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    all locked‚ and no matter how hard I try‚ none of them can be opened. Frustrated‚ I hang my head in defeat‚ and walk back to the beginning of the corridor. It is a long walk‚ and I feel alone‚ trapped in this corridor‚ not knowing where to turn or what to do‚ as I search for a way out. When I reach the place where my journey began‚ I notice a table that was not there before. I approach the table; it is draped with a white cloth‚ and on it lays a golden key with a filigree handle. I pick up the key

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    What Freedom of Speech Means to Me The First Amendment‚ with the rest of the Bill of Rights‚ was ratified on December 15‚ 1791. The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments whose intend is to limit the federal government’s authority. The First Amendment protects citizens’ rights of freedom of religion‚ speech‚ press‚ and to assemble. Freedom of Speech means that I can voice or write my opinion on any topic‚ no matter how strong‚ as long as my speech does not defame or tarnish another person

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    fan base that has followed him through various evolutions over several years. The lyrics of the song form a message laid out throughout a progression of verses and a repeated chorus that summarizes the overall tone of the piece. The tone of the song being a uplifting invitation to overcome demons and to improve. Throughout the piece vulgarities‚ metaphors‚ and moments of vulnerability are employed to tell the story. That story; to admit his prior addiction‚ pledge to carry on to a higher standard‚ and

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    Americans like to perceive that they live in a land of opportunity where anyone can achieve his/her dreams by working hard. Sadly‚ history paints a different picture. The three defining traits of what it means to be an American includes racism‚ sexism‚ and using religion to justify our own actions. Since the creation of the United States‚ white people have always been privileged. Racial minorities were held back from basic human rights. Slavery kept black people on the same social level as cattle

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    What it means to be an American What it means to be an American‚ most people would tell you it means freedom to pursue and do what you want. In my opinion freedom and the “dream” don’t come easy it takes more than hard work and dedication to earn a dime in this country. To be an American it means‚ responsibility to serve and do everything in your power to be a part of your society. To be an American it means you will obtain rights‚ for example‚ the 2nd amendment states you have the right to bare

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    This spring‚ Assemblywoman Amy Handlin (R-13) and Greater Media Newspapers co-sponsored an essay contest‚ "What Good Government Means to Me‚" for eighth-graders in the 13th Legislative District. More than 150 students submitted entries for the contest. The first-place winner was Adam Van Handel‚ from Ms. Eisen’s class at Carl Sandburg Middle School‚ Old Bridge. The second-place award went to Charles Gunningham from Mrs. Grieco’s class at Joseph R. Bolger Middle School‚ Keansburg‚ and the third-place

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    hope that I was able to successfully accomplish in your mind what I set out to do by writing and publishing this book. If I did‚ I suspect that you’ll never look at religion‚ politics‚ and football the same way again. Though they’ve been referred to in this book as bitter rivals‚ these three (3) things‚ if we approach them with respect (worthy opponents)‚ thoughtfulness (strategic game planning)‚ and care (attention to details)‚ can bring out the very best (execution and performance) in us and how

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    want to remember with my monument to my family in Germany. I choose family because family means everything to me. Without my family I don’t know where I would be. Since I`m here I had so much time to think about them and to miss them. Family are the people that make you who you are. They are your blood. Your family is the people that you care most about‚ but at the same time because you are so comfortable being around them‚ they are the people whom you sometimes take your anger out on. They may not

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    In the short story written in 1938 “ The Weapon” The author Fredric Brown used the word “idiot” to describe his character‚ Dr.James Graham mentally challenged son. The question up to debate is is the author’s use of the word “idiot” offensive in the text? In the text the author says “He thought‚ only a madman would give a loaded revolver to an idiot”. I looked at the word‚analyze the context and reread it. The etymology of the word shows that around the time Fredric wrote The Weapon the word was

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    There is still room for improvement in the equality department if we will like to live up to King’s dream‚ but there has been a major shift towards integration since then. Therefore‚ America represents for me; not only freedom‚ but also career opportunities‚ stability‚ and equality‚ yet it also means fear‚ struggle‚ and sometimes excess.

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