told him otherwise. This story drives the argument that there is an unspoken rule that requires citizens to show support of troops. I believe this system is dismantling a democratic society like Jensen said because it discourages free expression of dissent. Lastly‚ the third framework Jensen introduces is “patriotism‚” especially the kind that arose after 9/11 in forms of public-service television ads. Jensen also gives examples of the different forms of patriotism that he has seen in the public during
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PROBLEMS OF MODERN YOUTH It has been rightly said that we spend the first half of our lives trying to understand the older generation‚ and the second half trying understand the younger generation. This is nothing peculiar to the modern age. It has always been so. Every age has its own problem Youth has always felt somewhat exasperated with age‚ and age In always been suspicious of youth. With their natural ebullience a impatience‚ a majority of young people is keen to act and learn on the own rather
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Hester Prynne and Henry David Thoreau: Rebels in Society Hester Prynne is an anarchic force that destabilizes the status quo‚ allowing change to occur. She is a strong character‚ a rebel ostracized from society. The isolation she lives in brings her sorrow‚ yet grants her freedom of thought. Hester rejects the imprisoning commands of an accusatory society and has the will to fight against their influence over her nature. Henry David Thoreau also rebelled against the established orders of
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protection. ------------------------------------------------- Categories of Active Fire Protection Fire suppression Fire can be controlled or extinguished‚ either manually (firefighting) or automatically. Manual includes the use of a fire extinguisher or a Standpipe system. Automatic means can include a fire sprinkler system‚ a gaseous clean agent‚ or fire fighting foam system. Automatic suppression systems would usually be found in large commercial kitchens or other high-risk area. Sprinkler systems
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CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Fire safety is everybody’s concern. Poor fire safety practices and improper planning for fire emergency can consequently lead to critical situations. This is more threatening particularly for buildings which accommodate laboratories‚ chemical stores or server rooms. Observance and application of fire prevention principles can help to reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards. Moreover‚ much emphasis must be put on elaboration of a well designed emergency
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In times of suppression or tragedy‚ the ability to fight back and recover is stronger than any tyrannous force. People are naturally strong in spirit‚ and it is in our genes to fight back. Throughout history‚ many groups of people have fought back against an overarching power. From the Pilgrims to the Black Lives Matter movement‚ mankind has long demonstrated its unbreakability. In order to really understand the resiliency of the human spirit‚ one can look at works of literature from numerous time
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social conventions and moral traditions of the patriarchal society that has formed the social codes for individual conduct. Angelyn Mitchell clearly points out: “Patriarchy’s social conditioning creates codes of social behavior to ensure the suppression of feminine desires” (60). Quite obviously‚ the “codes of social behavior” have strong invisible confining power that tightly grips
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legal process whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for capital crimes or capital offences. Execution of criminals and political opponents has been used by nearly all societies‚ both to punish crime and to suppress political dissent. (Graham‚1989 & Jackham 1872). At least 18‚750 people remained under sentence of death at the end of the year and at least 676 people were executed worldwide in 2011 (www.amnesty.org‚ 2011). The Capital punishment‚ however‚ is an intolerable denial
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The Australian Government’s Response to the Threat of Communism During the Vietnam War Period After WWII‚ Australia still faced a severe threat‚ the threat of communism. Communism was seen as a perfect government‚ a utopia‚ by communists‚ but in reality it’s riddled with corruption and power struggles and a lack social security and identity. The Australian government responded to this threat in many ways‚ they gave economic aid‚ made alliances‚ took military action and even tried to ban the Communist
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Mercutio‚ a friend of Romeo‚ dissents his request and challenges him instead. This altercation led to the death of Mercutio‚ which led to Romeo’s desire for vengeance. Tybalt reaches his demise as Romeo stabs him with his sword. Romeo flees to Friar Laurence’s cell and receives the news
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