... The purpose of our government set our all these rules is to control the use of tobacco in our country; however, smoking should be banned in a country because it is bad for health, environment and the economy. Nicotine, which is an alkaloid derived from the tobacco plant, is a chemical that has powerful effects on the human body. It not only has direct effects to smokers' health but also to the non-smokers' health. When a smoker takes a long drag on his cigarette, he inhales deeply, forcing smoke into the remotest parts of his lungs. The smoke contains tar and nicotine, which attack thousands of air sacs in the lung; ...

... probably accepts it as a compliment�(543). He also emphasizes “if you tell a white broadcaster he talks black he’ll sign up for diction lessons�(543). Raspberry explains how many children think hard study and hard work are white (543). He tells how scrimping today in the interest of tomorrow’s goals is white�(543). Raspberry uses many of these comparisons in the essay. Raspberry talks about incredible array of habits done by different ethnic groups. He confesses “…black youngsters tend to do better at basketball, for instance, is that they assume they can learn to do it well, and so they practice con ...

... then they completely died out. A new party came into power which was known as the Whigs. The Whigs were totally against Andrew Jackson. By this time, there were two major political parties. A new party raised up was called the American Party. This new party was totally against imigrants. They disliked them because they would take up jobs. Anytime they were asked their plans or were talked to, they replied simply with “I know nothing.� This party soon became to be known as the Know Nothings. The Republicans were a new party that rose aound the 1850s. There were against slavery in the South. Their nominted Pr ...

... and prevent it from happening further. Even though Domestic violence can be caused by either the male or the female it is usually caused by the male due to their controlling nature and physical advantage. History and Causes Since the dawn of time physical force has been used to keep subordinate groups in their place by dominant people in society. Men have always been physically larger than women and since most societies are male dominated, too no surprise the woman has almost always been the most common victim. In Roman times, a man was allowed to divorce, chastise, or even kill his wife for adulte ...

... I grew older,I became more and more intrested and involved in it,(pornography) became an obsession.I got so involved in it, I wanted to incorporate (porn) into my life, but I couldn't behave like that and maintain the success I had worked so hard for.I generated an alter-ego to fullfill my fantasies under-cover.Pornography was a means of unlocking the evil I had burried inside of myself "(Leidholdt 47).Is it possible that pornography is acting as the key to unlocking the evil in unstable minds? According to Edward Donnerstein,a leading researcher in the pornography feild,"The relationship between sexually viol ...

... study the bill and are able to change any provisions, if necessary. If the Bill makes it through the committee, the Rules Committee then arranges to have a full discussion by the entire House. During this meeting, debate is limited to twenty minutes each; since the House is so large. Without this, nothing would ever be passed. After this takes place and the bill gets passed by the House, it must be taken to the Senate, which is the other House committee. It is considered by Committee and there is an unlimited debate between the entire Senate where they make their decisions. This unlimited debate often can pose a ...

... risk. Majority rule and minority rights is a basic foundation of democracy. A general concept of this foundation is that the popular vote will be the deciding party in most cases. Along with this concept the minority of the people will maintain certain basic human rights that will not be compromised by the popular vote. A challenge to this principle occurred when Asheville City district zoning was voted on many years ago, and unfortunately was passed. The rules and restrictions that are accompanied by zoning are phenomenal. In many cases the taxes rise depending on how property is zoned. For example, if proper ...

... be appointed to cabinet posts. He ruled his cabinet with an iron hand, and often acted without cabinet consent or advice. Although his opponents called his method of rule "dictatorial" and "unconstitutional," it was the only effective way to get anything done (Simmons 142). In the beginning, Lincoln's secretary of state, William H. Seward, clearly considered himself the President's superior, and blandly offered to assume the executive responsibility. He entered the cabinet with the thought of becoming the power behind the Presidential chair and openly opposed Lincoln's control of the Union. This made Li ...

... government process. Only the people in three branches of government are involved in the running of our democracy. We need a better way of working this system if Participatory Government is to survive into the 21st century. We need to modify, or re-invent our democratic process, because the present system is ineffectual. One way this can be accomplished is by “leveling the playing field.� Campaign finance reformation is an answer to this issue. A limit of money spent would have many benefits, and some disadvantages. The major benefit would be that more people be financially able to participate in the ele ...

... feel so afraid to go to school that they are tempted to play truant. Over the past few years we have become more and more obsessive over bringing our lives into the twenty first century and now , here you are telling us that we should bring back , a system which is looked upon as old fashioned ! Discipline should begin in the home . Parents have and should accept the task of instilling in their children respect for right and wrong, respect for others and all the other basic lessons of living, working, playing and learning with others. They should try to teach him to control himself and take responsibility for his act ...