An Argument in Support of Legalization of Drugs
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This 9 page report discusses the benefits of decriminalizing drugs in the United States. The writer presents both sides of the issue but comes to the conclusion that the benefits of making currently illegal substances legally available will result in numerous societal, health, and economic benefits. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Ldrugs.wps

An Argument Supporting the Distribution of Clean Needles as an Intervention in the AIDS Epidemic
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A 3 page contention that the distribution of clean needles should be a priority not only for non-profit organizations but also for society as a whole. The author emphasizes that not only are the less-desirable elements of society impacted by AIDS but so too are many innocent individuals. The distribution of clean needles is a simple yet effective way of interrupting the transmission of the disease. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPneedle.rtf

An Argument Supporting U.S. Involvement in Iraq
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A 5 page contention that we are justified in our role in Iraq. That justification, however, does not excuse from expanding our involvement outside the military realm and placing more emphasis on diplomacy, economic policy, foreign aid, public diplomacy, and other aspects of international affairs that are necessary to resolve the Iraqi situation. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPiraqUS.rtf

An Argument To Raise N.J.'s Speed Limit to 65 M.P.H.
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New Jersey is one of few states in the U.S. that still enforces a maximum speed limit of 55 miles per hour. This 2 page essay first looks at some of the reasons why NJ lawmakers are reluctant to change and then provides an argument for them to reconsider based upon statistical data & information from other states where raised speed limits have actually reduced driver-related problems & fatalities ! Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Speedlim.wps

An Ethical Argument Against Aggressive Tobacco Marketing
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A 5 page argument outlining the health impacts of tobacco. The author discusses these impacts in light of the fact that the tobacco industry continues to play a large role in American society. Not only is a significant percentage of our population addicted to tobacco, the industry provides jobs for countless others and wields phenomenal political power. This paper condemns past tendencies of the tobacco companies to aggressively market tobacco to young girls, some of the most vulnerable members of our society. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPtobMrk.rtf

An Evaluation of an Essay by Guillermo Gomez-Pena
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This 3 page paper considers Gomez-Pena's essay entitled "Documented/Undocumented." The essay serves as a springboard for discussion on identification and assimilation. It is argued that while multiculturalism is positive to an extent, it does more harm than good. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: SA421GGP.rtf

An Exploration of Transsexuality and its Implications in our Modern World
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A 6 page contention that insurance plans should pay for sex change operations in that these operations serve to correct error in human physiology, just as other types of medical approaches correct errors which manifest themselves as diseases or psychological disturbances. Furthermore, the contention is presented that society is obligated to treat those transsexuals who have undergone sex change operations as they treat others of the sex which has been chosen by the transsexual. This obligation extends, in fact, to placing those surgically altered transsexuals who enter the criminal justice system in prisons which correspond to their chosen sex.
Filename: PPsexChn.rtf

Analysis of a Margaret Mead Article
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This 3 page paper analyzes an article that Margaret Mead wrote, arguing that war is an invention. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVMgMead.rtf

Analysis of Article on Stem Cell Research
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This 3 page paper evaluates an article which appeared in Reader's Digest in August of 2003. The article is evaluated in respect to the author's argument. However, the issue is looked at in general as well. No additional sources cited.
Filename: SA442cel.rtf