April 2013 Public Forum “CON” Analysis Recently‚ we gave our comprehensive analysis of the Pro side of the April Public Forum resolution‚ Resolved: The continuation of current U.S. anti-drug policies in Latin America will do more harm than good. Today‚ we’re discussing the Con side‚ which‚ while slightly trickier‚ if done properly can be argued very persuasively. To recap‚ the pro’s argument is‚ essentially‚ that drugs are such an intractable and complex issue
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There are many forms of plagiarism. The common factor between all forms of plagiarism is that they are all illegal and unethical. Plagiarism is the practice of taking another’s work or idea and presenting it as one’s own. A simple definition but with very complex consequences‚ plagiarism can affect one’s life and cause unnecessary damage to one’s reputation. This damage can be easily avoided by simply doing one’s own work. The effort saved by committing plagiarism is not worth the damage with which
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is to uphold a cap on prescription drugs. By doing so‚ families have a better chance of saving their money for the more important things in their financial life. This cap can also provide families the opportunity for relief from the stress of the medical issue itself by affording better care. In Lina Marsa’s online article‚ “The High Cost of Cancer: Your Money or Your Life‚” she says‚ “those on Medicare‚ are on the hook for 20 percent copays for prescription drugs‚ which can translate to upward of
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Additionally‚ they are able to locate people from their mobile phones and determine his or her movements. On the other hand‚ a number of countries that are increasing who have the possibility to override computers and smartphones‚ enabling them to change its settings and monitor its activities. Once‚ any person is under suspicion for any crime and is subject to a formal investigation by any intelligence or law enforcement agency that person may become under
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was designed to benefit impoverished Americans or those affected by serious medical problems. These important welfare systems among others have helped shape the American economy. In creating programs that encourage or lawfully force candidates to seek employment after a period‚ promotes economic growth and development. In the U.S there are two prominent social welfare programs. Using the advantages‚ disadvantages‚ pro and cons about the social welfare that the American government provides for the citizens
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Euthanasia has been a controversial topic of discussion in the last decades‚ since‚ dealing it‚ we have to take into account the so-called right to life‚ which appears in many different declarations of human rights (Right to life‚ 2010) and which seems‚ or could seem‚ inherent to our species. By euthanasia we can understand “the painless killing of a patient suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma” (Oxford dictionaries‚ 2010). Of course‚ it may be more complicated
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Children’s Vaccinations Some people have different opinions when it comes to deciding if children should get vaccinated or not. There are both pros and cons to getting children vaccinated‚ some of the pros are that it can help get rid of any type of bacteria that may be building up inside a child’s body. A con is that vaccines can sometimes cause serious and even fatal side effects. However‚ overall vaccinations and getting children vaccinated would be the best way to go. it’s better to be thankful
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Executive Summary The introduction of financial sector reforms in India has led to innovations in financial markets and instruments. One of the most prominent developments in the international finance in recent times that is likely to assume even greater importance in future is ‘securitisation’. Securitisation is the process of pooling and re-packaging of homogenous illiquid loans into marketable securities. Increased pressure on operating efficiency‚ on market niches‚ on competitive advantages
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The Potential Cons of Online/Video Gaming on Kids Some of the potential cons could be‚ * That it promotes increased tolerance to violence‚ that kids become insensitive and cold towards other kids and adults alike‚ not being able to differentiate between what’s reality and what’s not. This can be considered a valid concern since many video games contain graphic/inappropriate content and provide incentives for users to‚ for example‚ kill as many characters as possible by rewarding them with points
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contrast‚ many people have argued that government surveillances’ effective ability to increase safety was not worth it if it leads to a dramatic loss of privacy. Clearly‚ there are numerous pros and cons to government surveillance‚ but one must distinguish their priorities‚ whether they feel government
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