David L. Bender
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Description
Bender Bending Rodríguez (designated in-universe as Bending Unit 22, unit number 1,729, serial number 2716057) is a fictional character and one of the main protagonists in the animated television series Futurama. He was conceived by the series' creators Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, and is voiced by John DiMaggio. He fulfills a comic, antihero-type role in the show, and is described by fellow character Leela as an "alcoholic, whore-mongering, chain-smoking gambler". According to the character's backstory, Bender was built in Tijuana, Mexico (the other characters refer to his "swarthy Latin charm"), his name a reference to bending in Mexican maquiladoras. Bender is known for being prejudiced against non-robots.
Books
Science and religion
The Environment
Central America, opposing viewpoints
A series of provocative and engaging debates on Central American issues: political, social, and economic: Why is the U.S. involved in Central America? Is Communism a threat to Central America?
Death & dying
Presents opposing viewpoints on the meaning of death, when it occurs, how to greet death, reacting to death, and life after death, through essays by a variety of authors. Includes discussion activities.
America's prisons
Presents opposing viewpoints about prison issues. Includes critical thinking skill activities and a list of organizations to contact.