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Quietly Conscious: A Discussion Of Fetal Personhood And Abortion, Gabriella Graziani Feb 2017

Quietly Conscious: A Discussion Of Fetal Personhood And Abortion, Gabriella Graziani

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This document examines the Abortion debate by specifically discussing fetal personhood. The author first summarizes the history of the abortion debate and asserts that the argument over life at conception is a not a new concept. The author further addresses the number of abortions compared to live births in the Fredericksburg area, making sure to promote the serious nature of this problem. By first exploring the concept of fetal pain, it is concluded that though there is not scientific certainty on the topic, some scientist assert that it could be an emerging problem if more study was put into the …


Finding The Enigmatic Road To Damascus, Ivan R. Lopez Feb 2017

Finding The Enigmatic Road To Damascus, Ivan R. Lopez

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This paper is a reaction to the current Syrian refugee crisis. It examines how the Sykes-Picot agreement has impacted the Middle East. It gives a brief history of the region. It compares the opinions and facts gathered by several experts on the Middle East. Finally it discusses ways for the west to move forward to make a positive impact for future generations everywhere.