William Fralin Library research paper Fracking-pros and cons Fracking has become a hotly debated issue across the United States. Fracking industry leaders highlight the benefits of Fracking. Health officials are concerned with the lack of long term use of chemicals in Fracking. Environmental groups protest the lack of regulations and the effects Fracking will have on the environment. Fracking‚ or Hydraulic fracturing is the process of breaking up shale underneath the earth’s
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illusion of invulnerability‚ rationalization‚ inherent morality‚ stereotyped views‚ direct pressure‚ self-censorship‚ the illusion of unanimity‚ and mind guards‚ Groupthink has benefits‚ but it also has downsides. In my opinion‚ groupthink has both pros and cons. The upside to groupthink is that it prevents complications. If someone within a group compromises with the other people in the group‚ then it avoids the problem of having different opinions or ideas. Groupthink also makes a process quicker and
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The frontier has always represented a part of American culture. The idea of moving west fundamentally created the identity of the United States. America overcame the Proclamation of 1763‚ Manifest Destiny accelerated expansion‚ and finally the Homestead Act promoted the movement towards the Pacific. Frederick Turner’s Frontier Thesis stated that the expanse of land beyond the eastern cities would act as a safety net for the tensions affecting the crowded seaboard‚ and to a degree‚ Turner was correct
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Law and Government: Confucius Although most think so‚ Confucianism is not a religion. Instead‚ people should consider it to be a moral guideline for civilized societies. Simply put‚ Confucius was arch-conservative‚ anti-women‚ and pro-autocracy. However this isn’t entirely what his code is based on. He believed in family. “Confucius’s view of the state and society should function like a family: The father was the undisputed head‚ each person had his or her special rights and duties‚ and the wisdom
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Outline: Should children be disciplined by physical punishment? 1. Title 2. Introduction a. History; My experience 3. Point 1: Cons a) Spanking causes violence b) Trust issues 4. Point 2: Pros a) When appropriate b) Why effective 5. Point 3: Crossing the line a) Abuse b) Rules for proper spanking 6. Point 4: Discipline plan a) Talking b) Time out c) Spank 7. Point 5: Conclusion Are parents becoming too lenient? 4/23/14 When I was a kid I knew better than to
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Advantages of Globalization The pros of globalization are many and they are as follows: • There is a worldwide market for the companies and for the customers there is a better access to products from different countries. • There is a steady cash flow into the developing countries‚ which gradually decreases the dollar difference. • Due to the presence of a worldwide market‚ there is an increase in the production sector and there are lots of options for investments for different companies
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Pros and Cons of Breastfeeding Most people think it is instinctive for women to know how to breastfeed‚ but contrary to what they believe it is not that simple. Doctors agree that breastfeeding is better because through breast milk children get their first antibodies to prevent some diseases from their mother via the breast milk. This also forms a special bond between the mother and the baby. Also with breast feeding there is less reflux and colic in the babies compared to the ones that are bottle
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It might solve some solution in the short term but it becomes the anti-social force in a society. We should do the right thing for the right reason. Utilitarianism gives a guide when people have no time to assess the pros and con in the situation. It treats everybody as equal and does not have special considerations. It advocates something that we value in the moral terms such as honesty and justice. However‚ it may treat individuals as means to the end and do the right
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PROS & CONS OF TELIVISION Nowadays television plays an important role in everyone’s life. By being the source of information‚ it provides an endless entertainment for the whole family units. As a result‚ every family now owns a television and television is now becoming a very useful device for every family. So‚ in this situation we should say that there many advantages and disadvantages in watching television. And this is the time to discuss the advantages first. Firstly‚ the television brings
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portrayal of women in the media is affecting women around the world to become someone who they are not due to society’s beliefs of what beautiful is due to the medias portrayal. Portrayal of women in the media is that women are expected to look like celebrities‚ or dress a certain way to be successful in life. The female boy is used as a scale towards success; women believe that in order to be successful they must look like a success. For example‚ models use their body in magazines to gain popularity
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