to inoculate themselves. The campaign proved effective as a reporter stated‚ “The [Polio Eradication Campaign] has led to a sharp drop in polio around the world—from around 350‚000 cases in 1988 to fewer than 2‚000 in the year 2005” (Aldrige). Not being able to see the aftermath of such ailments is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand‚ first world nations are at an advantage of not having to view the awful symptoms of some diseases; on the other hand this leads to complacency. Just because a disease
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Genetic testing has been able to help many people by allowing scientist‚ and doctors identify the numerous genes that individuals carry and specific genes that are at risk of being passed down to an offspring. Genetic testing has enabled physicians identify many disorders caused or triggered by various genes that can harm individuals carrying the unwanted genes. Genetic screening can assist the public by treating those people that show to be at higher risk for preventable conditions. While many scientist
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So the cons would be a disadvantage for it. A con for having gun control is that it would not prevent criminals from obtaining guns and or breaking the law. According to the article Gun-control.procon‚ John R. Lott‚ Jr. states "The problem with such [gun control] laws is that they
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rights‚ which is deemed inhumane. In addition to the fact that under Sweatshops they are under compensated‚ most of the time‚ the working conditions are atrocious‚ where they are exposed to dangers of getting hurt on the job. In light of Sweatshops being ethical‚ Dennis G. Arnold and Laura P. Hartman of: Beyond Sweatshops: Positive Deviancy and Global Labor Practices‚ they argue otherwise. They believe that the concept of Sweatshops renders a positive outcome in terms of creating more employments
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Is Censorship ever justified? Censorship is the act of redacting information that may be deemed offensive or immoral. The First Amendment‚ passed by Congress and ratified in 1791‚ was intended to protect the personal freedoms of its citizens‚ and protect society from censorship in most instances‚ by providing that‚ “Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press‚…” By using the term abridging‚ the authors of the First Amendment and the Bill of Rights let it be known
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Pros and Cons of Social Networking sites There are many different pros and cons of social networks. Social networks allow for easier communication and allow people to make new friends. However‚ these sites allow pedophiles to groom kids and allow for bullying. Social Networking sites have allowed easier communication between family and friends. This means that instead of having to meet in a certain place to speak to your friends about school or what they are doing at the weekend‚ you would
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Some of the pros include providing a sense of relief to parents who are concerned and uncertain of the possibility of their child having a disorder (if the test is negative)‚ if it is bad news‚ at least the parents can be prepared mentally as to what they can be faced
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People love the idea of being able to see their unborn child. They love the thought of seeing the fetus’ heartbeat‚ its toes‚ its fingers‚ and even its sex all while still in the womb. It has become a widespread burst of excitement for expecting parents and their families to be able to experience this type of pre-birth sight. This excitement and within the womb sight has been made possible through the advancements of ultrasonography‚ just one of the many radiological modalities. Ultrasonography is
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resources has been shown in oil shortages leading to desperate measures to restock on the supply. To refute the argument conservation of natural resources comes in the form on technology. According to the text‚ “alternative fuels and energy sources are being explored and developed” (Thiroux & Krasemna‚ 16.2.1). Biofuel‚ nuclear power‚ solar panels‚ and wind power are all examples of alternate ways to conserve the resources so intentional conservation by humans is not needed. With the technological advances
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little bit of research‚ I have found that only four percent of IAU members were actually present for the vote. They chose to vote on the day that most of the members were catching a flight home. Kind of fishy if you ask me. After over 80 years of being a planet‚ and in just one night it was demoted. If you hear the term dwarf star or dwarf galaxy‚ they are still considered stars and galaxies‚ but for some reason‚ dwarf planets cannot be considered planets (DeBenedicts 2015). That makes a lot of sense…
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