The Ethical Debate of Pornography Ashford University Dr. Craig Allen SOC120: Ethics and Social Responsibility Aug 15‚ 1014 Abstract In this report‚ I will attempt to describe‚ compare‚ and apply the ethical theories and perspectives to the topic of pornography to explain how the theories and perspectives would analyze this issue. What are the ethical issues of pornography and are there breaches of ethical behavior? In this report‚ we will apply the ethical theories of Utilitarianism‚ Deontology
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Energy Debate The use and costs of energy in the United States has been a debate that has been going on for many years and will only continue to go on for more. People believe that decreasing dependency on oil and using alternative sources will be a solution to the many problems we face. The costs are high to do the switch‚ but may pay for its self in the long run. This debate may never be solved because everyone has a different opinion. I feel as though both sides have valid viewpoints. I believe
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mar Marketing debate 1) Choose a position Does marketing shape consumer needs? or Does marketing merely reflect the needs and wants of consumers? 2) Online vs. Offline Privacy? Take a position: Privacy is a bigger issue in the online world than in the offline world. Or Consumers receive more benefit than risk from marketers knowing their personal information. 3) Is mass marketing dead? Take a position: Mass marketing is dead. Or Mass marketing
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Often held as a rite of passage and entrance into the Christian church‚ baptism is much more than just symbolic ritual. Baptism was commanded by Jesus Christ in the Great Commission recounted in the book of Matthew. Even though we are simplistically called to be obedient by being baptized the Christian church has long debated the aspects of this ordinance. Denominations are divided on the basic meaning‚ types and modes of baptism even two thousand years after the founding of the Christian church
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Vaccination Debate “Some of the first types of vaccinations showed up in the 900s C.E.” Chinese healers started to invent the idea of immunity to diseases. From there‚ our technology and knowledge of disease have just skyrocketed. Vaccinations help save millions of lives. Vaccinations keep diseases from having an outbreak‚ they can eradicate diseases such as smallpox and are not scientifically linked to autism. Certain vaccinations should be required at a certain age‚ unless for a medical reason. Vaccinations
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1 School Uniform Debate Proposition 25% of students in public elementary schools have a mandatory school uniform policy. This is a 500% increase since mid-1990. There wouldn’t be that much of an increase without some good reason behind it. Uniforms take the envy away from peers. So there would be less conflict and jealousy going on in your school. There would no longer be that poor person who has Wal-Mart clothes being compared to that rich kid who is wearing Hollister clothes. The
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Debates about decriminalization often focus on the conflict on the harm of drug use and the harm of drug laws. Many drug laws are imperfect and can often cause more harm than the use of drugs. Decriminalization means that a use of certain drugs is not against the law‚ but the production and selling of certain drugs is still a criminal act. Decriminalizing the use and possession of non-addictive drugs can help limit the harm of drug laws. I am not discussing medical marijuana in this paper because
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traditional methods. Modern medicine utilizes medications and surgical procedures to induce abortion. The legality‚ prevalence‚ and cultural views on abortion vary substantially around the world. In many parts of the world there is intense public debate over the ethical and legal aspects of abortion. The approximate number of induced abortions performed worldwide in 2003 was 42 million‚ which declined from nearly 46 million in 1995 Induced abortion can be traced to ancient times. There is evidence
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Styles of Debate RULES OF THE WALES SCHOOLS DEBATING CHAMPIONSHIPS / SCHOOLS MACE Format The format for debate is 2 speakers per team‚ a chairperson and timekeeper. The chairperson and timekeeper should be seated between the two teams. Speakers should be provided with a table and chairs‚ but must stand when delivering their speeches or Points of Information. A lectern is optional‚ but no public address system should be used. Timing Each speaker is allowed 7 minutes for
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ANA Debate “Why should nurses discuss the pos and cons of abortion? It’s up to the government and to the church to adopt a position‚ not the nurse”. Although‚ these comments reflect the attitudes of some professional people‚ there are a number of reasons why the nurse cannot ignore the question of abortion: relatively safe abortion is now a reality; laws have changed to make abortion readily available; increasing numbers of women will seek abortion; and nurses are frequently and directly involved
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