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I have heard there are a lot of studies that say children are better off with a mother and a father that are married. But where can I find them??

Need some help with a Western Civ. paper I'm writing. It's over a book on the fall of the Soviet Union and it is really a Liberal piece of sh--- er, crap. It focuses on the economic ruin and corruption and completely discounts the Political roles of Reagan, Thatcher and Pope John Paul. In fact, it limits Reagan's contributions to one sentence stating that his "anti-communist speech did little to help things and caused the hardliners to move even further away from Glasnost". It's one of those "Socialism would have worked if it wasn't for the corrupt politicians" view points....

Help, please. I am looking for a definitive source or two refuting socialized medicine. I have looked most of today, but cannot find what I am looking for, but I am sure it is out there and if anyone has their fingertips on it, you will. I need facts, stats, numbers etc documenting how socialized medicine has failed where it has been implemented and the likely consequences of such a nationalized health plan here. I humbly thank you all in advance.

I am 16 years old and in the speech and debate team at my high school. Our current topic for debate is: "Should the United States federal government fund Hurricane Katrina relief and rebuilding by ending President Bush's tax cuts?" I strongly disagree with the proposition, but I need more evidence and reasons to back up my argument. Suggestions and facts would be greatly appreciated!!

Was The Iraq war justified. The conservative case for a war against Iraq does not stand: 1. Iraq's conventional military capabilities were not a threat. 2. They Did not have WMD, we knew since the U.N. told us. 3. Iraq was not safe haven for terrorist as it is Now. Therefore We carried the war because: 1. Transform the region (democratize) 2. Achieve Total U.S. military dominance in the Middle East 3. Because we wanted to wack Saddam

I sorry to take up space on here. I am working on a paper on media bias and people on here were helpful enough to help me find a book on it. In my introduction I am trying to come up with a succint definition of conservatism. Any ideas?

I am a college student and new at this so please forgive any mistakes in here till i get the hang of this. I am presenting a 2 minute rant on anything i choose i have chosen to rant about the mistakes and misconceptions of Fahrenheit 9/11 and am in need of help with the topic. I have read the articel about fahrenhype 9/11 but would like to have more than just that in my arsenal for the topic. I am presenting this tomorrow so if any one can help i would greatly appericate it

I've been wanting to write a letter to the editors of my local paper illustrating Kerry's anti-American activities over the years. There is just so much information out there that is it overwhelming me when I try to get it all out there in about 250 words. I would like to cover as much as possible, including his relationship with the Sandinistas, selling out our POW's in favor of his cousin, etc. Has anyone already written up something like this or is anyone interested in helping out someone that gets a brain cramp when looking at all this? The election...