Violence in schools With the violence in schools‚ the question of allowing teachers to carry concealed handguns should be asked. Allowing teacher to carry concealed handguns on school grounds is an unsafe idea that would only make matters worse. Violence in schools is a big problem and comes in many different forms. In Nancy Day’s book‚ Violence in Schools: Learning in Fear‚ she talks about why students don’t always feel that they are in a safe environment. Statistics show that a school crime
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opinion on a controversial issue. Moreover‚ it involves more than presenting a point of view and providing evidence; it assumes a controversy and addresses opposing viewpoints. The Macmillan Writer: Rhetoric and Reader Macmillan Publishing Company‚ 1994 To write a good argumentative essay‚ you should choose a topic which has conflicting viewpoints. Do not‚ therefore‚ choose a subject which is merely factual and leaves little room for debate. The introduction should: • identify the
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The Legalization of Marijuana Lately it seems that drug policy and the war on drugs has been in the headlines continuously. Policies in United States government takes against illegal drugs are coming into question. Marijuana laws have been enacted since 1937‚ that’s over 75 years of prohibition. But in 1996‚ California passed Proposition 215‚ legalizing the use of prescription medical marijuana. Just like the failed attempt of alcohol prohibition‚ marijuana is now rising as the most popular drug
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Part A In the article written by Ronald Alexander‚ he tackles the issue of cyberbullying. He believes and states as one premise for his argument a lack of empathy and compassion is fueling this epidemic. Without a sense of empathy‚ one cannot understand what others are feeling as a result of his or her words or actions. One also cannot be open to feelings‚ ideas and concepts that differ from those he or she holds to be true. Without compassion‚ there is an absence of understanding‚ love‚ appreciation
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Detroit: Greenhaven Press‚ 2008. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Erosion of Freedom." Salt Lake Tribune 18 Apr. 2002: F2. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 17 June 2013. "School Uniforms; ’Dressed for Success? The Effect of School Uniforms on Student Achievement and Behavior ’." Education Week 31 Aug. 2011: 4. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 17 June 2013. "School uniforms may be hard fit." New Haven Register [New Haven‚ CT] 28 Mar. 2011. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 17 June 2013. "Public
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Abuse. David E. Nelson. Detroit: Greenhaven Press‚ 2011. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Commentary: Drinking Age of 21 Doesn ’t Work." CNN.com. 2009. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 2 Apr. 2012. --- Teen Drug Abuse. David E. Nelson. Detroit: Greenhaven Press‚ 2011. Opposing Viewpoints. Rpt. from "Some University Presidents Shirk Responsibility to Protect Students Dangers of Underage Drinking." 2008. Gale Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 2 Apr. 2012.
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Moore_Argument Essay February 18‚ 2013 Should Non-Violent Drug Offenders Be Remanded to Drug Court Pablo Rayo Montano and Rita Faye Myers two people in comparison‚ entirely different‚ yet both are currently incarcerated on drug related charges. The only commonality shared with the two incarcerations is the word “drug” the severity and the type of crimes are worlds apart yet both are serving sentences over 20 years. Montano‚ responsible for over 15 tons of cocaine entering the United States
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from Opposing Viewpoints in Context‚ supporters claim‚ “They help teachers more quickly identify students on field trips as well as spot outsiders who enter the building.” This claim is saying that it makes it easier for teachers and makes it safer for students in the sense that they are able to identify where they’re from. Next‚ supporters say that uniforms and dress codes are a good way to decrease bullying. Well‚ according to the article in “School Uniforms” from Opposing and Viewpoints in Context
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in farm animals bred for food." London Evening Standard [London‚ England] 25 Nov. 2009: 8. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 18 June 2013.) (Adler‚ Ben. "Are cows worse than cars? Everyone knows driving an SUV or leaving the lights on is bad for the earth. But when it comes to your environmental impact‚ what ’s on your plate is just as important." The American Prospect 19.12 (2008): 28+. Opposing Viewpoints In Context. Web. 18 June 2013.) (Henning‚ Brian G. "Standing in Livestock ’s ’Long Shadow
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1. The context “When any sworn police officer violates the law or behaves in ways that discredit his or her position‚ this is police misconduct” (Champion). Officers withhold the power to use force when stopping a criminal. But the world seems to have all different ideas on what level of force the law may use to stop a criminal or get a confession out. The media has‚ in the past year or so‚ seen fit to broadcast the police officers who have expressed what they believe is misconduct. What the world
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