Ed Koch

No permit, no passing, that is the law of the United States, however, illegal immigration is still a very relevant issue, mainly in the lower states, where illegal aliens plague the streets amongst hard-working taxpayers where the state of Washington neglects to see actual citizens overrun by foreigners. as made clear by the Native American Party, “these foreigners come here to benefit themselves, not from any love of us or our country” (63). Some may not be clear on what illegal immigration…

Former mayor David Dinkins described the ethnic diversity of New York City as a “gorgeous mosaic.” New York City has always been a city of immigrants, welcoming people from all over the world, searching for a better life and the American Dream. (Trillind,David) Throughout history, the United States has enacted many laws pertaining to immigration into this country. On January 25 2017, 5 days after becoming President of the United States, Donald Trump signed an Executive Order that would withhold…

Drug Legalization - A Non-perfect Decision The legalization of drugs has been an enormous issue in American politics for a very long time. Many people believe that the legalization of drugs will allow the government to gain more control; therefore, it will reduce crime on the streets. Also, the government will be able to control price, and make profit from drug sale. However, people cannot see the bad effects of drugs on humans, in society, and for the economy. According to a 2014 article,…

In 1998, New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani reported from 1993 to 1997, felony complaints decreased 44.3 percent. This included a 60.2 percent drop in murders and nonnegligent homicides, a 12.4 percent drop in forcible rape, a 48.4 percent drop in robbery, and a 45.7 drop in burglary. Mayor Giuliani credited Bratton and his "zero-tolerance" policing as a major factor in crime reduction. Mayor Giuliani and Commissioner Bratton also acknowledged that "Compstat", which was developed by Bratton,…

How does the work of Banksy illustrate the changing role of graffiti street art in a global society? Abstract Previously art used to be categorized by a small number of people, housed in homes of the rich or in museums sponsored by governments. Street art, in the past, was a vehicle by which the artist communicated his name by tagging, his message from his culture and his own viewpoint. The messages were often about their own environment. In the era of globalization and travel however, the…

Children with Dreams: Undocumented Children Wishing for Citizenship Thousands of children in the United States are undocumented immigrants and struggle every day. These are children from all over the world and all ages. Undocumented children do not have the same opportunities that American children have. Many of the live with no medical help, in poverty, in fear, and educational struggle. These children are not from here but come to the United States for what they believe is a better future and…

269-74]; Näsif [14, p. 21]; Ibn Qutaybah [15, p. 10]; Ibn Färis [16, pp. 177-8]; Al-Jubouri [12, pp. 99-117]; Koch [17]; and Tytler [18]. According to Al-Mulla [19, p. 232] quoted from Al-Maydani, pp. 99-108 on Ibn Qayyim, pp. 159-167: “Ibn Qayyim identifies three types of Repetition in the Qur’an: Repetition with similarity of meaning e.g. Q74:19-20. Repetition with difference of meaning e.g. Q3:7. Repetition of meaning with different wording e.g. Q55:68.” (2) Ibn Qutaybah [15, p. 183]; and Abu…

Unfortunately, some companies have mismanaged their greatest asset—their brands. This is what befell the popular Snapple brand almost as soon as Quaker Oats bought the beverage marketer for $1.7 billion in 1994. Snapple had become a hit through powerful grassroots marketing and distribution through small outlets and convenience stores. Analysts said that because Quaker did not understand the brand’s appeal, it made the mistake of changing the ads and the distribution. Snapple lost so much…