... of the article, to stop taking money from the working men and women of California, only to give it to those who weren't earning. Charles Murray predicted that the "Taxpayers Protection Act" would at most deter some pregnancies. However, he was skeptical as to whether or not it would actually encourage the welfare recipients to enter the work force. Fortunately, however, by ... Foundation, stating his view that "Cutting the welfare benefit will have a very positive effect on work effort and on the rate of marriage. Also comprised are views opposing the "Taxpayers Protection Act", such as...

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... children as well as socialize with friends via numerous different sports, including hunting and target shooting. Some citizens use them for the personal protection of their household or business. However, there is the exception to the rule, the few Americans that decide to use guns in illegal ... Even though there are many responsible law abiding gun owners, it is these careless criminals that give guns and gun owners who use firearms for protection or recreation, a bad name. These gun-owners are stereotyped as "hill-billies" or "red necks" for attempting to preserve the second amendment ...

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... in effect assumed to be potential criminals first and individuals second" (United States v. Montero-Camargo 2000). A bill was introduced to the senate on June 6, 2001 called "End of Racial Profiling Act of 2001" would prohibit any law enforcement agency from engaging in racial profiling. It requires that federal law enforcement: (1) maintain adequate policies and procedures designed to eliminate Racial Profiling; and ... state and local law enforcement collect data on their traffic stops in hopes to see if Racial Profiling is there and how to prevent it (S.989: End of Racial Profiling A...

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... strategic importance were voiced often. But the genesis of this idea can be traced to before even World War I. In 1913 the Webb Act stripped all alien Japanese of the right to own property. In 1924 came the Exclusion Act which prohibited Japanese immigration. These laws, and many others, are evidence of America's prejudice towards the Japanese. Racism, despite any claims to ... activities of the civilian populations, considered unnecessary for prompt and unobstructed movement of combat troops, forces and supplies of the Army and Navy, and as precautions for civilian safety and protectio...

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... and still face active discrimination in some sectors. At this point in our nation's history, does affirmative action make things better or worse? The debate rages on. Affirmative-action protection for Hispanics and other immigrants -- legal or illegal -- is another matter. Whatever the merits of affirmative action for black Americans, it makes little sense to extend its benefits to ... conscience are far less cogent -- and who come here expecting no special help. Nevertheless, excluding Hispanics, or Asians, from affirmative action will not be easy. In the Voting Rights Act, and in federa...

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... species, the restoration process would increase rapidly. Not only is coastal wetland restoration important for the environment but also for the rapidly increasing coastal population as they creates storm protection, shore stability and pollution reservoirs. ______________________________________________________________________________ Keywords: Wetland, Southern California, Coastal, Endangered, Threatened, Salt Marsh Globally, the urban population is expected to rise 1.84% from ... and susceptibility to washing away during storms and erosive waves and currents would increase exponential...

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... laws reduce violent crime. Anti-gun rhetoric is its most outlandish when the subject turns to right-to-carry laws, under which people obtain permits to carry firearms concealed for protection against criminals. For years, gun control supporters have tried to convince the public that the average person is neither smart enough, adept enough nor responsible enough to be trusted with ... firearms, especially when using firearms for protection. The right to carry permit laws reduces violent crime for two reasons. They reduce the number of attempted crimes, because criminals can't tell which ...

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... the basic constitutional rights. In their Constitution, Article I, Section 5, reads: "No persons shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor be denied the equal protection of the laws, not be denied the enjoyment of the person's civil rights or be discriminated against in the exercise thereof because of race, religion, sex or ancestry." Unfortunately without ... same-sex marriages, partners are denied rights that affect their lives in regard to matters that are essential. Gay men and women are citizens, entitled, like everyone else, to equal protectio...

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... medical school admissions program that set aside a specific number of places for "disadvantaged" minority students. Yet the court upheld under the Fourteenth Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, consideration of race as a "plus" factor in admissions for the purpose of fostering educational benefits that flow from student body diversity. As Justice Lewis Powell stated, "[N]o..facial infirmity exists ... for the Fifth Circuit ruled against the University of Texas, deciding that its law school's policy of considering race in the admissions process was a violation of the Constit...

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... medical school admissions program that set aside a specific number of places for "disadvantaged" minority students. Yet the court upheld under the Fourteenth Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, consideration of race as a "plus" factor in admissions for the purpose of fostering educational benefits that flow from student body diversity. As Justice Lewis Powell stated, "[N]o..facial infirmity exists ... for the Fifth Circuit ruled against the University of Texas, deciding that its law school's policy of considering race in the admissions process was a violation of the Constit...

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... and there was much fear that it would not survive. At this time, the northern subspecies (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) is being considered as an addition to the Endangered list. Through protection laws and treaties, and some assistance from mankind, the sea otter has survived extinction. Hopefully, we have learned from our history, and other creatures will benefit from this knowledge. We ... , a mother and child have a very close bond. This bond may develop simply out of necessity for survival, because the sea otter births and lives in the water, the mother must act as "den" to her pup. The f...

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... earthquakes in the states of Washington and Oregon reported, "The earthquake will release enough energy to equal 16,000 Hiroshima nuclear bombs." People have to be able to act immediately in a situation where there will be casualties, from not having water supply, electric power, food and possible injuries. How are the states of California and Oregon prepared for a major ... . Economically speaking people and the state are also not prepared. Glenn Pomeroy, the head of the California Earthquake Authority reported that, "90% of the homes in California have no protection for earthquakes." T...

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... from Diesel-Fueled Engines. CARB Mobile Source Division October 2000) "Overall emissions from diesel engines are responsible for the majority of the potential airborne cancer risks in California." (California Environmental Protection Agency ARB October 2000 fact sheet) At first agriculturalist opposed the regulations based upon the argument that not enough scientific data had been collected to determine if farm equipment was ... road can be isolated as to its singular affect on the environment or the health of individuals. Once emissions enter the air their affect is cumulative. Therefo...

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... General Jamie Gorelick at last February's National Security in the Information Age Conference. Companies are implementing firewalls which they hope will be their equivalent of the Manhattan Project. These firewalls act as gatekeepers that check the passwords and identification of anyone trying to gain access to a network. However, firewalls are not entirely effective against the malicious attempts of hackers. They rely ... . Hackers seem to hold themselves in high regard and believe that they have the right' to do what they do. Some of their actions include stealing or destroying data, d...

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... a client and as Roe says," I was their willing dupe. For this, I will forever be ashamed." Now she is able to have the privilege of speaking to others about this misfortunate act. Abortions can be performed in many ways. Depending on what trimester you are in, there are different ways of performing abortions, but they only work in that certain trimester. One ... human life. Individual human life begins at the moment of conception and then should be given the fundamental right to life. Christians have the crucial duty to speak out in protection of human life, especially innocent human li...

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... intruder to leave as they assault you and your loved ones as you look on helplessly in horror. How can any reasonable person think themselves safe without proper means of protection? A "please don't do that" does not always work. If criminals are always going to possess firearms, why shouldn't you? After looking at the facts presented here forth, take a moment and ... -gun laws prevent crime. This theory is unfounded and most certainly untrue. The fact is there are thousands of federal, state and local gun laws. In 1968, The Gun Control Act (Public Law 90-618, 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44) prohi...

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