personnel; maintain arms‚ equipment and facilities; to fund operations‚ and to develop and buy new equipment. It is also used to fund all of the military branches in the country‚ like the Army‚ Air Force‚ Navy‚ Coast Guard and Marine Corps (13 Key Pros and Cons of Military Spending). Many of the expensive things the U.S. military does are crucial if the people are to live in a more peaceful world. The U.S. military’s first priority is to protect the country from foreign invasion. The military is also
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Now the concept itself is like a mathematical equation: economic increase plus a safer neighborhood equals a positive reputation. Still‚ there are those who believe the idea of gentrification produces a negative outcome for the community. Despite the cons to gentrification one should strongly take into consideration the positive effect it leaves in a community. The question now is‚ why are there residents against the idea‚ if gentrifying
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According to Talbot‚ there are currently around 16‚000 desalination plants in the world (2014). Although a con to this method involves needing a lot of energy‚ the benefit in having these desalination plants is that it gives saline or salt water a better purpose rather than it being an undrinkable source. Also‚ it helps countries that do not have a lot of access
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The pros and cons of Ecotourism 1. Introduction Ecotourism is defined as responsible travel to natural areas that protect the environment and improve the welfare of local people (International Ecotourism Society (TIES)‚ 2005). It also follow certain principles such as minimize impact‚ build environmental and cultural respect‚ provide financial benefits to local people (TIES‚ n.d.). Global ecotourism began in 1990‚ and has been growing 20-34% per year‚ especially in 2004‚ ecotourism was growing globally
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The Pros of Illegal Drugs Many countries along with the United States have laws forbidding the possession‚ sale‚ and use of certain drugs ranging everywhere from marijuana to heroin. Though many countries classify these drugs as illegal‚ I believe certain ones are not as bad as people portray them as. In my mind‚ the illegal drug cannabis‚ also known as marijuana should be legalized since it can not only improve the economy but its side effects are not that foreign to other legal drugs.I believe
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The use of coal is much bigger than that. Coal is used to create almost half of all electricity generated in the United States. It is inexpensive compared to other energy sources‚ which means lower bills for its consumers. Coal is easily stored‚ transported‚ and controlled in large volumes A variety of industries use coal’s heat and by-products. Separated ingredients of coal (such as methanol and ethylene) are used in making plastics‚ tar‚ synthetic fibers‚ fertilizers‚ and medicines. Coal power
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1). A way to combat the poverty levels on American soil is by changing our system of government. Capitalism has many perks such as: an established free market‚ consumer growth‚ little interference from government‚ and much more (7 Decisive Pros and Cons of Capitalism). Though Capitalism works wonders on our economy and grants certain levels of freedom‚ it does lack in some areas like: giving a true amount of equal opportunities‚ and a real care for the middle class and below. Overtime Capitalism
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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 Revolution also had disadvantages that
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Pros and Cons of Drug Testing Welfare Recipients The argument of whether those who wish to receive or are receiving welfare‚ unemployment benefits or food stamps should be drug tested. There is a popular theory believing that having recipients tested will save taxpayers money. Researching this subject revealed surprising facts and insight of both accounts. Value of Facts The main question needing asked if the drug testing costs outweigh the possible welfare program savings. My research findings
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Since former President Bill Clinton introduced the “The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996‚ there have been pros and cons against this reform bill‚ while some politicians believe its a disaster‚ other politicians see it as a way to reform their states’ welfare program. Listed below are four areas as a public administrator or public servant needs to focus on shaping their Welfare to Work program‚ since this reform bill provides the states the flexibility to reform
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