Often times‚ art lends itself as a vehicle for political agenda. A recent example would be Fernando Botero’s series‚ Abu Ghraib‚ which is based on the torturous events that took place by US soldiers at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq. The series is a sharp contrast from the whimsical and oversized imagery Botero is best known for‚ and depicts the truculent abuse inmates were subjected to while in Abu Ghraib. Abu Ghraib 44 (2005); Oil on Canvas‚ shows a prisoner stripped of his undergarments and hanging
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Border Patrol Against Illegal Immigrants Since the attacks of September 11‚ 2001‚ the United States reinforced their border patrols against illegal immigrants‚ terrorists and contraband coming into the United States. One of the major problems the United States has been facing for the past years regarding immigration reform has caused the country to collapse with conflicts‚ political convenience and presidential elections against immigrants. Border Patrol has caused many changes not just to the country
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Since illegal immigration is such a distraction to Americans‚ I feel that they should be deported. They should not be allowed to live in a country‚ permanently‚ with no form of identification. Suppose the crime rate‚ unemployment or the population increase‚ tremendously? The government must control the movement of the immigrants coming to America so that Americans can have more prospects. They’re only living in our society and loving their life as a free individual. Illegal immigration is mostly
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Undocumented Immigrants. According to the University of Texas‚ Undocumented immigrants are typically people who have entered the U.S. without inspection or legal permission or through the use of false papers1. Most undocumented immigrants enter the United States by illegally crossing borders the United States has with other countries. Also a number of undocumented immigrant are visa over stays who have formerly entered into the united states legally through tourist or visiting visa but upon expiration
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Traveling In our planet there are seven continents‚ 196 countries‚ every single country with unique views and diversity in religion‚ food‚ customs‚ people. I’ve had the luck to visit many of those countries‚ my personal favorites would have to be Boston USA‚ Barcelona Spain‚ Madrid Spain ‚ Panama ‚ Costa Rica‚ all of them with immense beauty ‚ Amazing views‚ and delicious foods. Originally born in Boston‚ Massachusetts‚ An amazing city with great views in both summer and winter time‚ a city
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“Remember‚ remember always‚ that all of us‚ and you and I especially‚ are descended from immigrants and revolutionists” (Franklin D. Roosevelt). In the United States‚ the stance on immigration is always a highly disputed topic. Some believe immigration is the American way‚ and that all immigrants should be welcome into the country‚ while others say that immigrants are a threat to national security‚ and a burden on the economy and the taxpayer. An argument for immigration can be seen in the quote
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Illegal Immigrants Where have all of America’s jobs gone? If we grant a lot of illegal immigrants jobs and protection from deportation‚ it will only lead other immigrants to think it is OK to come into the country illegally‚ while also applying for jobs that Americans need and could be doing. Because of this there are U.S. shortages such as low income housing‚ low skilled jobs and low medical care. This is why America should not let in any more illegal immigrants. We as Americans let in at least
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In 84 Lumber’s Super Bowl commercial‚ a young girl and her mother journey through the wilderness of Mexico to come to America. The use of the advertisers visual and aural techniques within the commercial effectively creates a story that humanizes the current social issue of immigration in the United States. The commercial has created extreme controversy among its viewers‚ some even going as far as to protest the company. Although‚ many people who support immigration have publicly endorsed 84 Lumber
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Simón Bolívar was born in Caracas‚ Venezuela‚ on 24 July 1783. He was a well-known military strategist and was also known for his views on Latin America political problems. He was born wealthy which allowed him to have a wide variety of cultural experiences. After Bolívar created an army for the Latin Americas and won many decisive battles‚ he became a political leader in many of the countries he set free. As his time as a political leader he wrote this address to Bolivian political figures. The
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In the late 15th century when Spain entered South America . They were taking over it turned into a virtual dictatorship. Since other countries were rebelling to be free South America wanted to do something. So somebody had to stand up. Since Simon was born in Venezuela he liberated them first. When Simon was young he was living under a dictatorship and wanted to be free. So he took a stand to liberate South America. Three way Simon Bolivar liberated South America by gaining support from allies‚ drafting
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