Questionable cause

Model Penal Code puts it - “terrorize another person or group of persons.” The Texas Penal Code states the following: A person commits an offense if he threatens to commit any offense involving violence to any person or property with intent to: 1. Cause a reaction of any type to his threat[s] by an official or volunteer…

it is right. For example, a person is virtuous when they decide to clean up after themselves because they know it is right to be responsible for their mess and they do clean it up because it is responsible and they know they do this in order not to cause trouble for others. An example of when a person fails to be morally admirable is when a guy decides to open a door for a struggling, old lady in order to show a girl he is interested that he was courteous. While the action was the right thing to…

In the article “The Case for the ‘Right to Die’ from The Chicago Tribune, the authors position was initially one of caution and hesitation, but then becomes one of full support for assisted suicide. The audience is nationwide, but specifically addresses whether or not California should pass legislation allowing for physician-assisted suicide, so it targets Californians in particular. The purpose is to persuade people that California should recognize a “right to die” and to help people better…

However, I feel that I must point out the flaws in the CDC's anti-smoking campaign, which employs logical fallacies that are solely intended to play on peoples emotions and fears. The over used premise that the ends justify the means, has led to questionable tactics. All the ad's in this campaign contain images that are distasteful, and labile to harms the credability of the CDC, and other public health authorities. Terrie Hall's ad was the first that I saw, and it immediately hit a nerve.…

1. An assault usually takes place when an individual acts intentionally in a way to cause fear or harm to another person. Josephine is suing Dan for raising his fit in a manner that was threatening and threw a punch at her. Josephine accused Dan for assaulting her and even pushing her from behind which according to her is a battery as per the personal injury law. As per the law, it is important to consider that the victim must not be physically armed for an assault to occur. 2. In the…

It is interesting how, today, Muslims in the Middle East have a strained relationship with Jewish people. Despite the Quran’s teachings that “any who believe in God, and act righteously… have nothing to fear,” Middle Eastern Jews are under consistent threat from the powerful Islamic forces around them. Islamic terrorists frequently target Jews, something that seemingly goes against the sacred teachings of Islam. The Quran instructs Muslims to be accepting of Judaism (as well as Christianity)…

Not everyone agreed that Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were traitors to the United States. The couple continued to plead innocence right until they demise. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were a loving family raising two sons. Their trial was very controversial because of the sentencing they received. One group of people thought they should be sentenced to death right away and one group thought that they were victims. Supporters of Julies and Ethel Rosenberg held signs in support of their…

brought all the desperate states with their individual regional defense force together - The white, elegant and attractive woman represents a white, united and pure Australia, which was desired by many colonies. - Queensland is set apart, appearing questionable – relating to its views on federation (wanting to be an independent state) - The cannon symbolizes the ultimate weapon and a unified defense against external threats such as invasion and increased immigration - The size of their…

best exemplified in the character of the Pardoner. Through his writings, including The General Prologue, The Pardoner’s Prologue and Tale, and The Epilogue, we can most clearly see the theme of corruption though Chaucer’s eyes by examining the questionable character of the Pardoner. All of the pertinent…

Animal experimentation in fields of product safety and pharmaceutical development is a controversial subject. Those opposed to experimentation often cite the suffering of the animals, the existence of alternate testing methods, and the unproven benefits to human beings, as support for their reasoning, well those in favor of experimentation believe that the benefits to humanity cannot be gained any other way and substantially outweigh the harm done to the animals. In the article, “Why Animal…