...Mapping an Argument Steven Montesano CRT/205 11/17/12 Ann Armstrong The first article chosen was Abortion Is a Form of Genocide by Meredith Eugene Hunt. The issue in this article is “abortion as a form of genocide is accurate by historical and accepted standards of the word’s definition” (Abortion, 2010). I highlighted this as the issue because it includes everything the author is trying to prove to the reader. Hunt wants to make it known that she believes abortion is a form of genocide even though the parameters fit loosely. She also points to the fact that history has shown evidence of genocide, and she uses that history to show the similarities between genocide and abortion. Hunt is making an argument that is both deductive and inductive. In some cases she gives proof in her accusations of the terms abortion and genocide. On the other hand, at times she offers supporting information intended to sway the reader to her side of the argument. The first conclusion in the article is “abortion does not fit in perfectly with the original use” with the premise being “Hunt identifies the origin of the term “genocide” (Abortion, 2010). This is a valid deductive argument because the term genocide is factual and therefore abortion not fitting exactly into that definition can only be true. The next conclusion found was “abortion could have genocidal characteristics, but would not qualify as genocide legally”, and the premise is “unwanted preborn children as a group are...
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...adult.” “Public schools do not "own" competitive athletics; they belong to the students, their families, and the residents of Alabama.” Several valid premises are made through this argument that I believe make it deductive. “A homeschooled student is a student just the same as a public or private schooled student and therefore deserves equal and fair treatment, especially by the state sponsored educational establishment. This should apply to athletics as well as academics.” Another point that was made, that I find to be a little disturbing, is the premise that an illegal immigrant can enroll a child into our public school system giving them an education and allowing them to participate in extracurricular activities. So why is it that a legal citizen enrolling in extracurricular activities an issue? It shouldn’t be especially if they are obtaining a valid home schooled education. The final point I found that I believe makes this argument deductive is the premise of paying taxes. “All parents pay taxes to...
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...Joy Lawlor 02/09/2012 HUMN 210 Miriam Abbott Assignment 6-1 Assignment 6-1: Validity of an Argument Part 1: Cartoon stock. (n.d). Retrieved February 9, 2012 from http://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/a/articles.asp This article has too many errors in it, right? If you are smart, you are Greek. And if you are Greek, you will write grammatically correct articles. But you cannot write grammatically correct articles. If you write grammatically correct articles, you are not Greek. Contradiction: You can write grammatically correct articles and you cannot write grammatically correct articles. Part 2: Form: If it is a cat, then it has four legs. It has four legs. ---------------------------------------------- Thus, it is a cat. A. What is the conclusion? The conclusion is it is a cat. B. What is the premise? There are two premises. If it is a cat, then it has four legs and it has four legs. C. Translating the argument. C → F F ------------ C D. Inductive or deductive argument? The argument uses premise and conclusions to provide an explanation. The use of two premises is another clue to determine whether the argument is inductive or deductive. Also, the premises in the above arguments are intended to prove the conclusion. This argument is a deductive argument. More specifically, the argument is fashioned in the form of modus ponens. The basic form of this is: If p, then q. p. --------------- Thus, q. E. Can the conclusion...
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...Globalization is the process of integration arising from the interchange of views in the world, products ideas, and other aspects of culture Why globalization is good: Cheaper production costs and more consumers to sell to; this allows more business opportunities and availability of commodity to the consumer. Untapped markets, different services, investment opportunities. Globalization brings about growth in a countries business for some products are brought about by investors hence increasing the countries’ economy. New business solutions, new ideas are introduced to solve problems; this allows one to get solutions from the exchange of business ideas from other world countries. Why globalization is bad: It uses up finite resources more quickly example coal, oil, nuclear and gas-dependency on business resources that won’t last. Investors tend to invest in less developed countries so as to maximize their profits-the market goes to the country that the possession of the commodity. With the dollar being the world’s reserve currency, globalization can lead to huge US balance of trade deficit and other imbalances. Globalization can move taxation from corporations. Globalization sets up a currency with each country trying to get an export advantage by dropping the value of its currency- thus the prices of the export reducing due to increase in competition within the business market. Encourages dependence on surroundingcountries’ for essential goods and services- this...
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...Gobbet 2- Khrusschev’s Secret Speech The Source is an extract of a speech given by Nikita Khrushchev at the Twentieth Party Congress of the Soviet Union on February 25th 1956. Khrushchev served as First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964, and as Chairman of the Council of Ministers, or Premier, from 1958 to 1964. Khrushchev was responsible for the partial de-Stalinization of the Soviet Union, for backing the progress of the world's early space program, and for several relatively liberal reforms in areas of domestic policy. Stalin's political heirs fought for power after his death in 1953, a struggle in which Khrushchev, after several years, emerged triumphant. In 1956, at the Twentieth Party Congress, he delivered the "Secret Speech", vilifying Stalin and ushering in a less repressive era in the USSR. The speech was delivered on the very last day of the Congress, when it was announced that an unscheduled session had been called for the Soviet delegates. Because of the obvious secrecy of the meeting, the speech would have been unknown to those outside the conference, however an Israeli Mossad agent was in secret attendance copying its contents eventually allowing Khrushchev's denouncing of Stalin to be circulated throughout Western media. Although it was not officially published in the Soviet Union until 1988. The speech itself was based on the results of a special party commission known as the Pospelov Commission which was prepared by its...
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...organization they would like to use for ones unique service or product. Consideration needs to be taken into account for legal, tax, accounting, and other implications when a business owner makes a decision about one of many types of business. Four types of business organizations are sole proprietorship, partnership, corporations, limited liability partnerships. Based on this information it will me decide which form of business would be best suited for my company. Sole Proprietorship According to Cheeseman (2010), sole proprietorship is a form a business in which the owner is actually the business and it is not a separate legal entity. There are some advantages and disadvantages to using this form of business. The advantage to going with the sole proprietorship is that there is no partnership agreement and the disadvantage is that personal assets are open to attack in legal cases (Ohio Government, 2012). Financial statements The main financial statement that would benefit a sole proprietorship is the statement of cash flow. Since, this statement shows where the cash came from and where it went during the period and how much the company has on hand is very important for the company (Kimmel, Weygandt, & Kieso, 2009). This allows the sole proprietor to have great cash management because it is crucial for the survival of the business. Consequences Since, the sole proprietorship is directly linked to the individual who started the business this means that any debt of...
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...lion to a movie theater). Provide a definition for Felony and misdemeanor for your State. What is the legal level of intoxication when driving in your State; also include the number of vehicle deaths related to drinking for 2011. Review at least 3 other students posts. * Cars are the only item allowed in a garage. * In California, a frog that dies during a frog –jumping contest can’t be eaten later. * A law created in 1925 makes it illegal to wiggle while dancing. * Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine. * In San Francisco, Persons classified as “ugly” may not walk down any street. Felony: California felonies are charges and convictions that can result in probation and jail time. At times a felony can be punishable by a prison sentence of sixteen months or up to life in prison. Unlike other states, California classifies its felonies into named categories: White Collar, Drug, Sex, and Violent and Serious Felonies. Misdemeanor: Standard California misdemeanors are offenses that are punishable by a maximum six-month county jail sentence and a maximum $1,000 fine. However, certain misdemeanor offenses specify a harsher penalty. There are sometimes called "gross misdemeanors" or "aggravated misdemeanors." When this is the case, the county jail sentence may increase to a maximum of one year…and the fine may also increase Legal level of intoxication when driving: ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08% In the State of California it...
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...1. Small Business Idea Paper 2. Introduction The Federal Government has allocated suitable funds for potential entrepreneurs and prospected business types who seek to further engage in economic acquisition or create a new element of capital in order to foster the current economy with a potential small business venture. I have chosen to acquire these much needed resources in order to create my small business and join the field of Security in Protective Services. My company is entitled RSJ Security Services, it is an up and coming business founded by Roberto Santiago Juarez, who is a skilled Security Officer, Post Commander, and Operations Manager of seventeen years within the Security Field located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new company will provide jobs for the community and protect local business interest. With the social climate being in the state of frame that it is in, RSJ Security Services will become a positive element in the field of security. RSJ Security Services will focus primarily on clients and community interests, as well as employee needs. 3. RSJ Security Services will employee an experienced security staff, appealing to experienced security personnel, and present, and former military personnel, and implement based on client contracts using full time officers. RSJ Security Services will begin by having one employee, and that is the owner Roberto Santiago Juarez at the time of the launch of the company. With over seventeen years of experience...
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...must decide which form of business organization would best suit your unique product or service. Consider legal, tax, accounting, and other implications when selecting from the four business types. Write a paper of no more than 1,250 words discussing your small-business idea. Include the following: The advantages and disadvantages of the different forms of business organization, which include the following: Sole proprietorship Partnership C corporation S corporation The different types of financial statements required by law with each form of business organization, including different names for the equity sections. This does not mean an overview of what is on each statement. What entities are required by law to have statements and what is the difference in the equity? The following consequences associated with each form of business organization: Tax implications Legal implications Accounting implications, such as SOX, GAAP and FASB An explanation of the unique product or service your small business provides Your choice of business organization form for your new business Your rationale for choosing this form of business organization For tax implications for each entity, your book only says that some entities have advantages. Do some research to determine what the tax advantages and disadvantages are for each. Legal implications refers to liability and continuity of the entity in the event of death or the withdrawal of...
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.....................................................................................1 Importance of separate legal entity..........................................................2 Lifting veil of corporation.........................................................................4 Conclusion..................................................................................................7 References..................................................................................................8 Introduction In Malaysia, the legislation governing the formation and operation of companies is the Companies Act 1965. Section 14(1) of the Companies Act 1965 states that company are incorporated under the law which begins with the two or more people association as they use their names to become the subscriber in memorandum and all requirement of the registration are complied. Hence, then the company is formed, then it’s called “incorporated”. After being issued with a certificate of incorporation, a company has a legal status separate from the members. In law, the company is treated as a person. Whatever happen in the company, the members of the company should not receive any impact as it was distinguished from company. Wrong done to the company may be vindicated by the company. The most important decision ever made by the English courts in relation to separate legal entity was adopted in the case of Salomon v Salomon[1897] and also accepted in Malaysian company law. In this...
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...fund for creating small businesses. One’s interest is to establish a small business and must determine which of the four forms of business organization will best suit the business chosen. Legal, tax, accounting, and other implications when selecting from the four business types are matters of considerations (University, 2008 - 2011). The four forms of business include Sole proprietorship, Partnership, C Corporation, and S Corporation. Discussion will explain advantages and disadvantages of the four forms of business, financial statement associated with each form of business organization, and the consequences of tax implications, legal implications, and accounting implications such as SOX and FASB. An explanation what one’s business provides, the choice of one’s business organization form, and one’s rationale for choosing the form of business organization chosen (University, 2002). Sole proprietorship advantages and disadvantages Sole proprietorship is the most common and simplest form of business. An individual owns and manages the business and is responsible for business transactions and responsible for debts and liabilities incurred (AllBusiness.com, 2007, p. 1). Advantages of sole proprietorship is the proprietor is in full control of the business, no corporate taxes, legal cost is at a minimal, formal business requirements are at a minimal. Disadvantages of sole proprietorship is the proprietor is responsible for personally liable of debt and obligations, can...
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...business. Another disadvantage is that the business and the owner are not separate beings (Cheeseman, 2013). A business organization that is owned by two or more individuals is a partnership. The advantages to a having a business partnership are that there is more capital put into the business and that the obligations and debts are shared among each partner. Individuals who are part of a partnership can also deduct their losses through their personal income tax. There are a few disadvantages to being part of a partnership are that all profits are shared and that all decisions need to be made by each partner (Cheeseman, 2013). A C Corporation is any corporation that is taxed separately from its owners. Corporations are a “separate legal entity (or legal person) for most purposes" (Cheeseman, 2013, p. 594). The advantages of a corporation are that it can have more than 75 shareholders that allow for growth of the business, and the business does not dissolve due to the death of the owner. The disadvantage to having a corporation is that there is double taxation, and this means that the business is taxed as well as the shareholders. A small domestic corporation...
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...creating small businesses. In turn the student desires to start a small business and must decide which of the four forms of business organization would best suit the unique product or service. The information to follow will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the four different forms of business organization, the different types of financial statements associated with each form of business organization, the following consequences associated with each form of business organization, an explanation of the unique product or service the small business provides, the choice of business organization form for the new business idea, and the rationale for choosing this form of business organization. Different Forms of Business The type of business may not be the first question a new or potential business owner contemplates. It is, however, a question that must be carefully addressed because of the tax, managerial, legal and liability impacts that the business formation has. There are a number of legal forms that a business can take. The most common are sole proprietorship, general partnership, limited liability company or LLC, and C or S corporation. Sole Proprietorship Sole proprietorships are probably the simplest and cheapest forms of business organization. They do not require registration with local, state or federal governments (other than taxes and special regulatory agencies). They are businesses which have...
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...Legal Forms of Business Legal Forms of Business Entrepreneurs face a difficult decision in choosing a legal form of business. The preferred form of entity is dependent on many relative factors, such as the type of organization and business environment. Different forms of legal businesses have different tax, investment, and financial implications. The best-suited business calls for a thorough analysis of pertinent facts before making a decision – requiring some careful planning and strategy. This study provides an analysis of seven forms of legal business. Sole Proprietorship Sole proprietorships are fairly simple and inexpensive to create and operate. Legally, a sole proprietorship is inseparable from its owner, and therefore the owner is personally liable for business debts (Cheeseman, 2010). The tax implications for a sole proprietorship are simple. The business owner reports profits and losses on their personal tax returns. Sole Proprietorship is the preferred form of business in establishing or operating a small business where personal liability is not a big concern. Sole proprietors own businesses in many industries. Some of the more common sole proprietorships are landscaping services, housecleaning services, independent writing services, and tutoring services. * Landscapers tend to work alone or hire a small team of employees, providing landscaping services to homeowners and businesses. Sole proprietor may take on independent contracts and projects...
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...another and the corresponding punishments to fit the crimes committed, through an “eye for an eye” mentality. The development of Hammurabi’s Code gave structure and order to the kingdom by addressing each of the three social classes; the poor (mushkenu: a free person who was essentially lower or middle class), the rich (awilu: a free person of the upper class), and the slaves (wardu). The code also shows consideration for the protection of women and children and for the weak and the poor (that they might not be destroyed by the strong or the rich and powerful). The code also addressed unpaid debt, allowable reasons for a man or a woman to divorce and provisions to be made for spousal and child support. It also established severe consequences for bringing false accusations, or for verdicts and punishments rendered in error. “If a judge tries a case, reaches a decision, and presents his judgment in writing; if later error shall appear in his decision, and it be through his own fault, then he shall pay twelve times the fine set by...
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