present a “meaningful opportunity to obtain release based on demonstrated maturity and rehabilitation”. Many might think that they should stay in jail because they should pay time for the crime but I believe that people can change. I agree with the the court’s decision because people can change over time and with demonstrated maturity and rehabilitation‚ they should be able to be released if qualified for that opportunity. Most of the time‚ the families
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Chase McQuade Ms. Niespodziany English 10-2 9 May 2013 Should Marijuana be Illegal? Cannabis Sativa is a Schedule 1 controlled substance. This drug has been known to treat and even cure certain diseases. This drug is also known as Marijuana. Marijuana gives the user a relaxed and sleepy side effect. This is one of the many side effects of this drug. Marijuana has many beneficial side effects and also many grave side effects. “Marijuana can be used to prevent cancer growth” (www.infowars
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The Electoral College Before the tense and puzzling presidential election in 2000‚ many people thought the Electoral College was a place of education. Most people now know that it is not a place‚ but a process of how the President of the United States of America is elected. The Presidential Election of 2000 helped inform Americans that our President is not elected by the popular vote‚ but through the process of the Electoral College (Ballaro). The Electoral College has existed since the beginning
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Technical Questions What are the three main financial statements?? What are the 3 Golden Rules of Accountancy? Where is Profit and Loss posted in a balance sheet? What kind of items are posted in the Income statement? What is depreciation and the method? What is BRS‚ with an example? What are the types of cash flows? Where does closing stock appears in the trial balance? What is LIFO & FIFO? What is Window Dressing? --------------------------------------------
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RESPECT YOUR ELDERS Respect you elders." This statement may seem all too familiar‚ but is it really being followed these days? Every day as I flip through the television‚ I witness discrimination against the old and wise. Frequently on television sitcoms I notice a false portrayal of old people as being boring and in poor health. The audience laughs as a teenager yells words at a grandmother whose hearing is failing or a grandfather having trouble finding his false teeth. I don’t know about the
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minds with images of fame‚ fortune‚ sex appeal‚ care-free living and artificial maturity that will presumably accompany the use of alcohol. This duality that the consumption of alcoholic beverages holds brings a difficult question to the table. Where do we draw the line? How old is old enough to be trusted with a drink that can so drastically warp one’s conscious thought? As of now‚ 21 years old is that line‚ in an effort to discourage young drinkers‚ stop drunk driving and binge drinking. But the attempt
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6 Reasons why you should own a Dog. Being a dog owner generally enriches a people’s lives‚ making them healthier and happier. I am sure companionship and entertainment is one of the first thoughts that cross most people’s minds when they think of owning a new dog; however‚ there exists a myriad of benefits in dog ownership. Here are a few of the countless physical and mental perks that come with being a puppy parent. 1. A more cheerful you. Apart form providing great companionship‚ dogs can also
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A Noncommissioned Officer’s duties are numerous and must be taken seriously. An NCO’s duty includes taking care of soldiers‚ which is your priority. Leaders must know and understand their soldiers well enough to train them as individuals and teams to operate proficiently. This will give them confidence in their ability to perform well under the difficult and demanding conditions of battle. Individual training is the principle duty and responsibility of NCOs. NCOs are responsible to fulfill not only
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believe abortion should be legal; however‚ many people also believe it should not be legal. Should abortion be legal or illegal? Many believe abortion should be legal. According to Womens Issues expert‚ Linda Lowen‚ she states “a woman should have control of her body. If the government can force a woman to continue a pregnancy‚ what about forcing a woman to use a contraception or undergo sterilization?” She makes this valid point to show the double standards between what women should have the right
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The purpose of public education is to educate children and prepare them for adulthood. However‚ it should not be mandatory. Although a lot of the skills taught in school are useful‚ it is should not be the government’s choice to make for millions of children. The reasons that children do not want to attend school could fill an entire page. However‚ one main reason is that they are placed in a judgemental atmosphere with strict deadlines‚ and basing their intelligence on their ability to read‚ write
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