Debates about decriminalization often focus on the conflict on the harm of drug use and the harm of drug laws. Many drug laws are imperfect and can often cause more harm than the use of drugs. Decriminalization means that a use of certain drugs is not against the law‚ but the production and selling of certain drugs is still a criminal act. Decriminalizing the use and possession of non-addictive drugs can help limit the harm of drug laws. I am not discussing medical marijuana in this paper because
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Repeal or Support? Abstract This debate argues whether the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) should be supported or repealed on the basis of its definition of marriage‚ its constitutionality‚ and its impacts on non-heterosexual families. This debate argues that the Defense of Marriage Act should be repealed because its definition of marriage is heavily based on values of tradition in this country and because the definition violates the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. DOMA: Support
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Fingerprint Debate The value of fingerprinting and background checks is to make sure that the students are being protected. It is extremely important that for the safety of the students as well as the other teachers the school must do thorough background and fingerprinting checks. In doing background and fingerprinting checks you can tell the employer with pieces of information about the teachers background’s that can share credit reports‚ social Security number‚ criminal records
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In the United States‚ we have the privilege to vote. This privilege was given to us through the constitution and its amendments. Today‚ every citizen of the United States has the right to vote. When the Declaration of Independence was signed‚ the right to vote was limited exclusively for white protestant men who owned property. In 1792‚ New Hampshire was the first state that discarded the property requirement to vote. Maryland became the last state to eliminate a religious restriction on voting.
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Energy Debate The use and costs of energy in the United States has been a debate that has been going on for many years and will only continue to go on for more. People believe that decreasing dependency on oil and using alternative sources will be a solution to the many problems we face. The costs are high to do the switch‚ but may pay for its self in the long run. This debate may never be solved because everyone has a different opinion. I feel as though both sides have valid viewpoints. I believe
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during rituals and as a spiritual euphoria. However‚ in most western countries this drug has been criminalized and made illegal by the Geneva Convention Dangerous Drugs Act (1925). Australia has decriminalized cannabis in all states since 1987. There has been a heated debate surrounding the legalization of cannabis. In order to further understand the reasoning between both sides I will be looking into the advantages and disadvantages of both the legalization and criminalization of cannabis. There
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Abstract The history of the abortion debate has continued for decades. In today’s society the topic is very demanding and controversial. Prolifer’s as the name proceeds‚ frame the debate as the right to life for the baby. Individuals who are for Pro-choice may or may not address whether the fetus is in fact a life‚ and frame the debate in terms of woman having the right to choose what’s best for their bodies without worrying about the government getting involved. In the following paper I
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The United States Constitution is a living Document The Constitution of The United States is a living document. I believe it is because we can amend it. We have amended it 27 times. The first 10 amendments are known as our Bill of Rights‚ which are our basic rights as American citizens. This document started with no amendments‚ but our government has added them when the document needs to grow with society. The United States Constitution has been the Law of the Land since 1788 when
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Debate Paper Outline The outline for the Debate paper—the organization of the paper—is really quite simple. Here’s what it would look like. This is a template. It tells you the format‚ but does not tell you the content. That depends on your research. Don’t just copy this. Instead‚ fill in the information on your research question and your sources. (By the way‚ I don’t care so much about whether you follow the rules for a formal outline. This template uses a mix of formal and informal styles. If
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their hands to create a law about guns. Many people agree to not being allowed to own guns at all but some people are upset at the law because they would like to own guns for their protection. After the Connecticut school massacre‚ a very intense debate on the gun law was talked about on how to keep guns away from criminals without taking the guns away from lawful gun owners to protect their selves and families. Many people been fighting for stricter gun laws for a while now and their wait is now
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