“PLATOON… DISMISSED!” said the platoon sergeant. Without skipping a heart beat a platoon of 45 marines responded “DISMISSED‚ I SIR!” They all took one step back‚ they smartly raised their right arms with elbows at a 45 degree bend‚ their fingers joined and aligned to the tip of their cover rendering a salute. The platoon sergeant saluted the platoon back and returned his arm back to his side. In unison the platoon about faced and let out a thunderous “00H RAH!” It is payday Friday‚ two days of liberty
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The 18th Amendment ‚ considered to be one of the biggest follies of the nation‚ was brought about with the intent to sincerely help the U.S.‚ but more harm came from it than good. Prohibition‚ also known as the 18th Amendment ‚ was ratified on January 29th‚ 1920 and was repealed on December 5th‚ 1933 with the ratification of the 21st Amendment which nullified prohibition.The 18th Amendment stated that it was illegal to manufacture‚ transport‚ and sell alcoholic beverages in the
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is ultimately vague and the definitions applied to terms like cruel and unusual change over time. Customs also change over time as societies viewpoints and ideologies adapt to into the future. An example of changes in the definition about the 8th amendment is seen in the landmark case of Weems vs United States (1910)‚ where Weems was imprisoned for falsifying a public and official document and as a result was sentenced to 15 years. On top of his
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defense of the ontological argument Daniel Andrews In this essay I will first explain the ontological argument and my reasons for choosing it. I will then discuss why I believe it is a better account for the existence of god than the teleological argument and the cosmological argument. I will then move onto discuss various theologians that oppose the ontological argument and critique their responses. The aim of the essay if to show the strength of the argument and to expose some key weaknesses
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The 19th Amendment was one of the most important pieces of legislation as far as women in the United States were concerned as it granted them the right to vote. Previously‚ they were only “represented” by their husbands and fathers‚ it was a time of transformation in women’s history. The women’s rights movement of the mid-nineteenth century focused attention on Constitutional rights for all U.S citizens which included: the right to own property‚ access to college‚ suffrage‚ and the right to have
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Useful Argumentative Essay Words and Phrases Examples of Argumentative Language Below are examples of signposts that are used in argumentative essays. Signposts enable the reader to follow our arguments easily. When pointing out opposing arguments (Cons): Opponents of this idea claim/maintain that… Those who disagree/ are against these ideas may say/ assert that… Some people may disagree with this idea‚ Some people may say that…however… When stating specifically why
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Precious Howard-Torregano September 20‚ 2010 English 112 “Young Love Becomes True Love” Have you heard the term ‘’high school sweethearts?’’ Well‚ just in case you have not‚ it is the significant other that you spent most of your high school career with. By staying with this person through good and bad times‚ and inspiring them to do better you are guaranteed the relationship will remain strong. On the other hand‚ people feel you should grow and experience the world in order to learn and understand
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“Those who educate children well are more to be honored than parents‚ for these gave only life‚ those the art of living well.”- Aristotle To have a position as a teacher of our nation’s youth is a wonderful gift. Teachers have the ability to touch lives in ways that no others can and this cannot be taken for granted. Education is a gift that not only prepares children to be knowledgeable scholastically but enables them with the tools to obtain a career in hopes of a comfortable future. I believe
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When referring to living being is concerned about something‚ Tillich’s is referring to faith. For example‚ if a person is unemployed they are concerned about how will they be able to pay their bills and survive. Due to any uncontrollable circumstances‚ humans tend to become weary. However‚ in order to have faith‚ one must believe in God‚ that despite of one’s situation‚ "God will work it out foe them!" Even though things may become overwhelming‚ one must keep the faith and trust the good will overweight
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It is my honor to recommend Federal Air Marshal Kenneth Randles for the position of Training Instructor of the Federal Air Marshal Service’s Detroit Field Office. As a highly respected member‚ mentor‚ and leader‚ FAM Kenneth Randles’ s contributions to the Federal Air Marshal Service are exemplary. His dedication to the mission is unequaled and places him in the top tiers of his peers. Joining the Federal Air Marshal Service in August 2010‚ FAM Randles brought with him significant training
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