INTRO I. Extended stays in solitary confinement causes inmates to suffer from irreversible mental illnesses. A. Prison is intended to rehabilitate inmates into upstanding citizens but‚ isolation causes inmates to act out in violence and often times‚ commit suicide. B. The most commonly reported psychological effects caused by isolation are anxiety‚ psychotic depression‚ delirium‚ schizophrenia and suicidal thoughts. 1. Inmates suffering from mental illnesses induced by isolation
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Birmingham Jail by Martin Luther King Jr. mentions the atrocities of racism and describes his endless battles against it. King does this in an effective and logical way. King establishes his position supported by historical and biblical allusions‚ counterarguments‚ and the use of rhetorical devices such as ethos‚ pathos‚ and logos. With the use of King’s rhetorical devices‚ he described the ways of the Birmingham community and their beliefs‚ connected to the reader on an emotional level‚ and brought to
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different in grade point average over a period of time. Kohn decided to provide a counterargument to put this aging
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No matter how you slice it‚ abortion is morally wrong. Although that should not be misinterpreted for a pro-life stance on abortion because there are numerous circumstances that must be considered in each situation. Just because abortion is morally impermissible‚ it does not mean that society will deem you a bad person for getting an abortion under extreme circumstances. For that reason‚ abortion is a specifically tricky topic to discuss. There is no clear-cut answer as to whether or not abortion
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Corruption and Culture Colleen Garland CJ340: Applied Criminal Justice Ethics Kaplan University 10/27/2014 Abstract This paper will share my viewpoint of how corruption is viewed in today’s cultures‚ and why it is such a controversial topic. I will also look at how corruption is viewed as a cultural tradition and how unethical people may take advantage of a gift-giving culture to further a society’s corruption. Corruption and Culture For this paper I will define corruption as the act of abusing
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Claim 2. Evidence 3. Counterargument 4. Rebuttal A successful argument depends upon the delicate balance between these elements. Imagine a teeter-totter at the playground. The claim is the basis of the argument‚ much like the base of the teeter-totter. A big opposing viewpoint‚ called the counterargument‚ is constantly pushing down on one side or the other. Balance can only be achieved by providing enough evidence to support the claim along with rebuttal of the counterargument. Essentially‚ an argument
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Organ Donors Put Their Heart Into It Every time a person goes into the DMV to get their licensed renewed they are faced with a proposal: Do they or do they not wish to be registered as an organ donor? The only physical proof of registering is a tiny circular sticker labeled “Donor” that can so easily be scratched off‚ and so easily forgotten until the time comes. In the essay‚ “Death’s Waiting List”‚ Sally Satel argues that morality will not persevere through this world of self interest ‚ so an
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In their efforts to argue readers to their respective positions‚ each of the authors use logical syllogisms to help readers understand their positions to a similarly extensive degree. In “Arguing for Basic Income”‚ Van Parijs uses syllogisms to explain how he reaches his conclusions. Though he does not directly state the fact that he presents syllogisms‚ the reader can observe many throughout the piece. One example occurs when he is addressing the issue of just income distribution. The major premise
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properly has led to a society of disease and poverty in the world. How did the speaker address arguments and counterarguments? The author’s arguments about teaching both male and females of any class about birth control were very straight forward. The author is saying with knowledge and the backing of various professions we can teach people about birth control. The author’s counterarguments to the views of how women should not have this kind of control over birth control involved both the church views
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When reading “Enough”‚ the author uses relevant and strong evidence to immediately support his argument. With the use of sarcasm and strong statements‚ he is able to back up his claim and successfully persuade his audience. For example‚ the author states “if there was one thing George Preston Marshall believed in‚ it was unity and respect. Oh‚ and also white supremacy. Unity‚ respect‚ and white supremacy”. The author makes many comments like this to establish a strong voice and opinion that further
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