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- 1701: Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry As Heads Of Their Countries
- ... done everything that could be done to advent the storm which is now coming on.” Using the people as a backbone, Henry explained that the people weren’t receiving what they were entitled to (natural rights). Realizing that rebellion was common amongst angry people, the president must have been weary about making a decision. Both Jefferson and Henry used all options necessary to get what they wanted. Both Jefferson and Henry ... It’s understandable that Jefferson and Henry had large demands. In this case, however, they played with “the bull” but didn’t get “the horns.” Instead, they fought for what was right and won. The rights that the people were entitled to were taken away, and Jefferson and Henry weren’t about to let that happen. In fact, they didn’t.
- 1702: Legalizing Marijuana
- ... 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 ... stay in our society and is only going through the stages that alcohol had during the prohibition era. Marijuana will become legal due to the knew administration which is liberal and who's leader , president Bill Clinton who had acutely used marijuana during the nineteen sixties. Due to all these factors marijuana will become more widely accepted by the American people who will pressure congress to rewrite the laws on the ...
- 1703: The Death Of A Criminal
- ... committed everyday. Many people are caught, while many are not. In the United States of America, when a person kills another person s/he is considered a murderer. The instant that murder takes place all rights should automatically be revoked. Murderers should not be allowed to walk the streets. Once a person has killed there is a good change that it could happen again. Convicted murderers should be given the death ... to death penalty." February 16, 1995. Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Capital Punishment 1992." December 1992. Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Prisoners in 1992." May 1993. Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Branch. "Safeguards guaranteeing protection of the rights of those facing the death penalty." May 25, 1984. Montgomery, Lori. "Death penalty ineffective, police say." Austin American-Statesman, February 25, 1995: A20.
- 1704: Abortion
- ... recover. Obviously, Thomson is attempting to create a situation that parallels a woman who has unintentionally become pregnant from a situation such as rape. Thomson has created a situation in which in which an individuals rights have been violated against their will. Although not the two situations are not identical, a fetus and a medically-dependent violinist are similar situations for Thomson. In both cases, a person has unwillingly been made ... Thomson concludes that an individual does have the right to decide what happens to their own body, especially when pregnancy has resulted against a person’s will (rape) and in a manner that violates her rights. Another story that Thomson utilizes to address the abortion debate is the "people seeds" example. According to this story, one is to imagine that there are "people-seeds" flying around in the air like pollen ...
- 1705: Golf and its Environment
- ... idea of destroying animal habitat could be a good argument but most of the time you see more animals come to the course or to the surrounding area because of its peacefulness and beauty. Animal rights activists are still arguing that it is still destroying the habitat of some the native animals. Because of this courses are now putting in protected areas where golfers or any people are not aloud to go. If you looked around the course and watched for animals you would see more in that small area than you would in a park and the animal rights activists don’t complain about the construction of parks. You could say that a golf course is bad for the environment but after reading about both sides of the argument you would clearly see that ...
- 1706: Dog Licenses
- ... to help people like them pay for the medical bills of the Dogs. This System I believe would help there Older members get my animals an not have to worry about the paying the doctors bill as forth it's paid for. I also think that veterinarians should be required to donate so many hours of service to practice this skill in Conn. as forth this will also help Pets and ... is the fact that they think once they get the licensees now they think that they have to bring the Dog every time something minor goes on and there aff! irmed to pay the doctors bill. This people don't realize that program like this not only controls the animal but helps the owner and fellow Dog owners as forth the money they pay will go into free aid for this ...
- 1707: Robert Mapplethorpe And Obscenity Charges
- ... as a drug addict and sex object. In 1990, after the NEA helped fund Robert Mapplethorpe's ''homoerotic'' photos and Andrew Serrano's crucifix in a jar of urine, Congress took action. It passed a bill requiring the NEA to consider ''general standards of decency and respect for the diverse beliefs and values of the American public,'' as well as artistic excellence, in awarding grants. Some NEA supporters objected, including Karen ... it should provide ''equal time'' for dissenting viewpoints. Or, better yet, it should stay away from political statements of all types. There is nothing unconstitutional about making a reasonable effort to satisfy those paying the bill. Encyclopedia Mapplethorpe, Robert 1946–89, American photographer, b. New York City. He is known for his black-and-white studies of male and female nudes, flowers, and celebrity portraits. He credited sculpture as an influence ...
- 1708: Legalizing Marijuana
- ... 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 ... stay in our society and is only going through the stages that alcohol had during the prohibition era. Marijuana will become legal due to the knew administration which is liberal and who's leader , president Bill Clinton who had acutely used marijuana during the nineteen sixties. Due to all these factors marijuana will become more widely accepted by the American people who will pressure congress to rewrite the laws on the ...
- 1709: Ben Franklin
- ... home from 1762 to 1764, Franklin traveled throughout the colonies, reorganizing the American postal system (#2). The crisis caused by the Stamp Act (1765) launched Franklin into a new role as chief defender of American rights in Britain. At first he advised obedience to the act until it could be withdrawn, but news of violent protest against it in America stiffened his own conflict. After an abolition of the Stamp Act ... home from 1762 to 1764, Franklin traveled throughout the colonies, reorganizing the American postal system (#2). The crisis caused by the Stamp Act (1765) launched Franklin into a new role as chief defender of American rights in Britain. At first he advised obedience to the act until it could be withdrawn, but news of violent protest against it in America stiffened his own conflict. After an abolition of the Stamp Act ...
- 1710: The Presidency and Inexperience
- ... S. balance of payments, the strength of the dollar abroad, and the mounting budget deficit. The sweeping income-tax reform legislation that President Reagan signed in 1986 represented one of his major policy objectives. President Bill Clinton made health-care reform a top priority of his administration. (Berman 54) The president also establishes and administers national policies, within statutory limits of course, in such areas as social security, education, and health ... to correct today. (Barnett 184) With all these responsibilities, one can easily see why it is of paramount importance that a newly-elected president be experienced. Being an active member of the political scene, as Bill Clinton was, prior to his election, is not sufficient grounds for one to be able to completely assume all the responsibilities of a president once an incumbent president ‘officially’ leaves office. The reason is that ...
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