Debate Essay

Steven Vazquez Prof. Szabo Astro 106 04/26/2017 Debate of view points Russell: Henry Norris Russell was born in October 25, 1877 and died February 18, 1957. He dedicated Sixty years at Princeton University, as a student and professor. Russell, like many in this time, believed that stars were composed of the same identical elements that are present on Earth. The shared belief of physicists at the time was, “what we know here, must be true out there.” This changed in the 19th century when the use…

There have been many discussions on spanking. On one side of the debate are the parents who believe in spanking their children. On the other side are those who think that children should never be spanked. The problem with spanking is that each group defines spanking differently. Some believe spanking is a form of abuse, while others think it is a form of discipline. Parents have to realize that they will need to discipline their children for many years. A spanking needs to be part of that…

“More than 150 U.S. college campuses have allowed concealed carry for a combined total of almost 1,500 semesters (spring/fall) over the past twenty years. Not one of these campuses has seen a single resulting act of violence (including threats) or a single resulting suicide attempt” (Campus). The presence of guns on over 150 college campuses has not resulted in any safety problems, and one could even say that the knowledge that guns are present on campuses may have prevented any potential…

the help of America’s superior education system, can grow up and someday contribute to the country. What might those children someday do that would not be possible for them without birthright citizenship? Both sides on the birthright citizenship debate have well-founded, convincing arguments that will surely continue into the future. Further decisions on this topic could potentially have tremendous impacts on the country, with lasting effects. Whatever an individual’s position on the issue,…

States. Almost 50% of these 12 million illegal immigrants are Mexicans who have crossed the border illegally. Each year, an average of 500,000 illegal immigrants make there way to America. The ongoing debate of whether or not illegal immigrants are beneficial to the United States has been a debate politicians and citizens for decades. Although illegal immigrants play a big role and often times have a positive affect on the United States, illegal immigration negatively affects our country’s…

From a Nursing standpoint, after watching both documentaries, it is extremely difficult for me to find an argument opposing the legalization of medical marijuana. As a Nurse, I am a patient advocate and I feel that marijuana has incalculable medical benefits. I most defiantly shed a few tears while watching these families who had run out of options for their children; with the exception of marijuana. I cannot even fathom the thought of giving my own child marijuana. Although, if I felt it would…

Mirror Neurons: Discussion and Debates The average human brain weighs only three pounds, yet the intricacy surrounding its capabilities are one of the most sought after mysteries, with regard to human anatomy. Dr. V.S. Ramachandran (2010) explains that the brain is the housing for approximately 100 billion neurons all interacting in a phenomenal number of differing connections. In studying how neural processes develop, mirror neurons were identified. Although this is a complex topic which…

competitive worldwide.” (Wallace) While others think that their child’s homework is more busy work, than actually helping the child improve its performance. Overall, it all depends on the parent and the child’s homework. The article “The Great Homework Debate: Too Much, Too Little, or Busy Work?” written by Kelly Wallace, presents all sides of the issue that is going on with the amount of homework the child receives, while adding in the parent’s opinions. All of the sides have some accurate…

Griffin Thomason Dr. Carpenter ENG 101Z 10/17/2014 The “Eighth” Debate Capital punishment or otherwise known as the death penalty is the legal execution of criminals based on crime and judicial rulings. The judicial decree of this punishment is death, while execution is the actual enforcement. Offenses and crimes that can result in capital punishment are known as capital crimes or offenses. The death penalty has been instituted in the United States for over four-hundred years. The first recorded…

that most of the people in America support the Death penalty. The highest number of people in support of capital punishment is 80% and the lowest has been in the fifties for a very brief time(Michael Foley, "Toward Understanding the Death Penalty Debate"). Most people that are both pro and against the Death Penalty would agree a violent murderer that were caught red handed should be condemned should be severely punished. A jail sentence is not always the best way to deal with murderers. The…