operations. However‚ for the past decade‚ the drug war has spiraled out of control. Thousands of people are killed each year‚ including innocent civilians who are not involved in drugs‚ as a result of the Mexican drug crisis. One of the key factors that created Mexico’s current drug crisis is Mexico’s democratic transition. Mexico started to transition from the PRI‚ who were in power for decades because they did not have any real opposition. During the time period that the drug crisis was starting
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Ethicality of Gun Ownership for Civilians in the Philippines In this paper‚ we will argue that prohibition of gun ownership for civilians/ non-commissioned citizens is unethical and impractical. We will assert that prohibition of guns will not resolve crimes and will not eliminate accidents. Our stand is to create better provisions or to improve the current law‚ that will cater the interests of many (the gun owners and users and the common civilians) which is better that side with a certain group
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Civilian vs. Military rule in Latin America In any study regarding the relationship between military and civilian rule In Latin America‚ it is important to have an understanding of the extensive role that the military has played in the region. The almost inseparable link between the civilian political system and military authority is key to gaining an insight into the challenges of attempting to consolidate rising democratic trends in a post-transition environment‚ from military to civilian rule
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Civilian vs military leadership As defined in chapter 1‚ leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal. For a leaders to effectively lead a group of individuals‚ they should have qualities traits such ability to motivate others‚ excellent communications skills‚ be able to think fast in difficult situations‚ and be able to understand their followers needs. To a civilian‚ a leader takes the form of bosses at work‚ politicians on TV‚ or local
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The End of the Transition Paradigm Carothers‚ Thomas‚ 1956Journal of Democracy‚ Volume 13‚ Number 1‚ January 2002‚ pp. 5-21 (Article) Published by The Johns Hopkins University Press DOI: 10.1353/jod.2002.0003 For additional information about this article http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/jod/summary/v013/13.1carothers.html Access Provided by Universite de Lausanne at 07/20/10 7:13AM GMT THE END OF THE TRANSITION PARADIGM Thomas Carothers Thomas Carothers is vice president for studies at the Carnegie
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TRANSITIONS A transition is any significant stage or experience in the life of a child or young person that has a bearing on their behaviour and/or development. TRANSITONS: Emotional Intellectual Physiological Physical Children and young people naturally pass through a number of stages as they grow and develop. Often being expected to be able cope with these changes. Some children may have to face very particular and personal transitions not necessarily shared or understood by their
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David N. Dinkins‚ the Civilian Complaint Review Board asserts to be the largest civilian oversight agency of its kind within the United States‚ and investigates thousands of civilian complaints each year. Even though it has only existed in its current form for a little over a decade‚ the conception of a board delegated power to investigate complaints about potential police misconduct predates the administration of Robert Wagner‚ who was responsible for investing the nascent Civilian Complaint Review Board-which
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“War against Civilians” the Militarization of Modern Police Since the creation of the Constitution of the United States‚ Americans have been promised many rights. Most importantly‚ civilians were promised protection by modern day police officers. The 14th amendment states‚ "no state shall deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." In the last couple of years there has been an increase in violence presented by our police officers in the line of duty. The government
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demilitarize and reform local law enforcement agencies‚ it is important that civilian police officers should not be used by the United Nations to augment its military forces. The civilian police officer’s contingent is not mandated or trained to be a rapid exit strategy for military forces (Latham‚ 2001). Civilian police officers are usually tasked only with ensuring compliance with international standards. Although civilian police officers will work to establish law and order‚ its presence must not
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Exploring Transitions emphasises the importance of finding the balance between the needs of individuals and the needs of a wider community. As an individual explores transitions and looks to venture into new experiences there can be an upheaval of the equilibrium. A wider community can be impacted upon when a member of that group chooses to explore their options‚ for whatever purpose. In Billy Elliot‚ a film directed by Stephen Daldry in 2000‚ Billy’s challenging and exciting foray into the world
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