Academic papers on Argumentative / Pro-Con Essays

Hate Radio / Free Expression or Psychological Assault?
A 3 page paper examining the issues discussed in Patricia J. Williams' essay 'Hate Radio.' The paper agrees with Williams that something must be done to restrain such dissemination of hatred, and formulates a suggestion. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Beyond the Burning Cross
In June of 1990, Russell and Laura Jones of St. Paul, Minnesota found a cross burning in their yard. Two adolescents were charged; one plead guilty, the other was found guilty of a St. Paul 'hate speech' ordinance which specifically makes...
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Constitutional Protection
In June of 1990, Russell and Laura Jones of St. Paul, Minnesota found a cross burning in their yard. Two adolescents were charged; one plead guilty, the other was found guilty of a St. Paul 'hate speech' ordinance which specifically makes...
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Should Burning the Flag be a Crime ?
A 4 page essay in which the writer argues that although thematically disrespectful, a 'flag burning amendment' is merely an example of national insecurity, not patriotism. It is asserted that more important rights precede such an amendment and that...
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Why Not Burn the Flag ?
An 8 page argumentative report against allowing the burning of the American flag. In 1989, the Supreme Court overturned both the conviction of Gregory (Joey) Johnson and the laws under which he was convicted for burning a flag in Dallas during the...
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Must We Salute the American Flag ?
4 pages (including 1pg. outline) discussing whether or not Americans should be obligated to salute the flag. The case of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf is used briefly to argue that the very freedoms the flag is said to represent should inherently allow us to...
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Should the Confederate Flag Be Taken Down From the State Capitol in South Carolina?
In 5 pages the author discusses whether the Confederate flag should be taken down from the state capitol in South Carolina. The author posits that the flag should not be taken down, because it is tradition, heritage, and a symbol of bravery in...
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Paparazzi / A Right to Free Expression?
A 7 page paper supporting the right of paparazzi to exist as a profession, because to ban them would threaten the First Amendment's guarantee of free expression. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Censorship In School Is Not Right
6 pages in length. To be told what is permissible reading material and what is not is a direct violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution. Yet all across the country, school library shelves are being stripped of books that certain...
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Censorship / Unacceptable
An 8 page paper describing various forms of censorship. Attention to the affect on children is assessed. It is noted that censoring is wrong and should not be considered an effective means of control. Main focus is on censoring of materials and...
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Censoring the Internet
A 5 page argument against censoring the Internet. The main focus of the paper deals with the issue of pornography on the Internet since this is the subject with the most attention and conflict. Pornography is a freedom of speech and while we do not...
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Pros & Cons of Having Society Determine Punishment for Crime
In 10 pages the author discusses the pros and cons of having society determine punishment for crime. 'Crime and punishment for crime has been around since the beginning of time. Looking to the importance of this, one will find that over the ages...
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Mandatory Drug Testing in the Workplace
An 8 page report on the controversial issue of mandatory drug testing in the workplace. The writer is largely against such a mandate as there exist too many flaws and inconsistencies with current methods. Key court decisions such as 1991's judicial...
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Poverty is Not Inevitable / Pro and Con Argument
In 6 pages, the author argues the pros and cons of the statement that poverty is not inevitable. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Rising Class Consciousness in The U.S.A.
This 10 page paper arguing that there is a rising class consciousness in America today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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