… the international stage, and ruined U.S. foreign policy. As a society, we must realize these points. He lied to the American public and lied to the international community. He lost face for America and lost credibility in the world. He mishandled the…

… a law? Ideas for laws come in many ways. Members of Congress present ideas for new laws. Ordinary citizens may call their senator or representative with an idea. Special interest groups send delegates to talk to our nation's leaders. Even the president…

… we have become more fearful of crime than ever before. The groups that are more fearful of crime are typically not the groups that are the most victimized. Our nation, as a whole, needs to implement more ways to reduce the fear of crime that we have.…

… because they believe that the common law of contracts cannot adequately protect the consumer in today's complex market place." Both the Commonwealth and Queensland State governments have legislated to provide greater protection to consumers in…

… Greece around 400bc. Democracy was the characteristic form of government in Athens, home to Socrates and Plato. We acknowledge that Plato had no high opinions regarding the much valued Athens democratic systems (the political systems that Socrates…

… of Nations, begun as a result of the First World War, and committed to peace and international security. Nations involved with the League of Nations were very much concerned with their own interests and major world issues were ignored, such as Germany's…

… rebuttal to a slew of false claims that President Bush made in Buffalo this week about the controversial USA Patriot Act. "The president's speech was misinformation, pure and simple," said Anthony D. Romero, ACLU Executive Director. "The…

… the effects of Proposition 13, should it be reformed? What are some of the major political issues that need to be considered when dealing with this "third rail" of American politics?" Most Americans don't put too much trust in the government's…

… arena is affirmative action. Originally designed to aid in the fight against discrimination, affirmative action has become the antithesis of its goal. Created in order to temporarily counteract discrimination, affirmative action was expected to…

… by controversy. Though most people agree that the campaign financing process must be amended, little action has been taken in that direction. Among the many obstacles preventing Congress from enacting significant campaign finance reform is the…