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    Famous American author Mark Twain regarded in one of his books‚ The Innocents Abroad/Roughing It‚ “Travel is fatal to prejudice‚ bigotry‚ and narrow-mindedness‚ and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad‚ wholesome‚ charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one’s lifetime.” This quote has proven true by the experiences‚ adventures‚ and excitement from my family and friends who have traveled. I need to be a part of

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    Daisy Buchanan was one of the most ironic characters in the book The Great Gatsby. She appeared to be a nice‚ pure‚ and innocent woman in the beginning‚ but her true colors came out later near the end. Her words and actions began to show who she really was‚ making her major characteristics and physical attributes ironic. Daisy Buchanan showed a great lack of morality through her carelessness and recklessness‚ which was mainly because of excessive amounts of money and a lack of roots. One way in

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    You are considered insane if a mental disorder stops you from managing matters or obeying the law. John Hinckley’s verdict of Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity created a big commotion among the public. Many felt that the verdict was being used as a means for criminals to avoid their prison sentence‚ and to await their time in a prison facility (Simon‚ and Aaronson‚ 1988). There needs

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    Avery’s case‚ or in the United States as a whole. The first article‚ from ABC News‚ is entitled Making a Murderer’: Is Steven Avery Guilty? A Deeper Look Into Netflix Series. In this article‚ Ken Kratz‚ the prosecutor of the case‚ is interviewed. He discusses that the Netflix documentary leaves out several key pieces of evidence‚ which prove Steven and Brendan are guilty. The article makes a point in stating that Ken is now a defense attorney. Ken states that the filmmakers left out two key pieces of

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    tired men voted guilty‚ while one lone man voted not guilty. That person was Juror #8. A simple man nearing middle age with full dark hair‚ dark mystic eyes‚ and a well-leveled tone‚ who carried himself firmly. Of course‚ the eleven men grew frustrated with this and tried to explain to Juror #8 their reasons the young man was guilty. Juror #8 defended his opinion saying he did not say the young man wasn’t guilty‚ but that he was not sure. He could not imagine going through with a guilty verdict for a

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    responsible for his father’s death. An initial vote was cast‚ where eleven men voted guilty and one juror voted not guilty. Ultimately‚ the jury decided that he was not guilty after deliberations. The twelve-person jury must decide if the boy is guilty or is there reasonable doubt to believe that he is not guilty. The jury must vote on guilty or not guilty. If there are disagreements‚ the jury must debate until they reach to a consensus. Juror ten was a cold and racist man‚ who was vehemently

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    why he was thrown in jail. Later‚ Dantés calls out to Mercédės and his guests‚ saying‚ “Don’t worry; the mistake will soon be cleared up‚ probably even before I reach the prison” (Dumas 20). As you can see‚ Monsieur Dantés believes himself to be innocent. Even though the prosecution will tell the jury that my client escaped out of prison‚ he did so to save himself and his good name. When Monsieur Morrel answers the door

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    “I am glad of this‚ for now I shall have reason to show the love and duty that I bear you with franker spirit. Therefore‚ as I am bound‚ receive it from me. I speak not yet of proof. Look to your wife‚ observe her well with Cassio. Wear your eyes thus‚ not jealous nor secure. I would not have your free and noble nature out of self-bounty be abused. Look to ’t. I know our country disposition well. In Venice they do let God see the pranks they dare not show their husbands. Their best conscience is

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    from the Athenian jury‚ was both innocent and guilty as charged. In Plato’s Five Dialogues‚ accounts of events ranging from just prior to Socrates’ entry into the courthouse up until his mouthful of hemlock‚ both points are represented. Socrates’ in dealing with moral law was not guilty of the crimes he was accused of by Meletus. Socrates was only guilty as charged because his peers had concluded him as such. The laws didn’t find Socrates guilty; Socrates was guilty because his jurors enforced the

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    Jem in such a way to remain anonymous for years‚ and he protected their life without asking for anything in return. Earlier in Boo’s life‚ he was mischievous and was accused of more wrongdoing than he was guilty of at times; therefore‚ I believe that he was a mockingbird. Tom Robinson was innocent‚ and falsely accused only because of his skin color. Tom strived to provide his

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