it with the term prisoner of conscience (POC). Amnesty International campaigns for the release of prisoners of conscience‚ which include both political prisoners as well as those imprisoned for their religious or philosophical beliefs. To reduce controversy‚ and as a matter of principle‚ the organization’s policy applies only to prisoners who have not committed or advocated violence. Thus‚ there are political prisoners who do not fit the narrower criteria for POCs.: AI uses the term “political prisoner”
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There’s actually a lot of controversy about baby signing in the academic community‚ not about whether or not it should be done‚ just about whether or not it speeds things up‚ or delays talking. “Learning to speak is usually accelerated by teaching sign language and speech at the same time. One possible reason is that both forms of communication stimulate the same area of the brain” (Edelson). While the brain is constantly measuring the amount of activity occurring in the brain at any given time
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Animal Testing Controversy When shopping at a store‚ no one ever thinks when he or she buys makeup‚ cleaning products‚ deodorant or lotion‚ that it has potentially hurt an innocent animal. In fact‚ millions of animals die every year due to a chemical drug. Those animals harmed never got a chance to live a normal‚ animal life; instead‚ they were put into cages and locked up for years at a time. While animal testing can be used to ensure the safety of certain drugs for humans‚ potentially
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The Awakening: Public Controversy The Awakening‚ written by Kate Chopin‚ was a book that was truly ahead of its time. The author of the book was truly a genius in her right‚ but yet she was seen as a scoundrel. At the time‚ it was "a world that values only her performance as a mother‚ whose highest expectations for women are self sacrifice and self-effacement." ( ? ) The people of that era were not ready to admit or accept the simple but hidden feelings of intimacy or sexuality and the true nature
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The burning flames of orange and red blaze down the walls of Overcast News Industries‚ creating shadows of controversy flickering in the still air. As the burning building crumbles to ash‚ the world is sent into turmoil by the prospect of mass repercussions. The intense devastation wrecked against this integral pillar of society‚ courtesy of the long standing rebels determined to destroy the harmony felt between the citizens of this world‚ will undoubtedly create rippling effects succeeding the original
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The Controversy of Medication The Controversy of Medication The use of pharmacological treatment to manage behavioral problems‚ such as EBD and ADHD‚ is a frequently used‚ yet highly controversial topic. Medication seems to be the quick‚ convenient solution to behavioral problems. Research‚ for the most part‚ has shown positive results regarding medicating children with behavioral disorders‚ according to Rosenberg‚ Westling‚ and McLeskey (2007). However‚ many concerns‚ regarding the long-term
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One of the most scandalous events in history that pops into my head is the Galileo affair. Back in 1610 the Catholic world strongly believed that the earth was the center of the universe and did not move. The controversy began when Galileo started his telescopic studies and published a book called The Starry Messenger. This book stated new observations on Venus and Jupiter that proved how Venus had sun spots from it revolving the sun and moons were orbiting Jupiter. The belief that all planets orbit
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Death Penalty Controversy When first asked the question whether or not we should have the death penalty here in the U.S. I thought there was nothing wrong with it. When criminals do heinous crimes within society I feel like the punishment they are given is well deserved. People in the U.S. have the right to freedom and right to live because of the fact they are human and we appreciate all human life. However when one individual acts in corrupt ways‚ that clearly shows they don’t care for good of
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TKAM Final Essay Juliana To Kill a Mockingbird is a controversial subject to many people. Some of the subject in it are racism‚ prejudice‚ sexual assault‚ and abuse. Overall‚ the main part that would definitely cause controversy over this book is the trial. Throughout this part of the book‚ Harper Lee paints a different image than that of what we usually know about the judicial system. Now‚ we think that the judicial system is fair‚ that there is no prejudice‚ and that you won’t be judged for
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Food in America: A controversy It is often said that‚ “You are what you eat‚” food is an essential provision that cannot be taken for granted. The access for food is crucial and the food people put in their body is significant. Food determines various aspect of the human body such as‚ body shape‚ production of energy and ultimately overall health. The American lifestyle is based on time‚ speed and efficiency; therefore the American people tend to be oblivious on what they put inside their body
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