Gay Rights and Hate Crimes
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A 6 page discussion of the culturally unacceptable practice of homosexuality. Frankly addresses homosexuality as a deplorable manifestation of aberrant behavior and suggest that while hate crimes are reprehensible in themselves they are inspired by the apparently calculated attempt of the media to force our culture to accept homosexuality as normal behavior. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPgayRgt.wps

Governor George Ryan’s Last Minute Commute of Death Sentences in Illinois: The Right of a Wrong or Just One More Aspect of Deeply Rooted Corruption?
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A 9 page overview of the corruption inherent in Ryan’s last minute decision to commute the death sentences of some of Illinois’ most contemptible criminals. The author approaches the death sentence from an ethical standpoint as being in the best interest of society as a whole. Despite the many improprieties which were demonstrated to exist in Illinois’ criminal justice system, Ryan’s decision to commute the death sentence of all death row inmates is inexcusable as he was elected to office by a public whose wishes were to instate and enforce capital punishment. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPdthIL2.rtf

Gun Control / Why There Should be Standardized Laws Regarding the Purchase of Guns Across the United States
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In 8 pages, the author discusses why there should be standardized laws regarding the purchase of guns across the nation. Gun laws from state to state differ considerably. This causes a number of problems. In one state a weapon in a vehicle must be in plain sight, while in another, the weapon must be hidden. Some states have stricter gun laws than other states, which can make it very dangerous for travelers of stricter areas when commuting to those areas that almost everyone is permitted to carry a gun. Because of the discrepancies between state laws, gunrunning, or the illegal transportation of weapons from one state to another, is also a problem. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PCgcst.doc

Harold Rothwax's 'Guilty - The Collapse Of Criminal Justice' / A Critical Review
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In 7 pages the writer reviews the book "Guilty: The Collapse of Criminal Justice" by Harold Rothwax while giving a reaction to views and conclusions given by Judge Rothwax about America's deteriorating criminal justice system. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Guiltyh.wps

Harsher Punishment Deters Crime
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A 7 page paper. The issue of harsher penalties for convicted criminals is a topic of heated debate in this country. This essay argues that harsher, tougher penalties deters crime. Statistical data are provided to support this argument. The comments from a number of sources who have also done studies regarding this issue are reported. The writer ends by discussing the two theories regarding the philosophy of punishment. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PGpndet.rtf

History of Capital Punishment
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This 5 page report was written to be used as the background material for an informative speech to be given on the history of capital punishment. Most nations in the developed world and an increasing number of nations in the developing world have officially abolished the death penalty. However, matters in the United States are significantly different. If public opinion polls are to be believed, the general concept of execution for crimes is still popular in the United States. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWhiscap.wps

How Crime Is Punished In Israel, Germany, China And The United States
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21 pages in length. The approaches to criminal punishment vary quite dramatically from country to country, with some adopting incarceration to the point of warehousing criminals, others choosing rehabilitation and still others putting forth a preventive line of attack. Examining the varying styles of Israel, Germany, China and the United States finds America in need of a more rehabilitative approach. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: TLCCrimPnsh.rtf

How Media Affects the Public's Perception of Police
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This 8 page paper provides a discussion on how law enforcement is portrayed by media. Several famous cases are examined. Racism is discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA049pol.wps

How Norval Morris May Review Current Books Regarding Legal Conditions
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A 9 page paper which presents 6 different books, and also presents a review of each book as they would perhaps be perceived by Norval Morris, a legal scholar and writer. The books are "Brothel Boy" edited by Norval Morris, "The Lawyer's Calling: Christian Faith and Legal Practice" by Joseph G. Allegretti, "Why Lawyers Behave The Way They Do" by Paul G. Haskell, "Official Negligence" by Lou Cannon, "Redefining Equality" edited by Neal Devins and Davison M. Douglas, and "Basic Concepts of Legal Thought" by George P. Fletcher. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAnorval.wps

How Prisons Affect Our Economy
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A 5 page paper which examines how our prisons affect the economy of the country. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: RAprsno.rtf

Howard Zehr's 'Changing Lenses' / A New Focus For Crime & Justice
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A 10 page paper that considers the major points presented in Zehr's book, especially the concept of restorative justice, and provides a critical analysis of his argument. Bibliography lists no additional sources.
Filename: Zehr.rtf

Inmate Rights
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A 7 page overview of the issue of inmate rights and how these rights are affected by the actions of the governing entity. Discusses the transition we have experienced from policies largely determined by the courts to one of micromanagement by legislative bodies Explains the value of providing basic rights from a safety and security standpoint. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Inmater.wps