Natalie McKittrick
Article: 1
NC Times
Prince William's posting to Falklands defended
http://www.nctimes.com/ap/entertainment/prince-william-s-posting-to-falklands-defended/article_6681a97d-3be5-5a25-907a-fda70a196e35.html
They would like to revoke Prince Williams ability to fight in the war at Falklands.
Upon Prince Williams department to the war at Falklands the British Government decided to defend the Prince from leaving. They beleive that it is a very dangerous feat that could kill one of ther heir to the throne. The war at Falklands is a raging battle that has benn going on for the past few years now.
This connects to the explotation and countries portion of the classes. Prince William is the Prince of Britan which used to be England which just so happened to be one of the many countries that had explores America. That is how it relates to the material that we are learning in classes.
As Price William has resently been I have also been restricted from my full potential due to the fact that times are changing and the world is not so "nice" anymore. For instance, I am not allowed to ride my bike or run to friends houses because "bad things" might happen. Although I have not been restricted by the British Government, but I have in fact been resricted by something very, very similar... parents...
My opinion on the topic would be to let him fight. I mean, come on! He is the prince! He does what he wants to! There are like hundreds of others lined up for the throne it is not like it will be a great loss, and at least it will be for his country and not of something dinky like old age.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Freedom of Speech Violation!
Natalie McKittrick
Article: 5
School police union slammed for edgy t-shirts
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/school-police-union-slammed-for-edgy-t-shirts/article_7580f44d-f423-5985-b1a8-2c560ed5038c.html
Police might have disciplinary action places upon them for selling of offensive t-shirt
A police officers union in Northern California has angered a whole town because they began to sell offensive t-shirts. The shirt showed a child behind bars and read "U raise `em, we cage `em." The Twin Rivers Police Officers Association officials said that they had the idea in 2009 in order to raise money for fallen officers. Less than 30 shirts were sold and most at the price of $12 for their fellow union members. They are debating whether to pose disciplinary action upon them... but can they?
This connects to what we are learning in class in the Bill of Rights category. They would be violating the basic rights amendment. If they were to punish them for it they would be seizing their freedom of speech. In that category they can wear and say what they want. So therefore under the bill of rights they cannot punish them for this in anyway.
This connects to my life as a citizen. It connects because if I did not have the right to the freedom of speech I might not be able to wear some of the clothing that I have. I also greatly enjoy debates. Without the freedom of speech I might not be able to freely express my thoughts about the most interesting topics. Also some of the books that I greatly enjoy (Harry Potter and Septimus Heap come to mind) might not be published because of controversial content.
I have two opinions on the matter. My first is that they should not have posted it in the first place because it can be taken very offensively on many counts. For instance you might be insulting the mother, stating that she did not raise her child right. Also the T-shirt features a young boy, so that could also be quite offensive. My second is that they cannot proceed with disciplinary action on the topic and the Bill of Rights clearly states that.
Article: 5
School police union slammed for edgy t-shirts
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/school-police-union-slammed-for-edgy-t-shirts/article_7580f44d-f423-5985-b1a8-2c560ed5038c.html
Police might have disciplinary action places upon them for selling of offensive t-shirt
A police officers union in Northern California has angered a whole town because they began to sell offensive t-shirts. The shirt showed a child behind bars and read "U raise `em, we cage `em." The Twin Rivers Police Officers Association officials said that they had the idea in 2009 in order to raise money for fallen officers. Less than 30 shirts were sold and most at the price of $12 for their fellow union members. They are debating whether to pose disciplinary action upon them... but can they?
This connects to what we are learning in class in the Bill of Rights category. They would be violating the basic rights amendment. If they were to punish them for it they would be seizing their freedom of speech. In that category they can wear and say what they want. So therefore under the bill of rights they cannot punish them for this in anyway.
This connects to my life as a citizen. It connects because if I did not have the right to the freedom of speech I might not be able to wear some of the clothing that I have. I also greatly enjoy debates. Without the freedom of speech I might not be able to freely express my thoughts about the most interesting topics. Also some of the books that I greatly enjoy (Harry Potter and Septimus Heap come to mind) might not be published because of controversial content.
I have two opinions on the matter. My first is that they should not have posted it in the first place because it can be taken very offensively on many counts. For instance you might be insulting the mother, stating that she did not raise her child right. Also the T-shirt features a young boy, so that could also be quite offensive. My second is that they cannot proceed with disciplinary action on the topic and the Bill of Rights clearly states that.
Should Women Start to Carry Guns
Natalie McKittirck
Article: 5
South Carolina sheriff urges women to carry guns
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/article_ce3c6eae-3d6a-5d5a-9764-250a55f90eae.html
How women should begin carrying guns due to recent event.
Have you seen what has been happening lately? That is why South Carolina sheriff urges women to begin carrying guns. Women should carry them in order to protect themselves. He would suggest that they use a .45-caliber weapon and conceal it in a fanny pack while exercising. He recommends He also recommend that they should also exercise in group rather than by themselves. Overall he thinks that a gun is much more affective than mace.
This connects to what we are learning in class in the Bill of Rights category. It represents the second right, the right to own a gun. But, with rights comes responsibility. In this case it is using the gun effectively. Also you must purchase the gun in your name and get it certified.
Because I am a girl, it very much so connects to my life because I enjoy going on runs. You always have to be prepared. That is why I run in a familiar territory where I know many people and they are all within close range. I have also heard of and seen on the news things that have happened recently that would make this sheriff want to enforce this.
My opinion on the topic is yes they should. People can recover from mace and some have made themselves immune to it. Where as if they see you holding a gun and you fire it, it will scare them off for good. You do not necessarily have to fire it at them. You can fire it to the side and they will run. In some cases, even just the sight of the gun can make someone run.
Article: 5
South Carolina sheriff urges women to carry guns
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/article_ce3c6eae-3d6a-5d5a-9764-250a55f90eae.html
How women should begin carrying guns due to recent event.
Have you seen what has been happening lately? That is why South Carolina sheriff urges women to begin carrying guns. Women should carry them in order to protect themselves. He would suggest that they use a .45-caliber weapon and conceal it in a fanny pack while exercising. He recommends He also recommend that they should also exercise in group rather than by themselves. Overall he thinks that a gun is much more affective than mace.
This connects to what we are learning in class in the Bill of Rights category. It represents the second right, the right to own a gun. But, with rights comes responsibility. In this case it is using the gun effectively. Also you must purchase the gun in your name and get it certified.
Because I am a girl, it very much so connects to my life because I enjoy going on runs. You always have to be prepared. That is why I run in a familiar territory where I know many people and they are all within close range. I have also heard of and seen on the news things that have happened recently that would make this sheriff want to enforce this.
My opinion on the topic is yes they should. People can recover from mace and some have made themselves immune to it. Where as if they see you holding a gun and you fire it, it will scare them off for good. You do not necessarily have to fire it at them. You can fire it to the side and they will run. In some cases, even just the sight of the gun can make someone run.
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