What is gun control? Gun control is when the government puts rules and regulations on where one can bring guns. Governments also limit the amount of guns one owns. Guns are a way to protect our families‚ stop criminals‚ and a way to hunt to provide food for families. Some people abuse guns and bring harm to others which is horrible. There should not be a law on gun control. This law restricts those who own them to protect themselves and restricts them from having a firearm. Keeping guns in the
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Medical Marijuana : Light It Up! Marijuana has been around for centuries. Marijuana is a hemp plant containing the mind-altering tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and other related compounds. The THC from the plant causes the feeling of being high. To use marijuana‚ you wrap it in paper‚ bong‚ pipes‚ bubblers‚ pinch hitters: you light it on fire & inhale the smoke. You can mix marijuana in foods‚ which are called edibles. Marijuana is the most commonly used drug is the U.S. On Drugabuse.gov‚ the surveys
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Abortion‚ the termination of pregnancy before the fetus is capable of independent life‚ has been practiced since ancient times. With records dating to 1550 BC‚ it’s no question that abortion techniques have been used throughout the ages as an effective form of birth control. Pregnancies were terminated through a number of methods‚ including the use of herbs‚ sharpened instruments‚ the application of abdominal pressure‚ and other techniques. In the 19th century‚ the English Parliament and the American
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Gay marriage is a huge topic that is talked about in today’s society. Many arguments are caused due to the topic when it is brought up in a conversation. This topic has become such as issue that the government has had to step in and create laws. Gay marriage is known to break apart families but is also known to bring families together. The first known case of a gay couple wanting to be legally married was on May 18‚ 1970 when the couple entered the courthouse and then later was denied by the county
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Homeschooling is a good alternative to traditional public schooling for some families. Homeschooling was the way many people were educated in America up until the early 1900’s when compulsory attendance laws were enacted in all fifty states (Jones & Gloeckner‚ 2004‚ p. 13). At least four presidents and a number of other prominent people received some or all of their education at home. (Jones & Gloeckner‚ 2004‚ p. 13). Once the compulsory laws were enacted‚ many states ruled that homeschooling was
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Without a doubt‚ illegal immigration in the United States has become a controversial issue. We hear about it constantly in the media‚ especially with this upcoming election. Across the country every citizen seems to have an opinion on the disputed issue. I believe as a nation we should deport illegal immigrants because not only are they are depleting funds of social services‚ but also putting companies at risk‚ and sending American money out of the country. Overall‚ it is clear that the economy
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In recent history‚ many people have become wary of the infamous genetically modified organisms (GMOs)‚ which are commonly found in many foods and products‚ from corn to cotton. However‚ there are a series of documented dangers associated with GMOs and they have caused a divide between those who support GMOs and hope to reassure the consumer that GMO’s are safe‚ versus those who oppose GMOs and promote the removal of them from their favorite products. Despite strong arguments from both sides‚ there
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Getting rid of the death penalty will cause great turmoil to all and to the legal system. But first let’s go back just forty years ago to the Charlie Manson cases. This was a time known for protest‚ war‚ Murder and drugs. During this time a few major arguments came up that are still debated today including the abortion case of Roe vs. Wade‚ the gay rights movement and the idea of abolishing capitol punishment. Now in the case of Charles Manson‚ a failing cult leader trying to start a “race war”‚
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The casta term “Indian” confined Andeans to this notion of being subjects‚ that were obedient and always paid tribute. The idea that Indians were poor and miserable creatures that needed protection first emerged in the sixteenth century. Indians that paid tribute and that served mita were the ones that received protections because it meant that they were in compliance with the Spanish crown. In return‚ the crown would make them vassals-- thus making Indians important members of the colonial society
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Making Arguments: The Negative Side to Vaccines Vaccination began as an experimental life-saving medical tool. While it started off with some value‚ today it has become the possible cause of death and disability among children. Currently we see vaccination being talked about on the news‚ there are also articles on this topic‚ a simple search on the Web and people can find a variety of stories and negative experiences children have had with vaccines. My mom works for Chiropractors which
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