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Is gun control ethical? “Today, 280 million firearms are in private hands of U.S citizens, 1/3 of American households reported having a gun at home” (Smith). They are allowed to do so because of the Second Amendment, which says “A well-regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed” (US). The government has been trying to limit this right due to acts of violence involving firearms, but many states have passed…

Tobacco smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, some of which contribute to tobacco dependence.[1] However, nicotine is the major chemical component in tobacco that is responsible for addiction.[2] Nicotine can be readily absorbed through the mucosa of the mouth, nose, and lungs. It can also be readily absorbed through the skin.[2] With tobacco smoking, nicotine reaches the brain in 10 seconds.[1] Once in the brain, nicotine stimulates the release of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is…

Researched Assignment Some people believe soccer will never be able to compete with other major American sports. However, I believe that a change in the United States soccer league structure will give it a decent chance. The adoption of the open league system into U.S. soccer will increase the competitiveness in the sport which will create more interest in the sport, aide in the development of players, and ultimately increase the stature of the U.S. in the world of soccer. The closed league…

difficult things about having ADHD . Ty says he would read a book but not remember a word, cause chaos in the classroom daily, and spend most of his time being disciplined instead of learning . Somehow, Ty managed to graduate high school and start college before he was officially diagnosed with ADHD . Upon reaching adulthood, Ty’s personal ADHD story took a turn for the better . Even though Ty says ADHD hurt his confidence and his belief in his own abilities, Ty found success by pursuing art,…

What it is Becoming a School Counselor There are many options when it comes to choosing a career in counseling, there is career counseling, marriage & family, mental health, rehabilitation, school counseling, among many others. I think that counseling is a useful tool that many people should utilize. We live in a time where counseling is becoming more normal, yet, there are still many taboos and misconceptions that prevent a lot of people from seeking help with counselor/therapist. Being a…

the government is to protect an individual’s right to life, but the death penalty takes this away. The article, “The Way of the Gun”, says that guns are only used to kill. As a means to end gun violence, he first pushes for Christians to have no association with guns. His viewpoint resembles that of liberal, who believe more gun control laws need to be passed to put an end to gun violence. Instead of individuals using guns for protection, liberals…

The Purpose of Education in The Twenty-First Century At past times, people were hardly attending colleges based on limited resources, gender discriminationo and race factors. But with time passed by, the world is changing rapidly. Globalized economy creates more opportunities, challenges, unpredictable changes, and competition for people. Education is now considering a basic living standard in the twenty-first century based on technology improvement, science development, and economic growth. In…

Workplace Violence Pascale Barthelemy Nyack College Abstract Workplace violence is a serious issue in healthcare and the causes are multifaceted and varied. Violence is not only limited to physical abuse, but verbal and emotion abuse as well. Over the years, there have been many committees that have proposed different guidelines and legislation to combat this issue. Seeking solutions to this issue must involve a multidisciplinary effort and the use of evidence based interventions.…

homeland security, “Cybersecurity is general Internet safety, which includes protection of anything connected to or accessible by the Internet- from networks themselves to the information stored in computers.” The University of Maryland University College defines cybersecurity as a measure that protects our computers, networks, programs and data from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction.” You can also think of cybersecurity as a fence that keeps others from manipulating the…

guidance and that as citizens we may live responsibly, seeking justice and righteousness, fulfilling the divine purpose of reconciliation. Day 3: For our Nation: that our leaders, public servants, police officers, emergency service personnel may work for the good of all, and that all citizens may live responsibly…