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- 2931: Capital Punishment
- ... it is good reason for the death penalty. Most supporters, including Ehrlich consider the theory that society engages in murder when executing the guilty, is invalid. He feels that execution of convicted offenders expresses the great value society places on innocent life. In a study done by Professor Stephen K. Layson of the University of North Carolina, showed to be on the low side of the deterrence factor of capital punishment ... or she is innocent. This maybe some reasons why some do not prefer the death penalty. Other reasons are, revenge is an unworthy motive for our society to pursue." In our society, there is a great expectation placed on the family of a victim to pursue to the highest degree, which would be the death penalty. Pat Bane, executive director of the Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation, stated, "One parent told ... cost of putting someone away for life is a deal. Is it really worth the hassle and money to kill a criminal, when we can put them away for life for less money with a great deal more ease? Capital punishment is such a volatile issue, and both sides are so deeply rooted in their views that they are willing to do almost anything to sway all of the people ...
- 2932: Case for Legalizing Marijuana What
- ... such as hashish can induce psychedelic experiences identical to those observed after ingestion of potent hallucinogens such as LSD. Some who smoke marijuana feel no effects; others feel relaxed and sociable, tend to laugh a great deal, and have a profound loss of the sense of time. Characteristically, those under the influence of marijuana show incoordination and impaired ability to perform skilled acts. Still others experience a wide range of emotions ... this is not so, Marijuana occasionally produces acute panic reactions or even transient psychoses. Furthermore, a person driving under the influence of marijuana is a danger to themselves and others. If smoked heavily and a great deal of consistency, its use has been clearly associated with mental breakdown. In many persons who smoke chronically, the drug reinforces passivity and reduces goal-directed, constructive activity. The chronic use of pure resin (hashish ... the police. Marijuana is a common weed, easier to produce than the bathtub gin of the Prohibition years. It is not surprising that thousands of "dealers" have been drawn into the marijuana business. Despite the great risks they face, including bullying by other dealers and the threat of arrest, they are attracted by the profits. The law cannot change the economics of this market because it operates outside the law. ...
- 2933: The Catcher in the Rye: True Picture Of Human Behavior
- ... person that is annoying them. That might be the reason for the guys not telling Ackley about his problem, but you have to draw the line somewhere. J. D. Salinger’s choice of language puts great emphasis on the way the character, Holden, feels about certain issues or people. An example of this choice of language is shown on page 28 when Holden says, “That’s something else that gives me a royal pain.” This shows that Holden has great disregard about the whole topic or situation. The author also uses a great deal of curse words. This is shown on page 28 when J. D. Salinger writes, “That sonuvabitch Hartzell thinks you’re a hot-shot in English, and he knows you’re my roommate.” I ...
- 2934: A Comparison Of Male Juvenile Sex Offenders With Delinquent Non-Offenders
- ... these referrals, over 200 are sexual assaults (Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, 1993). It is increasingly becoming a major problem and could possibly have profound effects in the near future. Though this is not a great number in comparison to the number of referrals, to this researchers knowledge, there are no treatment facilities in Harris County specifically designed to treat this type of offender. Statistics are not clear on recidivism rates ... of the literature led them to conclude that there is an over-representation of psychological disorders in delinquent populations. They noted specifically an exhibition of high rates of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, affective disorders, particularly depression, and substance abuse difficulties. Of course, this is an overview of an entire delinquent population, and it obviously encompasses juvenile delinquents who are sex offenders as well. Characteristics of Juvenile Sex Offenders Marshall and Eccles ...
- 2935: The Black Death In Europe
- The Black Death In Europe Europe has experience two great plagues throughout its history. The first came in 1347, it was known as the Black Death. The second hit Europe’s most famous city, London, in late 1664 or early 1665; residents called it the Great London Plague. During these two plagues, there arose two men willing to tell the world of the horrors these two plagues brought with them. Giovanni Boccaccio, in his Decameron told about the horrors of the 1347 Black Plague. Daniel Defoe, in A Journal of the Plague Year illustrating the destruction caused by the Great London Plague of 1665. However no one really can attest to the truth of both of these accounts. The Black Death began in China early in the fourteenth century (Viault 6). The plague then ...
- 2936: Marijuana
- ... and conditions of storage. In the 19th century scientist discovered THC which is what causes the high from marijuana. In 1942 they isolated THC, but it was not successfully synthesized until 1965. This was a great break because for the first time it was available in standardized dosage for experimental studies. Many people believe that marijuana is an addicting drug. Marijuana does not lead to any physical dependence so it is ... day” (Mann 116). The psychological effects on a person varies greatly depending on many factors. A person's personality, expectations, surroundings, the potency of the drug and the way the dose is consumed are all great factors. An individual can experience profoundly different highs according to his mood, his anxieties and his fears at the same time. There are many different symptoms in stoned pot smokers. The effects range from so ... pleasure seeker, the patient whose pain is diminished, the escapist who uses drugs as a crutch; all are people whose brains respond in a way that is still not fully understood. Today there is a great effort toward understanding and there is some progress. There is some light in the dark tunnel of confusion that surrounds the mind-drug mystique” (Hyde 12).
- 2937: Capital Punishment: Injustice of Society
- ... such poor character that they have subsequently been disbarred.”(Tabak 37). With payment caps or court determined sums of, for example, $5 an hour, there is not much incentive for a lawyer to spend a great deal of time representing a capital defendant. When you compare this to the prosecution, “…aided by the police, other law enforcement agencies, crime labs, state mental hospitals, various other scientific resources, prosecutors …experienced in successfully ... off mistaken execution as an incidental cost in the greater scheme of putting a criminal to death? “Revenge is an unworthy motive for our society to pursue.”(Whittier 1) In our society, there is a great expectation placed on the family of a victim to pursue vengeance to the highest degree -- the death penalty. Pat Bane, executive director of the Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation (MVFR), stated, “One parent told me ... cost of putting someone away for life is a deal. Is it really worth the hassle and money to kill a criminal, when we can put them away for life for less money with a great deal more ease? In earlier times--where capital punishment was common, the value of life was less, and societies were more barbaric--capital punishment was probably quite acceptable. However, in today’s society, which ...
- 2938: Karl Marx
- ... expelling the Bakuninists from the International and shortly, the International died out in New York. During the next decade of his life, his last few years, Marx was beset by what he called "chronic mental depression" and "his life turned inward toward his family." He never completed any substantial work during this time although he kept his mind active, reading and learning Russian. In 1879, Marx dictated the preamble of the ... circulation, causes more money to be printed. The one increases the effect of the other and thus, the downward spiral. Marx views revolution with two perspectives. One takes the attitude that revolution should be a great uprising like that of the French revolution. The other "conception" is that of the "permanent revolution" involving a "provisional coalition" between the low and higher classes. However, an analysis of the Communist Manifesto shows inconsistencies ...
- 2939: The College Scandal
- ... point in their life to play baseball, basketball, or soccer, but not everyone has stuck with it and moved on to bigger and better things. The true athletes have stuck with it and have become great over the years. Hard work and determination has paid off by giving them a chance to get and education and play at the college level. Other people feel that college athletes need to be motivated ... purchased for the players (par 6). A main reason why athletes are given gifts is to bribe the athlete. They have to perform better than the rest because they are getting something extra to be great. Not many athletes want that kind of stress because they already have enough to worry about, and having an expectation to uphold just creates more stress. Athletes are paid to play sports, but they have ... We process 1,600 secondary violations annually, and many of them involve small benefits often gained inadvertently or innocuously” (par 2). The number of NCAA violations with giving gifts to college athletes has risen a great deal since the late 1980s. These gifts cause major problems among coaches, teammates, and the college. College athletes are supposed to get a gift to the extents of a scholarship, when they get more ...
- 2940: Chester Wilmot
- ... seems to be on two major topics that are stated in the preface. The first topic deals exclusively with the defeat of Germany. The second topic deals with the alliance between the United States and Great Britain. By covering the defeat of the German armed forces on the western, eastern, and Mediterranean fronts, he gives reasons for their every failure. Throughout the book, statistics are given representing German war production in ... be excessive. In this regard then, the book fails for someone seeking a brief overview of the European theater. This is so because it contains so very much. However, for those knowledge of WWII in great depth, this book is ideal. For example, this student could really use the book. The second flaw pertains to the beginning of the book. The author totally disregards the Poland campaign and he only briefly ... on the European theater, this book is almost a must. The book is further useful because not only does it serve a history of WWII, but as a history of warfare in general. He gives great insight to political alliances and agreements. For this student, the book stands as one of the most informative books written on WWII in Europe.
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