On 11 September 2001, the terrorist group Al-Qaeda perpetrated a series of attacks against the United States. This group flew two planes into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in NYC and a third plane into the Pentagon just outside Washington, D.C. The...
In the timeline of the USA Patriot Act of 2001 was passed forty plus days following the terrorist attacks in New York, including Washington, D.C. on date of September 11, 2001. In the meantime, it acquires considerable critique on the basis frightening against terrorism. Indeed,...
It is difficult to apply a single definition to what is considered Art. Whether it can or should be defined has been constantly debated. “The definition of art is controversial in contemporary philosophy. Whether art can be defined has also been a matter of controversy....
When you think of graffiti what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Vandalism or street art? Most would say vandalism, but what makes the distinction between the two? The intention of the piece. There’s a difference between defiling the back of a building and...
The difference between the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution is that the Articles of Confederation lasted from 1776-1789. They were also replaced with a more informed government that gave them power for the federal government. They were poor in debt because Congress couldn’t be...
Security is the beginning of social, economic and political developments. The role played by law enforcers is a significant one and can never be taken lightly. In guarding and protecting the society, security personnel demand more than just cooperation from the members of the public....
Community policing is not a concept that is new. It has come and go, much like many other policies in the United States. It can be argued that community policing has been around since the birth of policing as a whole. Though this concept was...
“The right of corporal punishment is one that plagues this society” -Fyodor Dostoevsky. Corporal punishment is a method to inflict physical pain on a child in order to attempt to discipline them. The most common methods include spanking and paddling. Corporal punishment is a cruel...
Introduction In every child’s life, there comes a phase where they test boundaries and assert their independence. This natural developmental stage often clashes with parental authority, leading to conflicts over discipline. While it’s the responsibility of parents to guide their children and instill discipline, the...
“The Right not to be Hit, also a Children’s Right” The United Nations Committee on Rights of the Child has defined corporal or physical punishment as “any punishment in which physical force is used and intended to cause some degree of pain or discomfort, however...
In 2019, when we are in 30th year of adoption of CRC, securing and enforcement of child right has still not been possible. Hence, it is an urgent need to discuss and devise ways to achieve the goals that were intended to be achieved through...
Referred to as a sin in the Bible and deemed unethical by most, prostitution has a lengthy and turbulent history. Seen as early as the time of the Babylonian civilization, prostitution has always been a widely debated topic but, not one with much support as...
In terms of philosophy, prostitution is defined as a means for a person to amplify their financial consumption or in additional terminologies ‘benefits’ by trading something that they have easily available, in this case, their bodies. It is often commonly recognized that prostitution is immoral,...
Thomas Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that ‘All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, That among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.’ The criminalization of prostitution encroaches on these essential rights....
Introduction It is often asserted that money is the driving force behind the world’s activities, capable of resolving any issue or purchasing any desire. This notion applies to various aspects of life. Money can be employed to rescue endangered species, contribute to noble causes, indulge...
Every year in the United States between 70,000 and 80,000 people are arrested under prostitution charges, costing tax paying citizens over $200 million yearly. 204 out of every 100,000-people involved in sex work are murdered. In San Francisco, 82% of prostitutes had been assaulted and...
The majority of people around the world believe prostitution should be Treated as a crime. Perhaps you are one of them? In my opinion it should be legal. You may disagree. However, this essay might change your opinion. Granted, most people view prostitution as disgusting,...
“The guarantee of safety in a battering relationship can never be based upon a promise from the perpetrator, no matter how heartfelt,” a quote from Judith Lewis Herman, an American psychologist and teacher. Often times women enter relationships, even marriages, expecting to be protected rather...
I would compare both types of identity theft to attending church; many attend but few actually understand. Most people know what identity theft is, but very few realize how common and easy it is to steal someone’s identity. In the literal sense, 1.4 million identities...