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- 21681: Internet Regulation
- ... pervert and the pedophile must be free to practice their pursuits in the presence of children on a taxpayer created and subsidized computer network.3 People like this are the ones in the wrong. Taxpayer's dollars are being spent bringing obscene text and graphics into the homes of people all over the world. The government must take control to prevent pornographers from using the Internet however they see fit because ... an attempt on part of the government to control their "free attitude" displayed in homepages such as "Sex, Adult Pictures, X-Rated Porn", "Hot Sleazy Pictures (Cum again + again)" and "sex, sex, sex. heck, it's better even better than real sex"6. "What we are doing is simply making the same laws, held constitutional time and time again by the courts with regard to obscenity and indecency through the mail ... illegal. The courts have generally held that obscenity is illegal under all circumstances for all ages, while "indecency" is generally allowable to adults, but that laws protecting children from this "lesser" form are acceptable. It's called protecting those among us who are children from the vagrancies of adults.8 The constitution of the United States has set regulations to determine what is categorized as obscenity and what is not. ...
- 21682: The Greek Myth of Orion
- ... waves rolled the dead body of Orion to the land, and bewailing her fatal error with many tears, Diana placed him among the stars, where he appears as a giant, with a girdle, sword, lion's skin, and club. Sirius, his dog, follows him, and the Pleiads fly before him. Orion, the brightest constellation in the sky, is easy to find if you look for the three bright stars that make up Orion's belt. Once you have found this distinctive pattern, two other very bright stars will help you define the rest of the constellation. The first star, Betelgeuse, is located at Orion's right shoulder. The second, Rigel, is at his lower left. Orion is the great hunter, aiming his arrow and holding his club over his head. His sword hangs from his belt. In the area ...
- 21683: Lord Of The Flies 7
- ... society, with a democratic type of government. Then, a boy named Jack decides to break off and form his own society, with him being the leader, governing with a dictatorship type of government, causing Ralph s society to crumble and fall apart. William Golding believed that the defects of a society could be traced back to the flaws of the human nature. These societies were very different from each other because the individuals were very different. Ralph s society was based on everyone having a say in the government. Ralph was kind and good to the people of his society. He let them have freedom and liberties which was not go for his ... not stress that the rescue fire and the shelters were necessary. Ralph was passive and did not keep his society in line. The were too unruly to control. Another factor in the demise of Ralph s society was the other members. Piggy, like Ralph, was not aggressive enough. He let himself be pushed around when he knew he was doing the right thing. Piggy did not have the leadership qualities. ...
- 21684: The Functions of Setting in “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”
- ... he became too drunk he would leave without paying, so they kept watch on him" (141). The waiters' views of the old man and his depression are displayed to the reader by the old man's drinking as well as the night time setting and lonely atmosphere. The younger waiter walked over to the young man as he rapped on the saucer with his glass. The younger waiter reluctantly served the ... It is becoming late and the young waiter is growing restless. The night has grown darker and it seems the old man will never leave. The older waiter, however, sees the despair in the man's eyes and seems to associate with his pain. But the younger waiter had grown more impatient and was becoming greatly displeased with the old man's stay. By now it was very late and the younger waiter made the old man leave. With this, the older waiter seemed upset and asked his partner why he did it. The young man ...
- 21685: Euthanasia Overview
- ... is allowing the patient to die due to lack of treatment. This includes taking the patient off their support system, or respirator. Passive euthanasia also includes stopping the food supply intravenously to comatose patients (Compton’s, 1). Debate has flourished against those who accept passive euthanasia, but reject active. Questions are asked why one form is accepted and not the other. The distinction that is made between the two of them ... means of modern technology can be very costly. Families might, despite their love for the patient, consider the money being spent for what may be a hopeless cause (Baird, 97). Opponents argue the possibility of “s pontaneous remission.” In many cases a patient recovers with no explanation. With euthanasia, these miraculous recoveries would not exist because there would be no expectation of them happening. If the patient is put to death ... 100). With euthanasia, death is no longer natural; it is a result of a medical decision. Several questions are asked regarding when, why, and under what circumstances medical personnel should implement the practice. Each patient’s case has different factors that make the decision to put him or her to rest difficult (Thomasma, 247-248). Proponents feel that euthanasia is an admirable concept; however, the request for death from a ...
- 21686: Pharmaceutical Companies and Advertising
- ... million during the same time period in 1997.” Gradually, TV had taken over magazines and newspapers through November of last year. As the result, magazines' numbers were declining, such as Rodale Press’ Prevention and Men’s Health, which are health-related books. Moreover, large consumers' books, such as Time Inc.’s Time and People and Washington Post Co.’s Newsweek were losing pharmaceutical advertising. Nevertheless, prescription drug marketers continued to move to TV, though ScheringpPloug Corp. continued to place their advertising in print because print because they can provide information and depth than ...
- 21687: The Watergate Affair
- ... Washington D.C.. I will primarily concentrate on the negative impact that media coverage had to the publics eye. This media coverage, although justified and appropriate for the situation, ultimately destroyed the credibility of Nixon's administration and the ability to run an effective government which forced the first resignation of an American president. The history of the events at hand is as follows. The Nixon Administration financed a White House ... distributed among the CRP. (Investigations: Seven Down On Watergate, TIME Magazine, September 25, 1972, page 21) The funds used for this operation were authorized by one man, Jeb Stuart Magruder, who became one of Nixon's committee's deputy directors. Before joining CRP, Magruder was an assistant to the President's chief of staff, H.R. Haldeman, then later became assistant to Herb Klein, Director of Communications. It has been said that ...
- 21688: Passionate Storms
- Passionate Storms Kate Chopin’s “The Storm”, is a story filled with metaphorical references between a thunderstorm of rain and a thunderstorm of passion. Calixta, Bobinot, and Bibi led, what one would assume to be, a rather normal life. While Bobinot and Bibi are in town shopping they notice a storm approaching, and “Bobinot, who was accustomed to converse on terms of perfect equality with his little son, called the child’s attention to certain sombre clouds that were rolling with sinister intention from the west, accompanied by a sullen, threatening roar.” However, a moment a Mother Nature’s fury unleashed a wealth of passion between Calixta and her former beau Alcee Laballiere. Calixta was at home sewing while Bobinot and Bibi were at Friedheimer’s store, and she did not realize that ...
- 21689: Much Ado About Noting
- ... some marks of love in her," and he decides to take pity upon her and return her love. In Act III, Scene 1 Beatrice is deceived as she overhears Hero and Ursula talk of Benedick's affection for her. Beatrice then decides to allow herself to be tamed by Benedick's "loving hand," and return his love. Beatrice and Benedick re made to fall in love through the deception of those around them, and ironically find happiness more readily than Claudio and Hero. The relationship between ... play occurs as Claudio is deceived into thinking he has lost Hero and must make up for what he has done. Leonato orders Claudio to inform the habitants of Messina of the truth of Hero's death, "hang her an epitaph upon her tomb", and marry Antonio's daughter (who look like Hero). This deception was devised by Leonato to ensure Claudio is true. It is through Dogberry and his ...
- 21690: Third World Countries
- ... that sets the economic standard throughout powerful countries. Canada has always been a top rated economic country, usually behind the United States and other large Commonwealth countries. Starting back in the early to mid 60's, Prime Minister of Canada, Pierre Trudeau decided to use Canadian revenue as foreign aid. These included "Third World". Some of the major problems faced by "Third World" countries today include poor towns which have had ... conditions for their people and in all have not tried to bring their country out of their economic slump. As Canada entered it second century, Prime Minister Trudeau called for a complete review of Canada's foreign policy. Starting in 1968 interested Canadians including politicians, journalists, professors, business leaders, financial experts, as well as church and labour leaders were invited to offer opinions and advice in what was called the Trudeau ... independent, to work for peace and security, to promote fairness and equality for everyone and to improve living conditions for all people throughout the world. The Canadian foreign policy review suggested that Canada strengthened it's ties with Latin America. Trudeau visited Mexico, Cuba and Venezuela in 1976. Canada's trade with Latin America increased from $1099 million in 1970 to $3418 million in 1976. Also Canada gave an increasing ...
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