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- 1271: Letter From Birmingham Jail
- ... to sit in the front of the bus because of her sore feet. As a noble man, with a good education and a firm belief in the constitution, King was quick to see that the rights which were promised to all Americans was not being used fairly especially when it was referred to by the African Americans. One law that was strongly implemented and created by the white people, on the grounds of interracial marriage was article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human rights. It clearly states: That all men and women of full age, without limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and bare children. This was something that southern white people did ... s letter from a Birmingham Jail can not be more direct in detail then it already is especially when stating the facts and examples of how the African American people were clearly being denied their rights as citizens of the United States of America. Overall King had a vision of peace and justice for all Americans. Sadly this vision has yet to reach its fullest. After all this time the ...
- 1272: Analysis Of The French Revolut
- ... a hardworking life. This Estate was the minority of the people in France, having approximately 1 to 2 per cent of the population. The Second Estate in French life was the nobility. They enjoyed extensive rights and privileges. They made up less than 2 percent of the population. They, like the First Estate, paid hardly any taxes. Economically, the nobility was characterized by great land wealth. Nobles were generally the richest ... estates met together. He ordered the other two estates to join the Third Estate in the National Assembly. Although now the three estates met together, there were divisions among them. Some wanted to protect their rights, while others wanted to establish a limited, constitutional monarchy. This sparked some change in the French people. Immediately after the National Assembly secretly began working on a constitution, the peasants and workers expected relief from ... Louis to summon the National Assembly on August 4th. They people discussed possible reforms. On this day, the National Assembly ended serfdom. Towards the end of August, the National Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of Man. It stated that democratic principles would be the basis for French government. The job of turning these ideas into a constitution still remained. While the constitution was in the process of being ...
- 1273: Cruelty Of Animal Testing .
- ... aforementioned practices and are appalled by the cruelty. Appalled yes, willing to stand up and voice their thoughts... not often. There is one significant reason for this unwillingness by some to stand up for the rights of our fellow inhabitants of this planet, personal convenience. We are systematically cutting down the last forest that provides their shelter to farm cattle; we dump toxic chemicals and sewage into the waters in which ... as human beings. Animals possess the same kinds of feelings and emotions as human beings, and without anesthesia, they are subjected to the pain as well. Mankind often fails to give animals the respect and rights they deserve, they are treated as lifeless, unfeeling scientific specimens and items that we may manipulate at our own convenience and for vanity's sake. Laboratory research involving animals is cruel and merciless treatment of ... are available from organizations such as AAVS and PETA. Contact your elected representatives and federal agencies and demand that the validation of non-animal methods become a high-priority. Proven, that mankind often disregards the rights of other living beings, times are changing for the better due to the increasing pressure of the consumer. Society has begun to take notice of this pressing global concern because intelligent life should not ...
- 1274: Tom Clancy: Believable Plots
- ... Encyclopedia. Funk & Wagnalls Inc., 1980, rev. 1986. Clancy, Tom. The Hunt for Red October. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 1984. Clancy, Tom. The Cardinal of The Kremlin. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1988. Gunston, Bill. Spy Planes: Guide to Recce/Electronic Aircraft. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1983. Gunston, Bill. Military Helicopters: Guide to Military Rotorcraft. New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1986. Levin, Bob with Austen, Ian. "Destination Red Square." Mcleans, 100 (June 8, 1987), 24. "A flight to freedom." Mcleans, 100, (June 8, 1987), 24. Richardson, Doug and Gunston, Bill and Hogg, Ian. High-Tech Warfare. New York: Crescent Books, 1991. Roberts, Michael. United States Air Force. London: Brian Todd Publishing House Limited, 1989.
- 1275: Whistleblowing
- ... person who whistleblows can protect himself by using certain safety precautions along with ethical tactis to use before a person decides to whistleblow. In conclusion, this paper will site organizations that are currently advocating the rights of the whistleblower. BIBLIOGRAPHY 1. Brewer, G.A. , & Selden, S.C. (1998) Whistle blowers in the federal civil service: New evidence of the public service ethic. Journal of Public Administration Research & Theory, 8, (3), 413 ... Act, the Solid Waste Disposal Act, The Clean Air Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, Surface Transportation Assistance Act, Fair Labor Standards, Federal Mine Health and Safety Act, Civil Service Reform Act, Civil Rights Act of 1965, Title VII, Safe Drinking Water Act, False Claims Act, Major Fraud Act, and the Defense Acquisition Improvement Act. Also, according to the Administrative Law Journal, some wihistleblowers are protected on the state ... mechanisms. Elsewhere, several surveys show that many whistle blowers are ostracized by co-workers and soon leave the company.(Loeb, Marshall, 1995) CONCLUSION Although the Whistlblowers Act was federally enacted in 1989 to protect the rights of Whistleblowers, there are still hundreds of cases in the courts today about whistleblowers who are being retaliated against because they stood up to wrong doings. However, upon researching I found a few ...
- 1276: Apartheid in South Africa
- ... races of color because it gave the minority the power to set the laws for the majority. The apartheid gave permission far all colored people to be discriminated against. The apartheid dehumanized and took all rights away from coloreds. The result of this horrific situation has caused people to accept this standard as a way of life. The laws set by the minority gave as little rights as possible to the races of color. Public meetings were banned and restrictions were put on the press. Police were allowed to hold people for ninety days if they were suspected of being involved in ... of 1967, suspected terrorists could be held indefinitely without trial. The security forces used the law to detain many people. Even when there was no apparent reason to suspect them of terrorists activity. With their rights being stripped away, the coloreds began to come together on retaliation to take back their country. The Apartheid legalized discrimination against all colored people and it also became as accepted practice making coloreds inferior. ...
- 1277: Marijuana
- ... issue of advance directives and the issue of euthanasia not be confused. These issues couldn't be more dissimilar. Euthanasia is largely illegal. Advance directives are seen as a way to protect one's legal rights for refusal of treatment. But are advance directives effective in achieving the aim intended? There is evidence to indicate that advance directives alone fall far short of their objective. In a recent study conducted at ... and burdens of options in their treatment; to accept, refuse, or terminate treatment without coercion; and to be given necessary emotional support. Each nurse has an obligation to be knowledgeable about the moral and legal rights of all clients and to protect and support those rights. Nurses can make sure everyone on the health care team knows the document exists, beginning with the physician. Place it in a conspicuous position on the patient's chart and label the chart, if ...
- 1278: Economics: Turn Around is Fair Game
- ... as the flagship of the President's fleet of trade remedies aimed at unfair trade practices. It calls on the USTR, subject to the specific direction (if any) of the President, to enforce U.S. rights under any trade agreement. It also allows the USTR to respond to any act, policy, or practice of a foreign country or instrumentality that is unjustifiable, unreasonable, or discriminatory and that burdens or restricts U.S. commerce. Under Section 301's broad mandate, the USTR may take any appropriate and feasible action to enforce U.S. trade agreement rights or eliminate trade practices unfairly burdening U.S. commerce. If the foreign country does not modify its practices, the USTR may deny it U.S. trade benefits or impose duties, fees, or other import restrictions ... resolve trade disagreements without resorting to Section 301. For example, bilateral negotiations have been successful in improving access to Japan's market for U.S. products, resolving South Korean unfair trade practices affecting intellectual property rights and insurance, and eliminating tariffs and import bans on several U.S. items in Taiwan. Economic principle tells us that free trade or freer trade will mean lower consumer prices, and, in the long ...
- 1279: The Contenders
- ... hand, wanted the rail head located in St. Louis, or even New Orleans. In order to secure southern support for his plan, Douglas chose to win them over by proposing the Kansas-Nebraska Act, a bill that would divide the Nebraska Territory into two separate territories, each having popular sovereignty. This would amount to nullification of the Missouri Compromise. Using the power of his new southern allies, Douglas wheeled and dealed ... to Buchanan. Two days after taking office, the Taney supreme court handed down its infamous Dred Scott decision, or rather non-decision. The supreme court basically decided that slaves were property and, therefore, had no rights in the court system. The court cited the Fifth Amendment in refusing to meddle in disputes involving slaves. In the larger sense, though, the ruling declared the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional. Buchanan supported the decision. The ...
- 1280: Abortion: Points of View
- ... on all of the social problems inherent in an unwanted child. The anti-abortionist is interested primarily in protecting the life of the fetus. In simple terms, the pro-abortionist focuses on a woman's rights and the anti-abortionist focuses on a fetus' rights. Though interrelated, these are basically different topics. Though neither side realizes it, there is actually much more agreement than disagreement between the opposing views. The majority on both sides would agree that social problems like ... then it is simply part of the woman's body and subject to her exclusive control. From this point of view, any attempt to diminish that control is a cruel infringement upon a woman's rights. If, however, you believe the fetus is a person, then you are obligated to protect it, even to the point of delimiting the actions of the woman carrying it. For you, the suggestion that ...
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