Does the environment matter in Australian political debates? ... They have become prominent in Australian political debates. ... I believe that the environment does matter in Australian political debates; it is not, however, seen as a huge priority. In this essay I will look at why the environment is not given priority by politicians over other issues concerning economic and social agendas. ...

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This statement is a cause for much debate among experts. ... The most debated question concerning the pyramids simply asks who built them. ... Much debate has been made over the four corners of every pyramid representing the four directions on a compass. ... As you can see, the debates are still going on today. ... This statement is a cause for much debate among experts. ...

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Yet bigotry can exist in very slight-of-hand ways, from "dumb-blonde" jokes, to dishonest hiring practices concerning racial minorities. ... However after defining, and examining various arguments concerning speciesism, its legitimacy as a true form of widespread bigotry will be considered. ... This second argument concerning the possession of a certain degree of autonomy, and its relationship with marginal human beings will be examined later. ... It appears Sapontzis" objection gets to the core of what the speciesism debate is about, namely evaluating a sentient being's interests i...

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Another debate concerning abortion is the funding of it on the state level. ... There are currently cases in motion concerning abortion in the states that will decide how much more power states can have when it comes to the handling of abortion or if the woman deserves more of a say. ... Some states have parental involvement laws concerning abortions. ... When it comes the abortion debate nothing else is deba...

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Introduction The following term paper will deal with one of the most important debates in applied linguistics: the controversy between Randolph Quirk and Braj B. ... Due to the rapid global spread of English, it is one of the liveliest debates and also of particular relevance for language education. ... About the Two Scholars In order to provide a better understanding of the debate, I would like to provide a brief overview of the two biographies as well as Kachru's famous model of the three concentric circles of the English language. ... The start of this debate dates back to the 1980s wh...

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On one side of the abortion debate are those who believe that abortion is not an issue that necessarily needs to be discussed. ... Along with this finding, the study also discovered that a woman's risk of complications concerning abortion are vastly low when compared to complications occurring within in childbirth procedures. ... Not only will she be bringing an unwanted child into the world, but she may also resort to unsafe, illegal abortions in a desperate attempt to make a decision concerning her body. ...

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The purpose of this paper is to identify the determinants of success, especially those concerning the academic achievement of people. It will examine what characterizes the "Nature-Nurture" debate and its current standing in the modern world. ... Later on, this attempt to distinguish between the significance of inborn abilities and personal experience in causing different behavioral traits among individuals became known as the "Nature-Nurture" debate. As multiple works have been published it is evident that the nature-nurture debate has been very controversial in the areas of personality, psyc...

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The heated debate of democracy includes the differing views concerning the definition of democracy, controversy over the suitable form of democracy since there are different forms, lack of relevant cases where total democracy was implemented and there are questions on who sets down the agreed levels and standards of democracy as the yardstick which takes precedence over other forms of regimes. This then leads to a continuous and controversial debate on democracy, in which Plato also brought forward his argument which is more of a critic to democracy. There is no general accepted definition for...

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As a brilliant philosopher hundreds of years ahead of his civilization who was seeking to define the nature of ethics by asking seemingly awkward questions, Socrates' quest exposed the ignorance of those who believed themselves to be wise, with one of the most documented incidences being his debate with Euthyphro concerning the origins of piety. ... Socrates believes such anxiety concerning what others will think is not only foolish, but inherently dangerous to the prosperity of any nation-state, "We should not then think so much of what the majority will say about us, but what he will s...

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Stem Cell Research: A Look at the Ethical Debate of Federal Funding Stem cell research has been becoming a larger national issue of public concern in the last few years. ... Few would question that the moral debate is not relevant at this time. ... Most of the embryos that are used and debated about are the excess from in vitro fertilization clinics. The debate starts with how to categorize the cells. ... On the other side of the debate of classification, the view has been taken that the embryos as having no moral value and should be seen as property. ...

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Before any useful debate as to the validity of 'class' can be achieved, it is necessary to summarise the various definitions of the word 'class'. ... It is here that we encounter one of the major stumbling blocks in this debate, that it is not possible to define and isolate a definition of class which is universally accepted as being the 'correct' definition from a sociological perspective. ... The foundings of the debate as to the 'declining significance of class are therefore well established in the roots of sociological theory. One of the main sources o...

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This has been one of the most debated and controversial subject of this decade. ... It assumes autonomy and the freedom to be self-governing with respect to choices concerning the self and one's own well-being. ... "The principle of mercy in the euthanasia debate rests on the notions of compassion, understanding, and kindness- (Scherer and Simon 17). ... Euthanasia continues to be an extremely controversial issue in society, and there are many opposing viewpoints concerning this specific subject. ...

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One main theme I have learned in studying history is that there have been many "panics" in communities large and small regarding certain events concerning social order. ... In beginning of the second decade in the twentieth century, a very popular drink suffered that same fate, after a few decades of debate, Absinthe was made illegal, and banned in most of the western world. This essay will explore the history of the institution which is Absinthe; from where it is thought to have originated, the debates over the nature of the drink as well as my own experience and thus views on the matter at h...

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Introduction There have been many debates and arguments over scripture throughout the course of history. ... This debate has been a significant road block in many lives in regards to faith and in one's trust in God's grace. ... With the debate on eternal security several dogmas are anchored in hopes to avoid such negative outcomes. ... With this intact under the "eternal security view" the debate revolves around three main themes. ... The next theme under speculation concerning eternal security is God's power. ...

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Gore; 2001) and debating the original intention on the Constitution are all ways the Supreme Court has become an activist court. ... They have restricted time for debate, members are restricted to one major committee, and House Leaders have many formal powers. ...

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Overall, each article provides separate interpretations that intermingle or conflict on the debate of the death penalty for youth. ... The juvenile death penalty has been subject to national debate and Cothern describes the history of the death penalty that has authorized 20,000 executions over the last 350 years including 361 juveniles beginning in 1642. ...

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The child that is aborted could prove to be very successful in life, but because of the abortion, every chance will be erased and would leave only the "what if" concerning the true potential of the child. ... They believe in a woman's own right to controlling her body and her right to make the decisions concerning her health and body. ... America especially instills in its citizens significant values concerning freedoms. The debate why pregnant women cannot simply exercise these freedoms with abortions has escalated to a controversial level. ...

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A discussion of the origins of each method provides insight into the ongoing battle being fought within the educational community concerning the most effective reading program of the two. ... However, this debate has been fought within the educational community for almost 200 years. ... In a report published by the National Reading Panel (NRP) concerning teaching reading to children, the panel states, "Phonics teaching is a means to an end Programs that focus too much on the teaching of letter-sound relations and not enough on putting them to use are unlikely to be very effective- (2000, p...

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Elected representatives on local and regional level who are accountable to their voters should take decisions concerning everyday matters. ... The Regional Reform in Sweden There are several reasons why there has been so much debate about regions in Sweden. ...

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These religious leaders consider Mohammed's teachings and fables concerning female circumcision as lacking sufficient credibility (Mayer, 1995). ... Thus, regardless of the debate concerning whether African religion truly dictates the practice, a majority of the people in Africa believe it does. ... These allegations concerning female circumcision have created a bias against the practice and the people that adhere to it. ...

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No Christian can study God=s Word for very long without coming face-to-face with the dilemma concerning predestination and free will. ... But the extent of our freedom has been much debated - both in history and presently. Debates within the household of the Christian faith have waged over this important issue. ... But prior to this dialogue is one on how we determine what information is legitimate for the debate. ... So is our freedom or liberty concerning the things of God. ...

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Electoral reform has been a highly debated issue throughout Canadian politics. ... Cairns, "given the recurrent problems concerning the status of Quebec in Canadian federalism and the consistent tension in French-English relations it is self-evident that the effects of the electoral system noted above" (SMP) can be appropriately described as divisive and detrimental to national unity "(Cairns, 92). ... In "The Debate Over Electoral Systems," an investigation into this claim proved that "indeed, research shows that single-party rule is more likely under plurality than under PR systems "(Blais,...

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Evolution is a much-debated topic across scientific circles; I support the speciation process. ... The reflection will debate the importance of the study of race and purpose in the book and show its connection to the study of evolution by providing meaningful examples. ... The debate on natural selection and its relevance to the study of biological processes, and the significance of speciation account that is grounded on the concept of biological species will be also illustrated.Coyne's viewpoints that need more elaboration will also be illustrated. ... Being careful and attentive to de...

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However, even though the agreement was supported strongly by investors' mission for wealth creation, debate rages on as to whether it has had positive or negative effects to each of the countries (Devadoss, Kropf and Wahl, 1995). ... The treaty required that within 10 years from the date of implementation, all tariffs between the two countries would be eliminated except those concerning some agricultural exports, which were to be slowly phased-off within 15 years. ... Irrespective of the sharply divided opinion on the agreement, NAFTA was reached as what was thought to be a solution to ...

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The portrayal of Hafsa as a practicing Muslim challenges many of the modern views concerning the role of woman within the religious arena. ... Hafsa proves this point to be invalid, demonstrating that early on in the formation of the Islamic religion, Muslim women were encouraged to participate and contribute to religious debate and discussions. ...

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