). The divorce rate has stabilize

Causes of gangs in Our Communities Gangs Gangs are a violent reality that many people have to deal with in today's cities. What has made these groups come about' Why do kids feel that being part of a gang is both an acceptable and prestigious way to live' The long-range answer to these questions can only be speculated upon, but in the short term the answers are much easier to find. On th

One Child Policy In China In our society, the United States, children are seen potentially as the as the future. Whether they are male or female, they have the power to be something when they grow up. But if their life is cut short, the opportunity to do so is taken away. In 1976, China implemented what is known as the "One-Child Policy" in order to try and solve their problem of overpo

Capital Punishment: A Look Into The Flaws Of The Death Penalty Introduction “Capital Punishment”, by definition it is the legal killing of an individual. Now, you might be wondering how could someone be killed legally when murder is almost universally recognized as a violent and serious crime. Traces of capital punishment can be dated back to the dawn of civilization. However, it was wi

Capital Punishment: Fair Or Unfair' The most severe form of punishment of all legal sentences is that of death. This is referred to as the death penalty, or “capital punishment”; this is the most severe form of corporal punishment, requiring law enforcement officers to actually kill the offender. We use it in reference various situations, although, some people enforce it on a different l

Capital Punishment: The Abolitionist View “Historically, the death penalty always has been with us in some fashion. In ancient times, it was meted out of those who propagated radical ideas that threatened the political establishment. The death penalty has existed throughout the course of our nation’s history and always has been a staple of our judicial system. In 1695, Captain George

Capital Punishment Capital Punishment: Opposing Viewpoints There have been many controversies in the history of the United States, ranging from abortion to gun control, but capital punishment has been one of the most hotly contested issues in recent decades. Capital punishment is the legal infliction of the death penalty on persons convicted of a crime (Internet, 2). It is not intende

Capital Punishment The most severe of all sentences: that of death. Also known as the death penalty, capital punishment this is the most severe form of corporal punishment as it is requires law enforcement officers to kill the offender. But, Capital Punishment is a very strong issue in today’s society. In my eyes punishment should be on a case-to-case basis. In the Capital Punishment deb

Causes Of War The South, which was known as the Confederate States of America, seceded from the North, which was also known as the Union, for many different reasons. The reason they wanted to succeed was because there was four decades of great sectional conflict between the two. Between the North and South there were deep economic, social, and political differences. The South w

Cause And Effect Cause and Effect: Friendship A friend is someone who cherishes the special moments and memories of life with another person. A friend is a trustworthy companion. Friendship is a relationship, which takes time to build. There are many steps and stages to achieving a true friendship. However, one can think building a friendship is like planting an apple tree. For many p

Career Path Job Outlook 2002 lists a career in the field of marketing in the top ten of demanded degrees. I plan on entering into this line of work after my graduation in 2004. My focus will be in the creative line of advertising and I plan on directing my attention mostly towards the Public Relations aspect of advertising. The Occupational Outlook Handbook online version informs tha

Causal Argument We as a nation have finally called Saddam Hussein’s bluff, and are currently attacking Iraq on all fronts: covert operations from the north, a more standardized ground warfare from the south, and bombings of major cities and palaces throughout the country. Secretary of State Colin Powell and President George W. Bush have been pleading their case to the United Nations for

Censorship Censorship The main reason that censorship is bad because it’s hiding the truth from us. We are not eligible to know what’s really happening and we’re losing our right to know what is happening behind the little black dots that appear on posters and our television screens. The government is banning us from the real world and expect us to believe all they say is true.

Censorship In America Censorship in America Should the government of the United States be able censor mass media' As Americans we have freedom of speech and censorship is oppression against that right. People should be able to express their thoughts freely whether socializing with a group of friends or over mass media. Censorship by definition, according to Webster’s American Dicti

Censorship Of Pornography In Canada Our society frequently focuses on the obscenity that is centred in media and literature as a reason for the social inequalities that exist. Many feminists, along with politicians, have taken a stance against pornography, but just as many have taken a different side, the anti-censorship stance. The denotative meaning of censorship is the examination o

Abortion Modern medical technology has made it possible to extend the lives of many beyond the point of death. Death in recent times, often esures a long painful fall where on looses control both physically and emotionally. Some people accept that modern technology buys them time. While others find the loss of control frightening. They want their relatives to remember them as they we

Americas Changing Families America's Changing Families Time and time again, we hear people talking about the eroding American family. From politicians to religious leaders, we hear that we need to return to “Traditional Family Values.” So what are these “Traditional Family Values,” and what happened to them' The 1950s are quite frequently used as the perfect example of a time with