Comments On 'The Case for a Military Gay Ban' by David H. Hackworth
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A 6 page paper discussing the 1992 Washington Post article by David H. Hackworth on 'The Case for a Military Gay Ban.' Hackworth notes a variety of experience-based reasons for hhis opposition to gays in the military. Bibliography lists two sources.
Filename: Gayshh.wps

Conflicting Views of Homosexuality
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A 5 page paper which examines the controversial views regarding homosexuality as it involves the theory of sickness as opposed to biology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAcnh.rtf

Conversion and Reparative Therapies for Homosexuals
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A 7 page examination of the predominant views among professional organizations like the American Psychiatric Association regarding the causes of homosexuality and potential treatments. Emphasizes that views of professional organizations have evolved considerably over time. This evolution has occurred both in response to changing societal views on homosexuality and on emerging research regarding homosexuals behavior, the biological and societal causes of this behavior, and potential therapies for that behavior. The growing gay lobby has had an influence as well in that they typically oppose reparative therapy. The previously predominant view that homosexuality is an aberrant condition which can be treated is declining and an approach geared at allowing the homosexual to accept who they are. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPhomoTh.wps

Coworkers And AIDS: Attitudes
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12 pages in length. Fear and intolerance comprise the vast majority of attitudes towards AIDS within the workplace. Even though the general public is well-educated by now as to the safety issues associated with contact to an AIDS patient, there still remains unfounded apprehension when it comes to working within the same environment as those with AIDS. Clearly, the HIV/AIDS population faces considerably more challenges than other members of society do, in that they have to struggle just to achieve a modicum of acceptance. Their societal counterparts, who are frequently ignorant to deeper issues surrounding the disease, often unknowingly make them feel inadequate and worthless when it comes their life choices. Inasmuch as the workplace is often a hotbed for judgmental attitudes, AIDS patients have experienced undue stress that is directly related to workplace attitudes. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLCAIDat.wps

Critique of News Article on MRSA
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This 8 page paper critiques an article on MRSA, points out its biases and explains why it is important that the news media report things accurately. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: HVMRSACr.rtf