Should Euthanasia be legalised in the UK
Should Euthanasia be Legalised in the UK; Is it too much? Euthanasia is an act in which a patient deliberately chooses to be killed for their benefit although if they are not able to give their consent then it is known as 'Involuntary Euthanasia'. Presently, it is illegal in most countries but many people disagree with this: they feel that if you do not give the patient a right to die then they will be living in pain and discomfort. However a large number of the population also believe that Euthanasia should be classed as murder. They deem killing someone as being not right when you can help them. The government of the UK agree with this forcing citizens to travel to countries like Switzerland to end their lives - Is this really the action they should have to take? Many people believe that Euthanasia should be all about the patient and what they want. The person who is suffering and only them should choose what happens in their life, as it is their free will to do so. The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled include: the right to life and liberty, freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law. If someone were to deny them the right to be killed then it would be going against that. In a recent case in the beginning of February 2009, a woman went to court to challenge the law on assisted suicide. Miss Purdy was backed by a group called
Should smoking be banned in public places?
Should smoking be banned in public places? Smoking is a very controversial subject and attracts a lot of debate. There are many different views and opinions, most of the time conflicting, from many different people, some who smoke all the time and some who have never smoked at all. Personally, I feel rather indecisive about smoking I'd probably say it is the person's own choice if they want to smoke...but when they smoke in public places it affects everyone. Every year 1000 people die from breathing in other people's smoke. That's 1000 passive smokers who don't smoke and yet they still suffer the consequences of smoking! Given that we can see why some people would want smoking to be banned in public places. Despite this smokers are still free to smoke in most public places and personally I think that this is wrong. In contrast, some smokers would say that in every public area there should be two separate spots, one designated for smoking and one where smoking is prohibited, for instance, a smoking and non-smoking section in a restaurant. However others would argue that doing this may cost money, may disrupt the set up of a public area for example, splitting up a restaurant into two parts may cause the room to look awkward and less attractive and may even disturb the atmosphere in a public area. I don't believe that money or effort should be wasted on smokers who could
Should the use of cannabis be legalised?
Should the use of cannabis be legalised? Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in the United Kingdom. However, more and more people are campaigning to see it legalised. These people have many arguments that could give good reason for the drug to be legalised, but these are also arguments against it being legalised because it is dangerous in many ways. Either way, there is no way to decide who is right or wrong unless the deciding party is in full awareness of the benefits and disadvantages that legalising the drug could bring. In this essay I will be putting forward why cannabis should be legalised or why it shouldn't and then say my opinion on the matter. For the past year cannabis has frequently been in the news headlines in the UK, and it was recently announced that the legal status of the drug is to be reviewed. This may come as welcome news to the many people who use the drug either for medicinal or recreational reasons. The supply and possession of cannabis is illegal in the UK and is likely to remain so for the foreseeable future. Even though the Home Secretary, David Blunkett, recently down-graded from cannabis from a 'Class B' drug to a 'Class C' drug. Some people believe that the legalisation of cannabis would lead to an increase in the usage of the drug among young people. They argue that if cannabis was legal, it would be easier to obtain and
Should we Judge a Woman by the cover of her magazine?
Should we judge a woman by the cover of her magazine? DO we judge a woman by her magazine is, by a clear margin, the easier question than the title question with a just a simple... yes; Should we is a different question in itself. Surely the answer is a straightforward no, not on your life etc... However, it's nearly impossible not to do so in this image obsessed society we see ourselves in. Let's take a look at May 2008's Cosmopolitan magazine, just at a quick glance at the front cover you can tell what the magazine wants us to see; the contrasting colours of the words 'sex', 'fake tan', 'fashion' 'men' and , (how could I forget), 'sex' again. The thought of chauvinistic men spotting the front cover of this journalistic monstrosity and truly believing women are physically capable only to be interested in these topics is enough to make any independent, headstrong, career women to, quite literally, combust with rage. Just think for a second and say to yourself, is this ALL I care about? How could these topics attract such a vast number of avid readers who hang on every word the 'Cosmo-bible' says? Women often say to me 'oh, magazines are just a bit of fun' or 'they're not serious'. On the contrary, if you dive beneath what's just in front of you, the front cover of a magazine can give you an insight into the reader's thoughts and feelings. Read between the lines and you can
Our Day Out
A major theme in 'our day out' is the lack of education and opportunity for young people in the inner city. Using scenes from the play show how Willy Russell makes the audience aware of this theme. In this essay I will be explaining and discussing the main theme in the play 'Our day out'. I will use the scenes in the play to show how author Willy Russell made the audience aware of the lack of education and opportunities for young people in the inner city of Liverpool in the 70s. The main theme in the Willy Russell play is a class known as the progress class which is taken by Mrs. Kay. The class has been given an opportunity to go to Conwy castle in Wales on a school trip. However the class has been tagged along by; a deputy head teacher, two loved up teachers and two bullies. Also it includes many stops to unfamiliar places such as; a shut cafe, a crazy sweet shop, an empty zoo, a fun beach and a wacky fun fair. It points out the depressing present and empty future for these students from the backstreets of Liverpool, as there is high unemployment, no education and social deprivation such as; poor living conditions, loss of money, jobs, and lack of aspiration amongst the community. Carol Chandler is 13 and is the first and last character seen in the film. She is shown to be a deep thinker which means her thoughts are profound and
Persuasive speech
We are in this room today, as children, to reflect on a sad truth. We have, today, been to several classes. Indeed, this is our weekly routine: school. Many of you dislike school but have you ever considered how lucky you are ? For instance, many children around the world are not as privileged as we are. According to the UNICEF, an estimated 250 million children in the world are in regular employment or as it is commonly referred to, suffer from the worst form of child labour At the moment, at the very same time as you and I are in this classroom, children in Soudan are working in coal mines are crawling in small tunnels which could collapse at any moment, causing death or serious injuries to the young miners. At the moment, girls in India are making bricks in the 40 degrees heat for house and are carrying them on their backs for up to as 10 miles to their destination. Also, at this same moment, children in Thailand are working in factories doing the same repetitive and tedious job all day long while dreaming of having the privilege to be educated. We are here today to fight against the worst form of child labour. Our opposite party might say that the role of children in child labour is essential to a family's economy. Many people in favor of child labour say that without children helping their parents in farms for example, the family will not be able to harvest the
Persuasive Writing
Buckingham Palace 7 Bridge Street London Sutton SW1A 2AA Surrey SM8 4XX 14th December 1952 To Your Majesty, the Queen I am writing to you about the awful miscarriage of justice toward the teenager Derek Bentley. I am in no doubt that a gracious ruler such as your self would not stand for such inhumanity and have no joy in putting a boy with so much left to achieve in life to death. I am sure that you have heard how Derek was found guilty of murder, along with his friend Christopher Craig. We all know that murder is wrong, but Derek did not commit murder. Derek Bentley suffered a tragic accident when he was a young boy, leaving him cursed with epilepsy and a poor mental age. He was sent out of school early, as he could not keep up with the other keep up with the other children. This caused his parents to worry about his future, wouldn't you? Derek obviously was very unconfident with himself; suffering from a low self esteem, extreme self-criticism and little respect for himself. He had spent the majority of life inside; away from social situations, therefore never receiving the social skills required for a boy his age. Craig was his first 'real' friend. However, Derek being the kind, sweet, loving boys he is naively let himself into a world where people would not respect someone with an illness like Derek's disease. Craig
Persuasive writing
Stunning South Africa! Stunning, spectacular South Africa. Three words that best describe this marvelous country, South Africa is truly the place to be! The soon to be host of the planet's most renowned event, the Fifa World Cup, South Africa welcomes you to enjoy and experience the holiday of a lifetime. With its new stadiums, infrastructural upgrades and distinguished people, you'll be in for a mind-boggling experience! As tourism is at an all-time high, what's stopping you from participating in the best World Cup ever? Success in hosting major world events: Commencing on the 11th of June and concluding on the 11th of July, the World Cup is known as the world's most enticing event after the Olympic Games. South Africa is known as a jewel in world sport, and has shown tremendous responsibility in hosting several other world events, namely the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003, the 1995 Rugby World Cup and the 2005-06 Women's World Cup of Golf. South Africa's continuous proven success has shown their unmatchable capability to host the Fifa World Cup for YOU! In these 4 weeks you will live with a people renowned for their passion for football and outstanding hospitality. The Ultimate Experience: The World Cup South Africa is the ultimate experience for any football fan. Fans will enjoy the luxury of world class hotels and a company of over 400,000 visitors. Remarkable, incredible
An Inspector Calls
In Act One of 'An Inspector Calls' how does J.B. Priestley use dramatic devices to convey his concerns and ideas to the members of the audience, as well as interest and involve them in his play? J.B. Priestley had many concerns, especially towards capitalists and their ways. Priestley himself was a socialist, believing in people sharing what they have and for everyone to be equal, the concerns he tries to portray in An Inspector Calls are that capitalists are the opposite of this, working for profit for themselves. Priestley incorporates himself in the play as the Inspector; they both share the same views and visions as one another. The Inspector wants to show the Birlings that the way they live and their attitudes towards other people should change as they are self-centred and arrogant of what other people have to say, refusing to accept they may be wrong. This is a message that Priestley reiterates throughout the play and continually questions capitalists. The dates 1912 and 1945 are extremely significant as many major events, most of which are infamous catastrophes, happen within this time period. World War one and two both took place as well as the sinking of the Titanic and these events are referred to within the play and helps Priestley to convey his concerns. J.B. Priestley tries to influence the audience in a number of ways and does this, to a degree, in a very
argumentative essay
Write an article for a children's magazine (primary school) where you argue for or against the banning of sweets and fizzy drinks. Can you remember the last time you had a sweet? Two minutes ago, right? Surely the last time you had a sweet wasn't because you worked hard for it, or because you were on your bestest behaviour that your mum decided to treat you. In fact, you're probably having something sugary as your reading this; what is it this time: A Sherbet? A Skittle? Or a plan and simple, sugar filled frothy fizzy drink. If you're not drinking it now, the last time you probably drank it was to ease the chicken and chips going down your throat for lunch. It's more attractive than the healthy stuff. It's cheaper than the healthy stuff. No doubt tastier than the healthy stuff. So why are fizzy drinks and sugary snacks being replaced by the healthy stuff? Shouldn't they be banned altogether? Decaying of the teeth are the main reasons for toothaches. 60%, that's almost 2 out of every 3, children in Scotland have a dental disease from as young as 3 years old. Sweets and fizzy drinks allow this to happen. The unnatural sugars they contain erode your teeth to make them thin and see through. I once knew a boy who had no front teeth! Well that's what it looked like anyway. He drank so many Coca Colas that his teeth started looking like glass. Not only did he get laughed at but he
