The cosmological arguments are inductive arguments based on an ‘a posteriori’ premise‚ which‚ despite having been introduced many years ago‚ continue to be prevalent today. An early example of the argument is within ‘Timaeus’‚ in which Plato proposed the idea that anything that has been created must be created by a cause. These arguments are intended to prove the existence of the God of Classical Theism by explaining that God must be the first cause of the universe; the being setting the world into
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the trick‚ but drug use continues to increase even though tougher laws have been passed. Next‚ the criminal drug market will dry up. The market for drugs is one of supply and demand and people demand illegal drugs. Organized crime has moved in to fill this vacuum and is making billions of dollars. Legislation will force organized crime from the drug business. In return‚ the government can regulate the market by licensing‚ enacting laws on sales to minors‚ and monitor the quality of the product. Dependent
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birth control and feel as if their privacy is being invaded. Our state’s population rate has increased exponentially since the 1990s‚ and having access to birth control can prevent pregnancies to teens who did not intend to be parents. Currently‚ the law states that “seventeen-year-old girls will now be able to obtain the morning-after pill without a prescription” (Kelly 1). Teen pregnancy is a very preventable dilemma‚ but first teens must have confidential access to birth control in a trustworthy
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A Former US senator and a senior at the Ethics and Public Policy Center begin their case against gay marriage with the point that there are no studies that prove that homosexuals have a positive impact their community. They claim that people that support homosexuals are not “seeing the big picture” or assuming the repercussions of damaging others‚ including children‚ morally‚ religiously‚ physically‚ and mentally. When asked about a “go-slow approach‚” their rebuttal consists of the idea that once
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Gun Control I supportive of gun control laws‚ there are fewer deaths and less violence if there are fewer guns in the hands of citizens. Less gun control is a uniquely American phenomenon. The Founding Fathers had no way to know in 230 years that people living in large urban areas such as New York‚ Chicago and Los Angeles would be angry enough to kill each other with guns over drugs and money on a daily basis. Countries with tighter gun control laws have far less violence and fewer deaths. If life
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among teenagers adds another dimension to the already controversial topic. Which is whether parental notification is necessary or not. Thirty-two states have parental consent laws that require a minor to obtain at least one parent consent for they’re to have an abortion. Only two states and the District of Columbia have laws affirming the right of young women to have an abortion with out parental consent. (CB‚ Ch12‚ pg350). Well my value also agrees with the thirty-two states. I believe that Parents
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The definition of constitution is the fundamental laws or principles by which a nation is governed‚ usually embodied in a written document. The US Constitution is what turned our country’s government around. It is the oldest written document still in operation in the world. The ratification process for the Constitution took about ten months. Article Seven says that the new government under the Constitution would not start until conventions in at least nine states (two-thirds of the colonies) approved
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Animal Experimentation Every year‚ tens of thousands of people need life-saving medicines and powerful drugs to ease pain. Without testing on animals‚ we would not paracetamol‚ calpol‚ inhalers or cancer treatments. Despite these amazing benefits‚ some people argue that animal testing should be banned due to alleged animal cruelty. This essay will thoroughly explore the positive and negative aspects of animal testing. Plenty of medical treatments and beneficial procedures have taken place from
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Third‚ adults should not be able to decide what other parents’ children are allowed to read and or be exposed to. Concerned parents and government officials usually challenge certain books because they feel the author is encouraging or promoting bad behaviors. Although in reality the author addressed
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The ratification of the Constitution can be said to be birthed out of necessity‚ therefore‚ not out of an earnest desire to create a federal system of government. The political discussion of that time is ironically‚ similar to the discussions of modern American society. How much is too much power? Is the government overreaching? Is the government doing enough to protect the vulnerable? James Madison‚ through his words‚ was able to articulate the dangers of not adopting the ratification of the Constitution
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