On May 10th, 2010, a 16-year-old high school sophomore was walking home from a party in the Bronx when he was stopped by the police for allegedly stealing a backpack with a camera, $700, a credit card, and an iPod. With his mom unable to make bail he was sent to one of the toughest prisons named Rikers Island. He was locked up for a crime he didn’t commit. His name is Kalief Browder. He spent over 1000 days in Riker’s Island and 700 of those days was in solitary confinement. President Obama was the
There has always been an unofficial borderline between what is right and what is wrong in our society, especially when concerning the rights of the average American citizen, are there things that conflict with the amendments or not? What do we truly have a right to in our country as of today? There is known to be mass surveillance happening today and we don’t have a say in rather it’s right or wrong or rather if we want it to continue, there are, of course, downsides and positives to such a thing
Camping in Alaska, Arizona, and Colorado The wilderness is vast, unforgiving, and beauteous; those who visit it unprepared find thorns instead of roses, but even as tough as a trip into the wild is, the pros can be worth the cons. Many venture into camping with no wary thoughts about the dangers it brings; the wildlife, environment, weather, and location can instantaneously alter your seemingly perfect trip. Surprisingly, these problems can be avoided, but only through careful planning. Planning
Camping in Alaska, Arizona, and Colorado The wilderness is vast, unforgiving, and beauteous; those who visit it unprepared find thorns instead of roses, but even as tough as a trip into the wild is, the pros can be worth the cons. Many venture into camping with no wary thoughts about the dangers it brings; the wildlife, environment, weather, and location can instantaneously alter your seemingly perfect trip. Surprisingly, these problems can be avoided, but only through careful planning. Planning
SLIDE 1 • Various medical conditions can put a pregnant woman at an increased risk of death if they were to carry a baby to full term or give birth. For example, cardiovascular disease. • If the mother dies, the fetus will have an unlikely chance of survival, therefor the mother’s life needs to come first. A baby would need to be born within 10 minutes or so and be farther along enough to have a good chance of living. • Couples with a detrimental medical condition may get pregnant and have significant
When individuals are lying on their death bed from a horrendous disease or medical condition they are left with no choice, but to lie in pain and agony until they eventually become deceased. But what if there is an alternative? There is in fact an alternative, it is euthanasia, which is the practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain, agony, and suffering when requested by a patient (Euthanasia). Euthanasia should be legal and acceptably practiced when there is nothing more a physician
with the passage of Gun Control Act of 1968, which banned ownership of guns by certain people and regulated the sale of guns. Since then, two major groups have emerged: people who support strict federal laws on guns and those who oppose them. This essay will cover the Second Amendment, public safety, home safety, and hearing from those who are for and those who are against the federal restrictions on guns. On Friday December 17th, 2012, thousands of people’s lives changed forever. Sandy Hook Elementary
through freezing temperatures down to -64 degrees fahrenheit, and treacherous climbs up mountains. This race is a brutal trail to feel what the men and women felt bringing the serum back from Nome, and here are the pros and cons of this race. First, I’m going to start with the pros of the race. This race is a historic reminder for the Alaskans because their ancestors could have brought the serum back to the little town, and it brings the Alaskans back to their past. “Iditarod dogs have good veterinary
“When you light a candle, you also cast a shadow.” – Ursula K. Le Guin. No matter what good some people believe they are doing, everything seems to come with a consequence, and the question is whether or not the good overpowers the bad. Many experts argue that Genetically Modified foods are actually beneficial to, not only people, but animals, plants, and the world overall. Some experts even state that, not only are they beneficial, but that they also protect the environment and aid food productivity
Dear E-Portfolio Reader, Essay 2 was a paper I had wrote on the causes and effects of lying and by listing the pros and cons I was able to provide a clear thought. This paper taught me how to introduce a point, you could see this example in my third paragraph. In my third paragraph I talked about the then presidential candidates and how they were prime examples of the negative affects lying can create. My writing will improve more and more because of the newfound ability to catch the reader's