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God made man, but Sam Colt made them equal. Since the birth of the nation in 1776 and the construction of the United States Constitution, the right to own a weapon has been as important as the right of free speech. The second amendment of the constitution allows people to defend their rights from any foreign or domestic force that wished to take their rights away. Owning a weapon also enables a person to defend his or herself or another in a life threatening situation, but there are more and…

Holding memories of the past, an Astra ticket stub symbolizes more than a piece of paper, it is a piece of history. Jasper, Indiana’s, downtown square swallows the Astra theater with its dank lights and cloudy windows. In the process of being reborn, the vacant building, and its once shining neon sign, stands as if there is light at the end of the tunnel. Because of the tenacity of civic minded patrons, the historic Astra theater on the square begins its transformation from a vacant memory…

childhood, his father, a minister, installed a trait on Dungy’s heart to never look past one person, no matter the situation. Furthermore, when a newly recruited player struggles to understand his role on the team as a player for the Indianapolis Colts, he stops practice and teaches the entire team, his reasoning being: “speaking to five thousand people is no more important that quietly teaching one” (201). As Dungy teaches his new recruits his game of football, he represents himself as Jesus.…

Miller successfully portray the dynamics of a dysfunctional American family during the 1940’s. The aspirations of an ambitious man in pursuit of his version of the American dream however became oblivious to the underlying concerns that was existing in his family. Willy’s strained relationship with Linda, his wife, Biff and Happy, his sons, was a result of his quest for the American dream. Willy experienced abandonment through the course of his life, leaving him in greater despair each time.…

American Dream or American Nightmare? The American dream can be seen in many different ways, but they all revolve around the pursuit of prosperity and success. An American can achieve prosperity from a variety of jobs, hard work, and simple acts to achieve connections in society. The concept of the American dream commonly discusses how a man in the lowest walks of society can work his way up to a higher social class. This is possible in America but the way to achieve this is controversial.…

Their supplies ran low and they had to kill one of the colts for food. In November 1805, they voted on where to setup winter camp and since Clark thought so much of Sacagawea, she got to vote also (Erdrich). They could hear distant rubbling of the Pacific Ocean waves. As they were on their journey, they heard…

In the US, racism is more of a historical issue compared to other social issues, which making it becomes less important than others. Though we can still read a racial report from our news media every day, more social problems occur besides racism. In “Why it’s OK to Ignore Phil Robertson’s Racism,” John McWhorter doesn’t really ignore Robertson’s racial claim, instead he compared racism with sexuality that “discrimination against gay people is more overt in modern America than against black…

chosen sport for my analysis is Rugby, my strength is based in the front row, but particularly when I play as loosehead prop. However, I have been in a number of positions since I have been playing for a number of years in school rugby such as the colts A but also at my club. In the modern day for scrummaging you need explosive strength which means to put maximal power in your muscles against the opposing weight e.g. The opposite team and static strength which is key as the weight of the…

Felisha Ell Psychology 30 Ms. MacPherson Sept. 26, 2017 Nature vs Nurture There has been a question that has been the target of much debate for centuries; does nature or nurture have a greater influence on us humans? Nature is what we have inherited through our genes and it is something that (sometimes) cannot be changed. Nurture is the aspect of how people are raised and the experiences we face that shape us into who we personality-wise. This debate has proven to be very with all the…

In 1726, Jonathan Swift wrote Gulliver’s Travels, unaware that it would become one of the most well-known satirical pieces, even centuries later. Part of the reason Gulliver’s Travels is still popular today is the appeal the plot has to a multitude of different audiences. Children become infatuated with the adventure and humor in Lemuel Gulliver’s hijinks, while adults are intrigued by the satirical and philosophical perspectives that are weaved into the novel. Some of the most eye-catching…