1. African-Americans comprise only 13% of the U.S. population and 14% of the monthly drug users‚ but are 37% of the people arrested for drug-related offenses in America. 2. Studies show that police are more likely to pull over blacks or Latinos than whites. After being arrested‚ African-Americans are 33% more likely than whites to be detained while facing a felony trial in New York. 3. In 2010‚ the U.S. Sentencing Commission reported that African Americans receive 10% longer sentences than whites
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As most people think‚ single people have more fun and money than the married. It is better to be single than to get married‚ isn’t it? The answer is negative‚ because single people have less experience and backup than the married. Married people also have healthier life. This is why people also want to get married with someone else. So‚ I think get married is better than to be single. People who are married get more paid than the single. However‚ they must cover the living expenses. A recent study
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Louis Isabella 15 November 2011 POSC-276 Dr. Dunham Of the people‚ By the People‚ For the People: Direct Democracy in America Since the first governments were created citizens have been trying to gain more influence on the laws and the politicians who make them. In representative democracies like the United States‚ sometimes relying on politicians to legislate in the interest of the people just isn’t enough. This is when the voters step in and use processes like initiative‚ referendum‚ and
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monopoly market. It’s quiet difficult to identify whether what oracle’s done is ethical or unethical. Because we’re don’t know for sure the market situation. What we know the takeover is only harm for the large company and it doesn’t affect to the people and the customer. 2. Do the large companies do more good than bad? It depends on the company it self. We can’t measure whether the bigger companies do more good or bad rather than the small one‚ because we know that the bigger companies have
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Guilty or Not Guilty? By: Michael Warren In the retelling of his trial by his associate‚ entitled The Apology‚ Socrates claims in his defence that he only wishes to do good for Athens. Socrates is eventually found guilty for his actions and put on trial‚ which results in him being given the death sentence. For years now people have debated whether or not Socrates was guilty or not guilty‚ or if he is even trying to win the trial at all. Socrates was innocent of the accusations that Meletus
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PEOPLE VS. REBUTADO FACTS: Jesus Rebutado (Jesus) is brother to Edwin Rebutado (Edwin; a retardate) who one night brought home a pack of cigarettes. The said pack exploded during the family’s dinner. It was alleged that Emmanuel Caon Jr. (Junior) was the perpetrator of the incident. It was however found otherwise by the barangay after their investigation. Unsatisfied‚ Jesus still wants to confront Junior; hence‚ one day Jesus violently followed Emmanuel Rebutado Sr. (Senior) home. Upon
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Dear Mr./ Mrs.‚ Our names are Rebecca and Vanessa Streiner. We are in the 8th and 9th grade at French Middle School and Topeka West High School. We were recently interviewed and accepted to participate as members of the People to People Student Ambassador Program to Italy‚ France‚ Switzerland‚ and Austria this summer. The objective of the program is to promote international understanding while building leadership skills among America’s youth. The 21-day experience includes meeting with government
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INTRODUCTION The indigenous peoples of the Philippines consist of a large number of indigenous ethnic groups living in the country. They are the descendants of the original inhabitants of the Philippines who have managed to resist centuries of Spanish and United States colonization and in the process have retained their customs and traditions. The Philippine government succeeded in establishing a number of protected for tribal groups. Indigenous people were expected to speak their native
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Hurt People Hurt People A Critique Lynetric Rivers Liberty University COUN 507 B01 Summer 2010 Term Deadline: 6/13/2010 Instructor’s Name: Diane Powell Hurt People Hurt People A Critique Dr. Wilson opens her book by stating‚ “It’s true‚ isn’t it? Hurt people hurt people.” (2001 pg.9) It is Dr. Wilson’s belief that by shedding light on
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People are being taught that everyone is different. Each person is given their own personality. Generally speaking‚ there are two kinds of people in the society: one is introverted people‚ another one is extroverted people. They usually act in the totally different ways. If you like a big gathering of people and be talkative in a group‚ definitely you are an extrovert. On the other hand‚ introverts are more likely to be at home reading and enjoying quiet time and getting their energy from being alone
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