The use of coal is much bigger than that. Coal is used to create almost half of all electricity generated in the United States. It is inexpensive compared to other energy sources‚ which means lower bills for its consumers. Coal is easily stored‚ transported‚ and controlled in large volumes A variety of industries use coal’s heat and by-products. Separated ingredients of coal (such as methanol and ethylene) are used in making plastics‚ tar‚ synthetic fibers‚ fertilizers‚ and medicines. Coal power
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implementation of uniforms‚ the fights and muggings decreased by 50%‚ while committed sexual offenses were reduced by 74%.” Hannah Boyd‚ associate at Jones Day Law Practices‚ is also a supporter of school uniforms. She believes‚ “uniforms prevent gang members from wearing gang colors and insignia to school‚ and make it easier for security to spot intruders.” According to research done by the National Association of Elementary School Principals‚ in 2008‚ 10% of all public schools had accepted some type of school
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Moonshining has always been a popular topic. It has also been a huge problem for the government. While moonshine could lead to serious‚ possibly fatal‚ health risks‚ it should not be legalized and taxed because illegal moonshining will always be around and also the government is just trying to traffic money into their own hands. Government officials try hard to stop the building of distilleries and the production of illegal moonshine. According to ALE agents‚ 34 illegal distilleries were discovered
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If we took a moment of silence for each baby lost to abortion‚ we would be silent for over 100 years” (Frank Pavone). Many people who are pro-abortion continuously argue that abortion is not murder. However‚ if abortion is not murder‚ then why is it considered double homicide when a pregnant woman is killed? Unfortunately‚ over one million abortions are performed each year‚ which is a fifth of all pregnancies in the United States. Abortion should be illegal because not only does it hurt and kill
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students to wear uniforms was Long Beach‚ CA‚ in January 1994. (Pro and con of school uniform). I believe all schools should have school uniforms. School uniforms add measures of safety in identical dress‚ Improve attendance and there is less bullying. Uniforms add measures of safety in the schools. Uniforms reduce ways in which gang members can identify each other and start ruckus. Almost two million school fights are caused by gang activity each year. (The Challenge of School Violence) Another
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Pros for Sports Many sports can cause concussions‚ which can be changed by getting better equipment and adding other sports that won’t be as dangerous. Even though the sports are dangerous getting better equipment can help make the sports less dangerous. If the better equipment would too expensive than adding other sports could be a different alternative. There are lots of sports that people play that aren’t available at Monticello trails ‚ including soccer‚ baseball‚ tennis‚ etc. Many of the sports
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knowledge and discuss discoveries among a variety of individuals who have different background but have similar career goals‚ 2) encourage greater discourse and engagement in the field‚ and 3) expand the communication around the field. In contrast‚ the con impacts involve taking the time off to travel and expensive costs. Overall‚ the idea of holding seminars and conferences to
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of the chief benefits of school uniforms‚ say proponents‚ is that they make schools safer. Uniforms are said to reduce gang influence‚ minimize violence by reducing some sources of conflict‚ and help to identify trespassers. Parents benefit because they are no longer pressured to buy the latest fashions‚ and they spend less on their children’s clothing. Having a uniform stops gang members from displaying their colours and garb. The schools also believe it helps stop violence and helps instill a sense
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Euthanasia & Assisted Suicide Have you ever thought about‚ or know someone who has planned their own funeral? You would have the opportunity to if euthanasia were legal. Euthanasia should be legal because the patient himself and his or her family should be able to decide if they want to end the emotional and physical suffering. Euthanasia is the painless killing to relieve suffering: the act or practice of killing somebody who has an incurable illness or injury‚ or of assisting that person to die
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Capitalism is a general term for an economic system where the means of the manufacture‚ sale and distribution of goods and services is privately owned and operates with minimal control and oversight from government agencies. Let’s see what benefits capitalism brings. First of all‚ the basic concept of capitalism is an open system of free competition. It allows multiple suppliers to compete for their share of the market. Anyone can start a business. Under a capitalistic system‚ a wider range of the
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