ever-growing problem. Despite years of trying to eradicate obesity‚ it continues to grow. From governmental intervention to simple magazine articles‚ every step of action has been taken. Amidst the plethora of passages about this touchy subject there are two that stick out. The first is‚ “Don’t Blame the Eater‚” an article written by David Zinczenko. The picture that Zinczenko paints is one that puts the fault of obesity on the fast food industry. Because he was once an overweight child‚ he sympathizes
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everybody fully understood the indisputable consequences‚ which would be caused by a ban on abortion. Abortion right is the most controversial issue among women. I find it disturbing that some women advocate a ban without considering the consequences. By advocating a ban on abortion women deprive themselves of some of the fundamental rights of our political system. The freedom to make individual choices and decisions should be protected at all times. If people understood this principle‚ we probably
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him to go into respiratory failure. This scenario in my opinion causes for drastic measures and I personally feel like his wishes should be overthrown by what the caring physician sees ethically and morally right. The doctor should look at all the circumstances in front of themselves and make an ethical decision. Mr. Martinez was previously being treated and had been improving. Although some may argue that he already has a disease that could be terminal. Looking at the bigger picture of the situation
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When we discuss gratuities and whether it is right or wrong to accept them‚ we need to know the meaning of it. Gratuities are “items of value received by an individual because of his or her role or position rather than because of a personal relationship with the giver” (Pollock‚ 2014‚ p.179). When a law enforcement officer receives free gifts from a store or restaurant owner if he or she is not careful it can lead to corruption. The reason being is the officer would have the tendency to go to
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In the reading CRITO the verdict of execution has already been given and now Socrates and colleagues must make the decision to flee the city of Athens or stay and face his fate. In this conversation you have Critos point of view and Socrates. Based on Critos reasoning he states three reasons why Socrates should stay‚ the first two being selfish but the third hitting home. Critos first argument is that if Socrates does not get away‚ then he will hurt crito in two ways A. Crito will lose a great friend
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towards the industry for their current health issues‚ when they were the ones to make that choice to eat there. Everyone has their own choice on what they eat‚ but what if your brain is actually making you make that choice for you? They say that you need to take personal responsibility for the food you chose to eat. David Zinczenko states in “Don’t Blame the Eater” that “Shouldn’t we know better than to eat two meals a day in fast-food restaurants? ”(392). The parents drive their children there
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Every citizen has the right to vote‚ yet so many people don’t vote‚ "with the turnout at just 64% for the 2008 presidential election‚ and voter turnout rates decreasing steadily in most established democracies." My parents just can’t do it because they’re too busy and sometimes they just don’t want to vote. It would be fun to vote because of the freedom we have on voting for which president we want to have‚ but some people just don’t think that way. As a consequence‚ voter turnouts during presidential
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HOMOSEXUALITY IN THE MILITARY When it comes to the controversial topic of homosexuality in the military there are two extremely fascinating sides to the story. Although there are many strong arguments in regard to this subject‚ I have chosen the ones which I find most compelling. If forming a fair opinion is what one seeks‚ it is absolutely imperative that every angle of each argument is carefully examined. Currently in place is the "don’t ask‚ don’t tell" policy that our legislature has implemented
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reader. It also shows his motivation to write about the topic‚ and therefore‚ makes Zinczenko’s argument highly
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Who should be responsible for obesity? When it comes to the topic of America’s social problems‚ most of us will readily agree that the obesity epidemic is one of the major problems in America’s society now. Where this agreement usually ends‚ however‚ is on the question of who is responsible for this problem. Whereas some are convinced “Don’t Blame the Eater”‚ that the fast-food industry is responsible‚ other maintains that is a personal responsibility and what you eat is your business. My feeling
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