War. From observing the Civil war‚ Hobbes concluded that people are “naturally cruel‚ greedy‚ and selfish” (Ellis 183). Hobbes argued that a strict government was the only way to control people because without it‚ they would fight‚ steal‚ and oppress each other. Thomas Hobbes says that the only way to keep the people at bay is to have them obey strict laws. His favored government would be an absolute monarch because it “could impose order and compel obedience” (Ellis 183). In this government
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Imposing Strict Punishment For Driving Offences Two weeks back‚ my friends and I witnessed a car accident in front of our very own eyes. The night was still as there were not many cars on the road. However‚ the silence was disrupted by a loud screeching noise. The flow of conversation came to a halt as we turned our heads in unison towards the source of the noise. At that exact moment‚ we saw a black car crashed into a lamp post. The front of the car was severely damaged and minutes later‚ the
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under the influence (DUI) of any drug and alcohol is legal crime in New Jersey‚ we read many news in newspapers that many people are charged under DWI and DUI. Sometimes they are fined with very heavy amounts and sentenced to be jailed also. There are strict rules for both DUI and DWI‚ so if you are charged under these charges then you should immediately hire an attorney to defend aggressively for your rights. Only well experienced attorney can hold a better defence and let your bail as soon as possible
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Strict vs. Broad Interpretation During both Jefferson’s and Madison’s presidential term‚ both the Republicans’ and the Federalists’ ideals did not always stay consistent to their previous‚ more defined beliefs. Jefferson felt it necessary during his presidency to restore the states’ rights that the Federalists previously took away‚ but he also considered what was good and beneficial to the nation‚ even if a few of the ideas were not strictly constitutional. During Madison’s presidency‚ while
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A vigorous debate sprung from a panel discussion on new voter registration laws at the ABA Annual Meeting on Aug. 5‚ 2012. One of the principal issues in the examination was the voter identification requirement that is now endorsed beyond 30 states. The panel was conducted by Ashley Taylor‚ an associate at Troutman Sanders in Richmond‚ Va.‚ and involved South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson; Gerald Reynolds‚ general adviser for a utility in Louisville‚ Kentucky; Clarissa Martinez-De-Castro
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The Forest Tent Caterpillars latin name is Malacosoma disstria Hubner and is native to North America. They can be found through forests that contain hardwoods and are most prolific in the eastern parts. Trees that the Forest Tent Caterpillar attacks in New York are basswood‚ ash‚ sugar maple‚ alder‚ cherry‚ elm‚ apple‚ aspen‚ birch‚ and oaks. Trees that are not hosts for this pest are conifers‚ red maple‚ and sycamore. The New York State of Department of Environmental Conservation also says that
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Explain the arguments for and against strict liability offences A strict liability offence is one where it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove any mens rea. In most cases of strict liability even if one did not have the intent to commit a crime‚ however reasonable‚ in relation to a particular element of the actus reus of an offence‚ they can still be convicted. This can be shown in reference to Prince and Hibbert. Prince (1875) the girl was taken by Prince even though he knew she was
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When it comes down to the basics strict liability actions and negligence actions go hand and hand. When the elements and defenses come into play the actions may differ‚ however‚ where one might not apply the other might apply depending on the extent of care taken by the tortfeasor. Negligence is defined as the failure to exercise reasonable care to avoid injuring others or the property belonging to others. This would be if somebody does not exercise the amount of care that a reasonable careful
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Strict rules in today‘s society for students as the heatedly discussed issue has been controversial since it is raised up. It is no doubt that these rules bring to young people some beneficial things. On the contrary‚ the negative aspects that cause damage to young people are much more than these rules benefits. So as far as I am concerned‚ I agree with the following statement that the rules are too strict to children. First and foremost‚ the strict rules cannot help young to plan for their social
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is so much emphasis on winning and people cannot face the pressures of losing‚ of rejection‚ of being a failure. Good guys are told that they are losers‚ nice guys finish last and good girls are boring. Much of what I was taught growing up in a strict Christian household is accountability. I was taught that each person is responsible for giving his best and dealing with the consequences. You never cheat. And‚ if you do‚ don’t try to rationalize it because others are doing the same. Not only
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