others don't see the affect it has in society. Congress believes that poverty will forever exist and never end. For instance, in the article Clean Water Are Neglected, At a Cost In Suffering says, “. But in recent years, violations of the Clean Water Act have risen steadily…
Yes, I believed that the concept of homeland security present problems with our constitutional protection of civil rights. Firstly, the formation of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was as a result of the terrorist attacks that happened on September 11, 2001, in the United States. DHS was to oversee and coordinate a complete national strategy to protect the country against terrorism and respond to any future attacks.” (Bullock, J. A., Haddow, G. D., & Coppola, D. P. (2012). The organization…
order of then President Harry S. Truman in 1952 with the purpose of conducting responsible global monitoring, collection, and processing of information and data for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. With the passage of the PATRIOT act, the scope of NSA and FBI intelligence operations was raised exponentially…
Japes had an opportunity through his family to work in the world of grub. His uncle was president of the largest grub service in the world. UJ was a true Bull. With a big round face and a body to match, he would remind anyone of Santa Claus. UJ enjoyed his teenage years working with Japes father at their family resort. He was a self-made server that worked in every management position on his way up the corporate ladder. A remarkable story of success and determination that eventually bestowed…
In recent years the incredibly hot topic about the legalization of marijuana has begun to reach a boiling point, with proponents on both sides engaging in heated debate. But, both sides are guilty of administering some egregious misinformation. Which will hopefully be cleared up and dispelled with the content within this article. And hopefully give some insight into the dynamic issue of marijuana as a whole. From the economic stress caused by the illegalization of marijuana to the potential…
Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) falls within a drug classification known as hallucinogens, which alter and distort perception. While not addictive, it can lead to anxiety, delusions, and paranoia. LSD can only be produced in laboratory settings, but its main ingredient is ergot, a naturally occurring fungus on some grains, classifying it as a semisynthetic drug. LSD lacks color and smell, but has a slightly bitter taste; it can be absorbed through the skin, taken orally when placed on blotter…
The drug 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA), or more commonly known as Ecstasy, is a synthetic drug that can alter a person’s mood or perception. It also is known to produce feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorts sensory and time perception (What is MDMA). Ecstasy was very popular back in the 1970s and 80’s among those who attended nightclubs and all-night dance parties (Skomorowsky). Ecstasy was taken in order to help party goers get more in tune with the…
After the event of 9/11 it catalyzed a nation wide awareness of national security. In the face of this devastation, a conversation began regarding the national security at the expense of privacy. As the years progressed this world of data mining and collection began to grow and extend beyond itself. With the fear of terrorism engrained into political topic, the encroachment of privacy became a concern for an average American. This world of interconnected compilation of information became a vast…
the Chinese Exclusion Act was passed by Congress and signed by President Chester A. Arthur (Chinese Exclusion Act). The act not only limit the labor immigrants from China but also set new rules to Chinese who had already entered the US. Although the act was expired in 1892, the government extended another 10 years in the form of Geary Act. This extension, made permanent in 1902, required every Chinese in the US to obtain a certification of residence (Chinese Exclusion Act). Although Anna May…
The purpose of the creation of the patriot act was after a tragic event in the United States history. After the terrorist attack during the 11 September 2001, the government established the patriot act. This act was created to help protect the people by providing higher security measures for anything related to terrorism. It is questionable if this act is ethical based on how the government using the patriot act to prevent terrorism. The patriot act allows the government the right to check and…