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Essay:Life Isn't Free

2007-04-13T20:02:34Z

TylerF:

''''''Is Life “On the House?”'''
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We have been blessed by our Creator with the gift of life and its numerous pleasurable activities. However, how many of these proceedings are truly without payment? According to Webster’s, the lexical definition of free is: “costing nothing, gratuitous.” Does not every experience have a price tag, a “read the fine print sign?” How can advertisers promote the “free” message for various objects… only to later reveal that one needs several UPC’s or must purchase another product to qualify for the publicized item? Although nothing in life is complimentary, the uncomplicated actions that require minimal imbursement can be the most worthwhile. An examination in the areas of taxes, human relationships, possessions, and simple activities will reveal how little effort is required to bring contentment.

Taxes are the first way in which we can observe how little sacrifice is required for pleasure. Since its early foundation, the government of the United States has required that its citizens provide funds from their earnings to support its projects and public services. However, instead of assuming an attitude of belligerence due to this forfeit, should we not look at the amount of good this miniscule deduction from our paychecks has caused? Because of these levies, the average American adolescent can now benefit from attaining an education up to the high school level, a significant tool that will forever alter their futures, teaching them time-management, creativity, social skills, competition, and aiding them in discovering their inner selves. Previously available to only the upper class, gaining an education has advanced those who partake of its infinite application and our society itself. There are now a wider range of careers than ever before. As Tom Brokaw said, “You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as a ticket to a good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as a ticket to change the world.” The application of taxes does not benefit just minors, however. Levies aide in supporting the public library system; anyone has limitless access to resources, through the use of reading materials, tapes, videos, and the Internet, again contributing to one’s obtaining of knowledge. Taxes also encompass many day-to-day factors that we take for granted, such as paved roads for us to drive, the protection from peril provided by the police, provide funds for homeland security and the defense of our prosperous nation, and the assurance of assistance from the fire department in the event of inferno. In addition, the majority of tax-payers fail to remember that God has commanded us to give with a cheerful heart. Should we not consider our annual and monthly bills “love notes,” as they provide us with the many services we would be unable to complete unaided? For example, we should be grateful to the water and gas companies for building the trenches that provide us with these necessities; we should be thankful that we don’t have to sting our own power lines or mix our own asphalt for the public roads. Also, unbeknownst to citizens unhappy that cash has been removed from their salary, levies are the foundation for many aides in foreign nations where the basic necessities are rare and the people are less fortunate. For example, due to the tax dollars of its citizens, the United States was able to liberate Iraq from its oppressive dictator and establish a much-needed democracy.

Second, although not without sacrifice, human relationships can have positive outcomes that out-way the initial cost. Friendship is a prime example of this argument. As the old saying goes, “To make a friend, you must be a friend.” Camaraderie requires both partners to remain loyal and bestow support. If commenced correctly, one gains a companion to have fun with, share thoughts and grow up with together. Love is also a superior illustration of this point. This misused and confusing word is never completely spelled out for the individual: one must work at it, recognizing the faults of their partner, giving unconditionally, and reserving oneself to purity. As Sam Keen correctly stated, “We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.” However, when all is said and done, you will have obtained a relationship with someone upon whom you can completely trust and will be there with you till the end. Marriage is also positive because it qualifies for a tax return (just kidding!). Time spent with kin also builds a significant human relationship. Your relatives and immediate family are the ones who are there to assist you in difficult situations, offer advice, and prepare you for the world. The only requirement is that you support them as well, even if it means giving up your Saturday to go to your little sister’s soccer game. (You can skip one morning of cartoons!). As Winston Churchill stated, “There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of human society, are created, strengthened, and maintained.” An anonymous quote avows, “No man on his death bed ever looked into the eyes of his family and friends and said, ‘I wish I’d spent more time at the office.’” Even broken relations, such as a single parent, provide encouragement as members of the assemblage can look to friends or neighbors as their “family.” There are also relationships that we can formulate by giving of ourselves. By rendering a small portion of our busy schedules and energy to help disadvantaged people, such as in a soup kitchen or a mission’s trip, can have tremendous effects. Revealing that you care can forever alter another’s view in life and touch their hearts in unexpected ways, perhaps even bring them to a personal relationship with their Creator. Service can also prompt transformation in the individual who is assisting, as they can see how blessed they are to have so much when some people have so little.

Possessing and maintaining of property, although certainly not free, can bring gladness to an individual as well. There are an immeasurable number of products advertised today that claim to bring happiness. Even while this may be true, the happiness will be only temporary, as the item will be superceded by newer models or upgrades. However, an attempt to gain the article can have positive outcomes. For example, if a child desires a bicycle, his parents should, rather than simply succumb to pressure and make the purchase, require him to labor for his aspiration. He will learn the value of hard work, how to manage his funds, and have a greater appreciation of the object because he endeavored for its attainment. Also, the maintenance of our belongings should bestow constructive conclusions. When one utilizes energy preserve his equipment, he gains the satisfaction that he has employed his time wisely and is employing his objects to their full extent. Even the Lord advocates the preservation of property. When man was first created, God gave him the responsibility of maintaining the Garden of Eden and the inhabiting beasts. Genesis 2:15 affirms, “And the Lord God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” This factor greatly ties in with ones responsibility of stewardship. An illustration of this would be that the Bible commands us to manage our money wisely. We can also exert energy to supervise other areas of our life such as our time, body, and work ethic.

In America, we are constantly assailed with the message that “The newer or bigger or faster or better something is, the more happiness it will bring.” Does this mean we must overuse our credit cards to buy plasma TV’s and Hummers to be content? Are there not less expensive ways to achieve this goal? If we can take the time out of our hectic lives to just observe all that’s available and the simple things we are neglecting, a higher level of gratification will be achieved. For example, when was the last time you exerted energy to take a casual stroll in the park? How about applying yourself mentally and writing a letter to a friend? Baking some cookies? Painting a picture? Is it so much to ask to perform these proceedings?

In conclusion, nothing that is available in this life is free. However, several of the things that require us to give minimal amounts of our time, energy, or money, things we have overlooked due to fast-paced agendas, can outweigh the initial expense. Even if we are not repaid in funds, we can still gain blessings through the observation of our deductions to the government, interactions with others, upkeep of possessions, and basic actions. To gain these aspects, all one is really required to do is to retain an optimistic attitude. Therefore, let us slow down from our frenzied agendas, “stop to smell the roses,” and look to the basic activities in life for the greatest satisfaction.

Essay:Life Isn't Free

2007-04-13T20:02:05Z

TylerF:

Is Life “On the House?”

We have been blessed by our Creator with the gift of life and its numerous pleasurable activities. However, how many of these proceedings are truly without payment? According to Webster’s, the lexical definition of free is: “costing nothing, gratuitous.” Does not every experience have a price tag, a “read the fine print sign?” How can advertisers promote the “free” message for various objects… only to later reveal that one needs several UPC’s or must purchase another product to qualify for the publicized item? Although nothing in life is complimentary, the uncomplicated actions that require minimal imbursement can be the most worthwhile. An examination in the areas of taxes, human relationships, possessions, and simple activities will reveal how little effort is required to bring contentment.

Taxes are the first way in which we can observe how little sacrifice is required for pleasure. Since its early foundation, the government of the United States has required that its citizens provide funds from their earnings to support its projects and public services. However, instead of assuming an attitude of belligerence due to this forfeit, should we not look at the amount of good this miniscule deduction from our paychecks has caused? Because of these levies, the average American adolescent can now benefit from attaining an education up to the high school level, a significant tool that will forever alter their futures, teaching them time-management, creativity, social skills, competition, and aiding them in discovering their inner selves. Previously available to only the upper class, gaining an education has advanced those who partake of its infinite application and our society itself. There are now a wider range of careers than ever before. As Tom Brokaw said, “You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as a ticket to a good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as a ticket to change the world.” The application of taxes does not benefit just minors, however. Levies aide in supporting the public library system; anyone has limitless access to resources, through the use of reading materials, tapes, videos, and the Internet, again contributing to one’s obtaining of knowledge. Taxes also encompass many day-to-day factors that we take for granted, such as paved roads for us to drive, the protection from peril provided by the police, provide funds for homeland security and the defense of our prosperous nation, and the assurance of assistance from the fire department in the event of inferno. In addition, the majority of tax-payers fail to remember that God has commanded us to give with a cheerful heart. Should we not consider our annual and monthly bills “love notes,” as they provide us with the many services we would be unable to complete unaided? For example, we should be grateful to the water and gas companies for building the trenches that provide us with these necessities; we should be thankful that we don’t have to sting our own power lines or mix our own asphalt for the public roads. Also, unbeknownst to citizens unhappy that cash has been removed from their salary, levies are the foundation for many aides in foreign nations where the basic necessities are rare and the people are less fortunate. For example, due to the tax dollars of its citizens, the United States was able to liberate Iraq from its oppressive dictator and establish a much-needed democracy.

Second, although not without sacrifice, human relationships can have positive outcomes that out-way the initial cost. Friendship is a prime example of this argument. As the old saying goes, “To make a friend, you must be a friend.” Camaraderie requires both partners to remain loyal and bestow support. If commenced correctly, one gains a companion to have fun with, share thoughts and grow up with together. Love is also a superior illustration of this point. This misused and confusing word is never completely spelled out for the individual: one must work at it, recognizing the faults of their partner, giving unconditionally, and reserving oneself to purity. As Sam Keen correctly stated, “We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.” However, when all is said and done, you will have obtained a relationship with someone upon whom you can completely trust and will be there with you till the end. Marriage is also positive because it qualifies for a tax return (just kidding!). Time spent with kin also builds a significant human relationship. Your relatives and immediate family are the ones who are there to assist you in difficult situations, offer advice, and prepare you for the world. The only requirement is that you support them as well, even if it means giving up your Saturday to go to your little sister’s soccer game. (You can skip one morning of cartoons!). As Winston Churchill stated, “There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of human society, are created, strengthened, and maintained.” An anonymous quote avows, “No man on his death bed ever looked into the eyes of his family and friends and said, ‘I wish I’d spent more time at the office.’” Even broken relations, such as a single parent, provide encouragement as members of the assemblage can look to friends or neighbors as their “family.” There are also relationships that we can formulate by giving of ourselves. By rendering a small portion of our busy schedules and energy to help disadvantaged people, such as in a soup kitchen or a mission’s trip, can have tremendous effects. Revealing that you care can forever alter another’s view in life and touch their hearts in unexpected ways, perhaps even bring them to a personal relationship with their Creator. Service can also prompt transformation in the individual who is assisting, as they can see how blessed they are to have so much when some people have so little.

Possessing and maintaining of property, although certainly not free, can bring gladness to an individual as well. There are an immeasurable number of products advertised today that claim to bring happiness. Even while this may be true, the happiness will be only temporary, as the item will be superceded by newer models or upgrades. However, an attempt to gain the article can have positive outcomes. For example, if a child desires a bicycle, his parents should, rather than simply succumb to pressure and make the purchase, require him to labor for his aspiration. He will learn the value of hard work, how to manage his funds, and have a greater appreciation of the object because he endeavored for its attainment. Also, the maintenance of our belongings should bestow constructive conclusions. When one utilizes energy preserve his equipment, he gains the satisfaction that he has employed his time wisely and is employing his objects to their full extent. Even the Lord advocates the preservation of property. When man was first created, God gave him the responsibility of maintaining the Garden of Eden and the inhabiting beasts. Genesis 2:15 affirms, “And the Lord God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” This factor greatly ties in with ones responsibility of stewardship. An illustration of this would be that the Bible commands us to manage our money wisely. We can also exert energy to supervise other areas of our life such as our time, body, and work ethic.

In America, we are constantly assailed with the message that “The newer or bigger or faster or better something is, the more happiness it will bring.” Does this mean we must overuse our credit cards to buy plasma TV’s and Hummers to be content? Are there not less expensive ways to achieve this goal? If we can take the time out of our hectic lives to just observe all that’s available and the simple things we are neglecting, a higher level of gratification will be achieved. For example, when was the last time you exerted energy to take a casual stroll in the park? How about applying yourself mentally and writing a letter to a friend? Baking some cookies? Painting a picture? Is it so much to ask to perform these proceedings?

In conclusion, nothing that is available in this life is free. However, several of the things that require us to give minimal amounts of our time, energy, or money, things we have overlooked due to fast-paced agendas, can outweigh the initial expense. Even if we are not repaid in funds, we can still gain blessings through the observation of our deductions to the government, interactions with others, upkeep of possessions, and basic actions. To gain these aspects, all one is really required to do is to retain an optimistic attitude. Therefore, let us slow down from our frenzied agendas, “stop to smell the roses,” and look to the basic activities in life for the greatest satisfaction.

Essay:Life Isn't Free

2007-04-13T20:01:29Z

TylerF: New page: Is Life “On the House?” We have been blessed by our Creator with the gift of life and its numerous pleasurable activities. However, how many of these proceedings are truly without ...

Is Life “On the House?”

We have been blessed by our Creator with the gift of life and its numerous pleasurable activities. However, how many of these proceedings are truly without payment? According to Webster’s, the lexical definition of free is: “costing nothing, gratuitous.” Does not every experience have a price tag, a “read the fine print sign?” How can advertisers promote the “free” message for various objects… only to later reveal that one needs several UPC’s or must purchase another product to qualify for the publicized item? Although nothing in life is complimentary, the uncomplicated actions that require minimal imbursement can be the most worthwhile. An examination in the areas of taxes, human relationships, possessions, and simple activities will reveal how little effort is required to bring contentment.
Taxes are the first way in which we can observe how little sacrifice is required for pleasure. Since its early foundation, the government of the United States has required that its citizens provide funds from their earnings to support its projects and public services. However, instead of assuming an attitude of belligerence due to this forfeit, should we not look at the amount of good this miniscule deduction from our paychecks has caused? Because of these levies, the average American adolescent can now benefit from attaining an education up to the high school level, a significant tool that will forever alter their futures, teaching them time-management, creativity, social skills, competition, and aiding them in discovering their inner selves. Previously available to only the upper class, gaining an education has advanced those who partake of its infinite application and our society itself. There are now a wider range of careers than ever before. As Tom Brokaw said, “You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as a ticket to a good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as a ticket to change the world.” The application of taxes does not benefit just minors, however. Levies aide in supporting the public library system; anyone has limitless access to resources, through the use of reading materials, tapes, videos, and the Internet, again contributing to one’s obtaining of knowledge. Taxes also encompass many day-to-day factors that we take for granted, such as paved roads for us to drive, the protection from peril provided by the police, provide funds for homeland security and the defense of our prosperous nation, and the assurance of assistance from the fire department in the event of inferno. In addition, the majority of tax-payers fail to remember that God has commanded us to give with a cheerful heart. Should we not consider our annual and monthly bills “love notes,” as they provide us with the many services we would be unable to complete unaided? For example, we should be grateful to the water and gas companies for building the trenches that provide us with these necessities; we should be thankful that we don’t have to sting our own power lines or mix our own asphalt for the public roads. Also, unbeknownst to citizens unhappy that cash has been removed from their salary, levies are the foundation for many aides in foreign nations where the basic necessities are rare and the people are less fortunate. For example, due to the tax dollars of its citizens, the United States was able to liberate Iraq from its oppressive dictator and establish a much-needed democracy.
Second, although not without sacrifice, human relationships can have positive outcomes that out-way the initial cost. Friendship is a prime example of this argument. As the old saying goes, “To make a friend, you must be a friend.” Camaraderie requires both partners to remain loyal and bestow support. If commenced correctly, one gains a companion to have fun with, share thoughts and grow up with together. Love is also a superior illustration of this point. This misused and confusing word is never completely spelled out for the individual: one must work at it, recognizing the faults of their partner, giving unconditionally, and reserving oneself to purity. As Sam Keen correctly stated, “We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.” However, when all is said and done, you will have obtained a relationship with someone upon whom you can completely trust and will be there with you till the end. Marriage is also positive because it qualifies for a tax return (just kidding!). Time spent with kin also builds a significant human relationship. Your relatives and immediate family are the ones who are there to assist you in difficult situations, offer advice, and prepare you for the world. The only requirement is that you support them as well, even if it means giving up your Saturday to go to your little sister’s soccer game. (You can skip one morning of cartoons!). As Winston Churchill stated, “There is no doubt that it is around the family and the home that the greatest virtues, the most dominating virtues of human society, are created, strengthened, and maintained.” An anonymous quote avows, “No man on his death bed ever looked into the eyes of his family and friends and said, ‘I wish I’d spent more time at the office.’” Even broken relations, such as a single parent, provide encouragement as members of the assemblage can look to friends or neighbors as their “family.” There are also relationships that we can formulate by giving of ourselves. By rendering a small portion of our busy schedules and energy to help disadvantaged people, such as in a soup kitchen or a mission’s trip, can have tremendous effects. Revealing that you care can forever alter another’s view in life and touch their hearts in unexpected ways, perhaps even bring them to a personal relationship with their Creator. Service can also prompt transformation in the individual who is assisting, as they can see how blessed they are to have so much when some people have so little.
Possessing and maintaining of property, although certainly not free, can bring gladness to an individual as well. There are an immeasurable number of products advertised today that claim to bring happiness. Even while this may be true, the happiness will be only temporary, as the item will be superceded by newer models or upgrades. However, an attempt to gain the article can have positive outcomes. For example, if a child desires a bicycle, his parents should, rather than simply succumb to pressure and make the purchase, require him to labor for his aspiration. He will learn the value of hard work, how to manage his funds, and have a greater appreciation of the object because he endeavored for its attainment. Also, the maintenance of our belongings should bestow constructive conclusions. When one utilizes energy preserve his equipment, he gains the satisfaction that he has employed his time wisely and is employing his objects to their full extent. Even the Lord advocates the preservation of property. When man was first created, God gave him the responsibility of maintaining the Garden of Eden and the inhabiting beasts. Genesis 2:15 affirms, “And the Lord God took the man and put him into the Garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it.” This factor greatly ties in with ones responsibility of stewardship. An illustration of this would be that the Bible commands us to manage our money wisely. We can also exert energy to supervise other areas of our life such as our time, body, and work ethic.
In America, we are constantly assailed with the message that “The newer or bigger or faster or better something is, the more happiness it will bring.” Does this mean we must overuse our credit cards to buy plasma TV’s and Hummers to be content? Are there not less expensive ways to achieve this goal? If we can take the time out of our hectic lives to just observe all that’s available and the simple things we are neglecting, a higher level of gratification will be achieved. For example, when was the last time you exerted energy to take a casual stroll in the park? How about applying yourself mentally and writing a letter to a friend? Baking some cookies? Painting a picture? Is it so much to ask to perform these proceedings?
In conclusion, nothing that is available in this life is free. However, several of the things that require us to give minimal amounts of our time, energy, or money, things we have overlooked due to fast-paced agendas, can outweigh the initial expense. Even if we are not repaid in funds, we can still gain blessings through the observation of our deductions to the government, interactions with others, upkeep of possessions, and basic actions. To gain these aspects, all one is really required to do is to retain an optimistic attitude. Therefore, let us slow down from our frenzied agendas, “stop to smell the roses,” and look to the basic activities in life for the greatest satisfaction.

Essay:Gun Control Essay "Gun Distribution: More Than a Shot in the Dark"

2007-03-02T02:12:55Z

TylerF:

''''''Gun Distribution: More Than a Shot in the Dark''''''

The allocation and availability of firearms to Americans has caused numerous heated arguments, as guns are associated with the proliferation of illicit activities. However, this privilege was granted to us by our founding fathers during the formation of our country, via the Bill of Rights. The second amendment of this foundational document states, “…the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Is this entitlement, which was created a little over two centuries ago, obsolete and in need of reformation? A rescinding of this dispensation to American citizens by the government would be imprudent and unwarranted and would need to be met with the uppermost means of protestation. Citizens should be allowed to convey armaments because it is a betterment of their protection on several fields, should not suffer because these practical apparatuses are misunderstood by several politicians, and are useful and recreational if employed responsibly.

A superior means of defense for the population is the first reason why guns should be carried by citizens. Contrary to popular belief, armaments are not just purchased by lawbreakers; they are acquired by upstanding citizens whose only thought in the obtaining of the weapon is self-defense. A prohibiting of the distribution of firearms would cause the population to become more vulnerable to crime. Passing stricter laws on gun distribution would only cause more difficulty for law-abiding citizens who wish to arm themselves, as criminals use illicit means of obtaining firearms. Also, muggers, rapists, and murderers possessing the knowledge that the individual they are attempting to take advantage of owns a gun, are less likely to attempt the illegal action. As Cesare Beccaria, an 18th century Italian Criminologist stated, “Laws that forbid the carrying of arms…disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes.” A secondary protection for the general public conveying arms is the safeguard against tyranny from a corrupt government. Because of its armed citizens the administration of the United States cannot enforce its laws upon the people by the use of the sword. If the actions desired by these politicians were taken, only the military would be armed, causing our democracy to become a dictatorship. This was the case in the formation of several totalitarian regimes, such as Nazi Germany, Communist China, and the Soviet Union. As United States Senator Hubert Humphrey correctly believed, “The right of citizens to bear arms is just one more guarantee against arbitrary government, one more safeguard against tyranny which…historically has proven to always be possible.” In essence, the bearing of firearms establishes our freedom to have a voice in legislative decisions.

Second, the viewpoint of firearms in America has become bigoted and citizens wishing to arm themselves should not suffer because of this negative standpoint. A fact that many who support gun management fail to realize is that weapons themselves are not bad; it is their misuse that is corrupt. A generalization on all armaments should not be made just because a firearm previously purchased was utilized in a recent crime. As the cliche states, “Love the sinner; hate the sin.” Next, it appears that these activists believe that since guns pose a potential threat, we should have stricter laws in place. However, doesn't any object have the potential of becoming hazardous if utilized incorrectly? With that mindset, should not also we censure all household objects that could possibly cause injury, such as pencils, staplers, and little sisters? Also, many of the arguments made by pro-gun advocates are faulty and contain misinformation. For example, a primary claim made is that 13 children die per day because of handgun misuse. However, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the top child killer in America is the motor vehicle. Should we then abolish their use? Also, the claim made that the registration of guns would lead to fewer deaths is false because there are still accidents with licensed cars. Opposition to this point would be that we can’t compare guns to cars because only cars are useful. However, aren’t weapons useful to people for self-defense? In most cases, just the revealing of a firearm is enough to dissuade an assailant.

Lastly, guns can be employed recreationally if utilized properly and their use should not be repealed. Firearms are employed in several entertaining fields, such as hunting and target practice. Why should a few paranoid senators be able to repeal the leisure of many because of the mistaken decisions of a few? Also, if we allow stricter laws on armaments, pro-gun control activists could begin viewing other entertainments as “potentially dangerous” such as paintball and cap guns. This could lead to the squelching of more civil liberties such as the right to assemble, as it could cause the public to gain “dangerous mindsets” or the right to a trial by jury because the judge “knows what’s best for the plaintiff.” As the author Lyle Myhur said, “When they took the 4th Amendment I was quiet because I didn’t deal drugs. When they took the 6th Amendment, I was quiet because I am innocent. When they took the 2nd Amendment I was quiet because I didn’t own a gun. Now they have taken the 1st Amendment and I can only be quiet.”

Citizens should be permitted to bear arms because they offer securities, the populace should not be subjected to the liberal standpoint on the gun control issue, and firearms can be used recreationally. Guns protect us not only from the common criminal, but from the creation of a tyrannical government. Armaments are viewed negatively and citizens should not be subjected to these faulty arguments. Finally, weapons are employed in several legal recreational activities. Therefore, we should defend our right to bear arms for the protection of ourselves and our basic liberties in this country.<sup>'''citation needed'''</sup>

Essay:Cuban Dealings Essay

2007-03-02T02:12:08Z

TylerF:

'''Business Dealings with Cuba?'''

Could commencing to trade with Cuba, our nearby island neighbor, proceed to help the country solve its economic destitution? Should not the United States, with its vast wealth and influence, strive to help nations in less fortunate situations? I believe that an act of goodwill towards this country at the present time would not be in our best interests. The United States should not repeal its embargo on Cuba because of this nation’s inhibition of human rights, tarnished regime, support of terrorism in other nations, and hostility towards our own country.

The first reason why the United States should continue its embargo on Cuba is that by trading with this Communist-dominated land, we would be supporting the suppression of civil liberties. Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that “Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive, and impart information and ideas through any media, and regardless of frontiers.” It is obvious that the government of Cuba has made and is still making a blatant disregard of this and other basic human liberties. Why are there so many Cuban refugees currently residing in southern Florida, after having illegally emigrated from their homeland, braving a possibly fatal trip across the Atlantic Ocean, and unlawfully entering our country? What could lead an individual to such drastic measures? Actions this desperate support the fact that these citizens are facing unjust circumstances in their home country and are striving for the freedom of expression. Other examples of these injustices abound. After gaining control of the country through force of arms, the government of Cuba promised democratic elections, but this event has not occurred since 1952. Nonviolent political advocates and vocal activists who speak out for governmental modifications are detained on false charges such as “rebellion” and “broadcasting of mutinous propaganda.” These innocent individuals face prison time exceeding a decade and are forced to endure ill-handling in prison. This includes physical and psychological treatment such as beatings, solitary confinement, and electroshock therapy. Also, human rights monitors and independent reporters who have attempted to give an account on the upholding of civil liberties in the country have had their communication equipment impounded and their basic services, such as the telephone, disconnected.

Second, by dealing with this country, we would be supporting a corrupted government. For example, Raul Castro, the Armed Forces head, allowed Cuban facilities to be used for the shipment of narcotics into the United States. Coincidentally, Raul is a relative of Fidel Castro, the reigning dictator. Unjustly, positions of power in Cuba are only given to individuals showing support of the Communist society, or who are related to the dictator. Also, this legislation could be viewed as morally depraved because there is nothing prohibiting it from using its harsh regulations previously stated against innocent individuals. This point greatly ties in with the fact that even if we did trade with this country to overturn its poverty, what assurance would we have that the finances would go to the individuals who truly need it?

By supporting Cuba, we would be financing its efforts to sponsor other terrorists. For the past few years, the government of the United States has categorized Cuba as a terrorist nation. This country is a safe harbor to hundreds of rebels and fanatical activists who receive military training and then return to their homelands in an effort to overthrow their democratic governments.

Lastly, a charitable act toward Cuba would fund their anti-American policies and promote efforts to deter our nation from its goals. The Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962 was due to the cooperation between the Soviets and Fidel Castro. When American forces discovered this installation of atomic warhead missiles, Castro attempted to persuade the Soviet government to launch a surprise attack on our nation. The Cuban administration has also voiced its disagreement with the United States in its pursuing the global war on terrorism. Castro has stated in local and national appearances, his detestation towards the United States and its economic, social, and political practices.

We should not trade with Cuba because of its containment of civil liberties, fraudulent administration, encouragement of terrorist activities, and aggression towards our own nation. Dr. Manuel Cereijo, in his article entitled “Terrorism: Why the Cuban Government Should be Next,” wrote, “The resources of civilization are not yet exhausted. Those resources are largely in the United States hands, and this nation...has an overwhelming duty to use them with purposeful justification and to the full, in the defense of the lives, property, and freedom of all of us.” Let us withhold our economic wealth from the Communist-dominated country of Cuba to prevent the endangerment of its and our citizens.

Essay:Gun Control Essay "Gun Distribution: More Than a Shot in the Dark"

2007-03-02T01:50:01Z

TylerF:

Microeconomics Terms I

2007-02-09T02:47:59Z

TylerF:

Narrative Statement

2007-02-09T02:46:18Z

TylerF:

An opinion that insinuates how a situation should be, rather than how it is.

Microeconomics Terms N

2007-02-09T02:45:22Z

TylerF:

Money

2007-02-09T02:44:40Z

TylerF:

A bartering tool, usually backed by some form of precious metal, that is perceived by others to have value and is used to acquire desired items.

Money

2007-02-09T02:44:16Z

TylerF:

A bartering tool, usually backed by some form of precious metal, that is perceived by others to have value and used to acquire desired items.

Microeconomics Terms M

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Transaction Cost

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The process undergone and money lost to gain the desired object or outcome, such as spending gas to drive to the grocery store.

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Net Benefit

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Total profits minus total expenses.

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Rational behavior

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Tendencies that maximize benefits, such as using coupons when grocery shopping.

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Tendencies that maximize benefits, such as using coupons when grocery shopping.

Opportunity Cost

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The price of a lost opportunity. In economic terms, this translates as time that could have been spent acquiring money or the knowledge to gain money.

Opportunity Cost

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The price of a lost opportunity; in economic terms, this translates as time that could have been spent acquiring money or the knowledge to gain money.

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Marginal Analysis

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Observing a situation and making a slight change, such as improving the customer service at a gas station to gain more customers.

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Ziggurat

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A Ziggurat is a stepped "mountain" with a temple on the top. Ziggurats look like a truncated pyramid with layers that form steps. They were first built in [[Mesopotamia]], but are also found in may other parts of the world. The Native peoples of [[South America]] invented and built ziggurats that are strikingly similar to those of the Middle East, even though the two cultures never communicated with each other.