Economics Essay 12

“Does a tariff on imports also reduce exports?”

A tariff is designed to make importers from outside countries pay a fee to sell their products in different countries. When tariffs are placed, this is usually an indicator that a given country does not want to import goods from outside countries, and the outside countries will take their goods elsewhere. When countries are doing trade with one another, over time, there is a sense of familiarity, and a level of friendliness is built between the two countries. These countries are less likely to import their goods to other countries because they already have a stable bond with a different country. This makes it hard for countries with tariffs to-do trade with outside countries. A tariff will not only make it difficult to trade with outside countries but will reduce the speed of trade, which brings wealth, supporting the economy. And the production rates will drop as goods are not being sold.

English Essay 12

“Write a critique of Paine’s pamphlets from the point of view of a loyalist in 1778.”

I implore you to listen, for a heavy subject weighs on my heart that is ever-growing. There is no time, for the rebels are screaming revolution, I fear there is not much longer before war breaks loose. Thomas Paine, a brash young man, and his work of Common Sense does not have much of its own title written through its pages. I am on edge, for this illogical work of rhetorical words strung together have not much meaning if you use two percent of your head. He tells us that war is the only way to freedom. The rebels would rather pay with their lives to no longer implore his Majesty, King George III, their king. This is a sacrilegious crime as his Majesty has allowed these self-stated Americans the colonization of the New World. Mayhaps the reasoning for such ludicrous ideas comes with young age, as such suggestions as Thomas Paine’s brilliant idea to put a nation into severe debt to have a sense of loyalty and brotherhood is a fine idea. Go ahead, let us use this self-proclaimed nation as a lesson for our future generations. I pray to God they will not be as fool-hearted and dull-witted as to follow the work of a man who has as much sense in his head as there is logic in his writings.

Government 1A Essay 13

“Is the state the source of human rights?”

What are human rights? Based on the name, it is a simple explanation. All humans are entitled to birth-given rights. Everyone is entitled to these rights, whether others agree with them or not. These rights include religious freedom, ownership of property, the right to work, the right to your money, and protection from the government. These are the very fundamentals of human rights. Dissimilar to the majority’s beliefs, some believe that you do not have any rights at all. This ideology stems from socialism, the belief that everyone has to own the same amount of substances. While doing this, the state is given unnecessary power that regulates how much everyone gets. People no longer have the right to anything, except for what the government gives them. Socialism will destroy the economy, stopping all free trade, which is the key to a thriving economy.

If these rights are given at birth, where do they come from? They do not come from the state. If that were the case, then socialism would have been ingrained in our society years ago. The fact that you are born with human rights means these rights had to have come from a higher power than humans. I do not believe that science or mathematical equations could have given us our rights, as they were created by men. The universe does not exist without a higher power, and I believe in all his kindness, mercy, and love God gave us our rights.

English 4 Essay 11

“The most illogical argument in Common Sense“

Thomas Paine, an American revolutionist, and writer of Common Sense. Paine gave his all in this essay, using fiery rhetoric and intense language, one might have their already lighten spark expand into flames. However intense this essay may be, it can not distract from the lack of consistency and logic dissipating that might not have existed from the beginning. This work of writing is based on rhetoric. Thomas Paine’s rhetoric is his strongest ally. Dramatically altering events to seem more perverse than in actuality, riling up the colonists to persuade them of revolution. Paine deeply desired revolution and believed it was the only way to freedom.

In his account, Paine stated that the colonists desired revolution as a form of rebellion and an act towards freedom. Paine had interviewed maybe a few hundred people and based the entire colony’s feelings on their perspective. He made it seem like all colonists were anxious to start the revolution when the reality was, many were undecided.

Revolution needed to have war. Freedom was desperate for rebellion. America needed to declare independence. If this were true, Canada would not have the freedoms that it does. While they never completely severed the ties to Britain, they still were allowed the same freedoms Americans enjoyed. The United States essentially paid seven years, lives, and money to no longer have to declare Britain as their country.

Paine believed that commerce would weaken the nation. His argument was if we keep trading with England and gaining wealth, there would not be as much motivation to begin a revolution. If we become richer, we would have less reason to fight. This logic does not add up. If you gain more wealth, you are more likely to want to protect said wealth. If you have more money, you are more capable to protect your wealth. At this moment in history, Britain was the most powerful country. Britain’s expertise was commerce, and their wealth was unimaginable. Britain invested their wealth into a military and the economy, allowing both to continue to grow.

This essay was impactful, and I understand why. With many young men eager to fight for their rights, these fallacies and contradictions would have flown over their heads. But we can not ignore that many of Thomas Paine’s ideas were wrong, deceitful, and sometimes idiotic.

Government 1A Essay 12

“Is restitution to victims better for society than jail sentences for criminals? Explain.”

Evil is a force in this world that can seem unstoppable. It is inevitable, but the victims are undecided and unexpected. Evil is indeed a terrible crime, coming in thousands of different forms. While we can not truly destroy evil itself, we can take measures to prevent crime from happening and give victims or their families restitution. When a crime is committed and the perpetrator is caught, depending on the severity of the crime, it is taken to court. The jury decides guilty or not, depending on the evidence shown. If convincing enough, the perpetrator goes to jail and the victim gets compensation. But which one is better for society?

To give victims compensation for a crime, there are Crime Victims’ Compensation organizations, that help pay for the costs of a crime. Some of these expenses include medical, counseling, funerals, and other losses of income that damaged the family. In a way, it is almost like insurance that you don’t have to pay for. However, not just anyone can have their expenses paid for. There is a checklist of things you must qualify for to be approved. If you are a victim who is injured or died from the crime. If you came to aid a crime victim and was injured or died. First responders who were injured or died reporting to the crime. These are the most basic qualifications, but you can check out more here: Eligibility for Crime Victims’ Compensation Program | Office of the Attorney General (texasattorneygeneral.gov) These programs are set up as charities that the public can donate too, but a portion of the money comes from fines, penalty assessments, and bond forfeitures. So these programs do indeed benefit the victims but do not create any wealth for the economy.

When a perpetrator is taken to jail, depending on their sentence and how severe the crime was, all factors into how long they will remain in prison. If proven guilty, they belong in prison, compensating for the crime they have committed. Many times, a fine comes along with a prison sentence, which directly helps pay for the victim(s) expenses. Keeping the perpetrator in prison helps society stay safer by keeping dangerous criminals in jail. No one wants to have thieves, rapists, and murderers around the public. People would not be safe. If prison did not exist, crime rates would be higher than ever before.

Both prisons and crime compensation organizations are equally important. One reimburses society, while the other keeps society safe. These programs are equal in value but different in purpose.

Economics Essay 11

“Would you pay 20% more to shop at a store that sells only American-made goods?”

What are the benefits of shopping at an all American goods store? For this to become reality, the quality of the products would need to be better than anywhere else in the world, to convince people to pay the 20% fee.

Dollar Tree is famously known for having products that are only one dollar each, making goods more accessible for low-income families or anyone on a budget. The reason why these products are so cheap is that their products are made in China. In China, workers are paid inhumanly small wages to produce goods at an extremely low price and sell higher. According to War on Want, a monthly salary for an average worker is around $202. Sweatshops in China | War on Want

A benefit to shopping at an American-goods store would mean creating wealth for America. While buying goods from other countries may be cheaper, it wastes petroleum causing unnecessary emissions to pollute the ocean. If we made and bought our goods, we would be reinforcing stability in the form of more jobs with potentially higher wages. There are very-strict labor laws in America to create a safer working environment, so when we buy American-made goods, we are helping support a safer work environment. Top Five Reasons to Buy American-Made Products | ibSupply.com

Now would I pay 20% more to buy only American-made goods? This is tricky because it depends on who I am giving this 20% fee to and how much it costs. Paying a 20% fee of $5 is drastically different from $100. If I am paying the store owners, or if I knew the 20% fee would be going to support the workers, then I would pay the 20% fee because I’m able to out of a free will. If this fee raises taxes by 20% then this is redundant and reduces most of the benefits of buying American goods.