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    Destiny Gutierrez CM-101 Dr. Dirk Van Proyen Persuasive Speech Outline Human Trafficking SPECIFIC PURPOSE: At the end of this presentation the audience will be convinced that human trafficking is an issue that they all need to be a part of and take action against so that women and children can be freed from modern day slavery. There are more human slaves in the world today then ever recorded in history, according to the UN Global Compact. I. Introduction Everyone close your eyes. I want you

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    Inequality and Redistribution Income inequality in America is higher than in any other industrial nation in the world. Many believe this creates serious problems for both United States citizens and its economy. The inequality difference is continually getting larger and worsening these problems. Over the past three decades America’s economy has seen continuous growth; but this is accompanied with no increase in purchasing power for poor and middle class citizens. On the other hand, incomes of

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    Officials with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration say that the number of indoor marijuana plants in California has quadrupled in the last three years. Many of these plants have occurred in middle-class and upper-class suburbs. Buyers have bought homes here because the financing of these homes are cheap. They have been remodeled to build farms which are built indoors. These indoor pot operation uses sophisticated irrigation, ventilation and lighting. This structure can contain 1,800 plants

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    Annotated Bibliography THESIS STATEMENT: The Department of Juvenile Justice should provide effective diversion options as alternatives rather than incarceration to deter juveniles from committing crimes because imprisonment has done more harm than good, causing depression, suicidal thoughts and more acting out behaviors. Annie E. Casey, F. (2011). No place for kids: The case for reducing juvenile incarceration. Issue Brief. Retrieved from http://www.aecf.org/resources/no-place-for-kids-full-report/

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    When thinking of mental illness, what image pops into your head? An unstable old lady in restraints talking to herself? A pre-teen harming themselves in a bathroom stall? Norman Bates? The Joker? All these inaccurate examples stem from the medias representation of mental illness. This is an important issue to address as, society has been fed these wrongful depictions for decades and it can be challenging to overcome and shift these presentations (Uwujaren). The representation of mental ill health

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    the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length. The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are: * Identify the informal fallacies, assumptions, and biases involved in manipulative appeals and abuses of language. * Create written work utilizing the concepts of critical thinking. * Use technology and information resources to research issues in critical thinking skills and informal logic. Click here to view the grading rubric.. PHI 210 Week

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    Bryant Kollie Persuasive Paper Comprehensive Sexual Education is More Effective than Abstinence Only Sexual Education “A mutually faithful monogamous relationship in the context of marriage is the expected standard of human sexual activity. Different people will disagree about the veracity of this statement, but we know that it does not reflect the experiences of the majority of young people” (Collins 1). Sexual education is a mandatory part of every grade school curriculum and is funded by the

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    civilizations are booming both economically and in their military strength and the Muslim culture is spreading demographically, while the West is becoming increasingly preoccupied with its own internal problems such as crime, government deficits, drug abuse, and a declining work ethic. Huntington uses graphs and charts very effectively in this section of his book to visually depict the decline of the West’s population, territory, and economic influence. Also in this section, the concept of modernization

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    and more than likely will never be solved based on characteristics of cultures and beliefs. Abortion is a very diverse topic in today’s society for which there may never be a correct answer to live up to everyone’s morals, but both sides present persuasive facts and opinions to justify their beliefs. Recent data found in a Pew Research Center Poll shows the support for abortion is as high as it has been

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    MEANT BY DRUG DEPENDENCY? Drug dependence is a situation where an addict feels he/she must have drugs in order to live; this is the term to describe psychological dependence. Physical dependence occurs when the body metabolism adapts to the presence of the drugs, when the drug is removed strong withdrawal symptoms are produced. This withdrawal syndrome is experienced as sickness, stomach upset and muscular pain. Hallucinations and convulsions may also occur. EXPLAIN WHY ALCOHOL IS A DRUG Alcohol

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