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GMO’s, or genetically modified organisms, are animals that have their genes manipulated in a laboratory. These genes are changed by chemicals to bring some good effects on the people but may also bring some bad ones. There are lots of controversies and debates in society about how dangerous GMOs are even after some research was conducted and it showed that there use was safe. This paper is intended to help give information about the good and bad effects of GMO’s in society and help us make a…

In Michelle Alexanders “The New Jim Crow” she discusses the problem the black community faces of not having fathers in kids’ lives. To start off she brings up a speech that President Barrack Obamas gave at the Apostolic Church of God in Chicago. Obama brings up the fact that in the African American culture there are way too many fathers missing from their families’ lives and how they are not taking over their responsibilities. Obama is asking for everyone to realize that the problem is real and…

Racial profiling has connections in law enforcement and the community causing biased factors in which can result in problematic factors on both sides. In law enforcement each individual officer to have their own part of racism. There has been arguments throughout the media and articles complaining their own side of the story of how an individual being the opposite race to the officer has been treated poorly and severely. Racial profiling is not something new that is happening now thus, it has…

Genetically modified organisms or otherwise called GMO’s are the result of splicing the genes from one species into the DNA of another (Smith 2003). This could pose large consequences for the health and the environment due to the unknown effects associated with it. With the use of GMO’s in world famine it has shown that it can be beneficial but determining the long term effects on people are still varied. Many companies in favor of GMO’s have denied scientific evidence of the possible health…

Burning the Flag of the United States of America The First Amendment gives people the right to do the most unbelievable outrageous things and get away with it. Under the United States Constitution, the First Amendment states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances…

Introduction The arguments in favour or against GM crops because of their implications for smallholder farmers in the Global South are numerous and conflicting. While advocates of biotechnology claim that GM crops are necessary for the alleviation of poverty and the eradication of food insecurity, sceptics declare that the lack of adaptation to smallholder needs and the failure to consider the various contexts in which GM crops are actually introduced, are actually threatening the livelihoods of…

If government puts restrictions on people’s rights, then it’s reasonable for people to stand for their rights. Similarly, in the 1960’s, African Americans established the Civil Rights movement by which they showed their intention to pursue equal rights for everyone regardless of color and race. Due to the fact that African American’s voice hasn’t been heard, it was significant for them to battle for voting rights. Although, African Americans were able to gained the Voting Rights Act, the act…

Sanctuary Cities The fear of being moved from conformity is a grave one; who doesn't like the idea that the hard work they put in for is there to stay and to appreciate. A sanctuary city in the United States is one that protects the immigrants residing in the area from harassment and detainment from immigration and customs enforcement (ICE). The removal of sanctuary cities leaves families of immigrants to live in fear, even though they are wrongfully in this country this issue requires a…

Attention Getter: Imagine an apple. Imagine a crisp red apple with hues of green mixed in. Now grasp the apple and take a small bite out of it. The satisfyingly sweet taste of grape is spreading throughout your… wait, your apple didn’t taste like that? Mine did, or at least it could through the process of genetic engineering. Listener Relevance: From our local Service Food grocery store to a Wal-mart Supercenter, we are living in an era where genetically modified foods are all around us. Since…

GM crops is a very controversial topic that is being discussed around the world. GM crops are plants that have been genetically altered in order to become more efficient. Having food is very important to human life. We are being presented with an opportunity to improve our health and lives through genetically modified crops. They not only provide a substantial amount of nutrition, they can help us create vaccines, they make it easier to to care of the crops, and they can be improved to create…