Why Capital Punishment is Wrong
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In 12 pages plus a 1 page proposal and an outline, the author discusses topic of capital punishment from the stance of opposition. The reader is given an intellectual tool of awareness concerning the issue of capital punishment, which is also referred to as the death penalty. This is accomplished with paradigms attributed to crime and this type of punishment for crime. Examples are given of proponents to the death penalty, but those in opposition to the death penalty refute them. Perspectives cover a wide range of related topics while maintaining depth and weight. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: Punwrong.wps

Eugenics
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A 6 page paper discussing the idea of eugenics and its development in politics as related to Oliver Wendall Holmes, who was known as a social darwinist, and the Supreme Court case, Buck vs. Bell, which took place in 1927. This case made it legal to force sterilization in the attempt to rid society of undesirable individuals. This applied to criminals, insane individuals, as well as developmentally disabled and poor individuals. Bibliogrpahy lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAeugen.wps

Will Restricting Immigration Prevent Cultural Disintegration?
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6 pages in length. The United States of America is known as a cultural melting pot, where foreign-born peoples have flourished both economically and independently for nearly four hundred years. However, there is currently much concern about the long-term effects such immigrant influx is causing and will continue to cause the both the land and the legal citizens. The writer discusses the aspect of job stealing, overpopulation and environmental consequences instigated by the open-door immigration policy. Extensive bibliography included.
Filename: Immigrat.wps

Nuclear Waste Dumping & Yucca Mountain / Controversy
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A 12 page paper on the controversy surrounding the U.S. government's plan to turn Yucca Mountain (Nevada) into the first large-scale nuclear waste 'dumping ground.' The writer explains the logic that went into the government's choice of location, and then presents the resistance from Nevada state residents. Environmental / scientific issues concerning Nevada's geology, the safety of waste burial, etc.; are discussed. The writer presents strong arguments as to why Yucca Mountain is indeed the only logical site for such a project and refutes arguments to the contrary. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Yucca.rtf