Top 10 Reasons the Words ‘Under God’ Must be Removed from The Pledge of Allegiance All American Citizens know the Pledge of Allegiance. As children we stand, at the start of the school day, hands on hearts and say ‘I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for… Continue reading 10 Reasons Under God Must be Removed from the Pledge
Month: January 2015
Top 10 Reasons Ronald Reagan Was a Terrible President
American Spirit / Shutterstock.com Top 10 Reasons Ronald Reagan Wasn’t the Great President You Always Hear About Ronald Reagan died more than two decades ago, and yet he remains to be one of the most talked about figures in the history of American politics. In fact, it is nearly impossible in any political debate, particularly in… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Ronald Reagan Was a Terrible President
10 Things You Should Know About the Armenian Genocide
Ten Facts You Must Know About the Armenian Genocide The Armenian Genocide occurred during World War I, from 1915 to 1922 in the Ottoman Empire. Although the present Turkish government denies that the massacres constituted a “genocide”, scholars and historians maintain that the systematic slaughtering of 1.5 million Armenians by the Young Turks and their… Continue reading 10 Things You Should Know About the Armenian Genocide
10 Reasons Performance Enhancing Drugs Should be Legal
Performance Enhancing Drugs Should Be Legalized In Sports The use of performance-enhancing drugs, or doping, is hardly news. It has certainly occurred since the first Olympic Games took place in 776 B.C. Ancient Olympic champions used hallucinogens and stimulants, as well as herb mixtures in order to improve their fights and stave off fatigue and… Continue reading 10 Reasons Performance Enhancing Drugs Should be Legal
Top 10 Most Important Facts about To Kill a Mockingbird
Top 10 most important facts about “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee To Kill a Mockingbird is a modern American classic novel set in the Deep South. It is loosely based on Harper Lee’s own childhood in the south and the events in the book parallel events in her own life. The novel has… Continue reading Top 10 Most Important Facts about To Kill a Mockingbird
Top 10 Reasons Why Animal Testing is Necessary
We are all used to seeing distressing campaigns for ‘ethical’ cosmetics or to ban animal testing. Those who are against animal testing will often say that it does not work – citing cases such as the thalidomide babies (thalidomide was shown safe in animal tests). Opponents often say that we have moved beyond the need… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Why Animal Testing is Necessary
Top 10 Reasons Obesity is a Disease
What is obesity? We all know it when we see it but do we know what causes it? Many people think that obesity is down to laziness and greed. Obesity is, however, more serious than someone carrying a few extra pounds. It is a medical, life limiting condition and people who suffer from it deserve… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Obesity is a Disease
Top 10 Reasons The Death Penalty Should Be Abolished
Supporters of the death penalty often posit arguments that cite retribution for violent crimes as being instrumental in justice. However, several studies and research have show that taking the life of another human being through capital punishment only perpetuates a cycle of violence. Furthermore, other research has shown that flaws in our justice system has… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons The Death Penalty Should Be Abolished
Top 10 Reasons Humans Are Not Causing Global Warming
Global warming has been the crisis of the last few decades. After a period of global cooling in the min 20th Century, the Century as a whole saw a global temperature rise between 1-1.4°F. Over the same time the volume of greenhouse gasses (Carbon Dioxide and Methane amongst others) increased to 389 parts per million… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons Humans Are Not Causing Global Warming
Top 10 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana
Top 10 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana: Legalize it. Marijuana, a.k.a cannabis, pot, weed, hemp, or reefer, has been a topic of heated debates for many years, but now, it is in the spotlight more than ever. The issue about the use of this drug is becoming more and more topical because people are debating whether… Continue reading Top 10 Reasons to Legalize Marijuana