Emily Parrish Russell English 1105 12 December 2012 Soda Sizes Michael Bloomberg‚ New York’s mayor‚ has addressed the issue of obesity by banning the sale of soda and other sugary drinks over sixteen ounces in movie theaters‚ restaurants‚ stadiums‚ and street carts. As of March 2013 if this ban is violated‚ the vendor would face a two hundred dollar fine. The ban is a great idea. Regulating soda sizes exerts control over obesity and is a proactive move to help reduce osteoporosis. Increasing
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as substitutes to understand the human anatomy. It was relatively recently that humans started to use animals to understand diseases and test new chemicals we have developed. These animals have helped humanity advance to where it is today‚ and we should be grateful for their contribution. But‚ with technology becoming ever more advanced and the animal rights movement strengthening every day‚ the time has come to put a phase of humanity behind us. According to the United States Department of
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Guns should legally be banned in the U.S.A Guns should be banned in the U.S.A Why should people have ownership of a gun? Isn’t it obvious that guns are dangerous! Anyone can shoot anyone and cover it up as “Self-defence”. Guns kill people. In the wrong hands a gun is deadly. Having guns just creates an atmosphere of fear. It grows a culture for a need for protection‚ power‚ fear and violence. You do more damage to yourself and the world by having guns. Why would you continue to allow guns if
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Reasons Why Animal Testing Should be Banned The activity of animal testing is of cruelty and sometimes unscientific. Money spent on animal experimentation is wasted in many cases; due to inability in obtaining accurate results‚ and all this at the cost of the animals’ well-being. Here are a few arguments against animal testing that support the thought of banning this activity. Cruel Practices Animals are a soft target for human beings; it is however‚ not fair to take undue advantage of their
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releases stress but the negative aspects of smoking outweigh the positive. Smoking is a health hazard for smokers and non-smokers. Smokers should have the right to choose what to do with their own health but they should respect non-smokers. Many people believe that there are good and bad outcomes from smoking. I believe that smoking is bad and that it should be banned. Many people think that smoking is a sign of coolness but in fact it damages the body. Cigarettes contain nicotine which is an addictive
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engage themselves in owning a gun if numerous studies show the consequences of allowing this to happen. Accessibility is one of the many factors that have proven to lead to displeasing actions such as suicide‚ murder‚ and even burglary. But how should we respond to these actions to successfully minimize them? According to the Barrack Obama’s spokesman‚ Jay Carney‚ claims that “a complex problem will require a complex solution.” Even though the problem is complex‚ the solution is “blindly obvious”
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“We are free country‚ we are a free society and it’s not the business of government to tell people what they should and shouldn’t wear‚” Said Mr Tony Abbott‚ before adding he was unaware of any record of anyone attempting to enter parliament wearing the burqa. Tony Abbott states that “We are a free country.” If this is true then why is the government supporting penalties on women who wear the burqa? This is simply stripping them at their rights!! Muslim Women’s Association executive officer Maha
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Amy Gilbert Ms. Homer English October 1‚ 2012 Should There Be a Ban on Specific Dogs? There are plenty of different breeds of dogs that could be considered dangerous. The main targeted breeds are breeds such as Pit bulls‚ Rottweilers and German shepherds. According to the American Humane Association‚ an organization founded in 1877 dedicated to the welfare of animals and children‚ “An estimated 4.7 million dog attacks occur in the U.S” (5). Some people argue that a ban on specific dog breeds
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Task 1 Alcohol Consumption Should be Banned Topic sentence: Alcohol consumption is extremely dangerous and negatively affects the body in many ways. Topic sentence: alcohol consumption in moderation is healthy for the human body 1. Detrimental to physical and mental health 1. When moderated‚ can help prevent heart disease 2. Severely hinders adolescent brain development 2. Alcohol breaks down plaque build up in arteries 3. Problems attaining the goals of young adulthood—marriage‚ education
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Why Alcohol Should be Banned Worldwide A. To Inform B. To Inform people that alcohol is dangerous and should be banned. C. Drinking can cause many problems in your life including death. I. Drinking is considered the number one drug used in America and the number one killer among young people and adults. A. Short and long term effects of alcohol on the body and mind B. Car crashes and alcohol poisoning C. Effects on your family and relationships
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