A Modest Proposal

All across America, you see the topic of “Should children be receiving participation trophies” being brought up. The idea that all kids should get some reward for being a part of the game and helping it grow. To some, it seems like an excellent idea, but to others not as much. For example, NFL linebacker James Harrison took his children 's participation trophies and gave them back to their coaches saying "EARN a real trophy." Other parents believe that their children deserve to be praised and want them to feel good for doing something they have worked hard. So which side is correct? Should we give our kids these trophies or not?

Since the beginning of the 19th century, America has had to deal with the on going

The implied thesis of Swift’s “A Modest Proposal" is that 18th century Ireland would be in a better situation if the Irish society and monarchy actually treated problems such as overpopulation and poverty, While the overt thesis is that Irish people should consider eating their children and selling them to rich Englishmen to solve the issue of poverty and overpopulation in the country. They differ form one another as one focuses on eating children, while the other focuses on giving commentary through the essay itself.

In Jonathan Swift’s satire, “A Modest Proposal”, Swift writes about the starving people of Ireland in the early 1700’s. He makes a wild and absurd proposal to help remedy the problems of overpopulation and poverty. Swift wants to make a political statement by using the “children” as satire to grasp the attention of the audience - the English people, the Irish politicians and the rich – and make them aware of the political, moral, and social problems. In “A Modest Proposal”, Swift’s arguments are presented effectively by using pathos (emotional appeal), ethos (ethics and values), and logos (logic reasoning and facts).

According to an article written by Jason M. Breslow, as of 2011, children had the highest poverty level with over 16 million children living in poverty. That is just in the United States. Imagine the number of children living in poverty in the entire world.

The modest proposal challenges the status quo by using sarcasm. This proposal was published in the year 1729. This proposal also was published in the country of Ireland. There are several different sources of information about the “A Modest Proposal.” The modest proposal is an Juvenalian satirical essay written by, Jonathan Swift. The “A Modest Proposal”, is summed up to be about preventing the children of poor people from being a burden to their parents or country, and for making them beneficial to the public. The Modest Proposal has an ironic tone. It’s also a use of sarcasm. The thesis for this Proposal is that most of all poor people should have many kids to sell for food. This is a masterpiece of irony. Times were very different back then from now. Times back then seem to be more desperate than times now. Being sarcastic wasn't a big thing till recently. Jonathan was humorless and was very sarcastic, but people in his decade weren't that way. They believed everything and were quite serious about everything. In the essay “A Modest Proposal” Jonathan Swift challenges the status quo of the time and place in which it was written by discussing cannibalism, selling children, and giving realistic ideas.

A college degree is becoming increasingly more valuable with many decent jobs requiring some sort of higher education. As more students prepare to enter college, many are faced with the escalating prices of not only tuition, but also other things such as textbooks and the cost of living. This problem has been especially prominent in California, particularly within the last month, due to the UC regent’s new and controversial plans for an in-state tuition increase of five percent in five years. With the rising prices of tuition many students must turn to student loans. These loans often get them through the expensive costs of school, but after they graduate, they are left with a substantial amount of debt to pay off. I think we can all agree that something must be done in order to stop students from having to pay these ridiculous tuition prices while still being able to get a quality college education. The answer actually lies in a system used decades ago, known as indentured servitude. If we want to create economic stability for future generations to come we must give them proper access to a college education without the worry of tremendous financial debt. In order to achieve this, I propose that any student will be able to attend a university free of charge, but after graduating must be given to an owner who will dictate their work, where and how they live until they finish their service which will range from fifteen to twenty years, depending on the

Every time I visit my grandmother in Georgia the temperature can never be right. It is always too cold or too warm. This is a problem for someone her age because she is constantly having to adjust the thermostat; furthermore, to squint at the small numbers and dials is tiring and frustrating. Her internal temperature needs to be maintained, and constant fluctuations provide no benefit to her health. If her temperature drops too low it can cause infections and illness. If it rises too high it can cause fever, dehydration, and heat stroke. When 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit is not sustained the problems become endless.

"I appreciate the artistic merit of the prawn, but it's over and done with and we've replaced it with these boats you can sit on which are covered with beautiful mosaics and interpretive stories as well."

5. Mooring and pontoon berthing for up to 350 vessels, up to 45ft in length and 2m draft. This will require dredging to a depth of 2.5m to allow access to the pontoons for larger vessels.

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After reading the first article, “A Glimpse and A Hook”, by Michael Lopp, I was surprised by the advice given. What stood out to me was when he mentioned that while skimming through a resume, the summary of qualifications/skills section is completely skipped over and viewed as a “total waste of time”. (par.10). According to Michael, the job history section “is the heart of your resume”. In the other article “Keeping your resume out of online ‘oblivion’”; Lauren Weber claims that the software that filters the resumes may fail to read information formatted in a different way other than the software was programmed to read. Weber also recognized the importance of nailing key words in the skills portion on your resume for a higher probability for

I would also write about what it’s like to have a full coastal experience—including bareboating and snorkelling with reef fish. I’ve never been sailing, so I would be writing a first-time sailing experience account for all other inexperienced sailors. I would also like to write about what it’s like to see sea turtles, eagle rays, reef sharks and other animals in their natural habitat instead

The Lagoon 620 Catamaran was designed for the ultimate luxury experience. The vessel is simply big with an emphasis on space and comfort. The comfort extends far beyond the interior and makes itself known in how the boat sails. For a catamaran of such an impressive scale, the vessel was engineered to remain stable and perform well in any sea conditions. This Lagoon 620 Catamaran Review will focus on each aspect of the 620 and how it measures up to the expectations of a sailor.

In April 1999, I was in Washington on business and a friend invited me for a sail on his Melges 24 sport sailboat he kept at Annapolis. I drove there on Sunday, and sailed on the Chesapeake. I had never experienced a sailboat as nimble and quick as that boat, and I immediately wanted one. Alas, they were too expensive, but I found one in Houston a year later and Sarah and I went down to investigate. The cockpit is long enough to accommodate a crew of four, and there is no built-up transom to enable the water that comes in over the side can immediately escape out the back. A strap secures the stern. Sarah immediately became concerned with the stern- and perhaps the entire boat! At lunch, she expressed her concerns, however for the first time in our marriage; I went against her wishes and bought it. I bought it and towed it home. She remained upset for a while! I don’t believe I had ever gone against her wishes before, or she mine. Blanche arrived shortly after that and eased the tension a bit. I paid $19,000 for it. She sailed on the boat several times on it and related later she understood why I liked it.