In this paper, I will discuss the reasons why America should convert to a universal healthcare system, and reveal the pros and cons behind the problems that America faces without a universal plan. My argument is based on these major issues: the people involved and their experiences, a variety of gro...

** Affirmative Action** Have you ever wondered what effect discrimination laws and diversity have on our American society today as a whole? The issue of affirmative action has been a highly controversial topic since it's origin in the mid-1960s. "It began as a program to "correct&q...

Introduction: Affirmative action in higher education should be abolished. College admissions should be based on what the admissions board is looking for, not what the government says should be required. In this paper, I will present evidence to support that position. At one time, affirmative ac...

In this country's premier state university, it is always expected that the students be fed with the luxury of benefits that the government has promised to offer. As "iskolars ng bayan", we are reputed to have enjoyed the university's endearing name. But despite of those cliche, we are snubbed. We ar...

Apparent Connections Amidst Science, Politics, and Religion Within today's society science is an entity almost entirely separate from religion and politics, yet history paints a different picture. During 17th and 18th century Europe, the spread of ideas and the inspiration to perform sci...

Affirmative Action Endorses DiscriminationMost people agree that the discrimination is a bad thing. The word carries a negative connotation. Therefore, the government should not put any laws or quotas in place that discriminate against its citizens. Yet affirmative action does just that. How can...

Affirmative Action: A Contradiction In Itself Affirmative action is a term of general application referring to government policies that directly or indirectly award jobs, admission to universities and professional schools, and other social goods and resources to individuals on the ba...

One cannot accurately define monarchy versus tyranny. It is a matter of personal opinion. This opinion is based on fundamental ideals and values that an individual has formed throughout his life. monarchy becomes a tyranny when the monarchy has lost the sincere desire for the happiness for the pop...

CIs societies violence the media's fault? This is the question that has been asked since before television was in every American's house. Of course there are the different types of media today ranging from newspapers, to on-line reports and stories. There have been arguments upon argument...

The NHS in relation to the Welfare State The Beveridge report in 1942, illustrated five interrelated social problems, which the British Welfare State was designed to tackle, these were Want, Disease, Ignorance, Idleness and Squalor. (Moran, M et al 2001). This report was publis...

Dear judgement, teachers and students: Funding is the most hotly issue in Australia. We strongly believe that private schools should not have funding from the government anymore! It is a kind of waste money by giving funds to private school. Private schools receive 150...

Exploitation of the Canadian Aboriginal The Plains Natives of Canada, two major tribes being the Cree and the Blackfoot, faced many obstacles in their pre-treaty days. These obstacles made them more open to a change in life-style proposed to them by the inflow of Europeans to the West of Canada, ...

`As the nation\'s drug problem persists, issues continue to haunt communities. The question is, will legalizing drugs really help, or will legalization make problems increase in our society? If drugs remain illegal, several complications that could appear as a result of legalization will never occur...

The Meiji Restoration was a period of massive change in ancient Japan. The goal of the Meiji Restoration was summarized in their motto, \"A rich country, a strong military.\" In their quest to do so, the Meiji looked to western civilizations. The Meiji sent young men to study abroad and learn new tr...

The book, 1984, by George Orwell depicts a society whose purpose is solely that of power. The main character is Winston Smith, a man who doubts the righteousness of the totalitarian government, Big Brother. George Orwell\'s message in 1984 reminds us of what had gone wrong, what can go wrong, and wh...

The meaning of life has been debated since man was created. Many philosophers have published their views and beliefs throughout time. Similarly, every ordinary person at one time or another has undoubtedly pondered about life, its meaning, and our purpose. In this essay, I will delve into my view...

1920, this year should ring a bell in everybody's mind. Especially in the minds of over 50% of this class. 1920 is the year that women earned the right to vote. After 75 years of struggles, fighting, defeats pain & tears Susan B. Anthony and her followers accomplished their biggest goal by ...

Socially, economically and, politically, the 1950's were the "happy days." The 1950's were marked with many historical events, positive and negative. The decade had its downfalls, but they were nothing compared to the improvement of life in all aspects. The economy was boomin...

Rising house prices I have chosen to do my project on the property boom that has shook the UK in the past 5 years. Some people may not believe this is an issue, but with the average house price now standing at £169, 300, a rise of 91% in 5 years, its an issue most chose to ignore. How my ...

Three coal mine explosions occurred in China this past Wednesday, October 20. The most devastating of which happened in Xinmi, located in the province of Henan. Several gas explosions in the mine have left rescuers to find sixty-four dead bodies, and still searching for eighty-four more. Yahoo News ...

Halfway through 3rd term Yr.12, everyone in my position should be overwhelmed by decisions. 'What university course do I want to do?' 'What career will I choose?' 'When will I move out of home?' 'How much homework will I do tonight?' School encourages us ...

Many things that we have today were originally thought of back during the time of the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia. Things like the government system, writing and technology underwent major change during that time. Mesopotamian civilizations flourished because of the discoveries and inventio...

Is societies violence the media's fault? This is the question that has been asked since before television was in every American's house. Of course there are the different types of media today ranging from newspapers, to on-line reports and stories. There have been arguments upon...

Capital Punishment The purpose and aim of criminal law is to protect the public from harm. This is done by inflicting punishment to the delinquent who has already committed the crime, and by threatening with sentence to those who are enticed to harm the public. Over the centuries there have...

The Americans: The Colonial Experience By: Daniel J. Boorstin America was not believed to be a ground for a utopian society, rather a place for a new start, more freedom, and fewer taxes. The initial group to settle the "New World" were the Puritans, "separatists" making a hopele...