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981: Chechnya: ... their opposition to domination by Christians" (Fielding). The ironic thing that arises here, is that Muslim Chechens, so adamant about enforcing Islamic law, do not adhere to any of the fundamentalist Islamic rules. Smoking and drinking is commonplace among men, and virtually no women comply with the "covering your head" requirement (Fielding). For a group of people who spend a great deal of energy appealing to their God "Allah", it seems ...

982: The Wonderful War On Drugs: ... substance illegal only results in a change from steady, moderate consumption to binges”(160). Prohibition laws of the 1920’s only brought about a huge, mafia controlled industry for alcohol, while doing nothing to prevent drinking among citizens. Making something illegal only creates a taboo, which people will break only because they know its wrong. By prohibiting drugs more people are likely to experiment as a way of rebelling against the ...

983: Raves: ... held in empty warehouses or abandoned buildings not capable of facilitating a bar, therefore there is a scarcity of alcohol. If the raves were located in other places most ravers would not be interested in drinking because alcohol is thought to reduce the effects of ecstasy. Rave parties spawn groups of kids that indulge themselves in illegal activities and nightlife. What gives young adults the right to prance around all night ...

984: Queers: ... Americans, to a false minority, homosexuals. The table looks like this: Rawlings 4 ________________________African Americans____________________Homosexuals_ Denied the right to vote? YES NO ______________________________________________________________________________________ Official segregation? YES NO ______________________________________________________________________________________ Denied access by law to public YES NO drinking fountains, restrooms? ______________________________________________________________________________________ Denied access by law to businesses, YES NO restaurants, barbershops etc.? ______________________________________________________________________________________ Verifiable economic hardships as a YES NO result of discrimination? _____________________________________________________________________________________ Unfortunately, some homosexuals have been the victims of violence because of their ...

985: Prejudice: ... world’s history were based upon racism. In the 1600’s, white men used Africans as slaves and treated them as they were not human. "Colored" people were not even allowed to use the same drinking fountains as white people. Fortunately, in the last three decades, race prejudice has taken a positive turn. Many rights programs were created to protect the African Americans. Now, the black community is not only being ...

986: Mining In Canada: ... acid rain - one of a very important environmental problems. Acid rain unquestionably contributed to the acidification of lakes and streams, causing problems with the agricultural crops and forest growth, and has the potential to contaminate drinking water systems 10. Sulphur dioxide is responsible for about two thirds of the acidity in precipitation; the other one third is from nitrogen oxide. The major source of sulphur dioxide in eastern Canada is nonferrous ...

987: Analysis Of Women In The Milit: ... the ancient double standard that women are the weaker gender. But what is combat specifically? Combat is about being exhausted, hungry, and living in the mud for long periods without access to clean water for drinking or bathing. It's about long periods of boredom interrupted by violent interludes of jolting fear, mingled with the agonizing cries of wounded, and the piercing sound of artillery. It's about the flesh burning ...

988: Jackie Robinson: ... When Jackie was young he and his friends used to sneak into the local reservoir to escape the unbearable heat. "In one incident a sheriff's deputy taunted them, "Look there, niggers swimming in my drinking water." And then, when the youths were arrested and taken to jail, one of the sixteen, crowded into a small cell, pleaded that he was hot and thirsty. The sheriff said, "The coon's hungry ...

989: Islam More Than A Religion: ... individual conscience. The fourth pillar of the faith is fasting during the month of Ramadan (ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar). Fasting begins at daybreak and ends at sunset, and during the day eating, drinking, and smoking are forbidden. The Qu'ran (2:185) states that it was during the month of Ramadan that the Qu'ran was revealed. The fifth pillar is the annual pilgrimage (hajj) to Mecca prescribed ...

990: Impact Of Media: ... is still there and Mr. Doe may be subconsciously influenced. There is no way to avoid it. Even in TV programs or movies there is Ahidden@ advertising. A carefully angled shot shows the hero is drinking Coke and has been planned to catch the consumer=s eye. 1993 By the start of the year, 98% of U.S. households own at least one TV set, 64% have two or more sets ...

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