Militia

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines a favela as a settlement of jerry-built shacks on the outskirts of a Brazilian city. Oxford Dictionary refers to a favela as a Brazilian shack or shantytown; a slum. There are many problems with these definitions of a favela. Most of the problems with these definitions is that they have not evolved with favelas and give a negative connotation to word favela. The definition of a favela may have been appropriate for the favelas of Rio in 1960, but modern day…

What impact did the English Civil war have on the United State? The English civil war was one of the most significant war that occurred . The war involved king, Parliament , aristocracy , and the middle class . Many historians say that it did have a big impact on America others say it didn’t cause anything special. This war was one that tied up America with new innovations and different resources. The problem or conflict was between the major superpowers on that time. Great Britain was trying…

of the states- as opposed to homeowners’ anxiety about violent felons- the best way to fix the situation is to amend the 2nd Amendment. By adding five words as follows: A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a Free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms when serving in the militia shall not be infringed.” If we were to completely get rid of the 2nd Amendment it would basically be allowing the government to do anything and everything they please without we the…

4. There were many regional characteristics evident in the British colonies. Southern colonies had hot, humid weather, mild winters, and swampy marshes contributed to high mosquito populations, thus making colonists more susceptible to diseases like malaria and had shorter life spans. Southern colonies also had good farmland and long growing seasons that enabled mass production of cash crops like tobacco. Additionally, rivers and coasts provided access to the sea. The Chesapeake…

"...They had walked the halls of congress with a bag of 200 glossy pictures and beseeched lawmakers to look at their son, his auburn hair curling at the ears, his front teeth sacrificed to a soccer collision, his arms wrapped around Ninja Cat, the stuffed animal that had travelled with him everywhere, including the hearse and underground" (Salsow). The Barden family was one of the many who lost a child in the Sandy Hook massacre. It claimed 26 innocent lives, lives that could've been saved. It…

Ask several Americans what they consider is the biggest problem America faces, and indeed you will receive multiple answers. Sure America faces countless problems. However, I believe crime and gun violence issues need the most attention. The Second amendment to the United States Constitution protects the right of the people to retain and bear arms, adopted on December 15, 1791, as part of the first ten amendments in the Bill of Rights. The second Amendment we see today is not the same amendment…

In “Great to Watch”, Maggie Nelson discusses the concept of spectatorship in a lawless environment and those who wish to act as vigilantes in that environment. Furthermore, Sherry Turkle, in “Selections From Alone Together”, examines the relationship between children and artificially intelligent toys and the possible negative outcomes that can come from the relationship. Additionally, Azar Nafisi explains the human rights violations that occur in Iran in “Selections from Reading Lolita in…

John Brown descended from Puritan ancestry, although it is unknown exactly who his ancestors were. Brown himself believed that his first paternal ancestor came to America on the Mayflower and was named Peter Brown. There are several other theories stating that Brown’s ancestors settled in Connecticut or Massachusetts later on. Maternally, there is speculation about when his family migrated to America, but his mother, Ruth Mills, was also of Puritan descent. The Puritan principles that Brown’s…

Many people tend to wonder the actual power of the president. Is it just a title? Or is he secretly the most powerful man; much like a dictator? Well, by going back in time to specific court cases that could have swayed either way, one can easily tell that the president has more powers than everyone thinks. Many think that issues involving wars and foreign relations are solely powers given to the President, but these powers can be tested when problems occur that are not clearly stated in his job…

The Application of robots: How the progression of robotics advanced beyond human abilities Human’s greatest invention is the automotive machine. The creation of the robot is science fiction come true; from the simple assembly line to the in depth future of artificial intelligence, robotics and the rise of a technical future is on the horizon. Humans have separated themselves from the basic instinct of an animal, the way of life has evolved into the quest for discovery and happiness. The…