In the past two years, the United States has seen an extreme increase in the police use of deadly force. This deadly increase is speculated to have many contributing factors, some contributing factors are, internalized racism, knowing that if they do something they will not be punished, and the blue wall of silence. These are […]
Our criminal justice system is violating our values as a people. A nation that savors liberty now incarcerates more human beings than any other nation on the planet. Like in any other system, it always needs adjustments. We need to have a Criminal Justice System that is effective and that prosecutes individuals in a fair […]
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Order nowThe modern world characterized by the rapid transformations in political, economic, social, and cultural spheres which shapes the struggles of values between Democrats and Republicans. Liberal tendencies continuously put pressure on traditional values. Such dynamic in social skills could be reflected in actions made by three branches of government. Supreme Court and its decisions in […]
At the point when a nation with under five percent of the total populace has nearly half of the world’s exclusive weapons and makes up almost 33% of the world’s mass shootings, the time has come to quit saying firearms make us more secure (DaShanne Stokes). The Second Amendment of the United States Constitution states […]
Gun control means control. It means control for the government and the government starts controlling people says Luke Scott. Guns have become so problematic in the United States and as the year goes by and it is so devastating to hear news about schools, grocery stores and many more places that were involved in a […]
The consequences of sexual behaviour between women and men have driven a desire and determination of women to control their fertility, yet in an environment in which anti-choice legislators and organizations do not protect women’s reproductive rights, there is an ongoing dispute on who decides the fate of such rights. The status of women’s sexual […]
In the state of Minnesota voters have flaunted their political opinions on t-shirts, hats, pins and other apparel while voting since 2010. It all began with “Tea Party” t-shirts and pins with the phrase “please I.D me” which came from a failed legislation which would’ve required Minnesota’s residents to show photo ID when voting. State […]
There is no question: sexual assault is one of the most heinous crimes an individual can commit. The Army created the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) program to combat this issue. Implementing the program has gone a long way towards solving the problem; however, the steps the program takes to prevent sexual assault are […]
Can the U.S. utilize drones in targeted killing and still remain in compliance with International humanitarian law? A study by the US university Stanford, New York titled “Living under Drones” concludes that between 2004 and 2012 alone in Pakistan, between 2500 and 3000 people were killed by drone strikes, including around 470 to 880 civilians, […]
Gun Control is one of the many divisive issues in the United States, controversially embedded in the Constitution, and it isn’t the right solutions for the problems that are occurring. While America does indeed have leading amounts of gun-related violence, these incidents are still a very low volume to the US population. Gun control is […]
Federalism in Texas Federalism is a type of government where power is divided in to two political entities which are the regional and the central government. In the United States, the constitution separate power between the state and federal or national government where each unit has self-governing authority (Weissert, 2011). There are several interpretations of […]
For my contemporary paper, I have selected a continuously debated subject, the matter of death penalty and whether it is humane. During this paper, we will look at the evolution of death penalty from where it started to present day. We will take and look at what it takes to be put on death row […]
The main purpose of the U.S. Constitution is stated in the Preamble. This introduction outlines the need for a line of defense, establishes the demand to promote the general welfare of the American public, and emphasizes the importance of the Union. The United States is governed by the Constitution’s fundamental principles, which help to maintain […]
Has one ever wondered if the person standing or sitting next to them has the potential to be a murderer or a rapist? What do those who are victimized personally or have suffered from a tragic event involving a loved-one or someone near and dear to their heart, expect from the government? Convicted felons of […]
Throughout the years, the issue of police brutality against black communities has been a major problem affecting many countries in the United States. Unjustified killings have taken place in the black community, which has clearly led to a national outcry for justice and equality. The issue has become particularly notable in recent years thanks to […]
When we typically think of crime and punishment we view it as a “conveyor belt” of justice: Usually the guilty are found guilty and sentenced to either long or short imprisonment terms depending on the crime committed. For some criminals the belt continues to move in a constant cycle from time of arrest, appearance before […]
There have been several disputes on whether the death penalty is morally right. Considering the ethical issues with this punishment can help distinguish if it should be denied or accepted. For example, it can be argued that a criminal of extreme offenses should be granted the same level of penance as their crime. During the […]
Imagine this there are a young group of kids who get pulled over for no reason. Two police officers get out of the car and walk over to their car and forcefully make them all get out of the car hastily . They harass them and arrest the four teenagers without a good reason and […]
Introduction One of the major reasons for the founding of the U.S. was to enable people to live freely in order they can pursue happiness and their purposes in life. As a civilized country, however, there was a necessity to enact laws and regulations to shield every American citizen. For more than two centuries, the […]
Slavery is rightfully considered by many to be America’s original sin. This paper examines the deleterious effect of systemic racism on its victims and on race relations. My reflection will be anchored primarily by W.E. Du Bois’ acclaimed publication The Souls of Black Folk, with additional support from other historical and contemporary sources. All men […]
Due to the brutality that is happening in today’s society, citizens have lost the trust of police officers. Though the use of body cameras can invade the privacy of officers and citizens, I believe wearing body cameras can be an improvement on how the public view police officers. Body cameras are small electronic devices that […]
Every year, 200,000 adolescents are put under the adult criminal justice system and account for 1,200 of the 2 million individuals housed in prisons in the U.S (theatlantic.com). Youth who commit crimes that could lead them to be dangerous for society, should be tried as adults. No one should receive special treatment in court, jail, […]
“In recent years, thousands of Americans have died at the hands of law enforcement, a reality made even more shameful when we consider how many of these victims were young, poor, mentally ill, Black or unarmed” (Hill 1). Minorities have struggled for years to be accepted into a society that excludes them. In “Nobody” by […]
The Brady campaign to prevent gun violence states every day 8 children and teens die from gun violence, 4 are murdered, 3 die from suicide and 1 killed unintentionally. Every day 39 children and teens are shot and survive, 31 injured in an attack, 1 survives a suicide attempt and 7 shot unintentionally Not only […]
Racism has existed in mostly every civilization throughout history. It was a big part throughout America’s history and still till this day we witness it in our everyday lives. Racism in America has progressed significantly during the last decades to the point where is it not extreme but still occurs. It is embedded in old […]
Introduction Deliberative democracy is about making collective decisions & exercising power in ways that trace in some way to the reasoning of the equals who are subject to the decisions Main point (Cohen, 2009). The main practice of deliberative democracy is the use of deliberative counseling to gather public opinions. Deliberative democracy is about reasoning […]
Bystanders intervention can play a massive roll in deterring sexual assault / harassment within the Army. With battle buddies watching out for one while they party in the barracks with a direct approach. Talking to the chain of command about what you witness and let them handle the situation to the best of their ability. […]
There was not a time where there weren’t any criminals killing, stealing, exploiting people, and even selling illegal items in the United States of America. Of course, America will not tolerate the crimes done by those who believe they are above the law. Once the convicts are caught they are taken into justice. In the […]
One technique King employs is the use of credibility. This device is used to show the believability of the writer, by this the readers will know if the speaker is worth listening to and trustworthy for what they say. The utilization of credibility plays an important role on how a message is received and understood. […]
A police agencies code of ethics usually exists separately from the formalized set of rules and regulations studied in the academy. A code of ethics is a broader conceptual statement of expected agency goals and officer conduct. However, running afoul of the department’s ethical code can have as much potential impact upon an officer’s career […]
