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Term Papers on Legal and Government
The Legalization Of Marijuana: Pros And Cons
Number of words: 799 - Number of pages: 3.... Also many advocates who are pro
marijuana complain that morphine and cocaine are legal and are very
dangerous drugs, that brings up the question why not legalize marijuana as
medical drug which is proven to be less dangerous than cocaine and morphine.
Lobbying groups in a San Diego, California , council committee unanimously
voted to urge president Bill Clinton and congress to end federal
restrictions against the use of marijuana for " legitiment medical use."
City council women Christine kehoe said she wanted the city of San Diego
"to go on the record we .....
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Date Rape
Number of words: 886 - Number of pages: 4.... campus, is when both the man and women are drunk. In an environment such
as a college or university, parties are commonplace for students. It is a place
where friends can gather, listen to loud music, and get loaded. Typically, a man
will coerce a woman back to his apartment or dorm. This is dangerous for both
parties. The man may think that the woman is leading him on, that if she agrees
to go with him that it is an invitation to have sex. If the female seems to be
enjoying kissing or fooling around with the guy, he may think she is teasing him
if she decides to .....
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The Inevitable Inequality In Modern Democracy
Number of words: 1596 - Number of pages: 6.... in Canada and many other democratic countries. The argument that surfaces is that a country simply cannot be truly democratic when large economic disparity and inequality exist. (Chomsky 1994)
A known phrase from the American Declaration of Independence states that ‘all men are created equal.’ This statement assumes that at birth we all enter the world with the same abilities and that it is our environment in life that shapes what kind of people we will eventually become. Thus, it is arguable that because all men are created equal, all men have the equa .....
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Marijuana Abuse
Number of words: 1197 - Number of pages: 5.... purposes. Medicinal uses of marijuana eventually changed to enjoyment manipulation. Beginning in the 1960s marijuana use saw a reemergence with the rebellious youth, and the "hippie movement." This evolved into increased use among the older population as well. This trend continues to this day. Marijuana use can be termed abuse. Today the debate over marijuana is a major controversy that affects our society as a whole. During the 60's it was easy to depict marijuana as a beneficial and completely harmless substance because there was not enough scientific .....
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The Death Penalty
Number of words: 1980 - Number of pages: 8.... _
Gregg v. Georgia_, the Court resuscitated the death penalty: It ruled that the
penalty "does not invariably violate the Constitution" if administered in a
manner designed to guard against arbitrariness and discrimination. Several
states promptly passed or reenacted capital punishment laws.
Thirty-seven states now have laws authorizing the death penalty, as does the
military. A dozen states in the Middle West and Northeast have abolished
capital punishment, two in the last century (Michigan in 1847, Minnesota in
1853). Alaska and Hawaii have never had the de .....
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The Four Political Parties Of Canada
Number of words: 4227 - Number of pages: 16.... candidates only
in Quebec, it would be difficult to think of them being a national political
party, even though they hold a significant number of seats in the national
legislature. This paper will examine the significant early history of Canada's
four main national political parties, and then will analyse their current state,
referring to recent major political victories/disasters, and the comparison of
major economic policy standpoints, which will ultimately lead to a prediction of
which party will win the next federal election in Canada.
Starting on the f .....
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The Increase Of Violent Crimes
Number of words: 342 - Number of pages: 2.... which reads, "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
In 1997, 63% of gun related arrested in the United States were under the age of 25. Another disturbing trend is that those using guns are getting younger. Boys are learning to live by the gun, and sort out their arguments with guns. In 1997, more than 27,000 young men between the ages of 12 and 15 were killed or injured by handguns. Television and films have helped to glorify the gun through the Westerns and police dramas where shots are fired in almost every scene. On th .....
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The Political Issue Of Airbag Safety
Number of words: 424 - Number of pages: 2.... without the airbag
is only seven to nine thousand dollars. The airbags regulation has
certainly hurt the sales of cars especially economy cars.
This is certainly a political issue because many people debating it,
trying to change the law in their favor. The article mainly talked about
regulators setting new standards, requiring new and better airbags for all
cars. New and better technologies mean more tests that cost money from auto
manufacturer. Maybe the new technology or new airbags it self cost more
money to make. As I learn from my economic class .....
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