McMartin preschool trial

These oils have a bactericidal effect because of their ability to disrupt cell walls and inhibit bacterial enzymes (“Therapeutic mouthrinses,” 2011, p. 6). This gives the product the ability to claim antiplaque and antigingivitis qualities. Clinical trials have been done that prove a reduction in plaque by 13.8% to 56.3%, and a reduction of gingivitis 14% to 35.9% (“Therapeutic mouthrinses,” 2011, p.6). “The incorporation of broad spectrum antimicrobial mouthrinses as adjuncts to patients’…

Given the Supreme Court’s assertion that the associations and activities of the Humanitarian Law Project were a threat to national security, I believe that Plato’s Socrates would have found the decision of the Court to be unjust. Like HLP, Socrates’s behavior was perceived as a threat to the nation, in that he was impious and corrupting the youth with his beliefs. However, Socrates found that “piety” was subjective, saying that his relentless search to confirm the words of the Oracle made him…

When the child asks, “what is the grass?” he is disregarding its physical attributes, and focuses on something a little less tangible. Although the child grasps the grass in his hand, he is more concerned with the metaphysical existence of grass. The child may be able to feel the dew on the soft blades, see the green or brown coloring, and smell its distinct herbaceous aroma, but none of these qualities answer his question. Curiosity of the unknown is a feeling that people of all ages have.…

maxilla, and mandible. John Scopes, a Tennessee substitute teacher, was placed on trial in 1925 for violating the Butler Act. He taught that theory of evolution, that man is descended from the primate family. This was illegal in Tennessee because the Butler Act state anything that denied the story of Creationism forbidden to be taught in public schools. Scopes was later found guilty and fined $100. The Scopes Trials influenced the 1920s by questioning the Butler Act, altering the education…

has battled creation and religion winning the support of many individuals every passing day. One famous battle amongst the two is known as the Scopes Monkey Trial. Where a key question sprouted in its aftermath: should creationism be taught in schools? The answer should be a universal yes, but many do not believe so. The Scopes Monkey trial took place in the summer of 1925 in Dayton, Tennessee. It was “seen as a struggle between science and religion, between modern and…

Today I will be examining Socrates decision to stay in jail and how his dear friend Crito was trying to help him escape. I will also be looking at then logos, Pathos, and Ethos. I will be looking at the facts and breaking them down to see if his decision is more Logical, emotional, or Ethical. Socrates is in jail and his dear friend Crito is trying to convince him to escape from sure death. Crito tells Socrates that he has people ready to break him out. All Socrates has to do is give him the…

In 1925, the Scopes Trial occurred because John Scopes, a high school teacher, was accused of breaking Tennessee’s law against the teaching of evolution in public schools. The prosecution welcomed William Jennings Bryan to take part in the trial, while the defense chose Clarence Darrow on their team. Bryan was a firm religious fundamentalist, however encouraged the indictment to battle its fight on sacred grounds. Bryan trusted that groups were legitimized in setting educational principles…

Plato’s Apology is the story of Socrates defending himself while on trial before the Athenian Council. Socrates was a sophist who had his own views that others did not agree with. Socrates accusers claimed that he “failed to acknowledge the gods that the city acknowledges” and “introduced new deities.” They felt that because of this he was also corrupting the youth of the city-state. Socrates is very clever with his words using irony to debunk his accusers. Socrates admits to the court that he…

We all have morals and values that we hold true to ourselves, but what happens when we realize our persuasion can gain us an advantage at the expense of others? There are unwritten rules that one must follow when using persuasion that makes it ethical in nature and eliminates any unfair advantage or gain for the speaker. In Plato's Phaedrus, Plato looks at not only the responsibilities of the speaker when using persuasion, but also that of the audience to create a fair and ethical platform for…

Introduction The most important role of government is ensuring that public policy is reflective of the needs of Americans. Good public policy guides our society in a direction that will improve the lives of Americans. However, policy that is developed without concerns of the potential impacts on Americans can have disastrous effects. More important than the policy response to a problem, is the definition of the problem itself. The definition of the problem could aid a policy entrepreneur in…