Today's Date:
January 07, 2025
Why Do Some Laws Take So Long to Pass?
Citizens who are discontent with certain aspects of society may complain with the familiar refrain, “There ought to be a law!” In reality, however, the introduction of new laws does not necessarily signify immediate, smooth, or effective resolutions to the →
Forces That Can Influence Legislation : Who Really Makes the Laws?
One of the positions in government that has the most ability to succumb to influence from outside parties is that of the legislator. All legislators hold a signficant amount of power as they are able to determine new laws, thus →
An Argument in Favor of Tougher Prisons in the United States
The moment you propose the argument that prisons should be tougher in the United States, the immediate response for some is that by doing so, we are stepping backwards in time; that we are America and as such, we treat →
A Multifacted Pro-Immigration Argument
Despite recent concern about immigration, particularly after the planned terrorist attacks in the United States, immigration itself has several benefits that far outweigh the negative concerns. Although there are many arguments against immigration, many of these are based on flawed or outdated →
An Argument in Favor of Capital Punishment
As this argumentative essay in favor of capital punishment will explore, capital punishment is absolutely necessary because it deters instances of murder and because it offers the only just punishment for a crime that is without parallel. The existence of capital →
Argumentative Analysis of the Essay “First Amendment Junkie” by Susan Jacoby
In her 1978 essay, “A First Amendment Junkie,” Susan Jacoby argues for an “absolute interpretation” of the First Amendment, even in cases of controversial forms of expression, such as pornography. Jacoby addresses all of the criticisms lodged against her by →
Summary Review of Civil Wars: A Battle for Gay Marriage by David Moats
In his 2004 book, “Civil Wars: A Battle for Gay Marriage” author and journalist David Moats explores the issue of gay rights and same-sex unions by examining the events of the legal proceedings involved in Vermont. David Moats seeks to →
Gay Marriage and the Crisis of Definitions
American society, like so many others throughout the world, honors marriage as the cornerstone of the family. Since the family is groundwork for society, this is most certainly a sacred institution that deserves respect and a fertile social environment in →
A Reasoned Approach to Medical Marijuana and the Law
The federal government and associated United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) have overlooked the potential medical uses of cannabis, choosing instead to treat it as a dangerous drug with more drawbacks than positive benefits. Despite this opinion, “backers of medical →
Race, Class, and Structural Inequality in Post-Katrina New Orleans
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, deep-seated issues about the intersections between race and class in America were exposed as the nation watched the city drown. Shortly after the storm, one of the most prominent stories to emerge was the →
