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- 671: Smerdyakov
- ... divulges details of the conception of the fourth son of Fyodor Pavovich Karamazov. Late on a September evening, a drunk Fyodor, by modern standards, "rapes" a homeless woman. Stinking Lizaveta, the victim of Fyodor's violence, was a legend in the town. Regardless of her unattractive and dirty appearance, her poverty, and homelessness, the townspeople regarded her with sympathy and compassion. Fyodor, on the other hand, treated Lizaveta as an insubordinate ... scoundrel, and more. So, quite predictably, we find out in the sixth chapter of Book 3, that Smerdyakov is, to say the least, bitter about his mistreatment. Smerdyakov seems to be innately aware of the violence, disrespect, and cruelty from which he was conceived. He is outwardly cold and passionless. Inwardly, he has a lot of anger. As a child, he maliciously unleashes this inward wrath in the ceremonial killing of ... not wait for the jury to consider his case. Like the "mysterious visitor," he has convicted himself of murder and sentences himself death. Smerdyakov's vicious crime and brutal punishment complete a full life of violence starting at his conception. His passionately violent nature erupts implosively beneath a mask of implacable calm.
- 672: Euthanasia is Not Murder
- ... to end treatment. Because patients select to die, their deaths end suffering, and there is no intention to cause harm, physician assisted euthanasia cannot be considered murder. Murder can be defined as an act of violence which is perpetrated against a victim. For example, a man stuffed into a car after being shot five times is a murder victim. The individual dies at a time which is forced by the killer ... strangler killed the women, he first terrorized them. Frequently murder is painfuland the person who is dying has not voluntarily decided to participate in his or her death. By its nature, murder is death by violence at a time of the killer's rather than nature's choosing. Unlike murder, euthanasia is not an act of violence. In an editorial in the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Dr. Eric Chevlen argues that patients, who are worn down by pain, extensive testing, and depression, will be easily persuaded to seek assisted suicide (11B). Furthermore, ...
- 673: Player Piano
- ... fact like one of the proclamations that start wars. It is an ultimate message, it clearly says the people are bored and disgusted by current system and that they want a change. They would use violence if the government would not accept their requests. The letter is scribed by Paul Proteus's name although he had absolutely nothing to do with all of it. In fact he is being hidden in ... can see that the idea of revolution was not bad at all, but it turned worse with the people's want for might. So it happens. The government does not accept their request, which means violence is used. The common people go mad; most of them encouraged by strong drinking, and destroy machinery in general. They do not really care about which machine is really bad and which might be helpful or needful, they do not distinguish, so they just smash all down. The army makes a counterstrike, so the revolution is finished soon by violence. Paul does not belong anywhere now. The revolutionaries blame him for the bad success the industrial bosses treat him like a traitor and his own wife who said she loved him divorces him and ...
- 674: Oklahoma City Bombing
- ... and fuel oil to the front of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building, where it subsequently exploded, killing 169 people and injuring some 500 others. Of course you do. While both were massive acts of violence involving American citizens, the impact of such acts is always felt the most when it happens right here at home. These days, America is filled with those people who disagree with our system of government ... or within the discussions that they hold in their own private homes. When these people act upon this anger, and their disagreement, the feelings are brought beyond the point of normal behavior to vigilantism and violence. This animosity, when pushed to these limits, often results in tragedy, a tragedy that we call domestic terrorism. Being the oldest daughter of a Senior ATF Agent, I have been exposed to domestic terrorism all ... domestic terrorism are those inflicted upon those people we call upon to take care of the situation. They are the paramedics, the support groups, and the investigators that are subjected to these senseless acts of violence. This is the part of the terror that is most personal to me. During the Oklahoma City Bombing, my father was gone from the day after the bombing to the day after the implosion. ...
- 675: On Apartheid
- ... South Africans strongly opposed apartheid. Leading opposition groups included the African National Congress (ANC). Most ANC members were blacks. Between 1948 and 1991, large numbers of people protested apartheid by staging boycotts, demonstrations, and strikes. Violence often broke out, and thousands of people, most of them blacks, were killed." 3 "But apartheid's effects continued even after the laws were repealed. Today, many blacks and other nonwhites continue to face unofficial ... More than 40 blacks are killed in the South African township of Boipatong. The incident prompts the ANC to withdraw from constitutional talks for four months, uring the government to take steps to curb township violence that has claimed 1,500 lives since the beginning of 1992. Feb. 12, 1993 The government and the ANC agree on a transitional "government of national unity" in which bot parties will be partners. April ... killed in gun battles in Johannesburg during a protest march by Zulus demanding that KwaZulu be excluded from the elections. April 19, 1994 The Zulu-based Inkatha Freedom Party, which has been blamed for inciting violence in its KwaZulu stronghold, agrees to join the elections. April 26-29, 1994 The country's first universal suffrage elections are held, and blacks are given their first opportunity to vote. May 2, 1994 ...
- 676: Drugs: How Danagerous Is It?
- ... a white powder. It is sometimes mixed with other substances such as cornstarch or sugar. It is expensive, but because of the addiction, people do anything to get it. This has made another problem, drug violence. People kill people for cocaine or cocaine money. The drug was originally injected. One of the affects was bulging of the veins in the nose. This led to the discovery of sniffing, or snorting cocaine ... if everything is moving very fast. People often cannot talk correctly and are very spastic. They often do stupid things. Short term effects include the following: very rapid heart rate and high blood pressure, confusion, violence, difficultly in talking and other thing. Long term effects include, heart problems, liver problems, brain damage, stuttering, and the destruction of the separation between the nostrils. You can overdose on the drug and die. People use this drug because they are addicted. This drug is by far the most dangerous of the popular drugs. They often link it to violence and gangs. The drug problem in Franklin County isn't as large as in cities, but is existent. People use drugs, mainly because of peer pressure. Most people would not agree with this, but ...
- 677: Abortion
- ... bodyguard) and the husband of a woman seeking an abortion were shot at by pro-lifers. The police officer died_the husband was severely wounded. Even though FACEA will not put a stop to the violence toward abortionists and clients, I think it will definately decrease it. RU486 and "M&Ms" Different medications are offering a safe and private alternative to clinic abortions. RU486 is an abortion inducing pill that allows ... ground about being pro- choice. I think that the woman's rights override those of the fetus. Regardless of the reason or circumstances safe, reliable abortion should be made available to any woman. Acts of Violence Against Abortion Providers and Clients 1,991 1,992 1,993 1,994 1,995 Total Murder 0 0 1 4 0 5 Attempted Murder 2 0 1 8 0 11 Bombing 1 1 1 ... 96 Death Threats 3 8 78 59 13 238 Kidnapping 0 0 0 0 0 2 Burglary 1 5 3 3 3 37 Stalking N/A N/A 188 22 4 214 Total Acts of Violence 95 194 434 159 40 1,754 Refers to all 1995 incidents up to April 30 in all tables. Refers to 1977 to April 30, 1995 in all tables. Stalking wasn't tracked until ...
- 678: Gangs
- ... other one is the Martians. A lot of the gang members come from broken homes, or something is wrong. So the kids end up in gangs doing drugs, drinking, smoking, committing crimes, and getting into violence. Some of us consider our gang "family." Some of the gangs actually do have real families in them. There's the problem of joining gangs. I got jumped into my gang. But that's one ... find a majority to be full-fledged members. Associate - These youths have the second highest degree of commitment to the gang. Typically, these youths don't initiate the ideas to commit crimes and acts of violence, but easily become embroiled when trouble starts. These youths often like to intimidate those outside the gang, but without life-threating violence. One tactic is simply to surround others and taunt. It is common for 30%-50% of a gang to be made up of these youths. (The Grapevine, Texas case, where the majority of the ...
- 679: Juvenile Crime and Prevention
- ... of programs, with $55.3 million coming from the federal government.) 43 The Department of Justice, under the Attorney General, also claims a share of crime prevention activities. It recently created a task force on violence. The Department's Crime Prevention Office offers community cadre training, among other programs, and in conjunction with the Department of Education has developed a program called School/Community Violence Prevention: Focus on Gangs. In addition, the attorney general has urged video game businesses to restrict violence and label their products for better consumer information. The Department of Education, in addition to the anti-gang program, is home to the $20 million Healthy Start plan, which provides early intervention services for ...
- 680: Inside The IRA
- ... with the objective and intention of ending British rule in Ireland, committing to the transformation of Irish society and to a negotiated and democratic settlement. They have recently been taken more seriously because of the violence the IRA has unleashed. IRA Manpower is estimated to be about 400 hardcore activists, with perhaps a similar number of “second line” activists who can be called in on a crisis. Most of these members ... for the British rule in Northern Ireland still continues. Their fight for independence grows stronger with new members, political allies such as the Sinn Fein, advanced weapons, bomb materials, guerilla warfare, and political and physical violence against the British government and military. Maybe someday they will achieve their goal of ending British rule in Northern Ireland and forming a new democratically expressed Republic of Ireland. Works Cited 1. Mcduff, David “IRA ... IRA” Web Page: http://www.geocities.com/Capitol hill/9400/weap 1.html. 3. Paisley Jr, Ian Uncovering the Irish Republican Army D.U.P. publishing company Seattle, Washington. Copyright 1992. 4. Creeden, Miriam “IRA Violence at Funeral” World Progress Quarterly Review 1988 Standard Education Company Chicago. Copyright 1988. 5. Miller, David Irish Republican Army Software Toolworks Encyclopedia Grolier Electronic Publishing, Inc Doesn’t Say Location. Copyright 1992
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