state violence as an essential characteristic of modern governments. (1918 p.1) State violence is monopolised towards the pursuit of societal compliance‚ which according to political history‚ is a necessary condition for a functioning democracy. (1918 p.2) As Tolstoy points out‚ history has demonstrated the advent of modern states to be forming under extreme violence. (1918 p.2) According to Noam Chomsky violence is legitimised by its efficacy at lessening a greater evil. (1967‚ p.1) This suggests that
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whistleblowers pointing out questionable acts by the American government. The government has responded by prosecuting the whistleblowers under the Espionage Act. The question then arises‚ what exactly is whistle blowing? In academic literature‚ whistle blowing is defined as "the disclosure by organization members (former or current) of illegal‚ immoral and illegitimate practices under the control of their employers to persons and organizations that may be able to effect action" (Near & Miceli‚ 1985‚ p.6). In
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the things that are best for themselves. However‚ there should be a limit to what they can do and cannot do because‚ with too much freedom‚ they can commit immoral actions without being considerate of others. There are things in life that are just wrong‚ and people shouldn’t do it‚ and having an abortion is one of them. There are things in life that are very wrong‚ even when people try to justify it. Abortion is morally wrong because prevents a potential human being has a potential future like the
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1. Demand Conditions 1.1. Potential Demand Despite the negative impact of the global economic crisis‚ the period of 2009 - 2010 has been a relatively favorable years for motorcycle manufacturers in Vietnam. It is presumed that there are an average of 6 people / unit‚ reflected in the increase in demand for vehicles exceeding the original forecasting. Especially‚ there could be a significant increase in scooters demand‚ presumed around 40% by Honda. 1.2. Future Demand According to the Institute
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question of whether pornography is morally ethical or unethical and how society views it today. There were three key ethical theories used to related and cross-examine to see and understand the different views of pornography and how each ethical theory provides a different reasoning behind it. Whether pornography is ethical or unethical in society‚ this research paper provides you with concrete examples of why our society feels the way they do about pornography and what has influenced those decisions
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The debate about whether assisted suicide is morally right or morally wrong is an extremely difficult controversy. Many people assume that it is morally wrong since the practice is in fact illegal in the majority of the United States. Many people also believe that assisted suicide is spiritually wrong especially in terms of religion; from experience‚ many Catholics believe that the idea of suicide is a sin. However‚ in any controversy there is always another side. There were factors that led me to
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Nervous Conditions What is the meaning of this book’s title? Where does it come from? (2 lines‚ 5 points): The quote comes from Fanon’s Wretched of the Earth. The title has to do with the way the mind works in reaction to colonialism. Every character negotiates neurosis‚ which is more often than not denial. They want to overcome but are trapped and limited by the confines of both their culture and the culture imposed on them. Please describe 3 major characters (2 lines each‚ 5
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will argue that abortion is morally acceptable in certain situations. In defending this argument I will include the reason behind my decision‚ and I will provide an alternate example using the same general principle. After explaining my principle I will give clarity to two arguments that may be presented by others. Finally‚ I will conclude by describing any changes that I have made to my general principle. II. Argument 1.) If a person is in a situation in which she can prevent an individual
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Poster and Card Competition For Primary School Theme: Save our Earth Terms and Conditions Poster competition 1. Participants must be within 7 – 12 years old. 2. Entries are limited to TWO (2) contestants. 3. Any usage of paint medium. E.g.: Color pencil‚ crayon‚ water color is allowed. 4. Superimposed computer graphic images are not allowed. 5. The competition’s theme must be on the poster. 6. Posters MUST be the students’ original work. 7. Posters can be in either English
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Under Armour is a leading athletic clothing line directed towards the overall athlete who is looking for the most comfort during extracurricular activities. The mission of the company is‚ "to provide the world with technically advanced products engineered with exclusive fabric construction‚ supreme moisture management‚ and proven innovation. In short‚ every Under Armour product is doing something for you; it’s making you better." Founded in 1996 by University of Maryland graduate Kevin Plank‚ Under
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