...Kerstie Weatherbee Paul Moore ENG 102 14 April 2015 Food for Thought Children these days are used to their parents making decisions for them—decisions they might not be too happy about. Now imagine this: their parents don’t have any control over their decision, but instead the government is telling them what they can and cannot do. This is becoming more and more of a problem recently with the regulation of children’s school lunches. The government is intervening too much, and they overstepping the boundaries in the lives of this country’s citizens. What people choose to do with their money should be their responsibility. The government needs to take a giant step back when it comes to something everyone enjoys and is a big part of everyday life: food....
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...The CSA permits the U.S. Attorney General to regulate the controlled substances prescribing practices and to refuse, disallow, or revoke a physician’s registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) if such registration is “inconsistent with public interest”. In 2001, then U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft argued that he had constitutional jurisdiction to determine what constitutes the licit practice of schedule II substances regulated under the federal CSA. Ashcroft reversed the findings and issued a ruling to stop the method of physician assisted suicide (PSA). The Interpretive Rule or better known as the “Ashcroft Directive” stated that providing a controlled substance for PSA is not a “legitimate medical purpose”. Under Ashcroft, doctors risked sacrificing the ability to prescribe medications if he/she chose to provide aid-in dying under the ODWDA. Physicians found to be offenders faced civil and sometimes criminal sanctions. The day after the directive was issued, the State of Oregon, along with pharmacists, physicians and the...
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...Sales Will Save Lives” by Joanne MacKay. The purpose of MacKay’s article was to raise awareness to the reader in regards to the thousands of people in the world that are in need of life saving organs, specifically kidneys. The author goes on to describe the grueling dialysis treatments for patients suffering End Stage Renal Disease and the lengthy wait for a cadaver donation. Unhappy with these outcomes, patients start to look for other options, which leads them overseas into the pit of the black market. The reason? The United States government bans the selling of organs. MacKay’s argument is that the government should legalize and regulate the sale of kidneys because “lives should not be wasted, they should be saved” (97). Banning organ sales takes away every Americans personal liberty by not giving them that right. As long as they are not hurting anyone; and as long as they do not infringe upon someone else’s personal freedoms, it is their choice to make (269). Choosing to sell a kidney or to not sell a kidney is up to the donor...
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...Some may argue that capitalism is a cruel economic system that has been known for the corruption, exploitation of poor people and where greed overcomes anything good. However, the majority will agree that capitalist system is best system in the world of economics. It drives people to do better, as the certain amount of effort will bring the same level of result. There are examples in the history where individual’s wealth was affected by the corporate greed, but with the government regulations history will not repeat itself the same way. Capitalism is all about choices and these choices are made based on the amount of economic benefit we receive at the end of the trade. The connection between the right to own property and the individual liberty has always been emphasized by classical liberalism. Whatever man produces through his honest work, through his own efforts, or what he acquires through voluntary trade with others must be considered rightfully his. The idea behind the free markets is to allow each individual to use his own knowledge and his abilities to improve financial freedom, and based on the knowledge and ability some men may generate more wealth then the others. When the founding fathers agreed that all men are created equal, the liberty, they thought, would come before the equality. The capitalism may not deliver equal earnings for everybody; it does provide an equal opportunity to earn higher income (EBeling p.607). In “A Capitalist Conception of Justice”, Irving...
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...American Government August 13, 2014 Burn, Baby, Burnnnn I don’t believe flag-burning is a violation of any law, and correlates with the first amendment. The first amendment states that congress shall make no law regarding an establishment of a religion, abridging the right to freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of people to assemble and petition against the government. The Flag Protection Act was created in opposition to the first amendment, and violated our rights. The destruction of the flag is not to soil the good name of our nation, but to protest certain government policies. Some Americans may feel that flag-burning is disrespectful not only towards our country, but directly to them. They may start to feel offended, but the government cannot prohibit the expression of ideas or freedom of speech just because the ideas are a bit offensive. The first amendment clearly states that congress shall make no law abridging the right to freedom of speech or press. The government cannot diminish our rights the moment we do something they do not like. The amendments were created in order to guarantee basic rights to all Americans, rights that the government cannot take from us. The Flag Protection Act was created in order to strip us from one of our rights, which is very unconstitutional. The destruction of the flag by citizens of America is not done to tarnish the name of our country or to offend other citizens, it’s done to protest certain government policies...
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...situation Merit Goods (Doe. M. 1965) is one: people produce an unreasonable consumption of consumer goods evaluation. For example, cigarettes harmful to people's health, but some people want to buy. Education is important to people, but some people do not put money into it. Government intervention can lead to a decline in merit goods production, some people would rather buy a better car, a better house at some point, and do not want their children to receive better education. However, such as tobacco...
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...today's society, fast food has become a large part of many American's lives. With the rising numbers of obese people, it is hard not to draw a correlation between the increase in fast food and obesity. Most obese people don’t want to be obese and wish they could lose weight, yet they continue to struggle with their fast food intake and obesity. This is due to the advertising done on the consumers, the highly addictive food itself, and most importantly, how advertising and addiction combine with children to form habits that are kept once they become adults. These factors are the reasons that fast food restaurants are to blame for the rising obesity and health risks across America. The government needs to step in and place regulations on these fast food restaurants so they will stop taking advantage of people's weaknesses. Before it can be gone into detail about how fast food companies are to blame for people over eating their food, it first must be proven that fast food is indeed the main problem causing today's obesity in America. It is known to many people how the number of fast food restaurants in America has increased tremendously over the past several decades, but it is difficult to calculate by how much due to the lack of historic statistics. Also, it is difficult whether or not to categorize certain restaurants as fast food. Although, a good way to get a feel on the growth of the fast food industry is to take a look at McDonald's, which has been America's most...
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...e.g. USA, Japan Private firms or individuals own means of production. They make choices about: o What to produce o How to produce o For whom to produce - What to produce is answered by consumers according their demand for goods & services - How to produce is answered by the businessmen. They will choose the production method, which reduces their costs to reach the higher profit. - For whom to produce – firms produce goods & services which consumers are willing and able to buy. Role of government 1. To pass laws to protect businessmen & consumers 2. To issue money 3. To provide certain services – police 4. To prevent firms from dominating The market and to restrict the power Of trade unions 5. Repair and maintain state properties Advantages: Goods and services go where they are most in demand and free market responds quickly to people’s wants + wide variety of G&S No need for and overriding authority to determine allocation of goods&services Producers and consumers are free to make changes to suit their aims Competition and the opportunity to make large profits, greater efficiency, innovation Disadvantages: It mis-allocates resources(to those with more $) It creates inequality of incomes It is not competent in providing certain services It leads to inefficiency (market imperfection) It can encourage the consumption of harmful goods - drugs e.g. Cuba, China, former Soviet Union State (government) owns all...
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...Andrew Jackson is believed to be one of the most evil presidents of America. He unethically forced multiple Native American tribes to leave their homeland onto what is now Oklahoma Territory. This movement was called the Trail of Tears. Jackson also ended the second bank of America because he thought that was what his supporters wanted. On the other hand, he was a people’s president and he gave people of the lower class a voice. Andrew Jackson’s Indian Removal Act forced many Native American’s out of their homes onto an unknown land and they were not even promised to make it alive. This route was called the Trail of Tears due to the amount of torture Native Americans were forced to endure. Native Americans were given two choices, to either...
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...and responsibility means almost the same as having ethics and morality. Therefore, when talking about consumer ethics, people first think about consumers’ obligation to strive for the virtue of frugality. However, in today’s world, especially after the opening up and reform of China’s economy, consumers have more courage to safeguard their rights as a result of rising consumer awareness. Consumers’ newfound courage showcases the change of people’s values. During a discussion of consumer ethics, we naturally take the protection of consumer interests as the starting point. The shift in research from the examination of frugality to consumer interests reflects the transformation of the Chinese moral mentality from obligation-orientation to right-orientation. Keywords: consumer rights, human rights, consumer ethics SAFEGUARDING CONSUMER RIGHTS, THE FIRST PRIORITY OF CONSUMER ETHICS For many conventional Chinese, assuming obligation and responsibility means almost the same as having ethics and morality. Possessing ethics and morality depends on people’s self-cultivation as they seek to develop virtues, find cause first in their own persons, and strengthen their characters. Such a mentality has a profound impact on the Chinese thinking on ethics. Therefore, until today, some still claim that ethics focuses on obligations while law focuses on rights. Therefore, people talking about consumer ethics in the past would think of advocating thriftiness or restraining squandering and hedonistic...
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...The internal environment e.g. staff (or internal customers), office technology, wages and finance, etc. 2. The micro-environment e.g. our external customers, agents and distributors, suppliers, our competitors, etc. 3. The macro-environment e.g. Political (and legal) forces, Economic forces, Sociocultural forces, and Technological forces. These are known as PEST factors. Political Factors. The political arena has a huge influence upon the regulation of businesses, and the spending power of consumers and other businesses. You must consider issues such as: 1.How stable is the political environment? 2.Will government policy influence laws that regulate or tax your business? 3.What is the government's position on marketing ethics? 4. What is the government's policy on the economy? 5. Does the government have a view on culture and religion? 6. Is the government involved in trading agreements such as EU, NAFTA, ASEAN, or others? Economic Factors. Marketers need to consider the state of a trading economy in the short and long-terms. This is especially true when planning for international marketing. You need to look at: 1. Interest rates. 2. The level of inflation Employment level per capita. 3. Long-term prospects for the economy Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, and so on. Sociocultural Factors. The social and cultural influences on business vary from country to country. It is very important that such factors are considered. Factors include: 1.What is the...
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...gives a deep look at the financial crisis as it discusses the reasons of the global financial crisis that has cost people's money, their houses and property and also their jobs. The movie begins with one of the most famous examples that affected by the crisis which is Iceland. Notably by their nature, picturesque view and a strong economy, Iceland began the deregulation policy which would cause major problems in the environment and the economy. When the financial crisis happened, the government was owed billions of money as debt and lots of people lost their money and jobs. The movie then went to explain the roots of the problem as the crisis was actually doing not happened suddenly but began thirty years ago at the former President Reagan’s era. He reorganized investment laws and reduced suppression to allow the saving and loan companies to make riskier investments with their customer’s money. As the deregulation was implemented, the illegal activities that are done by the biggest financial companies was increasing such as money laundry, customers defraud and etc. The legal and legislative lenient were the reason to create new and suspicious products called derivatives which would have a bad effect in the economy. Using derivatives, they can gamble on anything even in bankruptcy of the company and failure of investment. Although there were attempt to regulate these products but the political forces were against it and defend these products as the regulation for it were unnecessary...
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...Gambling is an issue that gains a lot of attention because of the controversy surrounding it. There are supporters for and against this multi-billion-dollar industry, but most citizens recognize it as a legalized establishment within the Canadian economy. Gambling seems like a normal part of society for many, but for others it is viewed as a destructive force ruining a person and their relationships. Since we live in a liberal society we should be able to spend our wealth and time however we please, therefore the states policy towards gambling should be to regulate but not outlaw this popular past-time. The implementation of new policies would make gambling a more manageable issue rather than hindering the economic benefits it also provides. This is what Canada must do if it wants to maintain a tolerant society; the banning of gambling would violate the human rights we were promised as Canadians. The states policy on gambling should include advertising restrictions, limitations on availability and offer programs that assist those suffering from addiction. When first looking into this debated topic it was beneficial to gain a better understanding of the objections placed upon this establishment. People assume gambling is very addictive. Although it can be, I believe the speculation is ahead of the actual proof. In actuality, as the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health consents, the majority of adult citizens’ gamble and they do so safety. They set reasonable limits to their...
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...such systems. He views that the only way to attain justice is through ‘voluntary exchanges’ that accompany the individual’s right to free will (Nathanson, 24). This is due to his historical, or procedural, theory of justice. Rather than judging whether an economic system is just by the end result – such as the well-being of citizens – he judges by the process of how individuals come to obtain their belongings (Nathanson, Blackboard). His two theories of ‘entitlement’ and ‘self-ownership’ support this claim, and they will be explained later in this paper. I disagree with this claim of maximum well-being, not because I view the welfare and financial security of individuals as unnecessary, but because the well-being is achieved without government intervention. To me, it seems impractical to have an economy functioning solely with private corporations, such as in pure capitalism, because there is no alternative to save a market if it begins to fail. I do not think that the...
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...regulation of the minimum wage law, and welfare programs. (Jacobson) The question to be explored with this policy is should both men and women have a more family wok environment that would include paid and unpaid family leave and either a child care program at work or be subsidized for daycare? Another question is what should the regulations to increase the minimum wage law? The last question is how to regulate welfare programs and government run programs to subsidize income? This will take you through today’s regulations for these policies and past regulations for the policies and regulations stated. II. Analysis of the Problem Many low-income workers lack connections to receive information about work support, the employer has the potential to become the means by which eligible individuals gain information about benefits available to them. Many low-income workers will stay at work because they have to pay the bills. There is assistance for daycare that they may not know about. Could you image put a newborn baby in daycare and pay over a thousand a month? That is more than some people’s paycheck. Employers know what they pay their individual workers, but do not necessarily know about family composition, whether there is another worker in the home, or whether the worker receives health insurance through a spouse or other family member. Thus, an employer may...
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