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- 401: Campaign Finance Reform
- ... politicians. I also believe that none of our government officials would change their beliefs just because a group stopped contributing to his/her campaign. An example Smith uses is Phil Gramm and his opposition to gun control. He would not change his beliefs if the NRA ceased supporting him. Smith says, “Of course not: the NRA supports Gramm because he opposes gun control. (p 57)” The last reason I do not think campaign finance should be reformed is that the money is beneficial to the person’s campaign. Smith has a quote from the Rockefeller Institute ...
- 402: A Worn Path
- ... Yes, sir” or “mister” are pronounced in a way as if she abhors his ethical standards. The hunter may believe that he is the master of the whole scene, but in reality, he has no control over Phoenix, and he even plays by her rules. She takes over the “contest” for power without the hunter’s knowledge. In the beginning of the century hardly any crime was justified by society, especially ... law of society or the Bible which justify her actions and perform as a payback for the difficult times in her life. Unlike many people who would feel weak and helpless if someone pointed a gun at them, Phoenix stands with pride and courage. When the hunter points a gun at Phoenix’s face, she remains calm and even controls the confrontation. Her difficult life’s experience as an African-American woman who lived through slavery makes her spirit strong. Eudora Welty shows that ...
- 403: Battle Royal
- ... good fight. I never told you, but your life is a war and I have been a traitor all my born days, a spy in the enemy's country ever since I give up my gun back in the Reconstruction. Live with your head in the lion's mouth. I want you to overcome'em with yeses, undermine'em with grins, agree'em to death and destruction, let'em swoller you ... in shows us two important issues: First, how the black boys are kept down (socially) by being forced to fight against their own. This tactic of keeping your enemies fighting each other, so you can control them easier has been used numerous times in history. However the horrible things about Battle Royal is that the black boys except it morally, and think that it is alright for them to be treated ... good fight. I never told you, but your life is a war and I have been a traitor all my born days, a spy in the enemy's country ever since I give up my gun back in the Reconstruction. Live with your head in the lion's mouth. I want you to overcome'em with yeses, undermine'em with grins, agree'em to death and destruction, let'em swoller ...
- 404: Shpere
- ... the rising action is when they went over to the ship to try to board the monstrous space like vessel. They arrive at what they thought was the entrance point and located a type of control panel. By now they had determined by size, shape, haul strength, and how thick the coral was covering it that it was that we, meaning humans, didn't have the technology at this time to build this vessel, and that it has been their for a very long time. Therefore they determined that it must be alien to the planet. They opened what they thought was the control panel and it was all in English. He pushed the "OPEN" button, a door opened, they walked in, the door closed and Barnes pushed another button and the room was pressurized. Next a light blinked ... Beth. He was looking about the habitat. She had hid from him. Just as he was about to give up he spotted her huddled in the corner behind a barrier of pipes holding a Spear gun. She told Norman he shouldn't of came back for her and that it was too late to save her. He moved in to try to overpower her and remove her from the habitat ...
- 405: Response To Civil Disobedience
- ... in 1845, Thoreau felt that this economic move by the United States expedited the Civil War, which many Americans disapproved of including he himself. In his essay, Thoreau argues that government should not be in control of the people and that the people should be able to rule themselves freely however they please. In addition, he clearly states and points out that in many instances it is best when individual rights ... as he encourages individuals to take responsibility for keeping the government in constant check. He believes that the best way for a country and its people to survive is if individuals are willing to exert control over the government and not be ruled like sheep. Part of Thoreau's writing style includes using examples to justify his opinions. Two such examples are the Mexican War and the slavery issues the country ... but each instant losing some of its integrity? It has not the vitality and force of a single living man; for a single man can bend to his will. It is sort of a wooden gun to the people themselves; and, if ever they should use it in earnest as a real one against each other, it will surely split" (222). When he describes the American government in comparison to ...
- 406: Stuck in the Middle
- ... up the scene in the movie where it is being played, try and follow me... The five criminals hired go by color-coded names . During the heist the cops show and things got out of control. Two of the robbers were shot and killed after Mr. Blonde, the "on the edge" gangster started shooting up the place when an employee triggered the alarm. Mr. White and Mr. Orange (an undercover cop ... he is scared that he may not be able to make it through the rest of this torturous interrogation alive. The clowns are his fellow officers who allowed the situation to get so out of control, and the jokers are Mr. White and Mr. Pink. And now he is stuck in the middle of this whole ordeal with the most cynical, evil, and hardest criminal of the bunch....Mr. Blonde. Yes ... burn the cop, and split with the diamonds. Joe called him a traitor and would not believe him. Joe shot the police officer and was ready to kill Mr. Orange when Mr. White turns his gun on Joe to protect his friend. Intern Nice Guy Eddie turns his gun on Mr. White. Sirens could be heard as the movie hit its climax - the cops bust in and three shots are ...
- 407: Indira Gandhfemalei
- ... the opposition into jail again, and muzzle the press. But Indira had never been one to run away from a challenge, and she stood her ground. She probably realized, too, that she could not definitely control a country like India without its approval(Jayakar 163). When the votes were counted, the Congress party was routed, and both Indira Gandhi and her son both lost their seats in Parliament. In a desperate ... discreet distance by aides and bodyguards. Halfway along the path, standing at attention, two security guards stood on either sides of the road. As Indira walked toward them, on of the guards raised his Sten gun in what, for one mistaken moment, her bodyguard thought was a salute. After that, things went completely out of control(Currimbhoy 3-5). The other guard, who was less than three feet away from Indira, pulled out his .38 revolver and fired five shots at her in quick succession, while the other guard pumped ...
- 408: School Violence
- ... more an issue of juvenile delinquency than violent behavior. The difference between the two generations is that today student conflicts are more likely to be solved with the use of weapons. The fact is a gun is much more intimidating than a fist. There is nothing scarier than arriving at school afraid of what may happen next. Many students are faced with this problem everyday. Children should feel safe when they ... walk into school. Many people use violence as an expression to release feelings of anger or frustration. They think there are no answers to their problems and turn to violence to express their out of control emotions. Others use manipulation as a way to control others or get something they want. Violence is a learned behavior. Like all learned behaviors, it can be changed. This isn't easy, though. Since there is no single cause of violence, there is ...
- 409: Hemingway's Portrayal of Nick's Consolation
- ... me" belittles him into a posture not only of a naughty little boy, but a sulky and not even a very trustworthy one (8). Hemingway shows Mrs. Adams almost as an evil empress who wants control over her family. The setting around Mrs. Adams gives the reader an impression of power. Benson describes the setting as: Like a queen bee or despotic invalid, Mrs. Adams sends forth her pronouncements from a ... Wife" as a kind and gentle man with patience of steel. Hemingway tells the reader of Dr. Adams' great love for hunting and fishing. He also demonstrates Dr. Adam's ability to maintain his self control. "He was a busy and kindly physician whose chief advocations were hunting and fishing"(Baker 129). Dr. Adam's, when questioned by his wife, remains calm. A slight tone of irritation is assumed due to his dialogue, and actions. Throughout the entire discussion with his wife he still his able to keep is composure. "The doctor wiped his gun carefully wife a rag. He pushed the shells back against the spring of the magazine. He sat with the gun on his knees. He was very fond of it. Then he heard his wife' ...
- 410: Movie: The Mission
- ... get off the land. The film includes spiritual and political activities the are reflected through the church, natives, and the Jesuits. What the movie mainly tried to show was that the Church wanted to maintain control over the Jesuits. To show that control, they went to Paraguay and tried to persuade the Jesuits to leave. The Spanish allowed them to take care of the matter to prove that. Spain and Portugal had negotiated the treaty of Tordesillias. In ... race that had a different way of life. The Indians were introduced to guns, complex musical instruments, and simplicities such as clothing. These new things changed their life. In the battle scene, the Indians steal gun powder from the Spanish. The gun powder is then used by the Indians to their advantage. By using home made cannons, they are not totally helpless to the cannons and bullets of the opposing ...
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