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Reflective Statement- Sam Sarlo

Posted on April 26, 2012 by samsarlo93

Core Values, Schmore Schmalues (Cutting the Crap and Getting Down to Brass Tacks) Core Value III. Understand how texts represent meaning and how the processes of writing and reading create and interpret meaning. Students learn to appreciate that writing—their own … Continue reading →

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Research position paper-Sam Sarlo

Posted on April 19, 2012 by samsarlo93

The war on drugs, declared by President Richard Nixon in 1971, is a failed attempt at protecting the people of America from the harms of intoxicating substances. Though surely it was meant to save lives and improve the health of … Continue reading →

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Stand your ground- Sam Sarlo

Posted on April 12, 2012 by samsarlo93

A law called “Stand Your Ground” could create a culture of violence by allowing civilians to kill someone in self-defense. “Shoot first” laws give everyday citizens a license to kill. Now common conflicts such as road rage, neighborly disputes, and … Continue reading →

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Causal Essay- Sam Sarlo

Posted on April 12, 2012 by samsarlo93

Although it is widely accepted that the war on drugs is an effort to protect Americans from drugs and prevent drug-related death, it has been having the opposite effect since its inception. The problem started with the prohibition laws passed … Continue reading →

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Critical Reading- Sam Sarlo

Posted on April 5, 2012 by samsarlo93

The first sentence in Randy Engel’s article “Many Renew America readers, I think, are acquainted with my pro-life credentials,” both contains and implies some outlandish claims. First of all, she claims to be an “investigative journalist,” yet she throws an … Continue reading →

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Rebuttal Essay–Sam Sarlo

Posted on April 3, 2012 by samsarlo93

Needs a Title One of the most seemingly logical arguments for legalization of all drugs is the examples of regulated sales and use of alcohol and tobacco. As we college students know, alcohol is easy to obtain (even for underage … Continue reading →

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Visual Argument- Sam Sarlo

Posted on March 27, 2012 by samsarlo93

UNPLANNED PREGNANCY PREVENTION: AWKWARD TIMES -The opening scene shows a girl kneeling on a bed suggestively taking off her scarf, then her guy starts hurriedly ripping off his clothes and tripping over his pants, indicating the false sense of urgency … Continue reading →

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sources 6-10- Sam Sarlo

Posted on March 27, 2012 by samsarlo93

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1893946,00.html -This is a Time article detailing the results of portugal’s decriminalization of all drugs. Although decriminalization is not the answer, it has improved just about every measurable aspect of the nation’s drug problem. I could use this as solid … Continue reading →

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Definition Essay Rewrite- Sam Sarlo

Posted on March 27, 2012 by samsarlo93

In June 1971, President Richard Nixon declared a “war on drugs.” This movement has been fundamentally flawed since the very inception of its name, and it has accumulated more human casualties than many wars against enemy nations. His actions were sparked by … Continue reading →

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Stand your Ground- Sam Sarlo

Posted on March 27, 2012 by samsarlo93

A law called “Stand Your Ground” could create a culture of violence by allowing civilians to kill each other in self-defense. “Shoot first” laws give everyday citizens a license to kill. Now common conflicts such as; road rage, neighborly disputes, … Continue reading →

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