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- 301: Homosexuals: A Suspect Class?
- ... of orthodox Christian beliefs. For hundreds of years homosexuality has been uniformly condemned by traditional Christian societies as immoral. On that ground, it was never contested that sodomy should remain illegal and unprotected by any legislation-- homosexuals were considered unnatural sexual deviants, and were treated as such. In recent years, however, startling new research has indicated that homosexuality is possibly inherited ... concerning the inherent character" of homosexuality. Among these "cures" have been such surgical measures as castration, hysterectomy, and vasectomy; others have included electric and chemical shock treatment, aversion therapy, and drugs. As recent as 1967, hypnosis was still being used to treat "deviant behavior." Now, in the shadow of the aforementioned studies, psychiatrists and psychologists alike are taught that they should ... do, Romer v. Evans will be overturned because Bowers v. Hardwick will stand. In other words, if homosexuals are not considered a suspect class, then their activity can be made illegal in Colorado by legislation: Therefore, it would be ridiculous to have special rights that protect criminals, and Amendment 2 will be constitutional. I am not a bigot, or a ...
- 302: Euthanasia Is Religious, Medically, and Legally Wrong
- ... time in the state of Washington. Although polls before the vote revealed strong support for it,the ballot was defeated by fifty-four to forty-six percent,and euthanasia remains illegal in Noth America. In addition to violating civil law,euthanasia also contradicts the laws of many religions of the world. It is God who controlls life and death. Man will ... the same high standards". In the Nethalands,where active euthanasia is allowed,this situation is beginning to arise. One third of the five thousand patients who receive lethal amounts of drugs from their doctors do not give their concent,five percent only do so out of unbearable pain and one third because of a fear of because dependant on others. Patient ... that all hope is lost. There are many documents cases of people who have regained conciousness after comas lasting months or even years. It is also always possible that new drugs will be found to combat diseases which are presently regarded as fatal. In addition,euthanasia would wreck the image society has of doctors. Asks Stephen Connor,a Toronto writer ...
- 303: Euthanasia
- ... doctors to withhold life-support systems if the individuals become terminally ill . Euthanasia continues to occur in all societies, including those in which it is held to be immoral and illegal. A medically assisted end to a meaningless and worthless "void" of an existence is both accepted and condoned by the medical profession. In a Colorado survey, 60% of physicians stated that they have cared for patients for whom they believe active euthanasia would be justifiable, and 59% expressed a willingness to use lethal drugs in such cases if legal. In a study of 676 San Francisco physicians, 70% believed that patients with an incurable terminal illness should have the option of active euthanasia, and ... survivors. How many "innocent bystanders" also pay the price of euthanasia? Synthesis For Euthanasia Euthanasia occurs in all societies, including those in which it is held to be immoral and illegal . Euthanasia occurs under the guise of secrecy in societies that secrecy is mandatory. The first priority for the care of patients facing severe pain as a result of a ...
- 304: Euthanasia Is Religious, Medically, and Legally Wrong
- ... time in the state of Washington. Although polls before the vote revealed strong support for it,the ballot was defeated by fifty-four to forty-six percent,and euthanasia remains illegal in Noth America. In addition to violating civil law,euthanasia also contradicts the laws of many religions of the world. It is God who controlls life and death. Man will ... the same high standards". In the Nethalands,where active euthanasia is allowed,this situation is beginning to arise. One third of the five thousand patients who receive lethal amounts of drugs from their doctors do not give their concent,five percent only do so out of unbearable pain and one third because of a fear of because dependant on others. Patient ... that all hope is lost. There are many documents cases of people who have regained conciousness after comas lasting months or even years. It is also always possible that new drugs will be found to combat diseases which are presently regarded as fatal. In addition,euthanasia would wreck the image society has of doctors. Asks Stephen Connor,a Toronto writer ...
- 305: How has AIDS affected our Society?
- ... and additional community-funding measures. In 1990 HIV-infected people were included in the Americans with Disabilities Act, making discrimination against these individuals for jobs, housing, and other social benefits illegal. Additionally, a community-funding program designed to assist in the daily lives of people living with AIDS was established. This congressional act, the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act ... disease and community prejudice. The act is still in place, although continued funding for such social programs is under debate by current legislators. The lack of effective vaccines and antiviral drugs has spurred speculation that the funding for AIDS research is insufficient. Although the actual amount of government funding for AIDS research is large, most of these funds are used for expensive clinical studies to evaluate new drugs. Many scientists believe that not enough is known about the basic biology of HIV, and they recommend shifting the emphasis of AIDS research to basic research that could ultimately ...
- 306: Assisted Suicide Or Euthanasia
- ... On July 26, 1997, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously upheld decisions in New York and Washington State that criminalized assisted suicide. As of April 1999, physicians-assisted suicide is illegal in all but a couple of states. Over thirty states have established laws prohibiting assisted suicide, and of those who don’t have statues, a number of them prohibit it ... may prescribe, but not administer, a lethal dose of medication to a patient who has less than six months to live. As of April 1999, 23 patients were given the drugs under the statue, and 15 of them used the drugs to commit suicide. A report released by the Oregon State Health Division found that the law was working well and had not been subject to abuse (REED A9). The ...
- 307: Ecstasy The Hug Drug
- Love Drug In America, some 5 million people regularly take some kind of illegal pill. Ecstasy, or also known as MDMA, was first developed as an appetite suppresser. Now it is used mainly for "rave life". Ecstasy not only can have an effect on ... to 300mg depending on where it is made. Usually ecstasy is combined with smack, cocaine, heroin, or LSD as a way of coping with some of its undesirable effects. Although drugs are very expensive to purchase, they are extremely cheap to make. "One tablet can be produced for two cents and turn around and be sold for as much as $45 ... at parties. This drug maybe great for awhile, but them comes the after effects which can last quite a long time. Quoted by a famous hound McGruff, " Don't to Drugs."
- 308: Lsd 2
- The use of drugs among Americans is rapidly rising. They can be bought and sold almost anywhere, from the streets to hallways of schools. A drug on the rapid rise from the 70's ... late 50's, however, LSD was used by the CIA as an interrogation drug for spies. However, it was proven to be unreliable and was later replaced with other interrogation drugs. LSD comes in the forms of crystals, liquids, tablets, gelatins, or blotting squares. The squares have designs on them such a flowers, dragons, shapes, animals, and cartoon characters to make ... may feel as if they were using the drug again for several minutes or less until the LSD wears off. No matter who uses it, LSD is a dangerous and illegal drug. The chances of injuring or killing one's self should cause would be users to think again. The attraction to children can also be minimized by a watchful ...
- 309: Television Shows Reflect American Culture
- ... the show provided a good portrayal of what a teen contemplating suicide would hope that a friend would do for him/her. Teen suicides are rising because of many influences: drugs, alcohol abuse, mental and physical abuse, alienation from parents, poor performance in school, low self-image, rejection by peers, sexuality, or, as in this situation, a death in the family. Many teens today feel themselves slipping off the edge and they need something to help them through though times. They turn to drugs and other illegal substances when these situations arise. Young people today seem to confide more in their peers than in their parents. Many of them think their parents do not understand them. ...
- 310: El Salvador
- ... exports are coffee, gold, silver, copper, and sugar. henequen, abaca, or Manila hemp, balsam, tobacco and indigo are also exported. The chief imports are cotton and woolen materials, hardware, flour, drugs, and chemical products. El Salvador has only 384 miles of railroads. But the country has about 1500 miles of government-controlled roads. El Salvador's share of the Pan-American ... rights of the individual, including free speech and press, as long as it “does not subvert the public order”. Other rights include free association and assembly, as long as nothing illegal is being done, the legal presumption of innocence, the legal inadmissibility of forced confession, and the right to free religion, as long as it stays within the bounds of “ morality ... exports are coffee, gold, silver, copper, and sugar. henequen, abaca, or Manila hemp, balsam, tobacco and indigo are also exported. The chief imports are cotton and woolen materials, hardware, flour, drugs, and chemical products. El Salvador has only 384 miles of railroads. But the country has about 1500 miles of government-controlled roads. El Salvador's share of the Pan- ...
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