Week 5

I’ll start off by apologizing for not posting on time, I’ve had a lot of things going on, but I’m posting now.

After watching these films, I agree with both Alex and David. No person, stated by the Miranda rights, should be denied an attorney in a court of law. However, these terrorists don’t really have a chance in the outcome of the court as being not guilty anyways. Terrorists and terrorist acts are unlawful. They are trying to get something the hard way. One thing that I don’t necessarily agree with is the military getting involved with our civil liberties, just because someone committed a crime that was extremely dangerous. We are still people. In general, I don’t think that the intelligence agency should get involved either because we are human. We have the right to do a lot of things. By setting laws for people, make everyone more tempted to break them.

Week #5

Alex mentioned a lot of good points. I agree with him that many people don't know or understand civil power and military power. Like Alex said it is important that people understand what the difference is between the two. Those who well know what the difference are skeptical on whether this type of force is really necessary. They also question if they have the right to do what they are doing to the group of men they are holding. How long do they have the right to detain them?
It is very important that they do take steps on preventing the possibility of terrorist injecting toxins into food. The question seems to be what steps do they have the right to take?

Week 5

There were three main points said by the speakers that I thought were good. The first one that is when America is under attack we don't go into civil law we go into military law. I think that people do not understand what the differences are and that's a problem in society. Another good point is the Constitution was made so that the executive branch wouldn't have all the power. The last good point taht they made was to keep the people who are a threat isolated, but we shouldn't deny them the right to legal council. one thing that we need to do is have stricter sanctions so we can protect the people from a chemical welfare act. Yes people will think this is bad, but it will protect people from what could happen.

Week 4

This week our blog was about the first women’s rights convention. Many things were resolved at this convention. The biggest thing that was resolved was women’s rights.

David mentioned that women had no more rights than slaves did. Women were controlled either by the government or husband, if she was married. He brought up the quote about women that have property. They are only recognized if their land is profitable.

Alex found a good link about Women’s rights throughout history.

Week 4

The article is about Women's Right Convention and how men should have the same right as women do. This was a big part in the 1800's, that men had the right to vote and women did not. Men worked, women stayed home and took care of the house and the children. It was definitely a big difference in this world in the 1800's compared to now. Adam had a good quote in his post from the government about women who are single and have property.

Week 4 Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions

This article is about getting women the same rights that men have by introducing Woman's Rights Convention. During this period of time, mid 1800s, women did not have the same rights as men did. They basically had no more rights than slaves. When married they were completely controlled by their husbands. "He has so framed the laws of divorce, as to what shall be the proper causes of divorce; in case of separation, to whom the guardianship of the children shall be given; as to be wholly regardless of the happiness of women—the law, in all cases, going upon the false supposition of the supremacy of man, and giving all power into his hands." When the woman is not married she is still treated like dirt and is controlled by the government. "After depriving her of all rights as a married woman, if single and the owner of property, he has taxed her to support a government which recognizes her only when her property can be made profitable to it."
The items were read and after some criticism, much debate, and some slight alterations, it was finally passed with a majority of the vote.

week 3

President Johnson was pretty much trying to say that everyone deserved equality in anything we do. He said that the problem would not be fixed over night and will take a long time to fix, but was really willing to do whatever it takes to get the bill passed. We all together are one nation so we should solve to problem together, and i thought that him saying this was really important and strong. Everyone deserves the right to vote. "All men are created equal". That's one of the important things he said in his speech and I agree 100% with that statement.