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A Discussion on Gay Marriage
Essay Grade: 83%   (767 words, approx. 3 pages)
Discusses a Kentucky state ballot measure against gay marriage. Analyzes the pros and cons of the subject. Reveals how personal experience has shaped an opinion on the topic.
A Hope for One Dream-peace
Essay Grade: 78%   (1,358 words, approx. 5 pages)
The South Bronx, in New York City, is the poorest congressional district with in the United States. Drugs and violence are an enormous problem making living conditions next to impossible. In Amazing Grace by Jonathan Kozol we are taken inside this forgotten place through eyewitness accounts and personal stories, we learn just how troubling poverty really is, and the problems that have created such poverty to begin with.
A Killer Profit
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,257 words, approx. 4 pages)
Ford's negligence during the production of the Ford Explorer has resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries. The case is further analysed with the Due Care Theory...how much responsibility due manufacturers have to their consumers?
A Pro-Choice View of Abortion
Essay Grade: 75%   (675 words, approx. 2 pages)
Reasons why abortion should remain legal in the United States, with information from NARAL, Pro-Choice America.
A Summary of the Book "Bush at War"
Essay Grade: 89%   (619 words, approx. 2 pages)
Summary of the book "Bush At War" by Bob Woodward. Also looks at the administration during the time of war.
Abortion
Essay Grade: 75%   (634 words, approx. 2 pages)
In the year 2000, there were over 3,600 abortions preformed every day. That is approximately 151 per hour or one every 24 seconds. Since 1973, there have been an estimated 44,010,378 abortions performed. That is 44,010,378 lives that never had the chance to grow and develop.
Abortion and Society
Essay Grade: 81%   (1,048 words, approx. 4 pages)
Discusses the controversial issue of abortion. Examines the issue from a Christian perspective. Equates abortion with murder.
Abortion in the 21st Century
Essay Grade: 90%   (525 words, approx. 2 pages)
Essay shows how there are several alternatives to abortion such as adoption.
Abortion, Good or Bad?
Essay Grade: 96%   (3,701 words, approx. 12 pages)
Discusses various aspect regarding abortion.
Abortion: a Con Stance
Essay Grade: 81%   (503 words, approx. 2 pages)
Discusses the issue of abortion. Takes a con stance. Compares aboution to murder and declares it unconstituional.
Abstinence Teaching in Schools - Which Is the Way to Go?
Essay Grade: 97%   (1,034 words, approx. 3 pages)
A persuasive essay showing the importance of teaching Abstinence-Plus programs(comprehensive) in schools, compared to strict Abstinence-Only programs.
Advantages of Private Health Care in the UK
Essay Grade: 83%   (621 words, approx. 2 pages)
There are many advantages private health care over the current national health system in the UK. These include the shortening of waiting lists for health care; greater patient choice in his/her care; more jobs created; a minimizing of the "brain drain" of medical personnel moving abroad; and improvement in overall health care due to competition.
Advocation of the Death Penalty
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,175 words, approx. 4 pages)
Advocates capital punishment. Criticizes people who are against the death penalty and argues that it is not inhumane.
Affirmative Action
Essay Grade: 92%   (779 words, approx. 3 pages)
Essay discusses the issue of affirmative action.
Affirmative Action
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,111 words, approx. 4 pages)
Discusses the history of affirmative action. Examines its legality. Debates the appropriateness of its use.
Affirmative Action
Essay Grade: 86%   (590 words, approx. 2 pages)
Explores the history of affirmative action in America. Examines its original intent. Debates if it is still doing what it set out to do.
Affirmative Action
Essay Grade: 86%   (709 words, approx. 2 pages)
Discusses the pros and cons of affirmative action. Compares the contrasting research of Harvard professor David Wilkins and UCLA professor Richard Sander. Considers if affirmative action is still a necessity in modern America.
Affirmative Action Encourages Racism
Essay Grade: 86%   (519 words, approx. 2 pages)
Examines the essay called "Affirmative Action Encourages Racism", Thaddeus Watulak. Discusses the issue of affirmative action and supports Watulak's premise.
Affirmative Action in Canada
Essay Grade: 86%   (679 words, approx. 2 pages)
Defines the concept of affirmative action. Explores the prevalence of affirmative action and employment equity in Canada.
Affirmative Action Speech
Essay Grade: 86%   (724 words, approx. 2 pages)
The following provides a speech outline on affirmative action.
Affirmative Action: the New Racism?
Essay Grade: 90%   (410 words, approx. 1 pages)
A rising number of politicians and their constituents have started the idea that affirmative action is in actuality, reverse racism. This essay shows the faults in such reasoning.
Against Abortion
Essay Grade: 86%   (453 words, approx. 2 pages)
Discusses the controversial topic of abortion. Takes an anti-abortion stance.
Against Affirmative Action
Essay Grade: 96%   (782 words, approx. 3 pages)
The following essay presents arguments against affirmative action.
Against Affirmative Action
Essay Grade: 90%   (602 words, approx. 2 pages)
Shows why affirmative action should be illegal for three main reasons stated in this essay.
Against the U.S. War in Iraq
Essay Grade: 78%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
Is the U.S. war in Iraq such a great idea? After the deaths of thousands of U.S. soldiers, and after the shifting by the Bush administration from one reason to another in justifying the continued U.S. presence in Iraq, it seems that the war is dividing the nation and the world and hurting our overall economy.
Airport Security Since 9/11
Essay Grade: 92%   (1,800 words, approx. 6 pages)
This is an essay that entails the issue of airport security and how it has changed since 9/11, alternative ways to approach this, recommendations on how to do so, and key uncertainties when doing so.
Alcohol Argument Statement
Essay Grade: 85%   (276 words, approx. 1 pages)
A closing statement as to why the drinking age should remain at the age of 21.
An Ephedrine Ban
Essay Grade: 85%   (364 words, approx. 1 pages)
Essay gives an in-depth description of why all ephedrine products should be made illegal.
Analysis of Turmoil in Iraq
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,272 words, approx. 4 pages)
Describes the current problems and issues in Iraq. Makes general observations and offers possible solutions to end the conflict.
Analysis of Women's Rights Articles
Essay Grade: 92%   (636 words, approx. 2 pages)
This essay is an analysis of women's rights articles found in various magazines.
Another One Blown to Dust - Saddam Hussein
Essay Grade: 79%   (333 words, approx. 1 pages)
Essay about Saddam Hussein and Iraq.
Anti-Japanese Demonstration in China
Essay Grade: 86%   (431 words, approx. 1 pages)
Details and analyzes recent demonstrations in China against Japan. Explores the relationship between the two Asian nations. Describes the role of the United States in alleviating the tension.
Anti-Smoking Laws in Quebec
Essay Grade: 86%   (589 words, approx. 2 pages)
Facts and opinions about Quebec's Bill 112, which prohibits smoking in public spaces.
Arctic Sovereignty in Canada
Essay Grade: 88%   (909 words, approx. 3 pages)
Hans Island, a small island off the coast of Greenland and Canada, is causing rather a big dispute on who owns it -- Canada, or Denmark. Why is this isolated island so important to Canada?
Are Celebrities Corrupting Society?
Essay Grade: 83%   (1,862 words, approx. 6 pages)
People look up to celebrities, but they do not set good examples or try to be role models. In proposing a solution to the problem of adhering to the actions of celebrities, the following analysis draws on Henry David Thoreau's belief in individuality as he expressed in his book Walden.
Are Guns Really the Problem?
Essay Grade: 96%   (825 words, approx. 3 pages)
Essay provides a discussion of the controversial issue of gun control. Also discusses if guns are the actual problem.
Are Immigrants Taking Away Jobs from Americans?
Essay Grade: 88%   (774 words, approx. 3 pages)
Essay analyzes if immigrants are taking jobs away from Americans.
Arguments Against Legalized Euthanasia
Essay Grade: 92%   (1,443 words, approx. 5 pages)
Medical, religious and ethical arguments for banning euthanasia, the practice of physican-assisted suicide.
Arguments against the Death Penalty
Essay Grade: 92%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
The author argues that the death penalty is not an appropiate form of punishment because it is inhumane, emphasizes vengeance, is often inaccurately applied, and related trials cost more than non-death penalty trials.
Arguments for Legalizing Gay Marriages
Essay Grade: 88%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
Reasons why gay marriage should be legalized and information about the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) legislation passed in 37 states. The author's opinion is that homosexuals should have equal rights and fairness the same as hetrosexuals when it comes to marriage.
Arguments of Abortion
Essay Grade: 96%   (1,684 words, approx. 6 pages)
Essay discusses the pros and cons of the controversial issue of abortion.
Assault Rifle Debate
Essay Grade: 81%   (170 words, approx. 1 pages)
This is a conclusion for a debate about assault rifles and arguments on their legalization.
Attack Against the Decision of the Bracks Government
Essay Grade: 87%   (645 words, approx. 2 pages)
Essay takes a quick look at the controversial initiative of the Bracks Government's decision regarding two pit bull terriers as well as an editorial comment regarding this subject.
Australia Should Increase Its Intake of Refugees
Essay Grade: 87%   (615 words, approx. 2 pages)
Essay discusses why Australia should increase its intake of refugees. Gives reasons why Australia is currently not letting an adequate amount of refugees to gain residency to Australia.
Australia's Immigration Policy
Essay Grade: 92%   (1,091 words, approx. 4 pages)
Explains the impact of Australia's immigration policies on the country's population structures, including ethnic composition, age and sex distribution, and occupational structure. Traces the nation's history back to its original Aborigninal inhabitants. Provides statistical data regarding recent immigrants.
Australia's Racism Seen in Treatment of Muslims
Essay Grade: 81%   (1,078 words, approx. 4 pages)
Australia's media, the author claims, perpetrates racism against Muslims by the way it covers terroristic events, such as the attacks in Bali.
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