Malcolm X Vs Mike Rose X Versus Rose Even though Mike Rose and Malcolm X came from two different worlds, they seem to share many similar experiences. But before being able to compare each author’s experiences illustrated in their essays, some background information can shed light on why each are both similar and different. Mike Rose received a Catholic school’s education while conver

Marijuana MARIJUANA Have you ever thought about what it would be like if Marijuana were legal' Marijuana, also known as, herb, Mary Jane, cannabis, hemp, green, etc, is a popular drug in the United States. Since its ban in 1938, the topic of legalizing marijuana has been a controversial issue. Opponents and supporters of the drug have debated for years its importance. Antagonist of ma

Marijuana Legalization Legalization of Marijuana By:Aaron N. Legalization of Marijuana Marijuana is the dried flower clusters and leaves of the hemp plant when taken to induce euphoria. Marijuana has been in existence for centuries even Magellan spoke of it during his trip to India. In his log he spoke of a plant that you smoked that made a man drunk without drinking. Marijuana would be

Capital Punishment Capital Punishment is in essence taking a human life in exchange for some wrong doing committed by a person that has been deemed to be so offensive to society it warrants the ending of the accuser’s life. Capital Punishment is not a simple issue that can easily be judged in black and white non-negotiable terms. There are always two sides to an issue, but capital punish

Coastal Disturbance Coastal Disturbance When Schwarzenegger first announced that he would be a candidate for the race of governor of California, his campaign was marked by two qualities shared by the actor himself: sunny optimism and bravado. The Schwarzenegger camp is being brave but fears that because there are two republicans, himself and Mcclintock and one democrat that Bustaman

Can We Affect Political Change I think we can affect the progression of Canada's political changes, by making a stand as a group, we can help mould the changes made in our societal goals and create a strong and sustainable economy, and over time make Canada a better place to live. Their will always be an opposition to peace or of symbiotic relationships between all things, but we are onl

Megans Law Megan’s Law is a law that very few people know about. Recently there was a survey done at Defiance High School about Megan’s Law . The first question asked was “do you know what Megan’s Law is and if so do you agree with it'” Over 75% of the survey came back with the answer “No, I do not know what Megan’s Law is.” Megan’s law is a law which now federally requires convicted

Georgia Hope Scholarship What should we do about the HOPE' The “HOPE” scholarship is a touchy yet important subject that Georgia politicians and residents have had mixed views about. However, with the drainage that is occurring from the lottery that is funding the scholarship, we as Georgia residents have to face reality and set a new bar for the free College tuition handout. The

Media The American media system is spinning out of control in a hyper-commercialized frenzy. Fewer than ten transnational media conglomerates dominate much of our media; fewer than two dozen account for the overwhelming majority of our newspapers, magazines, films, television, radio, and books. With every aspect of our media culture now fair game for commercial exploitation, we can look

Media And Politics Today, in this lazy nation, most of the American citizens cast their vote based on what they see on the news, read in the papers, or hear on the radio. It is safe to say that the media primarily control people’s opinion on political issues. Unfortunately, one of the worlds most developed nations does not have time to carefully research and choose their leaders, whethe

Medical Marijuana: Menace Or Medicine Marijuana: Medical Or Menace' In this country we put a lot of faith and trust into our doctors. We trust them with our health, our personal information, and most importantly we trust them with our lives. So why is do we not let them make the decision to prescribe marijuana to people who are in most need of it' In this paper I will try to state

Medical Treatment In Another EU Country European Union health policy is a prime example of the dynamics of European integration and the complexity of European law. As set in Regulation 1408/71, an individual from one member state is eligible for medical treatment on the same basis as nationals in another member state if authorized by the competent institution in his/her own state (Comhai

Islam A recent attack of September 11 by Islam, the fastest growing religion in the i/pworld, has caused people to be alarmed or even threatened by the Islamic religion. What would cause people to terrorize other countries in the name of religion' To understand more about the Islamic religion, we will study the role they play in the world today, what they actually teach, and what Christi

Middle East Tension As thoughts begin to turn toward other areas of the world, people start to forget about those cultures that have spent their entire history living in a war-zone. The longest ongoing battle know to mankind exists in an area of the world known today as the Middle East. More specifically the Arab-Israeli conflict is situated in what used to be known as Palestine, but t

Capital Punishment Capital Punishment Capital punishment is the legal infliction of the death penalty on persons convicted of a crime. It is not intended to inflict any physical pain or any torture. It is only another form of punishment. Not only that, but the cost of capital punishment is highly expensive as compared to other penalties. Questions that are most often argued when

Military Discipline The Army is an Old institution. It dates back to Washington’s time in 1775-76 when the Revolutionary War took Place to proclaim our freedom from the British. One particular thing which Washington’s Army had in common with our modern Army today is discipline. This is very important in order to keep our forces organized. A well disciplined army will always come out t

Elizabeth II At a time when Europe thought the tradition of monarchy was coming to an end, one woman by the name of Elizabeth II restored all of England back to its original and peaceful culture. After the two world wars, the monarchies of Europe went astray in all the land. All but ten monarchial rulers remain in the present day, under which only seven of them have bonds to England. Eli

Money Spending How money is used, raised, and wasted in Washington As many Federal departments and agencies lurch into an era of running without funds, the leaders of both parties of Congress are spending less and less time searching for a compromise to balance the budget, and more and more time deciding how to use it to their advantage on the campaign trail. Meanwhile money is easil

Gun Control Gun Control The government has placed many gun control laws, but some of the laws were made to make the general public feel safer. For instance the government banned a handful of assault riffles when they are not even used for most gun related crimes. The government also administered another law called the Bradey Law. The Bradey Law makes a five day wait on the

Living Document In 1787, delegates met at the Constitutional Convention. The frames of the Constitution put a lot into the document to ensure limited government. Constitutionalism is a set of arrangements that includes checks and balances, federalism, separation of powers, rule of law, due process, and a bill of rights. All of these aspects contribute to the document upholding a limit

Iraq The article “Democrats toil against Bush” comes from the June 18 Chicago Tribune. The article talks about how the Democrats can not keep up with President Bush, in terms of fund raising. Due to Bush’s large fund raising campaign, some Democrats have started to criticize Bush, claiming that they are protecting the average Americans. While the Democrats announced plans to reduce mi

Nader Takes On General Motors A Classic: Nader Takes on General Motors When Ralph Nader began his political career as a consumer activist in the early 1960’s, taking on a huge opponent like General Motors was just what he had in mind. In 1965, Nader wrote “Unsafe at Any Speed” which criticizes the auto industry and in particular condemned the early Corvair autos built by GM. Soon aft

Unwanted Pregnancies There are many problems in today’s society. One major problem is unwanted pregnancy. Some teenagers are sexually active and are not seeking birth control help because they are concerned that their parents will find out or will not agree for them to be sexually involved. Most young people begin having sex in their mid- to- late teens. The overall U.

Navajo Government Navajo Government The Navajo Nation’s government is the largest tribal government in the country. Governing it are 88 tribal council members whom are elected every four years by popular vote by the Navajo people. The tribal council created 12 “Standing Committees” which oversee all workings in the Navajo Nation. The Navajo have a tribal council that was formed i

National Drinking Age National Drinking Age: Lower or Keep the Same In basically every college campus across the United States, and also in most high schools, parents and administrators have been dealing with a huge problem of underage drinking. Many feel that it is just too difficult to control and regulate the sale, possession, and consumption of alcoholic beverages to those unde

Apreciation To The Language When Government Gets Mean I read the article “When Government Gets Mean” by Barbara Ehrenreich, and saw a different perspective towards government. Ehrenreich is a liberal, but some of her ideas are conservative. Ehrenreich, (oppose to Faux) believes in outside assistant, to help the nations problems. Ehrenreich believes that the political ideas evolved

Declaration Of Independence: Declaration of Independence: Before and After Although there were many changes to the Declaration of Independence after it was originally written, I believe that a few of the changes stand out more than others. Those changes, which I have chosen, I will voice my opinions on whether or not it should have been changed. The first change that I would like

Federalist 51 The Separation of Powers: Controlling the Threat of Factions In The Federalist 51, Madison sets out to explain the necessity of the constitutional setup of the government in preserving liberty. Since Madison is most concerned with the development of a faction, whether in government or among the people, which would threaten the liberty on which the United States is based,

Gun Contol Gun policy In the U.S society, gun control has always been an issue. A lot of people still do not realize how dangerous it is to have guns and how guns give a negative impact in our society. Based on studies, gun uses increase the total rate of homicide, suicide, crime, and firearm injuries (“Pennsylvanians against Handgun Violence” 1-2). I believe most American people

GUN CONTROL Is Gun Control Good' The second amendment of the United States Bill of Rights says, “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” (Bill of Rights) Lately it seems every politician and their mothers have made arguments that gun control is a necessary thing. Gun control is a