Essays and Research Papers on Pro-Con

This 4 page paper analyzes the argument presented in Steven Ertelt's article: Pro-Life Advocate Says Abortion Unfairly Targets the Black Community. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper compares and contrasts the philosophy of Montaigne and Descartes. Specific examples given as well as quotes. Bibliograpy lists 2 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the growing demand that museums return items in their collection to the nations and cultural groups presenting claim to them. The author reviews such diverse cases as the British Museum's possession of the Elgin Marbles from the Greek Parthenon and the Boston Museum's collection of Mayan grave goods. ...

This is a 3 page paper that discusses the two sides of the race debate. Both sides presented, no side taken. Evidence given for both sides. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the ethics of living donors selling organs. Argument states that people should be autonymous and having informed consent be allowed to sell organs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the use of animals, in particular, Roosters, for the benefit of mankind, especially when the use is non-food related. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An Argument : A 9 page paper. One of the more controversial issues in public education is the practice of teacher tenure. Tenure, originally adopted to protect teachers against unfair and arbitrary dismissal, now does little more than protect teachers' jobs regardless of the quality of their performance. It also keeps good teachers tied to ...

A 4 page discussion of Roosevelt's New Deal. While some contend that it was the beginning of the contemporary welfare state, a welfare state we most often blame on liberals, in reality it had as many conservative overtones as liberal. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the place ebonics holds in our modern world. The author contends that while ebonics may be considered a valued cultural resource, the use of ebonics in a multicultural setting is a recipe for disaster. Such use not only holds the potential to dilute the cultural resource but ...

A 14 page discussion of the intent and possible retributions of this proposed legislation. The Haitian immigration issue is examined in detail and the contention is presented that while there could be some positive impacts of this implementation there are also some very real societal considerations which must be made. Bibliography lists 10 ...

This 8 page paper argues that David Ives' one act play, Sure Thing, is a comedy as opposed to a farce. Examples, quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes the extent that Angelou reveres the character of Sister Flowers in her essay, Sister Flowers. Examples given from the text to prove that the woman was deserving of the respect shown her, and why. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper provides arguments favoring decriminalization of drugs and legalization of them. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the concept of "person-seeds", a concept introduced by author Judith Jarvis Thomson in 1971. This paper outlines Thomson's analogy and uses it to delve deeper into the issue of the rights and wrongs of abortion. No additional sources are listed.

This 6 page paper compares and contrasts the critical arguments of Messner's Taking the Field, and Eitzen's Experiencing Poverty. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper discusses both sides of the animal rights debate. Various experts are cited and quoted. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

There can be a true friendship between two people of a different race/ethnicity. Interracial friendships and marriages are like any other, based on common interests and goals. Look at this issue through historical and present narratives and research. Bibliography lists 10 sources. jvIntRac.rtf

This 6 page paper argues that the American Revolution is a Just War as argued from the point of view of Thomas Jefferson. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

If Olympic sponsorship was done in the same spirit as it used to be, corporations would advertise their charitable work as well as their companies for the advantages of marketing exposure for both. This paper proposes just such a possibility using Campbell's Soup/ NFL and their hunger drive, Corixa Corp. as a fight diabetes sponsor, ...

This 10 page paper explores the moral and ethical implications of euthanasia, primarily from the medical professional's point-of-view. While exploring both sides of the issue, this paper takes the stance that euthenasia is unecessary given the many alternatives for the relief of ongoing suffering. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

In response to another hypothetical attack on U.S. soil resulting in the hypothetical desire to inter based on ethnicity, Senator X addresses the issues raised by esteemed colleagues, Senators Bombast, Egoist, Utilitarian and Ontologist, some with split decision within the separate categories. Senator X argues against based on deconstructing boundaries as the proper response in ...

This 4 page paper discusses the debate over stem cell research. Quotes cited from three opinions. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which endeavors to answer this question and considers whether a person who voices opinions disagreeing with his or her country’s policies can be considered patriotic. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5-page paper discusses, through events such as Enron, whether values are objective. The paper notes that values are subjective, and based on the ethical architecture and structure of the times and location. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the impact of the Enlightenment Period, as well as some of the drawbacks. Bibliography lists 10 sources.