Vocabulary.com describes censorship as blocking something from being read‚ heard‚ or seen. Aucklandlibraries.com describes a banned book as being prohibited from being published or circulated by a government authority. Many books have been banned or challenged. Some of the reasons for banning books is offensive language‚ sexual content‚ racial themes‚ religious content‚ alternative lifestyle‚ profanity‚ violence‚ negativety‚ and political views‚ people also say that books challenge and interrogate
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whether it is between peers or politicians. One of the many great advantages to being an American is the ability to choose for one’s own self what to believe in. Another advantage‚ in my opinion‚ is the right of the people to keep and bear arms. Laws should not restrict gun rights because first‚ it would infringe the second amendment‚ second‚ guns are a part of our culture‚ and finally‚ if guns were outlawed‚ citizens of the U.S. would become vulnerable. The most prevalent argument for gun rights
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Some people say that as the clothes you put on represent a form of fashion statement protected by constitutional freedom of expression‚ nobody else can interfere with how you are dressed. But‚ I can’t accept such an opinion. I believe we should crack down on saggy pants in public for the following two reasons: They not only make others disgusted but corrupt public morals. Besides‚ they are likely to embarrass others. First and foremost‚ indeed‚ you have a right to wear any clothing you like unless
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Susan Chaseth Dr. Nancy Academic Writing 19 November 2014 Ban Animal Testing Regardless of efforts to reduce or eliminate using animals for testing purposes for consumer products‚ the practice continues relatively unabated. While the federal government does not require animal testing to ensure that such products as hair spray‚ toothpaste‚ and laundry detergent are safe for consumers. The companies such as Proctor and Gamble are continue in their vain to attempts at convincing consumer that
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Most people assume that the substances they buy from their local grocery store are safe for consumption‚ but that is not always the case. Restriction is a commonly used way to limit how much of a dangerous substance goes into our bodies. For example‚ alcohol and energy drinks are monitored because of the health risks they pose. While these drinks are commonly known to be harmful‚ soda can actually be worse‚ which has led to the recent soda cap size ban. This ban informs people about healthy portion
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Cerniglia 1 James Cerniglia Professor Boland English Period 4 3/15/14 National Hockey League Fighting Throughout the history of the National Hockey League‚ there has always been controversy whether fighting should remain legal. Some games consist of many fights but some consist of none. February 2nd 2011‚ the Islanders and Penguins had a game filled to the brim with fights; “Fans got to watch one of the most penalized games in recent memory characterized by 15 fighting majors‚ 11 game misconducts
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benifits also: 1) Reduces employment particularly among educated people 2) helped in acquiring close relations between India and USA on Silicon Valley matter in USA. So‚ in the nutshell‚ acc to me‚ educated people should go to other countries to carry out researches etc but should not forget our motherland and try to server her. Further‚ this so called brain drain can be stopped if better research and training facilities are provided in our own country.
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the United States numerous books are banned from schools such as‚ The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Many people believe this book should stay banned and not be required to read in class. Others believe that it should be required because of what it could teach kids. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a great book and teaches people about the history of America and several life lessons. Many believe that The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn should be banned‚ they believe this for many reasons.
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most astonishing to find on a banned book list is the very popular Harry Potter series. By examining that this book is a fantasy‚ Harry is a hero‚ and that the message has nothing to do with why it was banned‚ it is clear that Harry Potter should NOT be banned. I have found sources that agree with me‚ but also show the other side of the story. Deji Olukotun wrote the article “The Banning of Harry Potter”. The main idea of this article is Harry Potter should be banned for a certain age group‚ but
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“Bigger‚ Stronger‚ Faster” is a movie that is about steroid use by athletes and public figures. The director was trying to show show why steroids might not be as bad as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) portrays them to be. The director did this by showing how many people use it that are public figures and showing how the people in his life use them as well. The director was trying to prove to people that steroids could be like supplements‚ which are FDA approved. He claimed that the side effects
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