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    As of today approximately ninety percent of people all over the world claim to practice a certain religion, and well more than twenty religions exist ("How Many Religions Are There in the World”). Though people view religion as a way to boost morals; ironically, it is actually a root for many current problems. As defined by Merriam Webster, a monster is a “threatening force,” and strictly following a religion can definitely be a monster of society. Ways religion is a threatening force is by…

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    Throughout centuries of wars, there has been much blood shed and territory gained. Although these were particularly gruesome times, laws and guidelines were starting to take effect in order to limit the destruction countries can inflict upon one another. Larger nations would maintain the ability to wipe out smaller nations, but the use of unethical weapons was outlawed. This was a large step in how wars were fought because it gave order to a chaotic activity. Among these rules were laws that…

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    Taking Care of Global/Domestic Terrorism Since our recent terrorist attack in September 11, 2001 many researchers like economists, sociologists, psychologists, and political scientists have been debating the cause of this terrorist attack. In addition, the 9/11 caused financial and military costs which involved fighting terrorism, and many people started fearing terrorist which caused limits to our personal freedoms. The United States has played a major role in terrorism as well as dealing with…

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    different countries, begin attacks on Iraq and which toppled then leader Saddam Hussein. Amongst the different revolt battling interrelationship powers and new Iraqi government was the radical Islamic being lead and pushed by al-Qaida in Iraq. ISIS ideas was shaped out of the al-Qaida and started…

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    Cause And Effect Of 9/11

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    throughout history to this day. 9/11 caused more than a decade of war that’s still in effect, increased security, and racial stereotypes. After the attack on the World Trade Center, America decides to invade Afghanistan due to inconspicuous allegations that Al-Qaeda ministered the attack. Also, in relation…

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    Hezbollah Threat

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    Hezbollah may have as many as 7,000 fighters in Syria. These troops are propping up the Syrian regime both as front line fighters, and also providing training and expertise to the Syrian military against the Sunni militia groups that oppose Bashar al-Assad and the government of Syria. This is important when assessing Hezbollah’s potential as a threat, because it demonstrates that Hezbollah now has a new generation of combat-experienced troops, some of whom will be adept at fighting against U.S…

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    Anyone can have valid information, but the way they present it can affect their credibility. In the speech “Global warming alarmism reaches a tipping point” by Senator James Inhofe, he points out the targeted audience of global warming films. In his speech he uses a lot of ad hominems in an attempt to make his target lose credibility or damage their reputation, he uses fallacies against the person who made them to make them appear less credible, and he over uses pathos appeal which caused him to…

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    In 1986, Ronald Reagan came to address the Nation, after a tragic event had taken place. There was a crew of seven brave people aboard the Challenger when it took off and exploded in midair. The sudden tragedy was being broadcasted live all over the country when it occurred. Raegan made his speech to reassure the people that lost loved ones and people watching it live, that they would not be forgotten and will be remembered for their bravery and courage. He also strongly states that this is all…

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    called Al-Qaeda; they hijacked four of United States airplanes and they used them to attack various targets on the East Coast (Pressler, 2011). Two out of the four hijacked airplanes were flown into the World Trade Center in New York City; the third plane hit the Pentagon that lies just outside of Washington D.C.; and the fourth plane crashed in Pennsylvania. There were over three thousand people who were killed on September 11th by the four hijacked airplanes. Al-Qaeda? Who Are They?…

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    Hunter Wilson Mrs. Laura Taylor Advanced Composition August 30th, 2016 How 9/11 Changed The World: Many people were just heading to work, some even just waking up. Others doing things you would normally expect on average day such as 9/11. However this was before the unexpected struck the nation, literally. The world trade center also know as the twin towers, along with the pentagon were struck by passenger jets. Many people were in shock, as something like this had not happened to the United…

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