Articles written by John Leonard Lovik
Showing 16 Articles
|
Capital Punishment Costs An Economic Liability
Streamlining the costs of governing is a growing concern in light of an economic recession, but many have ignored the costly practice of executing prisoners in the U.S.
Feb 8, 2009
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Drug Trade Encourages Community Degredation
As substance abuse in the United States soars, many are unaware of the systemic destruction that is perpetuated by illicit drug sales.
Nov 13, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Success and Ethics
As ethics validate our authority it is important to understand what establishes authority and thus the tension we find in American political life.
Sep 18, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
U.S. Crime Affects Economy
Estimated costs of crime in the United States seem to undermine struggling law enforcement budgets.
Sep 15, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Washington Rape Case Questions Rehabilitation
In Spokane, Washington state prosecutors are trying to keep a man believed to have raped 53 women in state custody as mental patient.
Sep 13, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Profiling School Shooters in America
When examining methods used by the murderers in Columbine all the way to Virginia Tech, a pattern emerges in their acts of rage.
Sep 13, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Pakistan's History of Nuclear Proliferation
Pakistan's A.Q. Khan gained hero status by jumpstarting his nation's nuclear program and moved into infamy by illicitly selling nuclear secrets to "rogue" states.
Sep 12, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Subway Attack Illustrates Bystander Effect
The brutal assault of a dozing passenger while more than ten bystanders simply watched brings social psychology into the discussion of why these citizens didn't act.
Sep 11, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Understanding the Military-Industrial Complex
A "Military-Industrial Complex" (MIC) is a term frequently referenced when confronting the politics surrounding war, however few take the time to explain its meaning.
Sep 10, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Sex Offender's Trial Questions Culpability
Many litigators defending sex offenders choose to portray the accused as victims merely acting out against personal wounds, forcing juries to decide who the victim is.
Sep 9, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Understanding the West Memphis Three
In 1993, three teenagers were convicted for the murders of three boys in West Memphis. This fall, the case continues and many have forgotten what's at stake.
Aug 21, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
DNA Evidence Raises Concerns
DNA testing is taking a more prominent role in the United States legal system. But, as people start to rely on scientific evidence as truth, many advocate caution.
Aug 20, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
U.S. Army Contracts Raise Questions of Loyalty
Examining recent contracts made by the U.S. Army indicates corruption in the bidding process. This establishes a perceived trend of apathy in the military leadership.
Aug 20, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
U.S. Courts Draw Lines on Child Rape
The Supreme Court's ruling on capital punishment does little to resolve the debate on child crimes.
Aug 19, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Gun Control Debate Becomes Paradox
In the debate over gun control, Americans will have to decide what part of our individual sovereignty will be sacrificed.
Jun 24, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
|
Justice System Politics Under Fire
The election of judges is a unique aspect to the justice system in the United States as most countries avoid this selection method. Recent troubles may show us why.
Jun 5, 2008
- John Leonard Lovik
|
