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    Rich vs. Poor

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    Rich vs. Poor   ​ A man’s economic status is based solely on his wealth and his material possessions‚ or lack thereof to define him as being “rich” or “poor.” Similarly‚ these two words‚ “rich” or “poor‚” should also describe a man’s character.            Rich is characterized as having a lot of money or possessions: valuable‚ meaningful‚ or significant. Poor is characterized as deficient in amount or indicating poverty.  Yet‚ when we look at a man or woman‚ do we judge them by their wealth or

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    Why Tax the Rich

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    2002 2/26/02 5:38 PM Book Review Why Tax the Rich? Efficiency‚ Equity‚ and Progressive Taxation Reuven S. Avi-Yonah† Does Atlas Shrug? The Economic Consequences of Taxing the Rich. Edited by Joel B. Slemrod.∗ Cambridge: Harvard University Press‚ 2000. Pp. 524. $57.95. In Greek mythology‚ Atlas was a giant who carried the world on his shoulders. In Ayn Rand’s 1957 novel Atlas Shrugged‚ Atlas represents the “ prime movers” —the talented few who bear the weight of the world’s economy.1 In the

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    Philosophy 101 Paper We’ve all been asked the silly question‚ “Would you rather be rich or would you rather be happy?” In my opinion‚ this question can’t possibly be a one-or-the-other answer. I strongly believe that although money is not the meaning of happiness and life‚ wealth is the only key component that ensures your ability to live an easier life ultimately leading to a happy one. What is an easy life? We all want to be content with our lives and although according to Socrates‚ each person’s

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    ‘The Woman Speaks to the Man Who has Employed her Son’ Lorna Goodison was born 1947 in Kingston‚ Jamaica. Her family was a large one comprising nine children. She attended St. Hughes High School and later‚ studied Art both in Jamaica and New York. Her first collection of poetry‚ ‘Tamarind Season’ was published in 1980. Several collection followed‚ as well as two prose fiction works. Her books have won many awards. Goodison’s themes include motherhood and the female in society. Currently

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    to be rich‚ while another one is to be famous. Though these two words are somehow closely related if you think about the celebrities who are famous and rich at the same time‚ there are some others who only have high recognition but not rich‚ such as Mother Teresa who devoted her whole life doing charity for the poor. Therefore‚ the topic that I am really interested in is about whether to be rich or to be famous is the key word for success. Being famous does not necessary mean bring rich‚ and vice-versa

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    Being Rich and Famous

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    achievements in life that inspire people. One is to be rich‚ while another one is to be famous. Though these two words are somehow closely related if you think about the celebrities who are famous and rich at the same time‚ there are some others who only have high recognition but not rich. There is significant differences between being rich and being famous. Becoming rich can be hard or it was as simple as buying a lottery ticket. Some people becomes rich with their lucky lottery number while others have

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    The Appeal Of Adrienne Rich’s Poetry The poems of Adrienne Rich spoke to me in a powerful way. She was definitely one of the most original and thought provoking poets on my course. The poems that I have studied represent many of the new ideas that emerged during her life. Not only do I find these ideas interesting‚ but I believe that I have benefited directly from them. Her feminist outlook on life is evident in every one of her poems. The poems i have studied include; Living in Sin‚ Aunt Jennifer’s

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    More Taxes for the Rich

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    More Taxes for the Rich The United States of America is the land of freedom‚ equality‚ and opportunity for each and every American‚ with the ability to live the “American Dream.” The American Dream suggests that anyone in the United States is able to follow their hopes and aspirations‚ succeed through hard work‚ and has the potential to lead a happy and successful life. Through hard work and dedication‚ reaching success and wealth is never too far‚ everyone receives as much as they put in. America

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    accepted what they want. The citizens in David Wagoner’s narrative poem‚ “The Man Who Spilled Light” are no different. How do they face change which they cannot accept? Beginning in media res‚ the poem starts out recounting the situation where a man brings light to his city. After he sees fear among the people‚ who claim that the shadows in the dark are “dangerous”‚ thereby “crouching” to hide themselves from the darkness‚ the man goes to help them overcome their terror. Later‚ he realizes that their

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    either man or woman has been oppressed throughout the history of education. While Adrienne Rich is talking mainly about the college system and David Thomas is talking about the school system in general‚ their views do conflict each other. Rich believes that women have been exploited throughout the history of time. Thomas on the other hand believes that by being forced to have women teachers has disadvantaged boys. Though these views do no directly conflict‚ they are pretty close. Rich tells why

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