...Gun control has once again become a hot topic in recent years after the catastrophic mass shootings that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary (Newtown, Connecticut) Washington Navy Yard shooting (Southeast Washington D.C.), and the Aurora theater shooting (Aurora, Colorado). It is no coincidence that after such events occurred some American citizens and Government officials feel the need for tighter gun control laws. Data can sometimes be skewed in order to support ones stance as it pertains to gun control. If research is conducted correctly it is easy to see that gun ownership deters violent crimes. However, 90% of American citizens agree that some form of gun control should be in place. So should we as Americans have that right to bear...
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...Abstract Violent crime is a growing problem in our country. Politicians are always looking for new laws to impose on their people in order to combat the problem. Unfortunately, some of these laws are written by individuals who do not possess a thorough knowledge of the topic they are attempting to regulate. One example of these laws is the Federal Assault Weapons Ban that was in place from 1994-2004. This law made it illegal to produce or purchase a firearm that had certain cosmetic features which had no effect of the lethality of the firearm when used as a weapon. The politicians had essentially banned firearms that they deemed looked scary. Now there is a push for a renewed Federal Assault Weapons Ban. It is imperative the people know that this infringement on our Second Amendment rights is constructed around banning firearms based on how they look instead of how effective they are as weapons. Fallacies of the Assault Weapons Ban There are many political issues in the world that incite strong emotional reactions from people from all walks of life. These issues can turn the tide of a political campaign because of the emotions involved with them. Quite often, the most emotion inspiring issues are related to individual rights and public safety. A major issue that is constantly debated by opposing interest groups is gun control. This is a topic that creates a firestorm of debate between people all over the country. On one side, there are the gun owners who believe...
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...wrestlers have in common?” and “How is the Ku Klux Klan like a group of real-estate agents?” Questions like these stir up the novel and essentially unravel the untold stories of life and consumption. Core economic principals are discovered within each story of the book. The title Freakonomics in itself has a humorous connotation with the combination of two words: freak and economics. Freak, by definition, means abnormality or oddity and most people might familiarize economics solely with finance or commerce. However, Levitt and Dubner break this common misconception and reveal how...
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...Violence in America vs. Gun Control In America today violence continues to drastically increase with millions of gun related deaths annually, yet given the right training, skills, and a sound minded person a gun is often one of the greatest assets to have for protection. In the U.S. Constitution the right to bare arms is a liberty given to those citizens who qualified to do so under their first amendment rights. Many people are torn about the right to bare arms and some lobby more increasingly by the days to have more laws to further restrict gun laws. On the other side of the fence you have a great deal of people who try to fight and not only keep their first amendment right, but to also have the noose loosened to make gun laws less restrictive. A gun is very dangerous and can be used to cause a massive amount of damage, but a gun is also safe and can also protect from a human predator who pursues another human as prey. The more powerful guns get and the more access people have to them the sum for me is simple “guns aren’t dangerous, but people are dangerous. On Tuesday, April 20, 1999 the Columbine school massacre happened in Littleton Colorado near Denver. “Two senior students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, embarked on a massacre, killing 12 students and 1 teacher. They also injured 21 other students directly, and three people were injured while attempting to escape. (en.wikipedia.org) After the two high school students went on a wild shooting spree which lasted for about...
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...effectiveness has been established. Continuing study and research is still a priority among researchers in order to help adolescent males who are dealing with anger and aggressive behavior. Anger and Aggressive Behavior in Adolescent Males Growing populations of male and female adolescents are becoming more and more involved with violent crimes. Society considered the violence an epidemic. Most of the violence is a result of aggressive behavior among the adolescents. In the United Stas every 5 min, police arrest a child for a violent crime. Every 2 hr, a child is murdered. In a single day, individuals wielding guns kill 13 children and wound 30 more; 5,703 teenagers are victims of violent crime; 2,350 juveniles are in adult jails; and 1,200,000 latchkey children return to homes in which there is a gun (Children's Defense Fund, 1993). Violent crime has increased 43% since 1980 and 6-fold since 1960 (American Legislative Exchange Council, 1994). However, the male population is greater affected and are at a higher risk than the female population. Aggressive behavior among males results in them spiraling on a path that is leading to a life of crime, incarceration,...
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...safety background checks by licensed dealers to encompass all firearm sales and transfers by incorporating gun show, private sales, and online sales. With this measure to be voted on the ballot on November 4, 2014, there are some exemptions permitted for family, police (local and federal), military, and those in imminent danger. (Voters' Pamphlet) Cherie and I have put together this planning guide to give us the opportunity to think about the upcoming negotiation we have with Andrew and Ryan regarding the measure 594 and our thoughts. This measure is a topic that is relevant to the regional area as the vote is only a few weeks away. Background checks for gun transfers is being discussed in many forums, around many dinner tables, and the supporters of both sides of the measures are bombarding the voters with commercials, mailings, and phone calls to ensure knowledge of the measure and to sway the voters to their side. Cherie and I are mindful that the better the planning, the better the probabilities of a successful negotiation and thus are taking advantage of this opportunity and time to investigate the many facets to shield the public from unnecessary carnage in an effort to protect our society. 1. Identifying needs of both parties (6 pts.) Cherie and Shauna (representing the Public) want Initiative measure No. 594 to pass providing background checks for all gun transfers in the State of Washington with a few exemptions. Ryan and...
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...Everyone nearby knew this man’s life had been taken from him and never to be used again. This moment was the last of Australia’s executions. 50 years later, however, the United States of America still commits Capital Punishment, and regularly, too. The topic is debated whether or not the Capital Punishment should be legal. The government is already involved in the lives of those who commit crimes, but the idea of it taking away someone’s life creates an uneasy thought. Some people believe that execution is wrong, inhumane and should be abolished while others believe that it projects positive impacts and will benefit the world, in such ways as lowering crime rates and ridding the world of the worst criminals....
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...into his or her own hands, as by avenging a crime.”(Dictionary.com.).With this in mind most the idea of vigilantism is a glory now todays from movies, book, and most importantly Comic books about super heroes. But why do people resort to vigilantism? To avenge a crime as said early in the paragraph. This can lead to killing, lynching, and using the internet to get even. Taking the law into your own hand is as old as the justice system itself. A lot of the times the ideas of the people taking...
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...Casualties of Law Enforcement: Homicide and Suicide Katherine Nielsen Buena Vista University Online Abstract This work is an overview of the increase in deaths of law enforcement agents: those killed on duty and those who kill themselves. As per a yearly report (Berman, 2014), the number of law enforcement agents killed while working rose almost a quarter this past year compared to years prior, especially ambush-style killings. Police officers across the country face potential dangers on their job, and they are a target simply because they are in uniform. As well, every 17 hours an officer commits suicide (Berman, 2014). This paper explores the correlation of the stress experienced by law enforcement associated with general strain theory (GST). GST is an explanation for suicide ideation for law enforcement officers. Other articles observe that police officers may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after a critical incident or a traumatic experience. PTSD awareness is critical for saving lives. Why is there an increase in law enforcement deaths and suicides, and what needs to occur to change this trend? Keywords: post-traumatic stress disorder, general strain theory Introduction There were 50 officers murdered by shootings in 2014, a huge leap from the 32 such deaths a year prior (Berman, 2014). One officer killed is one officer too many, and this trend needs to be reversed. How does society stop this? Altogether, 126 law enforcement officers died in...
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...Marijuana A common stereotype of those who use marijuana are often classified as bums, unintelligent, and drug addicts. This claim is absurd as according to the National Orginaztion for the Refom of Marijuana Laws, marijuana is the third most popular drug in America as it frequently used recreationally (NORML). While those who oppose the legalization of marijuana there are those who actually need it, and support that it should be legal. By taking action, marijuana can be decriminalized and proven to be more helpful than harmful. The idea that people should stay away from cannabis is a common argument, but cannabis actually has medical purposes that can delay the effects of cancer, used for glaucoma, and also pain relief. While those who argue that marijuana should be legal and that it can help the economy and public health, there are those who oppose it and feel that it should remain illegal so that the upcoming generation should abstain from the use of marijuana and drug abuse. People argue that the use of marijuana is dangerous and harmful to the body, while actually it might be more helpful than one may presume. The top two most popular drugs in America are Tobacco and Alcohol, combined both of those drugs tally up to nearly half a million deaths per year throughout America. Marijuana on the other hand has never caused death by smoking too much weed because it is actually a toxic free drug and is mostly natural. By legalizing pot, it can lead to improve public health...
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...| The Netherlands | | T. Hawkins 4/8/2014 | Geographical Location The Netherlands, is located on the coast of the North Sea, and is only twice the size of the city of New Jersey. Part of the great plain of north and west Europe, the Netherlands has maximum dimensions of 190 by 160 mi, is low, and is flat with the exception of Limburg in the southeast, where some hills rise up to 322 m (1056 ft.). About half the country's area is below sea level, making the Dutch dikes an essential for efficient land use. Recovery of the land from the sea through dikes has continued through recent times. All drainage reaches the North Sea, and the principal rivers which are the Rhine, Maas (Meuse), and Scheldt. The Netherlands, borders Germany to the east, Belgium to the south and the North Sea to the west and north. The Netherlands is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. The official language is Dutch and it resembles German in pronunciation and in spelling. However the borrower heavy from both the French and English language for technical terms. As such, there are approximately 25 dialects of Dutch. Climate The Netherlands have a temperate climate influenced the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The summers are cool with the winters being mild. Rainfall is experienced throughout the year but dryer from April to September. Because The Netherlands is a small flat country it often has windy conditions, more in the winter than in the summer, and more among...
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...teenagers perception the word “new” is adventurous, exciting, and enjoyable. Fraternity is an ongoing group of people that have a common name or common identifying sign or symbol, form an allegiance for a common purpose and engage in unlawful or criminal activity (Hess 2010). In the United States there are large number of Filipino gang membership around the Southern California region (SoCal) and generally the entire West Coast region. Due to their Hispanic culture they are more assimilated with other Latino gangs. There are thousands of Filipino gang members which mostly center around the California region, Chicago, New York, and Miami. They represent a diverse array of backgrounds and affiliations with some being with the Bloods, Crips, Sureños, Norteños, Peoples, and Folks. A number of gangs in the Philippines are known to be active around the nation, the majority being centered in Manila with locations in and around the general Metro Manila region. One of the most infamous areas in the City is Tondo, Manila. Tondo is known to be the "Hub" of Gangs in the region, with the majority of street gangs being located in this district. Apart from a very large number of local street gangs, there are a number of organized gangs among the Philippines (Yahoo Phil.). In general, there are gangs located in the Philippines that deal in organized crime and follow a general hierarchy. These gangs can be linked to certain families or...
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...------------------------------------------------- Major Economic Indicators » * njuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities FONT SIZE: PRINT: IIF Injuries, Illnesses, and Fatalities * IIF Homepage * IIF Overview * IIF FAQ * Contact IIF SHARE ON: Important Web Site Notices U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics | OCWC/OSH, PSB Suite 3180, 2 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20212-0001 www.bls.gov/IIF/ | Telephone: 1-202-691-6170 | Contact IIF http://www.bls.gov/iif/oshwc/cfoi/osar0016.htm Workplace Homicides Up 50 Percent In The Last Year Dan Fastenberg Jan 28th 2013 9:43AM Updated Jan 28th 2013 11:00AM The massacre at the Sandy Hook elementary school reinvigorated the dormant debate over gun control and how best to stop the gun violence in schools. Now, new research suggests that violence in the workplace also has jumped dramatically, with workplace killings up 50 percent in the past year alone. That would make 2012 the "worst year in about 20 years" for workplace homicides, according to Dr. Larry Barton, president of the Bryn Mawr, Pa.-based American College, an expert in crisis management and violence in corporate America. In a previous interview with AOL Jobs, Barton said that his statistics are based on data he collects from his clients, which includes a roster of 40 Fortune 500 companies. "Up until 2011, we had an average of two people killed at work every workday, so you could average it out to about 10 a week," Barton told the Houston-based...
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...the word "jurisdiction "-in etymological origin, speaking the law-is used to refer to the competence of a state-the authority of a state as recognized by international decision-makers and by other states-to make law for, and to apply law to,particular events or particular controversies. I emphasize the word particular in order to distinguish, as :.will be seen below, the claims to authority with which we are here concerned from other and more comprehensive claims of state officials to continuous control over bases of power, such as territory and people. It is in this sense-in the sense of competence or authority to prescribe and apply law to particular events-that the subject of Jurisdiction is important to Naval Officers and it is in this sense that, with your permission, I propose to explore the subject. It needs no emphasis to this audience that the Naval Officer is both the agent of the authority of one state and a possible object of the application of authority of other states. The authority of any particular officer may not be coextensive with that of his state, depending upon the hierarchy of command and degrees of delegation, but for determining the lawfulness of a controverted exercise of authority by or upon an officer in events involving other states, it is commonly necessary to consider the comprehensive authority of a state as against other states. It has probably already been sensed that this common use of the term "jurisdiction, " which I suggest we adopt, is not simple...
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...Contents Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1 BRAIN POWER Myth #1 Most People Use Only 10% of Their Brain Power Myth #2 Some People Are Left-Brained, Others Are Right-Brained Myth #3 Extrasensory Perception (ESP) Is a Well-Established Scientific Phenomenon Myth #4 Visual Perceptions Are Accompanied by Tiny Emissions from the Eyes Myth #5 Subliminal Messages Can Persuade People to Purchase Products 2 FROM WOMB TO TOMB Myth #6 Playing Mozart’s Music to Infants Boosts Their Intelligence Myth #7 Adolescence Is Inevitably a Time of Psychological Turmoil Myth #8 Most People Experience a Midlife Crisis in | 8 Their 40s or Early 50s Myth #9 Old Age Is Typically Associated with Increased Dissatisfaction and Senility Myth #10 When Dying, People Pass through a Universal Series of Psychological Stages 3 A REMEMBRANCE OF THINGS PAST Myth #11 Human Memory Works like a Tape Recorder or Video Camera, and Accurate Events We’ve Experienced Myth #12 Hypnosis Is Useful for Retrieving Memories of Forgotten Events Myth #13 Individuals Commonly Repress the Memories of Traumatic Experiences Myth #14 Most People with Amnesia Forget All Details of Their Earlier Lives 4 TEACHING OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS Myth #15 Intelligence (IQ) Tests Are Biased against Certain Groups of People My th #16 If You’re Unsure of Your Answer When Taking a Test, It’s Best to Stick with Your Initial Hunch Myth #17 The Defining Feature of Dyslexia Is Reversing Letters Myth #18 Students Learn Best When Teaching Styles Are Matched to...
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