...Joe Elton Nixon was indicted in Leon County, Florida, for first-degree murder, kidnaping, robbery, and arson for the death of Jeanne Bickner. Nixon entered a plea of not guilty. During the opening statements of the trial, Nixon’s defense attorney, Michael Corin, stated that; “In this case, there won’t be any question, none whatsoever, that my client Joe Elton Nixon, caused Jeannie Bickner’s death…”. This statement, along with others made during the trial, were the basis for the appeal filed by Nixon with the Florida Supreme Court. Nixon claimed that his counsel was ineffective because of the comments made during opening statements and closing arguments that conceded his guilt without his approval, which he claimed was the same as entering a...
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...discussing demonstrative communication. It was the first debate that was televised giving prospective voters the opportunity to see their candidates instead of just hearing them or reading their words. Those who watched the debate gave a clear win to John F. Kennedy who looked cool, calm and relaxed as he argued his points before the moderator. Those who listened to the debate on the radio gave the win to Richard Nixon. Where Kennedy won and Nixon lost was in appearance. Nixon looked disheveled with his perpetual 5 o’clock shadow and pale appearance due to his recent stay in the hospital. Kennedy on the other hand was tan and fit from his campaigning trip to California in the preceding days (Allen, 2012). One could easily argue that Kennedy won the debate on demonstrative communication. Demonstrative Communication is a type of communication that observes nonverbal cues (Cheesebro, O'Connor, & Rios, 2010). The following paragraphs will discuss examples of demonstrative communications and their effectiveness and ineffectiveness, whether positive or negative, for both the sender and receiver of a message. Also discussed will be how listening and responding play a role in demonstrative communication. Staying with the example of the 1960 debate, there are many examples of how demonstrative communication is effective and ineffective for both the sender and receiver. First is the overall appearance of the candidates. Nixon had spent the last two weeks preceding the debate...
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...‘The separation of powers hinders effective government in the United States’. Discuss The ‘separation of powers’ is a theory – adopted from Montesquieu in 1748 – where political power is distributed over the 3 branches of government. This was put in place to create a limited government which would essentially help to avoid tyranny and protect the liberty of citizens. Neustradt stated that it was the institutions that are separate and not the powers. If the branches were totally separate, power would be difficult to exercise especially with the use of checks and balances. Instead there is a separation of personnel, where not one member of one branch can work within another branch. So all in all, the US government created a doctrine of ‘shared powers’, where checks and balances are needed. Madison agreed with this, and said: ‘you must first enable the government to control the governed, and in the next place oblige it to control itself’. Some of the checks and balances include: the president checking congress by presidential veto; the presidential veto is checked by congressional override; the supreme court uses judicial review to decide whether legislation or actions are unconstitutional; presidential appointments are confirmed, and treaties ratified by the Senate; and finally the president is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces, but only congress can declare war. Checks and balances are needed alongside the separation of powers. Checks and balances are essential...
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...actions effective? If not, why were they ineffective? In what ways did the Johnson administration deceive the U.S. Congress and the American people about the reasons for increasing American intervention in Vietnam and the tactics the administration employed to fight the war? Vietnam consumed Johnson’s energy and his presidency. Johnson, who believed in containment and the domino theory, saw Vietnam as a test. His foreign policy advisors, many who remained from the Kennedy administration, shared his views. Johnson had been in Congress when China became Communist, and he vividly recalled the domestic political turmoil that followed as Republicans attacked Democrats for “losing” China. He would not, he said, “be the president who saw Southeast Asia go the way China went.” The war was going poorly in South Vietnam and the political situation in Saigon became uncertain as one unstable government succeeded another. Also, the 1964 Tonkin Gulf crisis was a crucial event in the war’s escalation. Out of frustration, President Johnson, acting on the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, ordered bombings of military targets in North Vietnam. This was known as Operation Rolling Thunder. President Johnson also explained that the reason for being over in Vietnam was to help South Vietnam defend its independence and to strengthen world order. Operation Rolling Thunder was a bombing campaign that began in February 1965 and lasted until the end of October 1968. It was the longest...
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...The separation of powers hinders effective government in the USA. Discuss. (30 marks) The ‘separation of powers’ is a theory where political power is distributed over the 3 branches of government. This was put in place to create a limited government which would essentially help to avoid tyranny and protect the liberty of citizens. Some of the checks and balances include: the president checking congress by presidential veto; the presidential veto is checked by congressional override; the supreme court uses judicial review to decide whether legislation or actions are unconstitutional; presidential appointments are confirmed, and treaties ratified by the Senate; and finally the president is the Commander in Chief of the armed forces, but only congress can declare war. Checks and balances are needed alongside the separation of powers. Checks and balances are essential for the scrutiny of the three branches of government, however they come with some disadvantages. One reason as to why the separation of powers hinders effective government in the USA is because there is often a divided house within government which subsequently results in gridlock when passing legislation or when each branch exercises their powers. It is not uncommon that the majority party in congress is the opposite of the party that the President belongs to. This usually means that the legislative and executive have contrasting views. Most recent presidents have accused the Senate of either rejecting or blocking...
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...policies and laws that affected the incarceration rates and drug awareness in our country. During the Nixon administration, the Controlled Substance Act was enacted and made effective May 1st, 1971. The Special Action Office for Drug Abuse Prevention also was established in 1971. The Drug Enforcement Administration was created by Nixon in 1973. Since Nixon publicly declared the War on Drugs, stating that drugs were the public's number one enemy, it is clear when his administration’s intent to commit mass incarceration and racial inequality began. During the Nixon Administration, according to the Sentencing...
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...September 11, 2001 was a day that will forever be engrained into the fabric of not only the United States but also the whole world. Post 9/11 the question of stricter airport security became imperative to the world, we all wanted to stop this from ever happening again. As airports became stricter people started to question whether these new screening processes were protecting us or infringing on our privacy. According to Opposing View Points in Context, Security has not always been a priority for commercial aviation even though attacks on airplanes date as far back as 1933 that year a United Air lines plane exploded over Charleston, Indiana killing all seven passengers on board. No arrests have ever been made even after investigators came to...
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...The two world superpowers, after a series of confrontations (1956-62), restructured their CW strategies towards a policy of a relaxation of tensions, formally known as Detente. Detente was used as an easing of the strained relations btwn the US and the Union of Soviets Socialists Republic, from 1969 until D fell in 1980. D was an alternative to the previous US policies of containment and rollback, and the USSR’s policies of Stalinisation and peaceful coexistence, set out to open a window of opportunity in the attempt to reduce International tensions. The supporters of D believed it was a policy beneficial to both sides of the CW ensuring world peace, whereas detractors believe D only showed weakness of the US, allowing the USSR to continue with the CW and increase its influence over different parts of the world. In order to evaluate whether D was effective it must be closely observed.The period of 1956-62 saw a series of events which continued to raise greater anxiety between the USA and the USSR. The Hungarian Revolution 1956 and the Berlin Crisis 1961 were two events which triggered the rising anxiety and tension which was felt between many countries. However, it was the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, reaching only seconds to midnight on the Doomsday Clock, which highlighted the danger of superpower confrontation and the possible result of nuclear war. US President Kennedy’s threat to use nuclear missiles against the Soviet Union if their bases in Cuba were not withdrawn caused...
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...Task Research and analyse debates on the current 'war against drugs' and its success or otherwise, globally and/or locally. Explain the debate and present an argument, supported by evidence, for either the continuation of a 'war against drugs' or for an alternative. Introduction The use of prohibited drugs has been predominant in Western society since the 19th century, with cannabis introduced to the United States in 1839, while opium was introduced to Europe and the United States through trade with China. These drugs were initially used for pharmaceutical benefits, but over time various legislatures introduced laws to administer, regulate and prohibit the use of various drugs. The declaration of ‘war on drugs’ took place in the United States of America (USA) in 1971. The historical response to the ‘war on drugs’ has been prohibition: the complete banning of drug use. This approach, which involves strict enforcement of illegal drug laws, has proven costly and ineffective (RCAP & RANZCP, 2004). This essay will focus on Australia’s current drug debate regarding the legalisation of certain prohibited illicit drugs. Whilst examining the Australian position, this essay will use international examples to illustrate how the current strategy fails and survey workable solutions. Firstly, this work examines the historical position of the ‘war on drugs’. It will outline the history of drug use in Australia and the nation’s current drug policy. This essay will then discuss the criminal...
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...popularity and the faith among the American people in the office of the president was greatly impaired. Reagan’s predecessor, Jimmy Carter`s tenure concluded with many unsolved domestic and international issues that in turn presented a great opportunity for Ronald Reagan to establish himself as a transformative president who shall restore the power to the presidency. In fact it would not be incorrect to state that, Reagan capitalized on America`s desperate desire to change the status quo during his presidency. 1970s was a chaotic decade for the United States of America; stagflation, unemployment, stubborn bureaucracy, ineffective congress, and most importantly, soviet expansion and loss of Vietnam war had demoralized the public. Nixon` Watergate scandal and the overall weakening of America`s image on the international platform only added more to America`s misfortune. By the beginning of the 1980s the government was almost entirely non functional before the eyes of the public; some go as far as to say that, Carter administration was a perfect example of how America could function without a president (Milkins, 2013). It is evident that in the beginning of 1980s America mainly needed three things; reclaim its title as a powerful nation in the world, a sense of hope, revival and respect, and anyone other than Carter as the president. Reagan revolution delivered just that; his (Reagan`s) campaign was themed around a “morning in America” instead of just a set of policies and...
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...criminal activity can be denied house rights and evicted if anyone in their family engages in criminal activity (Lapidus). This loss of benefits can lead to homeless and many financial strains, ‘’Given that more than one third of incarcerated mothers were recipients of federal income before prison” (Lloyd). These children of prisoners also lose out on many educational advancements because they are no longer eligible for financial aid. Even more problems arise when the father isn't around (Lloyd). Many of these families are dependent on government funding before incarceration, and become even more economically strained if the father is in prison. In the state prison, more than half of the fathers reported to be the main provider. If the father was the main provider, it is hard and stressful for the mother to even provide basic needs for her children (National Research Council 271 ). Therefore, we need to help these people by offering them support and providing them with rehabilitation centers, so they can recover and find jobs. These centers will help these people get back on their feet, so they can support their...
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...As history has shown, foreign policy makers are faced with the daunting challenge of selecting the appropriate mix of policy instruments such as diplomacy, economic sanctions, military power, etc. De’tente sought to engage the Soviet Union and China in diplomatic dialogue that would eventually transform their relationship with the U.S. from one of competition and open distrust to one of limited cooperation and muted conflict. Reduced tensions from the Nixon administration eventually led to the signing of the Strategic Arms Limitation Agreement with the Soviet Union that ultimately occurred during Carter’s administration. Given China’s influence in the Asia-Pacific, the United States should continue diplomatic outreach to China while being sensitive to U.S. involvement in territorial disputes not vital to U.S. interests. There exists an effective balance in maintaining world order while developing relationships with our allies and...
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...medical purposes, but the users can be prosecuted, and placed into prison according to federal law. I cannot began to understand this, but currently, 830,000 people a year are in trouble with the law in regards to Marijuana (Business Insider, 2012) and numbers seem to be on an uphill trend . The money tax payers are paying for the war on marijuana places a dent in our society. This money could be used for many other things such as education, care for elderly, and funding for U.S. soldiers. Marijuana comes from the Cannabis Sativa plant. The Cannabis Sativa plant not only produces Marijuana it also produces hemp, which is a very useful cash crop that can produce several textile materials. Aside from hemp, Marijuana was used in America up until 1937, when it was banned by 47 states as a result of increased usage due to the 1920 amendment that outlawed alcohol (Narconan International, 2010)....
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...According to Credo, a Brookings Institution report, which looked at how the poor utilized health care in 1964 before Medicare was passed and found the poor utilized services 20% less before enactment by the federal government, which may support the claim that financial pressures place a limit on consumer behavior and not health (“Right to Health Care”). Battistella reports in his talk about his book to Cornell faculty and students that the health care industry is the most backwards industry in the US economy because of having little or no transparency for consumers and the contention which has existed between organized medicine and health care administrators because doctors have always wanted to be the judge of patient care not administrators. If we adopt modern managerial best practices, consolidate the industry, and develop new technology for the industry, we can...
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...Gambling Addiction The Good and Bad Of The Addiction DeVry University HOSP 440 15897 - Casino Management Dr. Warren Jahn - Professor Submitted by: Michael Phillip Bunker Date: 12/30/2012 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Foundation, Facts and Statistics, and the Psychological Rationale of Gambling Addiction 4 Foundations of Gambling Addiction 4 Facts and Statistics 4 Psychological Rationale of a Gambling Addiction 6 Causes and Effects as well as Consequences Concerning Gambling Addiction 7 Causes of Gambling Addiction 7 Effects of Gambling Addiction 8 Consequences of Gambling Addiction 9 Differences and Degrees of Gambling in Demographics, Types, and Stages Concerning Gambling 10 Gambling Addiction and Gender 10 Age of the Gambling Addict 11 The Different Types of Gamblers 11 Various Stages of Gambling Addiction 12 Risk Factors and Warning Signs of Gambling Addictions 13 Risk Factors of Gambling Addiction 13 Warning Signs of Gambling Addiction 14 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Help for Gamblers, Families, and Other Loved Ones 15 Diagnosis Pertaining to Gambling Addiction 15 Treatment for the Gambling Addiction 16 Help for Families, Friends, and Other Loved Ones 16 Conclusion 17 References 19 Introduction When we come to the idea of a gambling addiction, the behavior is known to be abnormal and the uncontrollable urge to gamble is strong. Exploration of these concepts will be in the following. First, will be the...
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