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- 2131: Violence And Pornography
- ... we have become more immune and can’t expect it to get any better or to go away. Porn is here for good. Pornography is a multi-million dollar international industry, ultimately run by organized crime all over the world, and is produced by the respectable mainstream publishing business companies (Itzin 21). Although the publishing companies are thought to be ‘respectable’, people generally stereotype buyers and users of pornographic material as ... viewing of pornography, is the acceptance of “rape myths”. Rape myth is a term pertaining to people’s views on rape, rapists, and sexual assaults, wherein it is assumed that the victim of a sexual crime is either partially or completely to blame (Allen 6). To help understand the rape myth a “Rape Myth Acceptance Scale” was established, which lists some of the most prominent beliefs that a person accepting the ...
- 2132: Taoism In Star Trek: Action Versus Inaction
- ... end will always be the same. Taoism goes beyond the functions of sensual perception. The mind without the senses is at one with all things. Geordi La Forge states that "the answer is our own computer...the mind is the best piece of engineering we'll ever need." Geordi La Forge grasped the idea that the mind or Zen is infinitely greater than any physical object. This revelation allows Geordi to look at the trap through different eyes and thus find a solution. One of the ideas for escaping the trap was to turn control of the ship over to the computer. The Tao tells us to "stay at the center of the circle and let all things take their course." (pg. 19) Piccard and Ryker, who have spent their lives chasing after things of a physical ...
- 2133: Stranger On A Train
- ... so, he expects the protagonist to do his part of the plan, who refuses Bruno's offer because they never had planned it. The protagonist's identity is threatened because he's accused of a crime which he never committed. We could also see the presence of oedipus complex: Bruno's hatred towards his father since his childhood. According to me, the model of "the classic cinema" is respected in the ... so, he expects the protagonist to do his part of the plan, who refuses Bruno's offer because they never had planned it. The protagonist's identity is threatened because he's accused of a crime which he never committed. We could also see the presence of oedipus complex: Bruno's hatred towards his father since his childhood. The object of the protagonist's and the camera's look was usually ...
- 2134: Is The Death Penalty Just?
- ... killing of a human being with malice aforethought." Therefore an uneducated person would classify murder as equally barbaric. The mitigating factor of the death penalty is, or should be, an already established punishment for this crime. The killer willingly committed the heinous act of taking a life, knowing they would be subject to this penalty. Therefore, he decided to gamble on not being caught, or thought that he was above the ... killers, and unfortunately, short of calling in the army, we have tried all other options. Capital statutes usually allow the trial court to impose death only after a postconviction hearing, during which circumstances of the crime are reviewed. If the "aggravating" factors prevail, the case is automatically reviewed by an appellate court. The accused may also appeal the decision or request a stay of execution as he sees fit. Although the ...
- 2135: Maintaining Civil Liberty
- ... given the complexities of Raz's argument but it illustrates effectively how great the fear of punishment is. Furthermore , who is to say that if murder , rape , robbery were acceptable , that is not a punishable crime , what would happen? But sadly we do know what would happen. In times of disaster mankind is known to cast aside the law; when there were the riots in Los Angeles , there was terrible looting , mass assaults and crime beyond a degree of acceptability. Again , during any natural disaster , what is feared is what people will do to one another and to one another's property . Without the repercussion of the law civil liberty ...
- 2136: The Death Penalty
- ... the 18th century in England executions attracted tens of thousands of people in some cases there would be riots. Also in England the church was allowed to burn people alive at the stake for the crime of heresy. Under Queen Mary Tutor (the infamous "Bloody Mary") thousands were executed just for not returning to the Catholic faith. Most of these executions took place in the market place so the public would ... what will our descendants think of the methods in use today. In my opinion the death penalty should be banned. The New Testament condemns it and study after study confirms that it does not cure crime. Canada is one of the few countries that agree with my views. Many believe that families of victims of violent crimes deserve this satisfaction or that society should not support murderers for years in prison ...
- 2137: Capital Punishment
- ... to tell you what capital punishment is, its history, its current role in the justice of criminals, and why I believe that it pleases God. Body: Capital punishment, simply put, is killing someone for a crime that they have committed. This crime is murder. In some countries and states, it is considered acceptable to kill the person who has taken the life of another. The methods of execution have varied since the beginning of time, but three ...
- 2138: Capital Punishment
- ... forms of punishment for crimes. They seem to be inhumane. Yet in Eastern cultures, if one steals something, they lose a finger or two and sometimes an entire hand depending on the severity of the crime. This seems to be reason enough not to steal, as in these cultures there is a very low theft rate. Maybe the ACLU would find a monetary fine a more appropriate punishment? For society to ... thief. Of course, the Bedau also explains that capital punishment brutalizes society, leading to even more murders. If we, as a society, adopt this no-punishment position, it logically follows that there would be less crime. Once criminals realized that no matter what they did, no fellow citizen would lift a finger to stop them, why, they’d just be so overcome with the generosity of their neighbors that they’d ...
- 2139: The Crucible
- ... God. The most important scene in the play was act two, scene three, where John Proctor is able to talk with his wife, Elizabeth, one last time. He decides that he will "confess" to the crime of witchcraft, thereby avoiding being hung. However, to accept what he said, the judge also requires him to sign a written confession which states that he confessed to the crime of witchcraft. Judge Danforth would post it on the church door, to use Proctor as an example to get other people to confess. That upset Proctor greatly, because people would look down on him with ...
- 2140: Lafollettes-licensing Of Paren
- ... given love, respect, or a sense of self-worth. The results of this maltreatment are obvious. Abused children bear the physical and psychological scars of maltreatment throughout their lives. Far too often they turn to crime. They are far more likely to abuse their own children. Even if the maltreated children never harm anyone, they will probably never be well-adjusted, happy adults (LaFollette 523). If we as a society know ... out of the mothers care. It is cases like these, and I believe LaFollette would agree, that are exactly the reason why a parental licensing system is greatly needed in America. It would help reduce crime, which is often the result of improper upbringing, and reduce number of children that are abused each year. The only argument of LaFollette s that I thought was a little weak was his rebuttal to ...
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