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- 13491: "Thank God it was ratified!"
- ... elite class noticed how the Articles of Confederation disrupted the majority of the American people and created a system of government where liberty was so free that it hindered society. The decision to create a new system of government was in the best interest of all the people in America. In creating the Constitution there were many conflicting views of how the newly created government should function. Alexander Hamilton, wanted a ... central government in which a Senate and executive power were chosen for life by indirect election; therefore creating an aristocracy. George Mason, an antifederalist, objected to the final document because of the possibility that this new government would create an aristocracy. Mason also proposed that, "there is no declaration of Rights" and the "Legislature [cannot prohibit] the further Importation of Slaves," which he felt was destructive of the country's moral ... of their labors at Philadelphia." In his report Beard seems to cite numerous facts which prove that his statement is correct in that the framers had personal concerns that outweighed the democratic sincerety of the new government. Beard's examples are so precise as to say that, "five-sixths were personally interested in the outcome of their labors," that it is unbelievable that such a fact could be true. Was ...
- 13492: "Stop Seeking Certainty.." Minow's Response To Bork
- ... difficult to know if there was in fact a public understanding at all. It seems possible that there did not exist a public awareness of all of the facets of the Constitution. Bork argues that new Amendments to the Constitution are appropriate and permissible, that these are simply additions of new original ideas. However, he is opposed to constitutional "revisionism" of any kind. Here the term revisionism is intended to mean any reauthoring of constitutional principles by any governmental body other than the legislature. I think ... It is her assertion that judges should simply discard traditional methods of Constitutional interpretation and recognize that they are in fact involved in politicking. At this point she asserts that the judge should adopt a new method of Constitutional interpretation by which to make decisions. She argues for a recognition of the impossibility of impartiality. She asserts that only by recognizing our own prejudices can we hope to overcome them. ...
- 13493: Propaganda In Elections
- ... practitioners of this technique hopes to redirect the merits of a proposal and towards steps that can be taken to reduce the fear. Propaganda has had a tremendously powerful role in the history of the world and in our own development. It has stirred both men and women to unprecedented feats and ruined reputations. What comes to mind when you think of a racist person? I imagine an angry white male ... groups... Propaganda thus differs fundamentally from scientific analysis. The propagandist tries to "put something across," good or bad. The scientist does not try to put anything across; he devotes his life to the discovery of new facts and principles. The propagandist seldom wants careful scrutiny and criticism; his object is to bring about a specific action. The scientist, on the other hand, is always prepared for and wants the most careful ...
- 13494: ADA
- ... Act (ADA) is to provide equal access and opportunity for the more than forty-three million disabled Americans living in the United States. On July 26, 1990, President Bush signed into law the ADA. The worldˇ¦s first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities, this event was a historical benchmark and a milestone in Americaˇ¦s commitment to full and equal opportunity for all citizens. The Presidentˇ¦s directive ... not have a current driverˇ¦s license or a physician may be required to have a medical license in order to qualify for a job in a hospital. However, all employers should beware that everyday new disabilities are presented to the EEOC. The most recent disability is called Internet addiction. The best advice for employers and managers is to stay abreast of recent case studies and when in doubt they should ...
- 13495: Abortion
- ... year (Willke vii). Many countries have followed our decision on the abortion issue and some of these include Canada, England, and France. Other countries still believe abortion should be illegal, they include Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand. Although many believe that abortion is a women's choice, abortion should be banned because its immoral and life begins at conception. Abortion is the choice of a women whether or not she want ... touch and sound (willke 64). The fetus responds to light, heat, cold, and taste. Observations of the fetal movements in saline abortions indicates that the fetus experiences discomfort as it dies. One doctor who, the New York Times, wrote "conscientiously performs" saline abortions stated, "when he injected the saline, he often saw an increase in fetal movements" (Willke 64). In another case, a film using mew sonographic techniques, shows the outline ... zygote is growing, developing, maturing, and replacing its own dying cel It's alive. The single-celled fertilized ovum cannot by any stretch of the imagination be considered part of a women's body. This new living being has a genetic set up unlike anyone else's, totally different from the cells of the mother's body. It makes no difference to assume that human life is more human post- ...
- 13496: Abortion
- ... embryo or a fetus. Abortion destroys the lives of helpless, innocent children and is illegal in many countries. By aborting these unborn infants, women are hurting themselves; they are not allowing themselves to meet these new identities and unique personalities. Abortion is very simply wrong. Everyone is raised knowing the difference between right and wrong. Murder is wrong, so why isn't abortion? People argue that it is not murder if ... contrary to the moral law. The Church imposes the canonical penalty of excommunication for this crime against human life. Catechism of the Catholic Church - American Translation Statistics relating to Catholics and the Abortion Issue CBS/New York Times 1985 79% of Catholics believe a person could be a "good" Catholics even if they disagree with the Church on abortion. Peter Hart Research 1986 68% of Catholic voters believe that abortion is a private decision mainly up to a woman and her doctor without government interference. CBS/New York Times 1987 85% of Catholics agree with the statement: "Women can have an abortion and still be a good Catholic" Bibliography Bibliography Alvare, Helen, Wilson, Marle, Wolf, Naomi. "Abortion: Whose Values? Whose Rights?" ...
- 13497: Immigration Reform
- ... immigrants take up residence in the United States each year. Immigration at its current magnitude is not fulfilling the interests or demands of this country. With the country struggling to support the huge intake of new comers, life in America has been suffering tremendously. The excessive stress put upon the welfare system, overuse of the family reunification laws, and the exploitation of employment based immigration in the computer industry are reasons ... S. citizens. Several studies demonstrate that there is a positive relationship between states who admit immigrants and employment. One study found between 1970-1980 Mexican immigration to Los Angeles County was responsible for 78,000 new jobs. They claim that the U.S. work force, especially the computer industry, will suffer from the withdrawl of highly skilled workers. The current unemployment rates are blamed on the relocation of multinational companies overseas ... 115 computer-related awards given to U.S. engineers by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, only nine recipents have been immmigrants. Employers state that they need to go search other countries to find new talent but the statistics show that their interest lies in finding bargain priced labor. UCLA professor Paul Ong performed a statistical analysis in 1990 which determined that the average salaries for foreign born computer ...
- 13498: How Dole Could Have Used The Issues To His Advantage
- ... Dole had gone too far right and would not be able to recover in time. With Clinton's move to the right and his advantage of incumbency, Bob Dole would have to present some exciting new ideas to win over the American people. Throughout the history of presidential elections, there have been a few issues that always appear: abortion, crime and the economy. The position taken by candidates on these issues ... sentences for three time convicted criminals. The President also signed the Brady bill establishing a five day waiting period to buy handguns and also pushed the mainly Democratic, 1994 crime bill which sanctioned 100,000 new community police officers. Dole has supported almost every anti-crime legislation that has passed his desk in his 35 years in Congress, but in a show of partisan politics led an opposition fight against Clinton ... The American public has grown very wary of the excess money being spent by government. Any presidential hopeful must address this issue adamantly. Clinton took many steps early in his first term to show his New Democrat ideology through heavy deficit cutting, and due to a big tax increase, the deficit has fallen from $290 billion to $130 billion during his first four years. He also called for a line- ...
- 13499: Diplomatic Immunity
- ... Rejection of a diplomatic mission produces unwanted tension between nations and jeopardizes current progress. Many times the crime goes unpunished. Something must be said for the diplomats doing their job every day and making this world a little safer to live in. Most diplomats are courteous law abiding citizens of the sending country. Out of respect for the host country and to protect the integrity of the mission most diplomats follow ... this immunity, yet the agreement continues on the idea that nothing should impede the promotion of peace. However as of 1977, $5,000,000.00 in uncollected parking tickets are attributed to UN officials in New York City. Another example occurred in July of 1984. Customs officials in Rome were checking bags when they heard moans coming from one of the bags. The bag was marked "diplomatic bag" and belonged to ...
- 13500: Congressmen and Their Influences
- ... Senators and Representatives. The Congress and President work together through their own institutions in the common goal of running the worlds most powerful nation. The legilative powers were divided this way to ensure that all new laws would be debated and decided not by a few but through a heirarchy that gives every citizen a part to play in our collective decision making. Each of the individuals in the House has ... be debated and concentrated on. The comeupance of Newt has shown how a member of the House can predominate a political agenda th4at has broad support. The boisterous Newt has brought to the House a new sense of power and prestige for the Republican party and also to the office of Speaker of the House. Newt has lost some of his political steam in the midst of ethics investigations and the ... in his home district as thousands of ads linked the Republicans to Newt. As he has down in the last congress he will continue to be a force in the shaping and direction of any new policies. Since the retirement from the Senate of Bob Dole, Trent Lott has taken over leadership duties for the Republican party in the Senate and has personally become more prominent as a Republican player ...
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