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  • Rigoberta Menchu

    Rigoberta Menchu

    Rigoberta Menchu, a Quiche Indian woman native to Guatemala, is a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for politically reaching out to her country and her people. In her personal testimony tittled “I, Rigoberta Menchu” we can see how she blossomed into the Nobel Prize winner she is today. Following a great deal in her father’s footsteps, Rigoberta’s mobilization work, both within and outside of Guatemala, led to negotiations between the guerillas and the government

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    Essay Length: 1,660 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: December 5, 2009 By: David
  • I, Rigoberta Menchu - Chapter Xvi - Issues

    I, Rigoberta Menchu - Chapter Xvi - Issues

    In Chapter XVI of I, Rigoberta Menchu, theme-changing issues are raised which lead to turning points in the attitude of Menchu’s dealing with suffering. Issues are raised such as the communal tradition of her people; the realization of oppression through inward comparison; the change from the acceptance of suffering as fate, which is unpreventable, to the realization of injustice and exploitation as preventable; and finally the road of action that these realizations lead too.

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    Essay Length: 638 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: April 6, 2010 By: Tasha
  • Controversial Issues: Justifying the Persian Gulf War

    Controversial Issues: Justifying the Persian Gulf War

    Controversial Issues: Justifying the Persian Gulf War On January 16, 1991 the Gulf War had officially started, and for good reason. In August of 1990, Saddam Hussein sent armies to Kuwait, to take it over. When the United States had unwittingly given Saddam help when fighting against the Iranians, we had also given him a military that was one of the world's largest and most lethal. And so, when Saddam did not comply with the

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    Essay Length: 376 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: February 16, 2009 By: Vika
  • Marshall Mathers: Legend of Controversy

    Marshall Mathers: Legend of Controversy

    Marshall Mathers: Legend or Controversy? A question that often arises when discussing Marshall Bruce Mathers III, better known as rapper EMINEM or Slim Shady, is why is this man such a controversial artist? Marshall was born on October 17, 1972 in Kansas City, MO to a single mother, Mrs. Debbie Mathers - Briggs. He has a half brother, Nathan, born in 1986. During his young childhood, Marshall moved back and forth between his mothers home

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    Essay Length: 1,164 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: February 26, 2009 By: Max
  • Why Is Euthanasia Controversial?

    Why Is Euthanasia Controversial?

    Euthanasia- The word Euthanasia has Greek origins. There are different types of euthanasia, passive, non-aggressive, and aggressive. Passive euthanasia is withholding common treatments (such as antibiotics, drugs, or surgery) or giving a medication knowing that it may also result in death. sort of like the principle of double effects. Passive euthanasia is currently the most accepted form. Non-aggressive Euthanasia is the practice of withdrawing life support and is more controversial. Aggressive Euthanasia is using lethal

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    Essay Length: 314 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Church-State Controversy

    Church-State Controversy

    Church-State Controversy There are many social issues present today that affect out lives in more than one way. Social issues range from family-related, church related and politics to abortion and state affairs. The specific social issue I’m going to concentrate on in this report is Church-State related. It is mainly focused on the teaching of Evolution and Creationism in public schools, and why there is so much conflict. For many years there has been conflict

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    Essay Length: 499 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Controversy: Supreme Court Justice Terms

    Controversy: Supreme Court Justice Terms

    An impending issue currently involves the terms of the U.S. Supreme Court Justices. They are enjoying extended stays on the bench due to an increase in life expectancy. In fact, Justices are now serving an average of 26.1 years before retiring or death—twelve years longer than they did when the average span of a judge’s tenure was roughly fourteen years. Therefore, a proposal has been offered that addresses this concern. Under this proposal a judge

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    Essay Length: 1,419 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Andrew
  • Baseball Orgin Controversy

    Baseball Orgin Controversy

    Baseball Origin Controversy Based on old American fokelore, baseball's storied invention was by a young West Point cadet named Abner Doubleday. In the summer of 1839, in Cooperstown, New York, Doubleday supposedly started the game of baseball. Because of numerous types of baseball, or rather games similar to it, the orgian of the game has been disputed for decades by sports historians all over the world. In 1839, in Cooperstown, New York, Doubleday supposedly

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    Essay Length: 885 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 12, 2009 By: Bred
  • Controversial Music

    Controversial Music

    lbums with explicit lyrics or content started having black and white parental advisories on them in 1994 (http://www.riaa.org/Parents-Advisory-4.cfm). Are these labels necessary? Is controversial music molding our society and causing teenagers to turn to drugs? Is censorship necessary to protect the youth of our nation. Generally, younger people are against censorship on this issue. Music is an outlet and even an anti-drug for many teens -- however, parents and society feel differently. Should parents censor

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    Submitted: November 13, 2009 By: regina
  • Controversial Music

    Controversial Music

    Albums with explicit lyrics or content started having black and white parental advisories on them in 1994 (http://www.riaa.org/Parents-Advisory-4.cfm). Are these labels necessary? Is controversial music molding our society and causing teenagers to turn to drugs? Is censorship necessary to protect the youth of our nation. Generally, younger people are against censorship on this issue. Music is an outlet and even an anti-drug for many teens -- however, parents and society feel differently. Should parents censor

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    Essay Length: 1,785 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Is the Drinking Age Too High? a Modern Controversy

    Is the Drinking Age Too High? a Modern Controversy

    Tramontelli 1 Mike Tramontelli Mr. Greshes English 12 30 April 2007 Is the Drinking Age too High? A Modern Controversy There has been a controversy in the United States of America ever since the legal drinking age was increased from 18 to 21. Many new points of contention have arisen ever since the federal government passed their decision. In my opinion, I think that the drinking age should be lowered again to eighteen for

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    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: David
  • Controversy Surrounding Gay Marriage

    Controversy Surrounding Gay Marriage

    The Controversy Surrounding Gay Marriage The debate of gay marriage is very complex, due to the many different feelings people express on the topic. One opinion is that gay marriage should be legalized nationally. Others feel that gay marriage should not be legalized but civil unions should be granted to homosexuals so they have an alternative that allows gays and lesbians to receive something that compares to the same rights as marriage. On the other

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    Essay Length: 1,158 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Vietnam Controversy

    Vietnam Controversy

    Vietnam Controversy It’s January 27th, 1973 and the Vietnam War is over. Peace agreements were signed in Paris by the South Vietnam Communist forces, North Vietnam, South Vietnam and the United States. The meeting lasted for several hours and in that time they agreed on many objectives, including: that U.S. troops would gradually withdraw from Vietnam and all prisoners of war would be released, South Vietnam had the right to choose their own future (whether

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    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Stenly
  • The Controversy Whether College Baseball Players Should Use Metal or Wooden Bats?

    The Controversy Whether College Baseball Players Should Use Metal or Wooden Bats?

    The Controversy Whether College Baseball Players Should Use Metal or Wooden Bats? ' In college baseball today the players are becoming so strong because of the weight lifting plans, constant conditioning, and the use of drugs to enhance their performance. The baseballs are being wound tighter and the quality of pitching has declined over the years. It is becoming a major concern for college players because they hit the ball so hard with metal bats.

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    Submitted: November 20, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Controversial Issues: Justifying the Persian Gulf War

    Controversial Issues: Justifying the Persian Gulf War

    Controversial Issues: Justifying the Persian Gulf War On January 16, 1991 the Gulf War had officially started, and for good reason. In August of 1990, Saddam Hussein sent armies to Kuwait, to take it over. When the United States had unwittingly given Saddam help when fighting against the Iranians, we had also given him a military that was one of the world's largest and most lethal. And so, when Saddam did not comply with the

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    Essay Length: 376 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 21, 2009 By: Venidikt
  • Non Lethal Weapons - a Controversial Debate

    Non Lethal Weapons - a Controversial Debate

    Taser Non Lethal Weapons: A Controversial debate Over the years, the issue concerning the use of non lethal force in Policing and the Criminal Justice system has been a very controversial and debated topic. These weapons used by the Police have saved a considerable amount of lives and have proven themselves as a useful tool in making the jobs of the police more effective and efficient. Non lethal weapons are designed to incapacitate people or

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    Essay Length: 2,042 Words / 9 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Mike
  • Abortion - a Controversial Subject

    Abortion - a Controversial Subject

    Abortion Abortion has always been a controversial subject among everybody whether they are involved directly or indirectly, whether they are for it or against it. It is nearly impossible to find someone who doesn’t have an opinion about abortion. Both those who favor or oppose abortion make superior arguments to defend their beliefs and views. Personally, I think every last person is entitled to his or her own opinions, beliefs, thoughts, and rights. And yes,

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    Essay Length: 908 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: Max
  • Plea Bargaining Controversy in Society

    Plea Bargaining Controversy in Society

    Plea Bargaining Controversy in Society Councilman Dennis Gallagher was accused of raping and assaulting a Queens woman. The alleged event took place on July 8, 2007. Although Councilman Gallagher said it was consensual sex, the plaintiff says otherwise. When it was brought to trail by a grand-jury preceding the judge claimed the defense team had unfairly presented their case to the grand jury. About a month from the ruling, Councilman Gallagher was offered a plea

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    Essay Length: 964 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Ward Churchill Controversy

    Ward Churchill Controversy

    September 11, 2001 was a day that impacted the entire nation. Every individual American has a different opinion on how they feel about the events that took place. After the attacks on the World Trade Center everyone was feeling very distraught and emotional; some more than others. The government was under scrutiny. During this time the entire nation just wanted to get along and be with their families. Everyone wanted to feel a sense of

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    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Vika
  • Controversial Music

    Controversial Music

    Albums with explicit lyrics or content started having black and white parental advisories on them in 1994 (http://www.riaa.org/Parents-Advisory-4.cfm). Are these labels necessary? Is controversial music molding our society and causing teenagers to turn to drugs? Is censorship necessary to protect the youth of our nation. Generally, younger people are against censorship on this issue. Music is an outlet and even an anti-drug for many teens -- however, parents and society feel differently. Should parents censor

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    Submitted: November 28, 2009 By: Max
  • Abortion - Most Controversial

    Abortion - Most Controversial

    Nick Poch Social Issues 11-6-98 Abortion Abortion is one of the most controversial issues discussed in today's society. This issue has caused a great deal of turmoil in the world. Some protestors have even killed other human beings over the issue. People's religion has had some input on this issue, but this should not be the only factor when looking at this serious controversial debate. There are many questions that one must ask him or

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    Essay Length: 986 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 29, 2009 By: Edward
  • Abortion - an Ethical Controversy

    Abortion - an Ethical Controversy

    Abortion An Ethical Controversy One of the western world’s most controversial ethical issues in today’s society is the act of abortion and its legislation. Abortion is the process in which a baby is killed whilst still in the mother’s womb. This is performed for a variety of reasons. Due to the severity of the consequences of an abortion and the moral and religious elements involved, this is an ethical controversy and has divided people for

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    Essay Length: 1,143 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 29, 2009 By: Jon
  • Controversial Issues Paper

    Controversial Issues Paper

    Controversial Issues Paper Topic: Human Cloning Issue # 5 John A. Robertson, "Human Cloning and the Challenge of Regulation," The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 339, no. 2 (July 9, 1998), pp. 119-122. George J. Annas, "Why We Should Ban Human Cloning," The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 339, no. 2 (July 9, 1998), pp. 118-125. 10-16-00 In the article that I chose there are two opposing viewpoints on the issue of "Should

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    Essay Length: 1,837 Words / 8 Pages
    Submitted: December 1, 2009 By: Wendy
  • Controversial Televison Advertisement

    Controversial Televison Advertisement

    Controversial Television Advertising Everywhere we go today we see some type of advertising, it could be in the supermarket, on a billboard, on the side of a bus, in the t.v, and even on the radio. Most of this advertising are targeting children and teenagers and currently most of this advertisement are very controversial. Everyday, we are bombarded with images within popular culture- advertising, in the television and these images try to sell us

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    Submitted: December 2, 2009 By: Mike
  • The Evolution of the Creation Controversy in Twentieth Century America

    The Evolution of the Creation Controversy in Twentieth Century America

    The Evolution of the Creation Controversy in Twentieth Century America "The fact of evolution is the backbone of biology, and biology is thus in the peculiar position of being a science founded on an improved theory, is it then a science or faith?" Charles Darwin "The empirical detectability of intelligent causes renders intelligent design a fully scientific theory." William Dembski Introduction Questions on the origin of life and of the universe must have permeated human

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    Essay Length: 3,549 Words / 15 Pages
    Submitted: December 3, 2009 By: Top

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