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Quindlen's argument for same-sex marriage rights in "Evan's Two Moms"

The author's evidence for writing "Evan's Two Moms" seems to be her own understanding of the gay community and the problems they face in everyday life, in everything from sharing their commitment to adopting children and simply living life.

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Laura De Veau's argument on spirituality and mental health

Role of Spirituality and Religion in Mental Health. By Laura De Veau from the textbook From Critical Thinking to Argument: A Portable Guide. The author's thesis concerns her own (and others) research into religion and its affect on mental health.

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Lewis's argument against tipping and the service worker's perspective

Lewis provides a compelling reason against tipping in that people who provide services will expect gratuities, and when these gratuities are not given or are granted in a manner that is below their expectation, the quality of the given service will decline.

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John Stuart Mill's argument for freedom of opinion and dissent

Liberty by John Stuart Mills. The writer argues in Mills favor that only by hearing all opinions with complete freedom can the truth be established. There was one source used to complete this paper.

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Philo's theological skepticism in David Hume's essay

Philo represent to David Hume? Well, the word itself is a complex one and its meaning has often shifted throughout the years since it was first used in Greek society.

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Vaclav Havel's argument for dissent against totalitarianism

There is a good case to be made for this -- no good comes to people who are paid a visit by the likes of the Stasi or NKVD. Yet, there is something about non-resistance that is inherently wrong.

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Yuh Ji-Yeon's argument for multicultural inclusion in American education

Yuh Ji-Yeon argues for inclusion of the study of various cultures in American curriculum. She does so very convincingly by using variety of important tactics. For example while she clearly states her thesis in paragraph 10, she waits till paragraph 18 to fleetingly mention opposing views.

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Gender differences in Deborah Tannen's conversational analysis essays

They both highlight the significance of understanding the point-of-view of the other person within the conversation and allowing the other person to speak as you listen. Both essays also highlight the possibility and cases of misinterpretation of communications and the cues therein.

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Dershowitz's argument against censorship of offensive campus speakers

Real Test for Any Proposed Speech Code or Policy" by Alan Dershowitz, the author explains his position on the dangers of censorship, even against the most egregious of speakers.

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Bill Bryson's essay on unnecessary design features in consumer products

Bill Bryson's Design Flaws is a well-thought out essay that expresses exactly how consumers feel when they are confronted with products that give them features that are more than necessary for their use.

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