...Supporting a Position There are several problems with capital punishment used in this country. In addition there are several issues with the State of Florida's implementation of Lethal-Injection. Florida's procedure for the use of lethal injections is the principal issue in both the NPR Podcast (Which is incorrectly labeled as a podcast as it is streaming only and you can not download it.) and the St. Petersburg Times article. The State of Florida uses outdated and inhumane procedures when administering lethal injections. They do so without a doctor present to insure that the proper steps are taken to prevent what happened to Angel Diaz from happening again. The excuse that it is hard to find doctors that are willing to violate their ethics is inexcusable. The are more issues at hand then just the correct administration of capital punishment. Many of the people executed in this country are innocent. The legal system direly needs to be reworked. There should be protections in place to protect innocent people from being murdered by the courts. The amount of legal red-tape in the appeals process is excruciatingly high. The case of Leo Jones is one example. On May 23, 1981 patrolman Thomas Szafranski was shot by high-powered 30-30 rifle while he was stopped at a traffic light. Leo Jones who lived in apartment near by was later arrested (Mills, 2008). That night he was beaten until he confessed to the murder (Mills, 2008). Retired police officer Cleveland Smith testified...
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...penalty show surprising facts about the race of defendant and victim. In North Carolina it was found that the odds of receiving the death penalty rose by 3.5 for defendants whose victims were white. A California study found that defendants who murdered Whites were three times more likely to receive the death penalty than those who murdered Blacks and four times more likely than those who murdered Latinos. Race-of-victim and race-of-defendant discrimination has been found in 96 percent of the states in which death penalty and race studies have taken place (Death Penalty Information Center, 2011) . The exonerations of those on death row are somewhat shocking. To know that individuals on death row could be innocent should deter the public from supporting capital punishment. More than 130 people have been released from death row since 1973 with proof of innocence. From 2000 to 2007 there has been an average of 5 exonerations each year (Death Penalty Information Center, 2011) . The outstanding cost of death penalty cases is...
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...As I read the article about what they did to the inmate, and the lack of any actual medical personnel that is demanded to, but does not work for these people to make sure everything is done properly, I have to think, why do we continue this form of capital punishment? I watch a show called Penn & Teller Bullshit, where they have episodes, where they show what is wrong, or false, or not completely true, about different things. One of their episodes deals with capital punishment and the problems it causes, especially as was pointed out, with the messed up lethal injection from the Florida case. I honestly can not say for sure whether or not I think capital punishment should or should not be banned. On the other hand, I do believe that it would be more beneficial to a lot of people if there was something to do with these criminals as opposed to leaving them in a cell for years on end till they reach however old it may be either 80 or 90 or whatever else. I believe that the tax payers are doing enough and should not have to keep paying for people for 40 or more years. I believe that a good way to go about doing capital punishment if we keep it around is to let the criminal decide out of a few different choices how he wants to die. Obviously there should be a limit to what the choices are, but to be honest, they say lethal injection is done because the other forms of killing a criminal were considered inhumane or whatever it is that was said. Well, how humane is it to paralyze a criminal...
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...Supporting a Position Capital Punishment Tara Hughes Axia College/ University of Phoenix CRT/205 January 28, 2012 Melinda Morris Should the United States Use Capital Punishment? Many people are for capital punishment while others are totally against it. I for one believe that the United States should continue to use Capital Punishment. Capital Punishment should be used on certain criminals when they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. I do not believe that every single criminal should be executed. It should depend on the extent of the crime and the criminal. Criminals such as murderers or anyone who commit a heinous crimes and cause permanent damage to any other living being should be punished in a just manner. Eliminating these people from our streets is our duty. Not all criminals deserve to die as I have stated before, but to eliminate the other animals is what I believe our loved ones would want us to do. The death penalty has served as a deterrent and has helped to reduce crime in the United States. The U.S. should continue to use this method. There are 34 states that currently have the death penalty. There are 15 states along with the District of Colombia without the death penalty. Each of the states that do have the death penalty has their own laws and specific way of execution. Lethal injection, gas chamber, firing squad, and electrocution are the five ways of execution. Lethal injection is the primary method used in most states (www...
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...This topic is a hard one for me. I don’t believe in killing someone ever. I also feel that we should have an evolved sensibility and not have to resort to this type of punishment. Unfortunately crime is still a part of our society. We have bad people who do bad things. Most of them can be repeat offenders if not kept off the streets. Some of them go to jail and do honestly change. Some don’t and have no remorse about the type of life style they live. They don’t care much about themselves let alone anyone else. Now that being said I disagree with taking the death penalty off the table completely. Some people that are caught and convicted of a crime are not remorseful and if given the chance would strike again. These types of people I feel should be put to death. Not from a stand point of revenge, but from a stand point of protection. Terrorist for example have been so brain washed by Islam into thinking that what they are doing is right that often times reconditioning or mental retraining would not be effective. And they would often strike at their target again. Now most of the time the person that is committing the crime is killed in the act, but the perpetrators are the once that need to be brought to justice. Putting them in jail is not the answer either. They more than likely would just try to recruit more persons to their cause. This has been clearly reported to us by sources like ABC NEWS. Now the question put to us is: should the United States continue...
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...ease, leisure Allegro: brisk, lively Allonge: outstretched, extended Arabesque: position of the body in profile, supported on 1 leg, which can be straight or in plie, and other leg extended behind and at right angles to it. The arms are held in various harmonious positions creating the longest possible line from fingertips to toes. Shoulders are held square to the line of direction. Cecchetti Assemble: to assemble or join together Attitude: pose derived by Carlo Blasis from the statue of Mercury by Giovanni da Bologna. Position on 1 leg w/the other lifted in back, the knee bent at an angle of 90 degrees and well turned out so that the knee is higher than the foot. Avant: forward, a direction for the execution of a step. Balance: rocking step. Shift of weight from 1 foot to the other. Can be done crossing the foot either in front or back. Ballonne: Barre Battement: Beating. Action of the extended or bent leg. 2 types: grand and petit. Petits: tendus, degages, frappes, and tendu releves. Cabriole: A step of elevation in which the extended legs are beaten in the air. The working leg is thrust into the air and the underneath leg follows and beats against the first leg sending it higher. The landing is made on the underneath leg. Chaînés: [“chains, links”]. A series of rapid turns on half or full point with the legs in a tight first position, rotating a half turn on one foot and the other half on the other foot. Done one after the...
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... shoulder is toward the center when moving forward. ·COUNTER CLOCKWISE The reverse direction of clockwise, the hands of the clock moving to the right, when facing center of an imaginary circle when moving forward. ·CUT Quick change of weight from one foot to the other displacing the supporting foot. ·DO-SI-DO or DOS-A-DOS Two people walk toward each other, pass by the right shoulder step sideward to the right and return to position walking backward, passing left shoulder. ·DRAW The free foot is drawn toward the foot, which supports the body weight, by pressing the toes against the floor as the close is made. With or without transfer of weight. Basic arms and feet position...
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...that statement. Second, a statement is made and justified, which positions the firm, relative to the competition, within the industry. Third, position the firm of interest, compared to the competition. Summary Industry: "The general environment is favorable/unfavorable to the ______ industry." Give the specific locations of opportunities and threats that will appear. Firm Position:"The general environment is favorable/unfavorable to _______." ============================================================ Porter’s 5 Forces Model Each of the following model elements addresses the industry first. . First, a profound statement is made, about the element, and evidence is presented that supports that statement. Second, a statement is made and justified, which positions the firm, relative to the competition, within the industry. Bargaining Power of Suppliers Industry: "Bargaining Power of Suppliers is high/low/moderate, for the _______ industry." Give supporting evidence, from the case. Firm Position:"Bargaining Power of Suppliers is high/low/moderate for __________." Give supporting evidence, from the case. Bargaining Power of Customers Industry: "Bargaining Power of Customers is high/low/moderate, for the _______ industry." Give supporting evidence, from the case. Firm Position:"Bargaining Power of Customers is high/low/moderate for __________." Give supporting evidence, from the case. Threat of Substitutes Industry: "Threat...
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...penalties and fines and could also risk the reputation of Exceltox. Title of Paper (same as title page) Begin your introduction to your paper here. The introduction should include a thesis statement defining the main topic of the paper. Three supporting points that will be discussed about the main topic are also introduced. APA requires that you double space the entire document. Be sure to indent the first line of each paragraph between five and seven spaces. All paragraphs should be at least 3 sentences. Supporting Point 1 (title case, use your own words) The first supporting point is detail starting in the second paragraph. Multiple paragraphs can be used for each supporting point discussion. Use library peer-reviewed cited sources to support your writing and add credibility to your writing. Each supporting point should have a unique peer-reviewed source. Use transitional statement at the end of the paragraph to transition to the next supporting point. List contrasting views to support or challenge your position on a topic. Supporting Point 2 (title case, use your own words) The second supporting point is discussed in nest sub-heading section. Multiple paragraphs can be used for each supporting point discussion. Use library peer-reviewed cited sources to support your writing and add credibility to your...
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...quotes from captains that have sailed by the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and statistics of the mass size. The article will be supporting...
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...ACC 551 Paper Assignment William has made an estimation that if his client takes a more favorable position on the tax return then there is a forty eight percent chance that the client's position will be sustained upon audit or judicial proceeding. As a professional tax preparer William should have some sort of supporting documentation which would have led him to come up with the forty eight percent chance. According to the AICPA's Interpretation No. 1-1, "Reporting And Disclosure Standards" from October 20, 2011 the forty eight percent would fall into the Substantial Authority Standard. "he substantial authority standard is an objective standard and is satisfied if the weight of the authorities supporting the position is substantial in relation to the weight of authorities supporting a contrary treatment. In practice, the substantial authority standard generally is interpreted as requiring approximately a 40 percent likelihood that the position will be upheld on its merits if it is challenged." According to Internal Revenue Code Section 6694(a)(2) (A) "Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, a position is described in this paragraph unless there is or was substantial authority for the position." Since William estimated a forty eight percent likelihood then he is well within the Substantial Authority category and will not receive a penalty for signing the return as a tax preparer. In this case the taxpayer does not have to make a disclosure since there is substantial...
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...needs to be written about (may require some background on the topic) b. Thesis statement: A basic statement of your position; your answer to your research question c. Expanded thesis statement: A brief listing of the major points that you will make in your paper, in the order in which you will make them II. Arguments: Each of your main arguments can either argue a point that supports your position, or argue against something you believe is wrong. This is a lengthy paper, so ideally you will have more than three arguments to make. You should make as many as you can. Organize your arguments to flow from one to the next or, ideally, to put your strongest arguments first and last. a. Argument 1 i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #) ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #) iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #) b. Argument 2 i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #) ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #) iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #) c. Argument 3 i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #) ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #) iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #) III. Conclusion: This section of your paper should summarize and look to the future...
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...Thesis statement: A basic statement of your position; your answer to your research question c. Expanded thesis statement: A brief listing of the major points that you will make in your paper, in the order in which you will make them II. Arguments: Each of your main arguments can either argue a point that supports your position, or argue against something you believe is wrong. This is a lengthy paper, so ideally you will have more than three arguments to make. You should make as many as you can. Organize your arguments to flow from one to the next or, ideally, to put your strongest arguments first and last. a. Argument 1 i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #) ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #) iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #) b. Argument 2 i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #) ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #) iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #) c. Argument 3 i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #) ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #) iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #) III. Conclusion: This section of your paper should summarize and look to the future. a. Acknowledge the opposing side of the argument b. Re-emphasize your own argument by summarizing the main points that you made c. Draw final conclusions about the strength of your position Fictional Outline for a Thesis with...
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...needs to be written about (may require some background on the topic) b. Thesis statement: A basic statement of your position; your answer to your research question c. Expanded thesis statement: A brief listing of the major points that you will make in your paper, in the order in which you will make them II. Arguments: Each of your main arguments can either argue a point that supports your position, or argue against something you believe is wrong. This is a lengthy paper, so ideally you will have more than three arguments to make. You should make as many as you can. Organize your arguments to flow from one to the next or, ideally, to put your strongest arguments first and last. a. Argument 1 i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #) ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #) iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #) b. Argument 2 i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #) ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #) iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #) c. Argument 3 i. Supporting evidence (author, pg. or para. #) ii. More supporting evidence! (author, pg. or para. #) iii. Even more supporting evidence!! (author, pg. or para. #) III. Conclusion: This section of your paper should summarize and look to the future...
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