were; Mahatma Gandhi‚ Abraham Lincoln‚ Bayard Rustin‚ and Henry David Thoreau. I am going to give you three reasons why you should keep me in the balloon; first I lead the March on Washington in 1963‚ I was in charge of the Birmingham Campaign‚ and I lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott. If you throw me out of the balloon the United States would still be racially segregated today. First I am going to tell you about the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The March on Washington ended racial segregation
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June 19‚ 2013 Should Felons have the right to vote? Should Felons have the right to vote? Our country was founded on democracy; it is what sets us apart as a nation. How can we consider ourselves a true democracy when we don’t let certain members of our society have the right to vote and participate in that democracy. Since the founding of our country most states in the U.S. have enacted laws disenfranchising felons and ex felons from voting. There are forty-six states and the District of
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Why be Drug Free DRUG FREE I choose to be DRUG FREE for many reasons. In fact‚ I have several reasons why I am drug free. My first reason is because I can get diseases like emphysema‚ lung cancer‚ and liver disease. My second reason is because drugs affect the brain. My final reason is that drugs can cause a lot of harm to oneself and those around them. “Now join me as I explain my reasons”. My first reason is because you can get diseases like emphysema‚ lung cancer‚ and liver
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the strongest argument in favor of why women should have the right to vote. All men have the right to vote without even be properly qualified. There were brilliant women who were not allowed to have their voice heard because they were women. Meanwhile‚ some extremely unqualified men cast their votes without even knowing the issues. Gender should not be a factor in whether a person’s opinion matters. As long as they are informed properly on the issue they should have a say what is going on in the
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Have you ever seemed to be more problematic than your parents because of too much home works to accomplish? Have you also ever stayed up for home works until Mr. Sun bids you a hello? Or have you uttered the lines “I’m too tired‚ I do hate home works! And why are these home works invented?” These experiences probably signify the experiences of a student when it comes to home works. According to Farlex of the free dictionary‚ homework is a work‚ such as schoolwork or piecework that is done at home
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soccer I’m thinking about soccer and if I’m not playing watching or thinking about soccer I’m talking about soccer. We were all assigned to speak about our passions. The answer came to me without much thought; soccer. That assignment was followed by “ Why is this your passion?” Because I love it. I’m so passionate about soccer because the feeling of adrenaline and the excitement of a won game and the sadness of a lost game. Soccer gave me the opportunity to meet new people and experience how competition
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The Power of One Vote And One Voice This year we will see ad after ad of politicians soliciting the vote of the American public to support their efforts to make our nation a better place and a leading international force. One might ask themselves does my vote matter? Considering the political climate of the United States and around the world I value my right to cast a vote in all elections. Our nation’s history has proven that every vote counts. As I cast my vote it represents my individual
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Ban Pit Bulls Abstract When the words “Pit Bull” come to the front of your mind‚ what is the first feeling you get? Is it hatred‚ fear‚ anger and vicious or is it kindness‚ loyalty‚ fun and gentle; whether it be for the good or for the evil‚ we all can agree that when the word “Pit Bull” comes up there is a feeling we all get inside. The feeling I get inside is disgust‚ this stems from an attack on my daughter that sent our world into a tailspin. This vicious attack could have
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Today I wanted to talk about a woman who is very heroic and changed the lives of many slaves‚ a woman named Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman was a woman who is famous for her hard work as an abolitionist and being the conductor of the Underground Railroad during the turbulent 1850’s. She helped many other slaves like herself escape to freedom. Harriet was a strong woman who was filled with determination‚strength‚passion‚ and patience. She was a true hero who wanted to serve people and she was extremely
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Hello NAME‚ I invite you to participate in our exciting new campaign promoting self expression through the arts for childhood cancer patients. As an artist yourself‚ I’m sure you are aware of the powerful and liberating impact the arts can have. For children suffering from cancer‚ it can provide them with the strength and willpower to fight their disease and bring meaning and purpose to their lives. I am contacting you from A Free Bird Organization™‚ an entirely volunteer-run arts education 501(c)3
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