extensive debate over whether they are effective. Defendants sentenced to long prison terms under these laws have also sought to challenge these laws as unconstitutional. For instance‚ one defendant was found guilty of stealing $150 worth of video tapes from two California department stores. The defendant had prior convictions‚ and pursuant to California’s three-strike laws‚ the judge sentenced the defendant to 50 years in prison for the theft of the video tapes. The defendant challenged his conviction
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world of today‚ it is necessary for people to get rid of their prejudices and learn to respect differences. Racism should be eliminated from all areas of life‚ including sports. Sport is meant that bring people from different backgrounds together to compete in equal conditions and provide interactions among them. No matter which country and ethnicity an athlete is from‚ once they are in an international competition‚ all should have equal rights. The only factor should be their skills and success. However
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Story Preparation Introduction Like the narrator of “Breaking and Entering‚” Sherman J. Alexie‚ Jr. grew up on the Spokane Indian reservation in Wellpinit‚ Washington. He was born with hydrocephalus (water on the brain) and was not expected to survive. Throughout his childhood‚ he suffered seizures‚ yet he learned to read by age three and was gobbling up novels such as The Grapes of Wrath by the time he was in kindergarten. At his off-reservation high school‚ he was the only Indian‚ except
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On the other side of the issue‚ one the reigning arguments of the opposition is based in the monetary burden placed upon the nation‚ both government and people‚ if universal healthcare should be instituted in the United States. The total cost of healthcare in the US at this time is $3.8 trillion with a projection estimating that costs will rise to $5 trillion by 2022 (Munro‚ 2014). The US pays 160% more for prescription drugs than the Netherlands‚ who has a strong healthcare system‚ but more surprisingly
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Animals feel pain and should be respected. “The right to be treated with respect does not depend on an ability to reason.” This statement is taught from the beginnings of childhood throughout the lifetime and accepted worldwide. Courtesy‚ kindness‚ and respect are lifelong principles; these principles are eternal truths and in accordance with the golden rule; treat others how you would like to be treated
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Marijuana The argument of legalizing marijuana in the United States has been an ongoing situation for many years. Since the use of marijuana is becoming legal in certain states‚ the argument has continued to rise. The debate is both for medicinal and recreational use. Medicinal use is supported much more then recreational use. Like any other argument‚ there are many pros and cons. A total of five uses of marijuana have been discovered. These uses include‚ hempen fibers‚ oil from the seeds‚ the seeds
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sides that are either for or against whether or not it would be beneficial to rescind the guidance presented in this letter from 2011. As I did my research into this particular issue‚ it became apparent to me that most media‚ news articles‚ and forums were strictly against Secretary DeVos’ plan to remove the guidelines in place. It seems that there were two main reasons people were against her plan. According to civil rights attorney Alexandra Brodsky‚ most are against Devos’ intention to rescind
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Neuroscientists argue that Cognitive Enhancement‚ is what we may need while another scientist argue that the side effects may be more than what we or the recipient signs up for‚ what both parties agree on is change of the way we think and function; according to the University of Washington Neuroscience. Studies of the brain have been pursued for centuries‚ for example‚ in 387 B.C when Plato spoke about the brain being the “set of mental processes” in Athens or‚ in 1755 when J.B. LeRoy decided to
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commemorates the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus himself‚ it is celebrated on the second Monday in October. The arrival of Columbus in 1492 marks the beginning of recorded history in what we now know as America. So I believe that we should keep this patriotic holiday due to its significance to what America is known for today. It not only helps teach about the history of America‚ but is a fun way to learn. Although‚ some believe we should terminate the holiday because of many different reasons
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instead we are being challenged by police officers. They continue to use firearms or weapons when their lives are in danger. If there isn’t a response towards the situation‚ a police officer should not fire or use any weapon of any kind. In my perspective‚ Police Brutality is a serious issue‚ police officers should be monitored by other officers and reduce the chances of retaliation to prevent racial profiling. Monitoring the police? Training to become a better officer or retraining him or her to
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