The “Affordable Care Act of 2010” also known as “Obamacare” or “Health Care Reform Act of 2010” is a universal healthcare plan that was designed to allow Americans to be able to get quality health insurance that people would be able to afford, and to cut U.S health care spending down as well. Many Americans debated about whether or not it was beneficial for everyone or just certain people, so there are many advantage and disadvantages for Americas due to this reform.…
It has been established that when drugs are taken excessively for recreational purposes they can have negative effects on a person’s mind and body. Thus, it is understandable why a government may want to ban or limit the uses where possible. However, many drugs have outstanding health benefits that provide people with the ability to live a normal life. With all the pros and cons it is evident that regardless of a governments legal stance against illegal substances drugs will find their way into the hands of users. Through out this paper we will look at the various pros and cons of legalization and decriminalization. Touch upon how each might effect the demand and supply side of the underground and above ground economy. And finally, take a look at how governments on each side of the argument operate.…
Debates about the Citizens United case have been ripe throughout the entire country. In the case, the majority of the Supreme Court ruled that company broadcasts could not be limited. In addition, they ruled that there was no cap on company funding on candidates, but that there had to be a middleman of a superpac. Setting dangerous future implications, this decisions greatly undermines the future democracy of the country through condoning skewed political power based on wealth and by giving first amendment right to a company (Citizens 1).…
establish a working healthcare plan, and succeeded. Now that this plan is on the verge of…
economy. Many argue that the country is in no need for more immigrants as they…
Trump took the Presidential race by a storm instantly gaining supporters from across the nation. However, his strategy was like no other presidential candidate in history. Fearless and bold, President Trump fueled the racism and sexism of America becoming the talk of every community. Yet, some despised him hypocrisy, much more rejoiced his authenticity. He was not a politician nor did he spend decades working in Washington, but he a blatantly honest billionaire who had conquered the business world. Unfortunate for Trump, since his term began in January, he has finally realized that he needs actual political knowledge to govern the nation, a thought that had never crossed his mind. Due to his lack of common sense and education, Trump has unraveled…
The DREAM Act was introduced to 107th congress for the first time in 2001 where the Republican Party had control of congress. Due to the large opposition to the legislation the bill was turned down each time it was introduced. In 2007 when the Democratic Party took control over congress the bill was re-introduced to the 110th congress however; it was rejected again. In 2010 the latest version of the bill was brought up and passed in the House however; it fell five votes short in the Senate.…
When a person from a different country moves to New York City, they bring their traditions. So as an undocumented immigrant don’t be surprise if you find products of your country in a food market. You might also find that people celebrate especial events of your own country. Having all those variety of culture surrounding undocumented immigrants will make it a lot easier for them to start from scratch. Although your leaving your loved ones behind in your country you’ll still be able to find a way to counter those feeling of loneliness.…
Obamacare was designed to help the lower income people whose jobs did not provide health insurance or those who could not afford it on their own. A few of the main or biggest beneficiaries of Obamacare include those between the ages of 18 and 34; blacks; Hispanics; and people who live in rural areas. The people that hurt the most from Obamacare include people who are 35 and older and those who are self-employed, or a combination of both. Many of these people who are hurt the most happen to generally be Obama’s political opponents. While there are movements to replace and even to repeal Obamacare, success for these movements seem rather unlikely. For the most part, experts seem to believe that the likelihood of Obamacare failing is basically…
Senior members of the Grand Old Party, formerly referred to as the Republican Party, have recently pushed the Trump administration to gradually cut off the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) from funding and legal support. The Trump administration is infamous for its partial policy and its inclination to punish and to send away migrants rather than allow them to participate in fair and regulated nation-building programs.…
The term anchor baby is being used to describe the children of illegal immigrants. This child's purpose is to help the parents secure citizenship in the country. This practice occurs way too often because one out of twelve babies born are anchor babies (Semotiuk). This is crazy that the government is allowing this to occur. The Commonwealth of Independent States did a study and the number they found are absolutely astonishing. They found that between 300,000 to 400,000 children are born to illegal immigrants every year. They also found that spikes in the data occur, because in 2003, 2.3 million children of illegals were born in America. Then in 2008, four million children were born that had parents that were undocumented. That is 1.25% of the…
1. Following 9/11, the United States increased border security measures at primary ports of entry. Describe the strengths and issues related to current border security measures. Recommend alternative strategies to minimize these issues.…
C. A common sense solution to the problem of illegal immigration is for American employers to not hire illegal aliens.…
Despite Karol Mason’s empathetic letter, many John Jay DACA recipients wish to have this much support from president Donald Trump. In recent news, Trump has decided to leave DACA in the hands of Congress. He stated that he wants Congress to legalize DACA. Regardless of this news, many people still fear that DACA is not going to get legalized and they would have to remain under the shadows once…
Should marijuana be legalized? This is a question that we face everyday. Marijuana is used in many ways, some legal and some illegal, but the question is should all ways be legal? In this paper, you will read about the pros and cons of marijuana and the effects of it. Some people would look at this situation and say marijuana should be legalized because it helps with eyesight and others would say it ruins the lungs. But where do you stand? Do you feel that it’s healthy or does it ruin lives?…