Gun Control: An Ineffective Approach to Deterring Homicide
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An 8 page discussion of gun control and its relation to homicide rates in the United States and elsewhere. Utilizes statistics from a variety of countries to support the contention that gun control is ineffective in deterring homicide. Concludes that the real reason behind the high homicide rate in the United States is not guns, it is failure to enforce existing laws and the failure to prosecute those that are guilty of ignoring those laws. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPgunMrd.wps

Gun Control: One of the Most Pressing Issues of Our Time
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A 6 page discussion of the political environment of gun control. Maintains that our existing gun control laws are sufficient and that the current move towards additional regulation is an attack on our Second Amendment rights to bear arms. Provides a brief overview of the gun control approaches of Presidential Candidates Al Gore and George W. Bush. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPgunCn2.wps

Gun Control: The Philosophies of Al Gore Jr. and George W. Bush
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A 5 page discussion of the differing philosophies on gun control held by U.S. presidential candidates Albert Gore Jr. and George W. Bush. Presents Gore as a candidate who has changed his philosophies to one favoring stringent gun control as a means of meeting his political aspirations. Contrasts his philosophies to that of George W. Bush who believes that existing gun control laws are sufficient and what is needed is additional enforcement of those laws. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPgunCnt.wps

Gun Rights...and Wrongs - The Explosive Issue of Gun Control
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A 3 page paper that argues in favor of retaining the rights of Americans to carry and bear arms as dictated by the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America. Presented are arguments and examples of those advocating gun control as well as counterarguments and examples of those favoring the retention of gun rights. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCrights.doc

H.D. Thoreau and M.L. King: Concerning Civil Disobedience
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(5 pp). Thoreau became a popular icon in the sixties as Martin Luther King used him as an example of the path of nonviolent resistance. In this discussion we will see how Henry David Thoreau in "Resistance to Civil Government" (1849), compares with a "Letter from the Burmingham Jail" (1961) by Martin Luther King.
Filename: BBthoreu.doc

H.R. 2434: Worker Paycheck Fairness Act
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A 5 page paper. This bill states, in part, that unions must obtain written permission from members to use their dues for anything besides collective bargaining and contract administration activities. This essay provides a history of the bill, a synopsis of the bill, and arguments for and against the Act. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PGhr2434.wps

Hang In There Mr. Gore
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(10pp) This discussion was to be constructed to appeal to an audience who is more apathetic than hostile. It is suggested that, not only is this a unique moment in history to participate in the political system, but it is a better investment of personal economics and energy to not sit through Electoral College re-runs of the 2000 elections. They just aren't as fun the second time around. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BBflrcnt.doc

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

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