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    The foundation of the Irish Free State from 1918-1922 occurred during the same period where many other European countries were trying to gain freedom. Whilst Ireland was had different ways of gaining independence‚ the country’s course was similar to other countries fights for freedom. The Irish State had their own reasons for wanting their independence‚ however these reasons mimicked many other countries during the period‚ both in and out of the British Empire. The events that happened in Ireland

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    Convicted Felons Should Not Be Allowed to Vote This essay discusses my reflection on whether or not felons should have the right to vote. A felon is defined as a person who has been convicted of a felony‚ which is a crime punishable by death or a term in state or federal prison. A felony is a serious crime usually punishable by imprisonment or death. Convicted felons should not be allowed to vote. Many Americans were not allowed to vote these past elections. It wasn’t because they didn’t pay taxes

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    Historians still have diverse opinions about women and the war; historians such as Arthur Marwick support the reward theory‚ which states that women were rewarded with the vote after their vital impact on the war effort. Evidence promoting this point like the “Women’s Land Army” shows that the government wanted to honour the women taking up jobs even though these were just woman farmers. For women the war sparked a social revolution. On the other hand historians such as Paula Bartley and Martin

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    American should be allowed the right to vote. It is an ongoing problem that people are not registering to vote‚ don’t go to vote or are not allowed to vote. for examples people who are convicted of a felony are not allowed to vote in many states. However‚ after they serve their time‚ they should be able to be reintroduced to society and regain all of their rights. Including the right to be able to vote. In order for Americans to not lose their right to vote we need to be able to show that being apart

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    Q6. The ECJ has ruled that prisoners should not be denied the right to vote in political elections. Discuss. In March 2004‚ John Hirst‚ a convicted killer‚ successfully took his case against the United Kingdom to the Grand Chamber of the ECHR in Strasbourg. (Hirst v The United Kingdom 2004). He claimed there was an infringement upon his human rights which was inconsistent with protocol 1 article 3 of the ECHR. The court ruled unanimously that his human rights had been violated. On April 11th

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    would Japan be different if Women had been given more rights in Shogun Japan? If Japan had given women more rights‚ starting right back in the Shogun Japan times‚ women would be more ahead now. Samurai women would have been able to help defend their land‚ children and Japan in itself and women would not be treated like they are. If women had more rights than what they do in Japan‚ then maybe men would have to complete more household jobs than what they do‚ For instance‚ Women wouldn’t be expected to

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    they can’t vote for them. This leads to the politicians who address the citizens of the nation to winning the election. As a result the non citizens don’t get the help they need. Without help‚ these non citizens find it very difficult to reach their goals and settling down with comfort. The concept of having non citizens voting in municipal elections isn’t a foreign idea. However there is a lot of opposition which is very reasonable. Non citizens should not be granted the right to vote in municipal

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    Charge Given to the Knights by King Arthur God make you a good man and fail not of beauty. The Round Table was founded in patience‚ humility‚ and meekness.Thou art never to do outrageousity‚ nor murder‚ and always to flee treason‚ by no means to be cruel‚ and always to do ladies‚ damosels‚ and gentle women succour. Also‚ to take no battles in a wrongful quarrel for no law nor for no world’s goods. Thou shouldst be for all ladies and fight for their quarrels‚ and ever be courteous and never

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    The oppression of women as women PHIL 202 – Assignment 1 26/01/2012 The patriarchal society in which we live has systematically oppressed women for centuries. It is not until extremely recent history‚ with the Women’s Liberation Movement‚ that women have been able to take meaningful strides towards a more equal and just society. We have come a long way since that time‚ women can now vote‚ work‚ practice politics and live independently of men: it seems as though we have come very close to the

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    Property Owners to Vote on Biz District by Lacey McLaughlin words: 855 Image: Downtown Photo or Map of new district John Gomez said he would send on Tuesday) Credit: Jerick Smith Caption: In order for a 66-block Business Improvement District to continue its existence 70 percent of property owners must approve the plan. Now that property owners have approved a plan for Jackson’s Businesses Improvement District to expand‚ Downtown Jackson Partners must obtain 70 percent majority vote from property owners

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