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- 11381: The Death Penalty
- ... took a literal running jump in order to break his neck but unfortunately the cord broke instead. This caused him to be totally conscious for the rest of the execution. In some parts of the world executions are still performed in keeping with traditions of the Catholic church. In the Philippines, since the church believes that Christ died at 3:00 in the afternoon, every execution done in this country is ... I personally find these situations very disturbing. It seems that this is something that would have taken place during the 1800's when people were not so civilized. But this is happening in today's world. As close as our nearest neighbor the United States. Although executions take place behind prison walls pro capital punishment groups gather outside of the prison with signs and cheers. In most states the law allows ...
- 11382: The Threat of Death
- The Threat of Death As the war on crime continues, two truths hold steady: eliminating all crime is impossible, and controlling it is a must. The main weapon used to control crime in this war is deterrence. The government's deterrent for committing murder is the death penalty. The fear of death will not deter every person who contemplates murder from doing it. Whether it is for religious reasons and ...
- 11383: Picking Up The Pieces: An Analytical Look at Why the Village of Umofia Fell Apart
- ... like to hear stories. He likes stories of nature and the moral lessons they can provide for him to keep him from making the same types of mistakes. Okonkwo likes him to hear stories of war, of fear. Masculine stories of violence and bloodshed. Blood of his ancestors, of his past. Nwoye knew that it was right to be masculine and to be violent, but somehow he still preferred the stories ... taught his disciples through parables. These parables were stories that were easy to understand because they were based on daily events in the peoples' lives. They were not necessarily true stories and were never of war or violence to simply convey the message of courage. This type of story is the kind that Nwoye and other children seemed to relate to and is probably one of the many aspects of Christianity ...
- 11384: Handgun Control in the United States
- ... this violence be broken? Certainly a federal law making handguns ill-egal would sharply decrease the number of guns sold and make their street price much higher, though, like Prohibition in the 1920s or the war against drugs in the 1980s, it might be very ex-pensive to enforce. But with 60 million handguns already in private hands, even an effective ban on guns might not be enough. One intriguing possibility ... turned in. A similar program today could help get illegally owned guns off the street, especially if combined with national gun control ( Mandel 85). It is growingly hard for law enforcement officers to fight a war on the streets against gang members and drug dealers who possesses more firepower than that of the officers. This can all be stopped if Congress would face up to the National Rifle Association and pass ...
- 11385: Center of Gravity
- Center of Gravity The center of gravity, according to the Webster's New World Dictionary, the point in a body, or in a system of bodies, at which the weight is equal to the forward of the object as the rear. In other words, it is the point where ... and personal aircraft. Pilots must remain ever vigilant to ensure that the center of gravity stays within its prescribed limits as they add fuel, passengers, and cargo. The center of gravity will always effect the world of flight.
- 11386: Compare And Contrast Of The Od
- ... at least somewhat thankful of what Tiresias told him. In the case of Oedipus, the truth proved to be harmful and therefore denied at first until it was confirmed by second source. In the real world, it is essentially the same. If finding out the truth helps someone, they would generally be appreciative of knowing the truth at the very least. On the other hand, if the truth is harmful, the ... As a result of this suspicion, Oedipus began to pursue the truth with more fervor, which did eventually lead to his confirming the truth that Tiresias had already hinted at. In relation to the real world, this is significant because it shows that while truth is a wonderful and helpful idea, it is better to not know the truth because of the pain it can cause. Both these works, when taken ...
- 11387: The Effects of Race on Sentencing in Capital Punishment Cases
- ... learn to look past the race of the offender or the value of the victim, and instead focus on circumstances of the crime. References Gest, T. (1986 Oct. 20). Black-and-White Issue? US News & World Report, 101 (16), 24-25. Gest, T. (1996 July 8). A house without a blueprint. US News & World Report, 121 (2), 41-42. Lacayo, R. (1987, May 4). Clearing a Path to the Chair. Time, 129 (18), 80. Seligman, D. (1994, September 5). Uh oh! More Stats. Fortune, 130 (5), 113-114. Smolowe ...
- 11388: A Rose For Emily
- ... her. She spent the majority of her time inside of her house because that was where she could best feel her fathers comforting dominance. Emily was extremely resistant to modern changes in the outside world affecting her own world because she was determined to live in the past with the ghost of her father. When the new age of city authorities in the town visited her to collect taxes they felt she owed, she ...
- 11389: Macbeth 15
- ... 11-4). With this statement, Duncan illustrates his recognition of his inability to tell the character of an individual by looking at him. He is referring to the Thane of Cawdor who, during the civil war, helped try to overthrow Duncan's rule of Scotland. As a king, Duncan is well received which perhaps allows him to consider himself untouchable. He assumes that no one would have any reason to hurt ... to properly deduce what others around them are thinking. Duncan, until he was told, was ignorant of the fact that one of his own men was divulging information and helping the enemy during the civil war. As for Macbeth, he was unaware that his actions were being dictated by the witches and thought that he was in control of his life. In a relentless attempt to stay alive, Macbeth also accepted ...
- 11390: The Odyssey: Summary
- ... The Odyssey, was written by Homer and translated to English version by Samuel Butler. The main character in Odyssey was Odysseus, Kind of Ithaca, who after 20 years of wanderings returned home from the Trojan War and a long difficult journey which the powerful gave to him. He found himself recognized only by his faithful dog and a nurse. With the help of his son Telemachus he destroys the importunate suitors ... including Odysseus. When Alcinoos sees Odysseus crying during the mins trel's story, he commences the games and dancing to keep his guest happy. At dinner, Odysseus again weeps when Demodocos sings about the Trojan War. At this point, Alcinoos finally demands to know who Odysseus is. Odysseus tells Alcinoos who he is and what things have happened to him since he left Troy. He tells of his adventures in Ismaros ...
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