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… from the Greek autos, which means self and from the term nomos meaning rule, governance or law. To be autonomous is to be self-determined and to be in control of one's life. In regards to medical care, being autonomous refers to one making a decision…

… 11, 2001, the issue of terrorism has become a permanent actor in the daily amphitheater of international politics. Every American should realize what terrorism entails, especially after 9/11. Whether or not we understand the proper meaning of…

… has survived through four decades of political, social and cultural changes. Despite her age, she still wears short skirts, has a tiny waist, enormous breasts, and a flawless airbrushed smile. She is the classic white, blond standard-bearer of fake beaut…

… 95', is "the act of painlessly ending the life of a person for reasons of mercy." This paper will examine the history of euthanasia and the issues surrounding assisted suicide. There are as many reasons for supporting assisted suicide as there are…

… and "aw-shucks-we're-just-folks-from-Arkansas" image that leaves most shoppers ready to drop their last dime in to the Wal-Mart piggy bank. Behind its down-home, family oriented ads, however, is what one union worker called "this devouring beast"…

… the Dial: Does Television Set the Killer Loose?" by Neal Peirce starts out with an argument that television causes murders. Peirce backs this up with a study of three countries by Brandon Centerwall. The author points out that in the studies, when…

… I think we should be proud of that. People love our country so much that they want to come here to seek better lives. Of course, let's not flatter ourselves. Many people dislike America. The other day I was watching the news when I heard something…

… death row. There are some arguments about how many are mentally retarded, but the number is estimated at about one-fourth to one-third (www.aclu.org/DeathPenalty/... 1). Being mentally retarded does not mean being insane or having brain damage.…

… States. The degradation that these people face every day is terrifying. It is a crisis that we too often ignore, hoping it will restore itself. That assumption delivers a widespread lack of understanding about the facts that lead to homelessness.…

… call to attention an issue of great importance in America today. Innocent people are being robbed of their opportunity to live prosperous and fulfilling lives, due for the most part to misconceptions about their sicknesses. Mental illness discrimination…