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Corporate Patriotism, 2008.
A discussion of how corporations have found a way to use patriotic appeals to receive grants from the US government.
1,380 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper criticizes big corporations' use of the current wartime situation as a means of profit, by applying for large grants on the grounds of patriotism from a government already deep in deficit. By claiming patriotism, companies receive government rebates, untaxed contracts, tax subsidies and tax cuts saving them billions of dollars. Much of the money goes straight to the companies, yet never reaches the people it is actually intended to help: employees and citizens in need. The paper concludes that the ones who suffer most from "corporate patriotism" are the true patriots, the parents of sons and daughters who are risking their lives in the name of patriotism overseas.
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"During the Reagan Administration, corporations witnessed the birth of the AMT, Alternative Minimum Tax. The tax keeps profitable organizations from evading taxes through various loopholes. Corporations take advantage of the loopholes but are left with the AMT to pay. In recent times, corporations have found their own way to prove their patriotism to the nation. They are using the current wartime situation as a means of profit. While most Americans waved the flag after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, corporations took advantage of the mass confusion to gain aid (Nader)."
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Patriotism, 2006.
Examines the complexity in defining the term 'patriotism'.
1,162 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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While many understand patriotism as a positive thing, others see it in a negative light. This paper deals with the various views on patriotism which cannot easily be tied down to a single meaning. The central argument of the essay is that the real meaning of patriotism has more to do with culture and social identity and is essentially a positive aspect in our modern world.
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"However, as many commentators point out, there is always a danger that patriotic feelings will be used by political leaders and governments for nationalistic purposes and to extend or increase political power through force. While, in my view, there is nothing wrong with cultural patriotism and a pride in one's identity and social community, the danger always exists that patriotism may develop into a type of aggressive nationalism and jingoism. In China there are also fears that cultural patriotism is being affected and possibly changed into a form of nationalism."
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The Nature of Patriotism, 2002.
A look at the concept of American patriotism in three films.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the concept of patriotism in three films that involve total nuclear holocaust. These films are "On the Beach", "The Mouse That Roared", and "Dr. Strangelove". The manifestation of patriotism in all three films is discussed in terms of severity.
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Yukio Mishima?s "Patriotism", 2005.
An examination of the ethics and morals behind Yukio Mishima's short story, "Patriotism".
2,153 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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The paper discusses Yukio Mishima's short story entitled, "Patriotism," and the contrast between traditional morality and modernity in pre-World War II Japan. The paper gives a history of the Japanese feudal code and describes how traditions and the concept of honor were integrated into the militaristic government of Japan. Historical context is given to Mishima's story, and the February 26th Incident for which the story uses as its catalyst is described in great detail. The second half of the paper deals with the story itself, giving examples and quotes from the short story to prove the point that Reiko and her husband did not kill themselves due to their passionate love for one another, but instead, were forced to do so because the traditions of ancient Japan and the practices of the modern military system forced them into a situation where suicide would be the only honorable way for them to die. The paper proves the point that Mishima was attempting to demonstrate, that even a love so deep and strong as the one that Reiko and her husband shared could not flourish in the close-minded and backwards-thinking world of Japan in the early-to-mid 20th century.
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"Takeyama chooses suicide because he knows that he cannot kill his close friends who began the uprising against the Emperor, but consequently he cannot live with himself if he disobeys his Emperor. This represents a loyalty to not just Emperor Hirohito, but also to the code of honor that the military system in Japan established in each soldier. The only honorable thing for Takeyama to do, knowing that he'll be disobeying an order from God essentially, is to kill himself and respectably declare his allegiance to the Japanese Empire in his farewell note. This strict system of ethics and morality is what has pigeonholed Reiko into making her choice to follow her husband, and Takeyama also understands that if Reiko were left alive, the shame and pressure put on her by Japanese society would be unbearable. He sees her killing herself not as just an act of dedication towards him, but as a way to free her of the burdens that would undeniably follow her if she were to live on as the widowed wife of a traitor."
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Patriotism and Citizenship in "The Illiad", 2002.
This paper examines patriotism and citizenship in Homer's "Illiad".
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, $ 44.95
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Patriotism and citizenship are defined as recognizing political responsibilities and defending one's country. In these terms Achilles fails. Despite his qualities as a warrior he abandons his king, his fellow soldiers and his country for personal reasons in The Illiad.
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Patriotism, Ignorance and September 11th, 2002.
A look at national patriotism and ignorance in the wake of September 11th with an emphasis on corporate training and development.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper investigates the current cultural demonstrations of patriotism and ignorance that have come about as a result of September 11th, and compares and contrasts the significance of these events to others found in America's history, as well as the independent impact of September 11th itself. A focus on corporate training and development is used to direct the later half of this paper.
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Inducting Public School Children into Patriotism, 2003.
An exploration of the controversy surrounding the Pledge of Allegiance in schools.
2,031 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper identifies trends in influencing school children to develop "patriotism" for the United States. The Pledge of Allegiance is the principle focus, yet there is supplemental information concerning the promotion of patriotism and patriotic acts provided to support the topic. This paper examines the origins of this controversy. It focuses on the correlation between the pledge of allegiance in the Texas public school system and how the transition from the mandatory statement of the Pledge of Allegiance has translated into the expression of religious values, e.g., prayer, in the Texas schools as well.
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Introduction
The Controversy of the Pledge of Allegiance
The ?No Child Left Behind? Act
Texas, Patriotism and Religion
Conclusion
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"The pledge of allegiance is arguably the most overt and the most frequent manifestation of this type of induction into patriotism. Less than ten years ago, the pledge of allegiance was deemed an optional aspect of schooling, where students could decide whether they wished to participate in the pledge or not. However, following the tragedies of September 11th, the United States has seen a blanket renewal of patriotism. Such patriotism has reached the school system in the form of renewed controversy over the pledge of allegiance. One source reports in December of 2001 that: ?Old-fashioned flag-waving is gaining support from parents, educators, veterans' groups and Congress.? (Price: 2001) Prompted by the tragedies of September 11th, 2001, the public school system has apparently latched on to the traditional method of inducting students into patriotism by again making the morning pledge of allegiance to the flag a mandatory aspect of academics."
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Patriotism and the Word "Country", 2002.
An analysis of the word "country" and its use in John F. Kennedy's 1961 inaugural address.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 23.95
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This paper explores the deeper meaning behind the use of the word "country" in JFK's famous quote, "Ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country." It provides the definition as given in Webster's Dictionary, and discusses the strong connection between 'country' and 'patriotism'. Kennedy's intentions in choosing this word are explored.
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"Certainly, the use of the word country has an interesting role in the narrative of JFK's speech. Prior to the speech, America had been through a difficult and tumultuous period, and his use of the word country was important in the context of that narrative. The word country helped evoke the feeling that the United States was indeed a unified and true land, and that recent events only played a part in its much larger, and noble history."
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Patriotism at the Alamo, 2002.
Discusses issues of courage and sacrifice at the Battle of Alamo.
2,150 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 80.95
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This paper explores the qualities of the battle at the Alamo in order to demonstrate how this "last stand" was not futile in the minds of its heroes but rather demanded them to prove their loyalty to the principles of patriotism.
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The Patriotism of Socrates in "Crito", 2004.
A look at the reconciliation of the indignant words of Socrates to the jurors of the city's court at his trial and his loyal obedience to the laws of Athens in Plato's "Crito".
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explains that the apparent inconsistencies in the willingness of Socrates to disobey the government of Athens and its laws are merely the result of his love for Athens and distrust of the common people (hoi polloi) as rulers of the city. It shows that, to Socrates, the people of Athens collectively formed a force destructive to the ethical and philosophical ideals to which he adhered. These adherents to the tradition of concessive belief, according to Socrates, were of no use to themselves or to the city because they failed to make any significant contributions and merely provided one additional voice in the chorus that was Athenian democracy.
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"Socrates maintains a consistent loyalty to Athens and its laws throughout his trial in the Apology and his discussion with a student in Crito. Both works portray Socrates as a patriotic individual who regarded his city and its population as separate entities and who intended wholeheartedly to improve the former while preventing ruin at the hands of the latter."
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Extreme Patriotism vs. Extreme Prejudice, 2001.
A discussion of conflicting views of Vietnam in the movies, "The Green Berets" and "Apocalypse Now".
1,480 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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Through an analysis of the movies "The Green Berets" and "Apocalypse Now" and by comparing the two, this essay shows the vast changes in American attitudes and perspectives concerning the Vietnam War that occurred between the two movies' productions. The essay compares the two films' intent, the American public's reaction following the movies' releases and the films' portrayal of the Vietnam War. By comparing and contrasting these two films, the essay examines the disillusionment of the general American public in both its government and its military and traces the emergence of a new generation's values and beliefs.
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"'Silver wings upon their chest, these are men, America's best...men who mean just what they say, the brave men of the Green Beret' (Ballad of the Green Berets). In 1968, the hearts and minds of American moviegoers were stirred to a level of extreme patriotism by these popular song lyrics, used in both the opening and closing credits of the John Wayne film "The Green Berets". These lyrics, in which the main soldier "died for those oppressed" were the perfect compliment to a film designed to arouse national patriotism and support for a currently raging Southeast Asian conflict depicted within the story, a conflict known as the Vietnam War (Ballad of the Green Berets). The lyrics of this popular song, along with the contents of this popular film, were meant to depict the life of the American soldier who gives all in the name of country and the fight against oppression and the spread of communism. The intent of this patriotic film ultimately hit its mark, a fact exemplified by the scores of young U.S. males who flocked to enlist in the American armed forces following its release."
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Patriot Act, 2007.
This paper looks at the Patriot Act versus constitutionally guaranteed rights.
6,085 words (approx. 24.3 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 143.95
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In this article, the writer notes that the U.S. Patriot Act was passed in haste following the terrorist attacks on the U.S. in 2001. The writer points out that the act was reauthorized and amended in 2006. The writer claims that in its urgency, the United States Congress, fueled by extremely fearful times and the mushrooming nationalism spawned by those fears, appears to have launched its own attack on the United States Constitution in order to provide the legal clout needed to avoid another attack. This paper reviews the literature surrounding the Patriot Act's intrusion into the Constitution. The writer provides a review of the issues and the amendments and looks at how the Patriot Act conflicts with those amendments.
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Introduction
Bill of Rights, Amendment IV
Background on Fourth Amendment
Generalizations
The Patriot Act Specifics and Generalizations
Senator Russell Feingold: The only U.S. Senator to Vote against the Patriot Act in 2001
Sixth Amendment
Generalizations about the Patriot Act, the Loss of Privacy, the Digital Technology Implications and the Fourth Amendment
Librarians Concerns about the Patriot Act
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"A recent research piece in the Brigham Young University Law Review asserts that, to begin with, there are problems for 21st Century individuals involved in justice and law enforcement. Quite apart from Patriot Act considerations, the Fourth Amendment is tricky. That is because, Minert writes, the language in the Fourth Amendment "is inherently ambiguous." Indeed the Amendment forbids "unreasonable searches and seizures" and it certainly does not outline parameters for how a proper search warrant should be given to law enforcement by courts."
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The Patriot Act, 2006.
An overview of the USA Patriot Act that was passed to protect the country against terrorist attacks.
914 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 32.95
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The USA Patriot Act, which is an acronym for Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism, was enacted, by the United States Congress, following the terrorist attacks of September 11th. The paper argues that equilibrium needs to be met between the protection of a nation and protection of the individual's rights, and the Patriot Act does not fulfill that requirement.
Paper Outline:
Overview of the Patriot Act
The Patriot Act as a Violation of Civil Rights and Constitutional Amendments
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The ACLU has stated that they believe that the Justice Department has mislead Americans into the true nature of the Patriot Act. This is in response to a website that was created by the Justice Department, in 2003. The ACLU, in their report, notes that despite the DOJ's claim that the Patriot Act can only be used to obtain business records, via Section 215, that in fact, the FBI can obtain 'any tangible thing'."
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The Patriot Act, 2008.
This paper argues that the Patriot Act violates and affects the civil liberties of American citizens.
775 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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In this article, the writer notes that, following the events of September 11th, the Patriot Act was developed in an effort to prevent further terrorism from occurring. The writer then argues that the nature of the Patriot Act has been called into question because of concerns that the Act interferes with the civil liberties of Americans. The purpose of this discussion is to expound upon why the Patriot Act interferes with the Civil Liberties afforded Americans via the Bill of Rights. The writer concludes that the Patriot Act is unconstitutional and should be amended to ensure that the civil liberties of persons living in America are not violated.
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Introduction
The Patriot Act and Civil Liberties
Conclusion
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"There are several factors that contribute to the Patriot Act's infringement upon civil liberties. The primary problem with the Patriot Act involves the right to privacy. Under the Patriot Act, the federal government is given the right to search medical records, tax records, and even the books that an individual borrows from the library. In addition, the government also has the ability to conduct surveillance without permission. The government can also conduct secret searches of your home without telling you. All of these aforementioned invasions of privacy can occur under the patriot act without probable cause.
"These policies established by the patriot act are a direct contradiction with some of the statutes that were established in the Bill of Rights."
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The Patriot Act: A Constitutional Challenge, 2008.
This paper critically examines the USA Patriot Act and how it challenges the Constitution.
5,396 words (approx. 21.6 pages), 16 sources, MLA, $ 132.95
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The paper reviews the reasons behind the Patriot Act's formulation and passage into law in order to explain why millions of Americans were willing to cast the Constitution aside in the name of national security. The paper explores the critical responses to this Act and the Constitutional challenges it presents. The paper strongly contends that
Constitutional challenges to the Patriot Act should be intensively pursued and asserts that this Act is a travesty of democracy. A large amount of source material is appended to the paper.
Outline:
Introduction
Background and History of USA Patriot Act Origination
Critical Responses to Patriot Act
Content and Implications of Patriot Act
Reasons for Constitutional Challenge
Content of 8 USC 1182
Amendment Issues
Case Law Discussion
Implications of Future Terrorist Attacks
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"In stating the problems presented by the USA Patriot Act and in examining its background, it is necessary to review the reasons for its formulation and passage into law, for they explain why millions of Americans have been willing to cast the Constitution aside in the name of national security. This Act emerged into the national consciousness just eight days after the al-Qaeda terrorist attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, when the Bush Administration made a legislative proposal that has become known as the USA Patriot Act. (Balkin)"
"Critics contend that the proposal was not the product of a carefully considered examination of the failures and deficiencies of the American law enforcement and intelligence agencies that allowed the attacks to succeed, but was little more than a collection of questionable old conservative agendas that were taken off the shelf and introduced by the Bush Administration in the form of vital new powers the federal government needed to protect the United States from terrorism. (Brunswick)"
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