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United States of America v. Travis Paylor The case of Travis Paylor is the perfect example of how gang activity is infiltrated in correctional institutions. The case involves a correctional officer named Travis Paylor and other correctional officers who were involved with gang activities and were alliance with the Black Guerilla Family. The gang bribed the correctional officers for them to smuggle contraband such as cell phones and drugs. The employees were paid with prepaid cards for their participation in alliance with the gang.…
America’s Gift To My Generation - Rough Draft From America, to our generation, the treasured gift with freedom, stuffed inside. Many may think this gift is permanent, however is it possible to lose it? Rotten, dark choices would most likely cause your gift to cease for example, jail time. Being responsible should keep this golden gift from fading away. This gift is a privilege, a kind that is priceless, that would be extremely painful to lose.…
We truly are the land of the free and the home of the brave. I’ve been lucky enough to grow up in a country that has shown me the best of times and but also the worst of times, yet my love for my country has never wavered. Even through the worst of times, we as a country have overcome which inspires me on so many levels. The United States of America was founded nearly 300 years ago, which in itself is pretty spectacular.…
Great America The America I believe in is strong and united, because of our unbelievably strong army, equal opportunity and patriotism. This country is somewhere people can move and know they will have the same opportunity as the people who already live here. We have an extraordinary amount of money put into our army because our army will continue to earn us our freedoms. We honor those who fight for us because they are putting their life on the line.…
One intriguing factor about America, it’s like no other country on Earth. We are a country founded, and built from many different cultures and nationalities, such as, African Americans, Muslims, Asians, Hispanic, etc. We have one thing in common: we are all united under the great stars and stripes. Our soldiers fight every day, and sacrifice their life, education, other careers,…
The steadfast Conservative is only made up of about 12% of the public. I couldn’t agree more, a lot of my ideas and views are opposite of my peers. This group of people are overwhelmingly Republican and holds a very conservative attitude across most issues. This would make since that I would fall under that political party. I am huge supporter of the Republicans’ current nominee and agree with his slogan “Make America Great Again”.…
The United States of America is the leading country of the world in many different ways. People from every area of the world, literally risk their lives for the chance to live here. That says something about America. Many men are credited with the creation of America as we know it. One of the most important figures of that time was Thomas Jefferson.…
4th quarter assignment most important things in us history The things I chose to be in the top five most important things in us history list stated my thoughts on the matter. I chose Christopher Columbus’ “discovery of America,” revolutionary war, World War 2, and finally nine eleven. I think you can all agree on the thoughts but I’m going to explain why they're important for an FYI. I personally think that Christopher Columbus “founding America” was the most important thing.…
Draft – What America Means to Me Patriot Penn Contest I am an African American living in Germany. I was born on July 8, 2003, I was born in America and lived there for four years. The America I believe in is freedom, in America I can walk with the freedom of not being a slave with little or no pay for work. I am able to go to a school with white children but 60 years ago I couldn’t.…
Sometime, I believe the existence of life is just a tragedy. It is not what happening to my life or to those around me that effecting me deeply – it is the external forces that I have no control over or the inability for me to make a different to the situation. Every day, I see bad things happen in the world, especially the thing that happen to the innocent children and the unborn babies. Granted, not all babies are cute or healthy when they were born, but nonetheless, they are innocents. Why do they have suffered at the hand of the adults: the one that created them, the one that meant to take care of them, the one that support to sacrifice for them?…
When we hear the word “America” most of us probably think of opportunity, success and freedom. Was America a land of Opportunity? Is a question that is asked quite oftenly. In my opinion I think that America was a land of opportunity for many reasons. In my essay I am going to cover what made America the land of opportunity.…
To be an american means a lot of things. Most people stereotype Americans as obese, rude, and entitled people, but there is much more to America than that. Being an american is just fantastic. As an american you have the option to do just about whatever you want to (within the laws). We do our best not to discriminate by race, religion, gender, or sexuality.…
American Identity Our American identity has changed greatly between our generations. Back when the stories by Quindlen, Kennedy, and Cofer were written, there was a lot more segregation. The immigrants back then made an astounding impact on the culture that we have today. Today we have a blend of cultures that live in our country. Some races are more accepted than others, however.…
Throughout time, America or the New World has been thought of as a "promised land." In the past, Puritan and Colonial writers believed it to be this due to the blank slate that many different people can influence. Now, America is called the "land of opportunity. " America holds better career opportunities and a better education for those dreaming of a bright future that they might not be able to achieve in their home land.…
Having lived in a Southeastern European country like Albania for 38 years, I came to the United States with a big dream. Is not only my dream is a magic, power of apparently country who everyone like to be here. I was split between two decisions 5 years ago when I came to America, because I did not know whether or not to stay or to go back to Albania. So the time passed and I am here to raise my children and my family. I just feel fortunate to live here because I like the education system, health care, and the safety in your life.…