American Constitution and Business
The American Constitution is the ultimate law of the United States. No other laws created are equal to that of the constitution. The constitution is supreme over everything. The constitution was designed to be able to keep up with the times, it is broad so that it can evolve and still stand years an....

Bill Of Rights
Just like with the Declaration of Independence, writing the Bill of Rights was a pivical moment. The idea of adding a Bill of Rights to the Constitution was initially controversial. There were two opposing sides: the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists. The Federalists were in favor of th....

Bones of Contention
Bones of Contention Allison Vasquez Introduction to Archaeology ANTH 334-01 April 30th, 2005 Archaeology was rocked to its core on November 16th, 1990 when the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) was signed into law. This act gave c....

Book Burning
Across the world things are being censored but the worst happened in the past, book burning. This devastating act of censorship took place in the earliest years of the Bible to now with the Harry Potter books. Books are burned for one reason and one reason alone because they hold unruly thoughts, ....

Business Regulation Simulation
Business Regulation Simulation University of Phoenix MBA/560 Enterprise Risk Workshop 3 Business Regulation Simulation Abstract The simulation presents a scenario, which a local citizen of Lake Dira in the state of Erehwon, Bates, alleges that Alumina,....

Can We Really Point the Finger at Rap?
Think of violence in music today. What came to your mind first? For most people its rap, but if you really listen to what some rock groups sing about, you would be appalled. They scream of killing, suicide, and harming other people. Rap music is always taking the shots when it comes to influencing t....

Censorship
Censorship, a controversial word that has been with us since who knows when. Ancient dictators would burn books because they didn’t like them and force people to believe what he did. The question I ask myself though is if censorship in Libraries and schools is justified. My answer is no, and t....

Censorship
IntroductionIn a world in which acts of heinous violence, murder or crude and shocking behavior seem to be a normal occurrence, it may lead one to wonder what has put society onto this slippery slope. How did this type of behavior come to be so acceptable and in some cases glorifiable? A careful stu....

Censorship
The books that have been banned from shelves over the years are almost incalculable. Harry Potter, written by J.K. Rowling is one that has been tried to be banned many times. Although, there are many reasons why Harry Potter is an incredible fantasy novel that should not be banned. The banning of....

censorship
Have you ever walked into a music store and seen those parental advisory stickers on most of todays' popular music? Or have you seen those TV ratings on the top left corner of your favorite shows? How about the ratings on your favorite video games? I'm sure you have, but do you really know what tho....

Censorship
Censorship Censorship in the arts has increased in recent years, meaning things are getting censored that do not necessarily need to be. Movies, art, music, television, and literature are getting unjustly censored. This is un-American. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution sta....

Censorship in Mass Media
Introduction Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech; or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." The First A....

Censorship of the Internet is Unconstitutional
Censorship of the Internet is Unconstitutional The freedom of speech that was possible on the Internet could now be subjected to governmental approvals. For example, China is attempting to restrict political expression, in the name of security and social stability. It requires users of t....

Child Violence
We see violence around us everyday of the week. Violence is not only a local happening it is a worldwide plague. We live in a world that has much violence, from the war in Iraq to the kidnappings in Columbia. We see violence in our streets and even in our homes; the violent parties being the childre....

Church and State
Under God or Just Plain Over God? The debate over church v. state has been a long drawn out debate over political power and family values. In recent times, the debate has unraveled into several other issues relating to our public school systems. The relationship between public school educat....

Civil Liberties
Civil Liberties (And how they differ from civil rights) If the fires of freedom and civil liberties burn low in other lands, they must be made brighter in our own. If in other lands the press and books and literature of all kinds are censored, we must redouble our efforts here to keep them ....

Constitutional Case Studies: Same-Sex Marriages
Constitutional Case Studies: Same-Sex Marriages Same-sex marriage has been one of the most disputed topics since the 1950's and continues to reemerge even now. What makes this such a popular topic is due to several reasons. First, same-sex marriage is one of the hottest election issues debated b....

Corporate Personhood Defined by the 14th Amendment
Corporate Personhood Controversy There has been a long standing controversy over the issue of corporate personhood. The corporate personhood debate is based on questioning whether the subset of rights provided under the law to biological people should also be given to corporations as legal persons....

Crime an TV
Crime and TV Crime and Television In order to fully answer this question we must first understand what violence is. Violence is the use of one's powers to inflict mental or physical injury upon another; examples of this would be rape or murder. Violence in entertainment reaches the public by w....

Crime and TV
Crime and Television In order to fully answer this question we must first understand what violence is. Violence is the use of one's powers to inflict mental or physical injury upon another; examples of this would be rape or murder. Violence in entertainment reaches the public by way of television....

Curfews
The United States is supposed to be the land of the free, a land where the Constitution rules and all people, young and old, have equal rights under the law. However, federal, state, and local governments are ignoring the freedom of the people, especially young people. One anti-freedom law that g....

Facebook & myspace privacy invasion
With the growing popularity of networking Websites, how much information is too much information? Some students are now finding themselves in trouble after parents, teachers, and employers view these sites. College students are being expelled from school after posting pictures of what they do over....

Fahrenheit 451
Imagine a culture where books are prohibited, where the basic rights illustrated in the First Amendment hold no weight and society is merely a brainwashed, mechanical population. According to Ray Bradbury, the author of Fahrenheit 451, this depiction is actually an exaggerated forecast for the Amer....

Fahrenheit 451
Imagine a society where books are prohibited, where the basic rights made clear in the First Amendment hold no weight and society is merely a brainwashed, mechanical population. According to Ray Bradbury, the author of Fahrenheit 451, this depiction is actually an exaggerated forecast for the Ameri....

First Amendment
Evolution of First Amendment The First Amendment, ratified December 15, 1791, has undergone some of the greatest tests of time. This historical sentence from the First Amendment is absolute, but its interpretation by others over the years has not been: Congress shall make no law respecting and ....

Freedom of Speech
Freedom of speech is the idea that people can speak freely without being stopped, or censored. The United States First Amendment states that people have the right for absolute freedom of speech, which raises concern for when freedom of speech should be limited. Being able to speak freely is impo....

Freedom of Speech & Censorship on the Internet
IntroductionWith more and more frequency the newspapers are reporting instances of school children distributing disks of pornographic images which they have downloaded from the net and recently a university student was found to be operating such a site for material. On November 11, an Associated Pre....

Gambling Industry
Introduction With the help of technology, gambling of all forms is growing worldwide. Only a few years ago betting was restricted in time and place- restricted to state-owned lotteries, race courses, casinos and limited retail outlets. Today, gamblers can place bets over the internet, mobil....

Gangsta Rap and Violence Go Hand in Hand
Mr. Officer, I want to see you layin' in a coffin, sir, from The Chronic and F--- the police, from N.W.A., are few lyrics from the music genre gangsta rap. This kind of music is being sold to young children without any thought of concern. When many children listen to this kind of music they think ....

Gay Marriage
Gay Marriage, marriage, what is the difference? The difference is that Gay marriage is the union between two people, a man and a man or a woman and a woman. Marriage is between two people. Some people say between a man and a woman, and others, like gays, say its between the one they love even if....

Gay rights on marraige
Gay rights on marriage Just ask about anyone. Theyll all tell you theyre in favor of equal rights for homosexuals. Gays should have the same rights in housing, jobs, public accommodations, and should have equal access to government benefits, equal protection of law, and so on. But then you....

God Vs Bush
Kelley Rowan 03/25/2006 God vs. Bush Almost from the beginning of The United States political leaders and Religious leaders have been fighting over what should and should not be sanctioned by law. Although this country was founded because of religious persecution and the search for reli....

Government - Campaign Finance Reform
Sarah Keith American Government Prof. Scott Harvin February 26, 2007 Position Paper: Campaign Finance Reform Money and Politics: Like Peas and Carrots Elections and money have been associated since the process first began, but the level of allowed involvement of money has changed dramatic....

Government Censorship
Thesis: Government Censorship would damage the atmosphere of the freedom to express ideas onthe Internet; therefore, government should not encourage censorship. Introduction I. In the Internet community, there is a large volume of technical terms. For this reason, it is firstnecessary to examine the....

Gun Control And the secound amendment
Gun Control and the Second Amendment "If the second amendment does not mean what it says, what about the first?", this was the question asked by author, and National Rifle Association member, Bill Clede. In his article "Gun Control, Press Control", he warns journalists about the hidden d....

how church and state are handled in the islamic and christian communties
Cierra Green Mr. Troupe Myth and Legends 3 May 2006 How Church and State are Handled in the Islamic and Christian Communities There is a difference in the relationship Muslim and Christian communities have with the political systems of the nations in which they practice their religion. I....

Injustice Everywhere
It seems as though the general public has been conditioned or at least distracted to accept the slow demolition of democracy in the United States. For instance, a recent law, the John Warner Government Defense Act of 2007, takes a hard-fought right, the right to assemble, away in the United States,....

Internet Censorship
The Internet, or the World Wide Web, is a great means of obtaining anything that is in almost any part of the world. An easy way to think about this is just millions of computers that can talk and share information (Clark 1). The web broadcasts more information than any other medium in the world rig....

Internet Censorship
The Internet can be a very disturbing and adult medium. There are parts of the Internet that should not be viewed by children. Explicit information can be found which is intended for an adult audience but children who have access to the Internet have become exposed to this material. The question at ....

Is Flag Burning protected under the First Amendment?
There is a lot of controversy involving this topic. On June 21, 1998 the Supreme Court ruled that the act of flag burning is protected by the First Amendment. President George H. W. Bush boycotted the decision and asked for an amendment that would abolish it. Congress in turn passed a federal law th....

Is speech communication class is important?
When I first signed up for the speech class I was a little confused and scared. You might ask why because I am that person who do not like to talk, who do not like to be with people, and who do not like to communicate. Day after day I felt more comfortable and I liked the way teacher handled the cl....

Leave the Flag Alone
The Supreme Court, you see, considers burning the American Flag an act which is protected by the First Amendment right to free speech. (Esquilax.com) Senator Ted Kennedy stated, The words of the first amendment are simple and majestic: Congress shall make no law abridging freedom of speech T....

Legal issues My space Hoax
United States Constitution is the supreme law of the land. The constitution was put in place to divide the power in the country; create laws and carry them out. Laws are made so that the citizens of the United States act reasonable as well as to limit violations and prevent chaos. In the constitutio....

Libberals vs Conservatisim
Liberals Vs Conservatives I would like to start by saying that I consider it to be a tragedy that this assignment is necessary. I can not believe that so many people in our class do not know the liberal and conservative views on some of the most basic topics. I by no means think that everyone shou....

McCarthyism and The Crucible
Keith Paulos Lan. 11 CP The Crucible Essay 21 November 2005 By the start of the 1950s, the Depression was finally over, and so was World War II. After many years of hard living, people thought that things would get better and they would have happiness again. Americans were getting back to thei....

McCarthyism and the Media
The Cold War ushered in a new era in the American society that would change the way in which everyday life was carried on by the public. Men, women and children were convinced to fit the average mold that was promoted through propaganda issued from the American government and media. Events, such as....

Media and Politics
It is a reasonable expectation that the media will gather the facts and report the news fairly, accurately and responsibly. The American public relies on the media for a great deal of its information. “The role of the press in American politics has become a major source of discussion and con....

Opposition or Agreement?
Opposition or Agreement? In my opinion, Shirley Q. Liquor is definitely not violating any laws or the rights of people in our country. She is simply trying to be humorous and make her audience laugh. Many groups do not see Shirley Q. as being humorous though. They see her as ....

OUR AMERICA
As the United States grew, not only geographically but agriculturally and economically, there were many events that brought the United States government and laws as they are today. In the novel A Different Mirror, written by Ronald Takaki, he dramatically describes many history altering events of ou....

Poetry on the Internet
Introduction The interest in poetry is at an all-time high, and much of that interest has to do with the accessibility of poetic materials on the Internet, a vehicle that offers both a wide latitude of choice to browsers and researchers and a curious mixture of attention and anonymity to those who ....

Pornography on the Internet
The Internet is a method of communication and a source of information that is becoming popular among those who are interested in the information superhighway. The problem with this world we know as Cyberspace, the ‘Net, or the Web is that some of this information, including pornographical mate....

Prayer in School
Introduction The prayer in school debate began in 1960 with a case brought before the courts in Baltimore, Maryland, that focused on Madalyn Murray O'Hairs son who was forced to participate in school prayer. The prayer in school debate hinges on the principle of separation of church and state. He....

Problems With Censorship The First Amendment
Problems With Censorship The First Amendment The First Amendment has led Americans to believe in a hallowed sense of freedom that does not exist; freedom of speech. Freedom of speech in this country has never been absolute. You can't yell fire in a crowded theater, solicit bribes, make terroris....

Protected Speech
Freedom of speech is one of our most valued and controversial Constitutional rights as citizens of this country. In more recent times, freedom of speech has been referred to as protected speech and its context is challenged in different legal cases. One such case where the right of protected speech ....

racism
RACISM Racism has always been both an instrument of discrimination and a tool of exploitation. But it manifests itself as a cultural phenomenon, susceptible to cultural solutions, such as multicultural education and the promotion of ethnic identities. The....

Racism Today
"...Everybody jumped on him, beat the hell out of him... Everybody was hitting him or kicking him. One guy was kicking at his spine. Another guy hitting on the side of the face... He was unconscious. He was bleeding. Everybody had blood on their forearms. We ran back up the hill laughing... He shoul....

Raise a Glass to Prohibition
Raise a Glass to Prohibition The Roaring Twenties were a time of riches, wealth, and prosperity. During this time of economical growth, people enjoyed having a good time and just relaxing while the country prospered. The consumption of alcohol was a way to help Americans relax and enjoy lif....

Red Scarf Girl
The Red Scarf Girl, by Ji-Li Jiang, tells a true story about the Cultural Revolution, launched in 1966, seen from the eyes of a twelve year old. The story begins in Shanghai, China, where Ji-Li Jiang is introduced as a girl who had everything a twelve year old could want--amazing parents, tons of fr....

Religion in Schools
Religion is something that all schools need to teach their students. People may object, but it is something that is necessary for all students to learn. If you disagree, its probably because you dont think that its legal, or that you think the student is going to be forced to take part in th....

Requiring Registration to Access Internet Pornography: Abridging Free Speech or Safeguarding Childr
Loomis 1 Kelly Loomis Mr. Gamble Gov 111 5 December 2005 Requiring Registration to Access Internet Pornography: Abridging Free Speech or Safeguarding Children? Pornography is the internets number one income generator. With such an abundance of pornography available, children have incre....

Same sex marriage-a civil rights issue
Same-Sex Marriage Is A Civil Rights Issue America prides itself in the idea of equal treatment for all. But, it is still only that- an idea. Homosexuals are a part of American society, yet they do not have the same civil liberties as heterosexuals. As of 2004 in the United States of America, same....

School Boards
A board of education has many tasks and functions. Their main function is decision making. There are two standard methods for selecting school board members. The two methods are election and appointment. Election, by far is the most common practice, accounts for about ninety five percent of Sc....

school uniforms
I think that school uniforms in schools are a good idea, the concept that children should have uniforms in schools are a good idea. Many times there are children that feel bad because they don't have the proper clothing to wear to school, many times there are children who feel the pressure that they....

School Uniforms
School Uniforms By Lily Gross The fact is that no empirical study shows that school uniforms produce positive changes in student behavior over the long run. Most students get the choice of what to wear to school. It is the students right. However, some people and school administrators wan....

Should School Uniforms Be Allowed In School
When you step into Bryan High School, you see all types of people and styles of clothes. Most of the time, you could tell a person's personality by the way they dress. If a person's clothing makes their personality, would you try to change that? Well that's what uniforms would do. Although the numbe....

terrorism- we have to find a way to win
Terrorism We have to find a way to win! 1 Terrorism- we have to find a way to win! By: Angela Venuti COMM 215 University of Phoenix September 18, 2005 ....

The Aptitude of George W. Bush
Introduction The George Bush administration has taken a lot of heat from the war on terrorism. This war, which is not actually a war but rather a conflict, is one that was started long before George W. Bush ever took office. George W. Bush has had very strong values and beliefs towards foreign po....

The Making of a Poor American
The Making of a Poor American There are a plethora of theories as to what the eventual downfall of the United States will be. Some foresee a nuclear war with a rival country; others swear some elaborate conspiracy originating from within the government will finally turn our nations democratic fo....

The Negative Influence of Television on Children
For decades there has been debate as to how television media affects our children. Many parents have been concerned since the beginning of television. Through extensive research over the last few decades, television has been thought to desensitize and have detrimental effects on our children, which ....

The Right To Know from our Government
In the past, the United States government has done a lot for its citizens. And though the government has done plenty to help this country, sometimes they have overdone things. For example, in 1917, Congress passed a very controversial act relating to freedom of speech. Congress had passed the ....

The Sedition Act of 1798
For the first few years of Constitutional government, under the leadership of George Washington, there was a unity, commonly called Federalism that even James Madison (the future architect of the Republican Party) acknowledged in describing the Republican form of government-- And according to the ....

The Sociopolitical Ramifications of Computer Gaming
Since the dawning of civilization, when the first humans walked the earth, games have played an integral part in human society. Humanity has always had a passion for pastimes and has accordingly created an immense number of methods for achieving diversion. From the game of Senet, an ancient Egyptian....

Under god debate
One Nation Under God Living in the Untied States every child that attends a public school is required to learn the Pledge of Allegiance. I am sure that everyone remembers standing in front of the flag with their right hands above their hearts saying such a sacred pledge. As a little kid th....

Uniforms in the Schools
Uniforms in the School Are school uniforms an efficient way to help stop violence in schools or do uniforms take away students individuality? Some people say students have a right to choose what they want to wear. The First Amendment right is freedom of expression. Teenagers are trying to form ....

USA Patriot Act
USA Patriot Act David Pennington University of Phoenix Online Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice CJA 310 Stephanie L. Slattery, J.D. Abstract Throughout the research I did for this paper, I had a very difficult time finding sources and people who thought the Patriot Act was a grea....

Video Game censorship
Video Games: Game Censorship Various forms of media have always have always had always had some amount of debate due to vulgarity, violence, and indecency in the past. In this day video games are the form of media that people want censored. Of course many game designers and the International Game ....

violence and pornography
Violence and Pornography In the late Seventies, America became shocked and outraged by the rape, mutilation, and murder of over a dozen young, beautiful girls. The man who committed these murders, Ted Bundy, was later apprehended and executed. During his detention in various penitentiaries, he w....

World War I Homefront
On April 2, 1917 a solemn President Woodrow Wilson stood before the United States Congress and asked the senators and representatives to declare war on Germany. Although it was against his former peace and neutrality efforts, President Wilson condemned Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare as "w....

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