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Legalization of Drugs Legalization of drugs has been a very controversial issue in the United States for many years. Drugs being legalized can have both advantages and disadvantages on society. On one hand, certain drugs, such as aspirin has long been used as a common medicine to many people, to cure diseases and help people…

Do all people in the world have equal value (are they worth the same)? Does this translate into universal human rights? All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood (United Nations’ Universal Declaration…

What if you are traveling on a bus, and once the bus makes its stop; another man walks in, past all the available seats, and takes a seat right next to you? He then falls asleep, leaning his head onto your shoulder. How bizarre would that be? If you are an American, then you are…

John Locke and Thomas Hobbes were two main political philosophers during the seventeenth century. Hobbes is largely known for his writing of the “Leviathan”, and Locke for authoring “An Essay Concerning Human Understanding. ” Included in their essays, both men discuss the purpose and structure of government, natural law, and the characteristics of man in…

My initial reaction to the article by Mr. Cohen was that he was wrong to have written such a discouraging article to an impressionable young girl. I feel that math is important in everyday life. I do agree with Mr. Cohen in the sense that there are many aspects of Algebra that the majority of…

Interview with a Human Service Worker Upon starting this assignment, I had a few human service workers in mind to interview. Ultimately, I chose to interview Joy Sultan, a teacher/counselor for Chapter One Students at Hamilton Crossing Elementary school in Cartersville, Georgia. Mrs. Sultan specializes in working with troubled second grade students. Initial Contact To…

Pewter’s performance will not increase, because other than still having to deal with his personal problems, he now has to deal with his supervisor on his neck trying to fire him. If I were Peter would take my time at home and figure out how to deal with my personal problems, and figure out how…

The Essence Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People” discusses how to be a good conversationalist in Chapter Four. He advises, “Be a good listener and encourage others to talk about themselves.” Unfortunately, very few people actually listen to others. However, listening is the biggest advantage one can have in making others understand…

In the past, communication methods involved telefax, letters, or telephone. Unlike modern technology, these methods were relatively safe. However, today’s communication has become more perilous and hazardous for individuals who misuse it. Multiple studies have shown that cell phones can have negative effects on students, especially when they are kept in close proximity to their…

ANA and the Nine Provisions The American Nursing Association (ANA) is a professional organization that supports over 3. 1 million nursing professionals in the areas by providing high standards of nursing practice, supporting the rights of nurses in the workplace, exhibiting a progressive and sincere view on nursing, and by raising awareness regarding regulatory agencies…