An Argument Against Euthanasia
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A 4 page discussion of euthanasia. The author contends that euthanasia is legally, morally, and ethically wrong. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPeuthNO.rtf

An Argument Against Genetic Engineering
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A 4 page contention that holds as many or more threats for society as it does promises. This thesis is supported through a discussion of the direct and indirect impacts genetically engineered species have to the hundreds, perhaps thousands, of species that are currently unutilized but which hold promise for the cures of disease and illness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPgenEn3.rtf

An Argument for a Quick and Unceremonious Execution of Death Penalty Convictions
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A 9 page contention that those who are sentenced to death should be quickly and unceremoniously executed. This contention is supported by the facts that the death penalty has been debated ad nauseum and has been upheld in one case after another, that stricter penalties and the application of those penalties are known to reduce crime, and that quick executions are economically more viable as they reduce costs to the criminal justice system and prevent the criminal from further profiting from their crime with book and movie deals and the like. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPdthQk.rtf

An Argument for An Adopted Child’s Right to Know Their Biological Origin
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A 6 page argument that it is a basic human right to know one’s biological origin. This contention is supported from both a cultural and a genetic perspective. The premise of the importance of understanding one’s racial or ethnic identity is complemented with the importance of genetics in so many aspects of our lives. The question of how we can find our cultural place in life and best protect ourselves from genetically connected behaviors, diseases, and birth defects if we are not aware of our biological origin is addressed. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPadopt.rtf

An Argument For Euthanasia
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A 5 page paper. The topic of euthanasia brings on heated debates. This essay explains the differences between active and passive euthanasia and presents an argument in favor of euthanasia. The writer presents the major argument opposing euthanasia as well as arguments for euthanasia. Data regarding the percentage of people in different countries who support euthanasia are also reported. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PGeut4.wps

An Argument for Sentencing Violent Juvenile Offenders as Adults
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A 7 page contention that trying and sentences juveniles who commit violent crimes as adults is imperative if we are to effectively curtail the growing crime rate in this country. Unfortunately, juveniles account for a tremendous percentage, if not the majority, of violent crimes committed in this country. The author contents that arguments that harsher sentencing is ineffective lack basis in hard long-term evidence. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPjuvSnt.rtf

An Argument for Socialized Health Care in America
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A 14 page paper that discusses who in America is without insurance--elderly, very young, minorities, self-employed, successes in other countries (stats), Clinton's original health reform plan, and current costs to U.S. workers and employers (stats) and the fact that companies are trying to reduce administrative costs by reducing their share in employee health costs through a number of methods. The writer argues that Americans should rethink their initial fear of a nationalized health care plan and work to instigate legislation that would support such a plan. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Sochelth.wps

An Argument For The Legalization Of Drugs
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A 5 page opinion paper discussing and supporting the legalization of drugs in the United States. The report's author supports legalization and notes issues such as crime reduction and the effect of legalization in some nations in Europe. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Legal5.wps

An Argument for the Legalization of Gambling
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A well-written 5 page essay arguing for the legalization of casino gambling in the state of Michigan (argument can be applied almost anywhere). A number of sound socio-economic reasons are presented and supported by statistical data. Counter-arguments concerning the morality of gambling are addressed effectively. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Gambmich.wps

An Argument for the Legalization of Marijuana # 2
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A shorter, 5 page version of Marijle2.wps, in which the writer is primarily concerned with the facts that : (1) there exists no solid argument against the legalization of marijuana and (2) outlawing the drug has created the same negative impacts that alcohol prohibition did during the 1920's. It is agreed that marijuana does indeed pose some seriously harmful side effects, but that these are not necessarily any worse than those produced by cigarette smoking-- a very legal activity (assumably because of the industry's economic contribution, etc;) Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Marijleg.wps