they never get to see the big picture about elections. When the country was founded only caucasians with properties could vote‚ nowadays from women to immigrants can vote. Voting is determined by federal and state law. Through voting citizens can choose the next leaders for their government‚ which may affect sectors like educations‚ jobs‚ the economy etc. Voting should not be mandatory. Voting should be optional‚ but never obliged‚ because only some countries have compulsory voting and the least qualified
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Boob Tube America’s intellectuals since the creation of television have belittled and criticized the effect that the ‘idiot box’ has on its’ viewers. In effect‚ television and its’ media have affected negatively the level of public discourse and intelligence in Contemporary America. In Amusing Ourselves to Death‚ Neil Postman explained how the gradual dumbing of our discourse and how our failed ‘treatments’ of this serious issue have been nothing more than fodder for entertainment. At the root of
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choices‚ create relationships‚ have a sense of morality‚ experience loss‚ and have survival instincts? Imagine a world where people don’t feel anything‚ or nobody has a will to survive. You’re just there and existing. People may think that the world would be a better place. In some cases that could be true‚ but in reality these six things are what define us as humans. They are what draws us together and makes up our individuality. These elements of life are just about anywhere. They can be in all forms
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What attribute do you most admire about your character‚ and what attribute do you least admire about your character? The attribute that I most admire about my character is that I am very patient. It is hard to get me frustrated or mad because of this. I can last a very long time with little kids. I believe that patients has helped me accomplish this. Others have told me before that I am very patient with kids. The Attribute that I least admire about myself would be that I can be unproductive at
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The "peek-a-boo" world of television has had a disastrous effect on the culture of the typographic mind. Neil Postman in his book‚ Amusing Ourselves to Death explains how the "peek-a-boo" world of television has impacted modern discourse. The typographic mind is that of a print based culture. The people in such a culture tend to speak in paragraph format and use proper grammar; they organize thoughts in a way that resembles a book. This is due to the fact that people were used to reading and
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Have you ever received this awful interview question before? They try to catch you out. What you really want to say is “I want to be retired‚ universally loved‚ with free food and benefits and 10000 miles away from this stupid building”. But this won’t do‚ so you consider saying “I want to be a successful manager‚ responsibly working within this company‚ developing my career and helping where I am most needed.” But this fails too‚ it’s far too sycophantic. So you sit there‚ stroking your chin
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Thank You for Your Service It’s almost four o’clock in northern Maine on a cool spring morning. Bags are rustling and seat-belts are unbuckling as everyone starts to get out of their seats and into the isle‚ waiting impatiently‚ to stand on American soil once again. While walking into an empty airport terminal‚ one by one‚ with a bag over our shoulders and rifle in hand‚ the muffled sounds of clapping starts to hit our ears. Nearing the opening between terminals the vibrating sounds of clapping
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The Crucible The Crucible by Arthur Miller‚ which was first performed at Martin Beck Theater on January 22‚ 1953‚ is one of the excellent dramas in the 20th century. From the experiences‚ political and social cognizance and historical fact‚ Miller have built an immortal drama which reflected the wrong concepts in the supernatural power of devil‚ criticized the political monopolization of McCarthyism in 1950s. Based on the historical event of Salem Witchcraft Trials 1692‚ Miller modified and set off
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America the Story of Us Division MR. Simpson Name: _________________ 1. What turns the North in an economic powerhouse? and who is the man behind it? 2. 3. 4. a. ______________________________________________ b. _______________________________________ What are two Economic effects of the Erie Canal? a. ____________________________________________________ b. ____________________________________________________ What three things work together to make the southern Economy
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life. A person can survive weeks without any food‚ but none can survive 3 days without any water. People waste water in their homes without even realizing it. We have become so accustomed to have a 24 hour supply of water to meet all of our needs from cooking‚ to cleaning‚ to drinking‚ that we sometimes forget that we do not have an infinite supply of water. Everyday water is wasted through leaky taps‚ flushing toilets‚ inefficient washing machines and dishwashers‚ and needlessly letting water
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