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    Polygamy Is Wrong

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    Chrystal Robinson Professor Iris Lancaster English 1302 21 June 2013 Polygamy is Wrong Some of the most influential and respected individuals in history had open marriages. Although research shows that open marriages create significant complications‚ couples who are non-monogamous believe it is essential for a successful marriage. But whatever the situation‚ an open marriage is not acceptable in society. There are explanations to why it is imperative that couples remain monogamous in their

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    Procrastination Is Wrong

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    The fact is‚ most times these decisions are not really that crucial. Remember that making no move at all is a move in itself - and it’s almost always the wrong one! To overcome procrastination and take action today‚ a person with perfectionist tendencies must take the risk of making a wrong move. Remember that making a mistake is not the end of the world. In fact‚ mistakes are necessary stepping stones along the road to personal growth and success. If you haven’t made

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    Abortion Is Wrong

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    Abortion Is Wrong  There are several decisions one has to make on a daily basis. For example‚ what they’re going to wear that day‚ if they’re going to take the bus or the train or if they want to serve steak or chicken. But sometimes people have to make an even greater decision‚ such as whether or not to have an abortion. Millions of women in this world have been faced with this heart cringing decision that has made them really sit down and decide if abortion is the right choice for them. Throughout

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    sometimes‚ bullying goes so much further than that. Sometimes bullies go too far‚ and their victims make the unfortunate choice of ending their own lives. As awful as it is‚ it happens every day‚ and the worst part about it is those bullies aren’t held legally accountable for their actions‚ but they should be. Bullying is a form of harassment. It damages people physically and mentally. Even though the “normal” type of harassment is illegal‚ bullying someone literally to death isn’t. Rebecca Ann

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    White conceptions of enslavement by Britain: In the wake of the Stamp Act crisis‚ some Americans began to speak and write about a plot by British leaders to enslave them. In their view‚ the opposite of liberty was slavery‚ the condition of being under someone else’s control. A Maryland writer warned that if the colonies lost “the right of exemption from all taxes without their consent‚” that loss would “deprive them of every privilege distinguishing freemen from slaves.” Slavery was a concept with

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    abortion is wrong

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    are in favor of abortion. Abortion is one of the worst types of murder because it is the killing of a person who has not committed any sin. Those who practice abortion should receive the same penalty that they give the baby. Most people see nothing wrong with having an abortion. Inadequate finances‚ not being ready for such a huge responsibility or worst of all it was an accident; are the three most used excuses for having an abortion. For one if you’re not finically able to provide for a baby; there

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    In The Manual of Epictetus‚ Arrian described the beliefs held by Epictetus and the Stoics. Arrian explained the aspect of power in terms of thoughts‚ impulses‚ actions and our will‚ in addition to existing things not in our power. Arrian also discussed behavior and actions to a great extent‚ focusing on attitude‚ compassion‚ your character‚ (bodily) limitations‚ and obedient piety. The Stoics according identified a happy life‚ according to Arrian‚ through contemplation of nature without pride

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    Creon and his City “A fortune won is often misfortune” (Scene 1 line 118) Objective: Discern the meaning of this quote as it pertains to circumstance with the play. Identify the situation and then analyze and elaborate upon it through your interpretation. Response: Creon‚ although seemingly evil‚ is actually the hero in the Greek Play Antigone by Sophocles. Antigone displays the dramatic change Creon undergoes in his days as ruler. As king of Thebes‚ Creon acts with the intention of

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    in American films is often times overlooked in its offensiveness compared to the stereotyping of other cultures. If asked to name films that you have seen where a race or culture was offensively portrayed‚ the first ethnic groups that come to mind are likely African-American and Latino. If this is true for you‚ why do you think Asian stereotyping isn’t as noticeable or striking to you as other stereotyping? If not‚ what experiences can you attribute to shaping your point of view? As soon as I read

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    Euthanasia Is Wrong

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    decide to doctor cures their parents and I will decide to doctor cures my parents till the last. In my opinion‚ I disagree with euthanasia because it is irreligious‚ it against the law‚ and it is the way to be abused. Euthanasia is irreligious. The views of religions believe that it is sin because it is killing living being.

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