Snowden has been the source of numerous other classified leaks demonstrating that the NSA is collecting all imaginable electronic communications and designing entirely new invasive methods for domestic surveillance. Some examples defy the imagination when learning that the NSA literally developed programs to spy on Americans through their Xbox video games system along with other online video games such as World of Warcraft. Outrageous leaks of this kind will only continue to surface‚ yet most of
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In 2015‚ college students have an endless workload and many think that taking the pill Adderall will enhance their performance and make their lives better. Adderall‚ Ritalin‚ and Vyvanse are all drugs that are prescribed to people who have ADHD. Students who are not prescribed to these drugs take them to improve their focus‚ concentration‚ and memory during a test‚ homework‚ or while doing any other schoolwork. The debate of making Adderall legal or illegal is ongoing in many countries because it
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The Dilemma of Divorce The divorce rate in America for first marriages is 41 percent‚ second marriages is 60 percent‚ and third marriages is 73 percent. (Gozich) Leo Gozich is the president of National Association of Marriage Enhancement and has studied the topic of divorce for many years. In his article‚ he includes‚ “Over the last 27 years‚ since no-fault divorce legislation swept across the nation like a tidal wave‚ America has witnessed a 279 percent increase in the divorce rate; and the
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Obamacare‚ or what is formally known as the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act‚ is federal legislation that was signed into law on March 23‚ 2010 by present Barak Obama. The act aims to reform national healthcare and give more people than before access to affordable healthcare. The overall goal of the act is to cover all persons regardless of their conditions or other factors. The passing of Obamacare has led to much conflict in the government and throughout the nation. In particular‚ recently
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As depicted by Green’s Blacksmith at the Forge (1855) and Menzel’s The Iron Rolling Mill (1875)‚ how did the process of industrialization alter people’s relationships to their work/occupation? As the Industrial Revolution grew rapidly during the 1790s to the 1850s technology and the workforce changed drastically. Railways and canals made for faster transportation‚ while factories and mills created large amounts of product in a small amount of time. However‚ all of the advantages of the Industrial
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The current affairs today have shown how America is evolving into an oligarchy. Our elective officials no longer represent the people. There has been an ongoing take over by the corporation and the wealthy. We have seen how many politicians cater to those who funded their campaigns by donors in hope that the politician will legislate in their favor. These corporations have people that go out to mediate their agenda and these are called lobbyist. Which many have said could be classified as a form
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The deterrence theory is based on a rational choice theory. This theory finds the pros and cons of a given situation to determine the desired outcome. William Stuntz (2011)‚ author of The Collapse of American Criminal Justice‚ asserted that “...The more likely murderers‚ rapists‚ and car thieves are to face punishment for their crimes‚ the fewer murders‚ rapes and stolen cars there will be.” (p. 51). Furthermore‚ if people were to commit a crime the more that given crime is punished in the eyes
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Is the world will be a better place‚If the nurses get paid more than pro athletes.We save lives‚ they throw balls.(5 things about nurses on Pinterest) Are athletes overpaid? Many Americans that work full-time job‚ Nurses who save lives even the president who run the country didn’t make that much.But many retired athletes have chronic health problems. It may seem unfair that athletes get paid to play game‚ but remember who they are really play for. However‚ many Americans work until they are about
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Economic View On Kneeling Introduction Kneeling is a unique and jarring form of protesting. The history of racial and economic injustice in the United States has created a continuing challenge for all Americans. During the pre-season a NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers quietly protested during the Star Spangled Banner. Which made headlines during the third game of the preseason. The NFL players’ refusal to stand during the National Anthem stood for many more it was a symbolic protest
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right to spank their children. On the other side are those who think that children should never be spanked. Somewhere in the middle are parents who believe that spanking should only be used in particular instances such as when the child runs into the street. Part of the reason for the debate is that parents and experts often define spanking differently. To some‚ spanking means "slapping a child on the buttocks" (Straus‚ 1995‚ p. 5)‚ while others consider spanking a generic term for any corporal punishment
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