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Guns don 't kill people, people kill people. It is just a normal school day; children laughing, teachers smiling, and the smell of the day 's lunch wafts down the hallways. Not one single child, teacher, or any other employee would have thought that today would be their last day on earth. America for Responsible Solutions’ advertisement about gun control uses persuasive appeal of ethos to create a personal connection with parents and teachers. There are more than forty million mothers…

In our society, we are a collection of unique individuals that have different backgrounds: racial, class, and gender identities that we give to ourselves but also the identities that other people put on us. These two different perspectives doesn’t always align together, and in some cases, they should not. However, this means that whoever has the higher power in any interaction has the potential to use the identity they put on the other instead of the true identity of the individual, which leads…

block V8s screamed to life. The area surrounding Charlotte Motor Speedway’s oval track was hosting one of America's most favorite and historical sporting events. Many people look down on this sport because they believe it is simple, stupid, or even redneck when in reality that is not the case. NASCAR, or the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, started out in the forties and fifties as bootleggers came together and raced their cars, which were souped up for running moonshine to see who…

I am writing to you today to talk about the political Tea Party movement, a grassroots organization whose members are known to be highly conservative and strongly Republican. It is my understanding that you are less than fond of this group of people. Thus, the goal herein is to expound on the reasons behind the mentality and character of the Tea Party, and to assist you in understanding (and perhaps even scaling) emotional obstacles known as empathy walls. Most Tea Party members are white,…

cars change with culture in many ways, such as their design and usefulness, but they also change with their stereotypes at the same time. Car stereotypes are used everywhere from tv shows, movies, books and even are in some realities. what is a car stereotype, it's when a car/style is used define a people/race/sex. But what does this mean for culture? Let's start in modern day america. A stereotype that comes to mind is that italian mob families in america drive Lexus and big black SUVs. Why…

People are Good As a whole, I believe that people, at their core, are naturally moral and unselfish. Agreeing with Locke’s argument, humans are “social animals”, putting the health of the greater good over personal, selfish wants and desires. When humans see other humans in times of need and struggle, majority of us do something to help. It may be as simple as donating a dollar or the change from their wallet, but it is an effort to make someone's life better. Think about the destruction…

To the Hmong community, there is an important piece of cultural artifact and that is the paj ntaub, Hmong embroidery. There are two different types of paj ntaub, the clothing embroidery and the story cloth. The different types has their own meanings, but both can be seen as examples of race, class, and gender differences. The history of the paj ntaub has transformed from cultural traditional practices to commercial goods that continues to establish the class and gender inequalities as the…

Relationships can be truly intense. The rollercoaster of emotions that dating entails have left more than one person feeling a bit crazy, and most everyone knows there is a fine line between a healthy relationship and an obsession. Some people may learn this lesson the hard way, and the repercussion of their breakups can affect everyone around them. Friends, family, and even coworkers can find themselves in an awkward situation, and stuck in the crossfire of a messy breakup. I had worked at…

In his letters and writings, Stroman offer a detailed portrait of his life inside the prison. He mentioned that his days began around 3:00 a.m. with banging and slamming of steel gates and doors. Later, each inmate has a bathroom sized cell. Even in his deepest sleep he could feel vibration in his body. Later, the guard would bark, “Chow Time! Chow Time! Lights on if you are eating.” Further Mark said, there was not much time to snap out of bed and secure the breakfast. If by any chance, the…

In this essay I’m going to elaborate on why hunting game animals are good for the environment. I have found five fantastic sites that explain the cons and pros of hunting in the environment. It also explains that it's just not a bunch of rednecks killing animals for fun. Some people live off the land for their food. Also, there are some sites that explain the points of why hunting game is good for the environment, The "25 Reasons Why Hunting Is Conservation." Rocky mountain elk foundation…