blog post chapter 9
1. Honestly there isn't a party that I identify with most. I don't really do much with politics I haven't ever really paid much attention to what each parties views or what they believe. I generally just vote for who ever I think is the best candidate and for which ever one has the best ideas. Not really that familiar with the party platform either so not sure whether or not I agree or disagree with things that are in it.
2. I dont think that we need political parties but that is just my opinion. People are very dependent on political parties and people get very heated about which party they are for and what they stand for. So in that no I do not think that we could not operate without political parties today like we could have then.
3. I would say the Constitution Party because it seems to have most of the same beliefs that I have. I may not be extremely religious but I do think that a lot of what they believe in is the same as I do. They have strict views on certain things and want to reduce taxes, spending and regulation.
posted on Ashley Pelfrey, Gabrielle Miller, Jessica Tucker
Friday, March 29, 2013
Friday, March 1, 2013
Chapter 6 blog post
1. I think that the media may be too dependent on polls. I understand that polls are important to some aspects but not to everything. It can be appropriate for the media to create their own polls i suppose but I think it would be better if they were reporting on a poll that someone else created and then reported the findings that way instead of one of their own. Sometime they have polls for things that are kind of silly and do not make much since but other times they can be very helpful.
2. It honestly does not matter to me I do not really see myself a part of a particular party whether it be Democratic republican or even libertarian. It seems to be more important to my parents and when my grandparents were alive it seemed even more important to them. As far as my friends go it just depends on the person and the age it seems of that person to how much it matters to them.
3. I feel that my opinion on politics is more influenced by economic issues that social issues even though they are influenced by both somewhat. Issues that come up and that we hear about on a day to day basis is a big influence on my opinion of politics and who I think is good for our government and who isn't.
I commented on Chelsea dunns, Jessica Armes, Rachel Bunch's blogs.
1. I think that the media may be too dependent on polls. I understand that polls are important to some aspects but not to everything. It can be appropriate for the media to create their own polls i suppose but I think it would be better if they were reporting on a poll that someone else created and then reported the findings that way instead of one of their own. Sometime they have polls for things that are kind of silly and do not make much since but other times they can be very helpful.
2. It honestly does not matter to me I do not really see myself a part of a particular party whether it be Democratic republican or even libertarian. It seems to be more important to my parents and when my grandparents were alive it seemed even more important to them. As far as my friends go it just depends on the person and the age it seems of that person to how much it matters to them.
3. I feel that my opinion on politics is more influenced by economic issues that social issues even though they are influenced by both somewhat. Issues that come up and that we hear about on a day to day basis is a big influence on my opinion of politics and who I think is good for our government and who isn't.
I commented on Chelsea dunns, Jessica Armes, Rachel Bunch's blogs.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Chapter 5 Blog Post
2. Women have a lot more rights than we used to but women still get discriminated against pretty often as well. Even though there are laws in place against sexual harassment and getting less pay than men. Women still get harassed in the work place a lot more than should be happening. Also a lot of men get higher wages for the same jobs and takes a lot more time to get raises or promotions.
3. I think the government definitely does not do enough in the case of sexual orientation. I think that no matter your sexual orientation you should not be judged as a person because of it. It should not matter, except in very few instances, the sexual orientation of a person on whether or not someone gets a job, better pay, or a promotion.
I commented on Gabrielle Millers, Jessica Tucker, and Melissa Ray's blogs
Friday, February 15, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Chapter 4 Blog post
1. I think that freedom of speech is very important. If we could say how we felt about things then nothing would ever get changed or no one would know what is important to the people. For the most part freedom of speech does not go to far but there are always those times and those individuals who take it to far. I think this is depending on the person and the situation. I think that if someone says something that hurts someone else and action can be taken against them, like when someone is bullying someone whether face to face or cyber bullying, then it should be known or in criminal trials.
2. I do not think some aspects of separation of church and state are necessary. I think that students should be allowed to pray in school and at their games. However, I do not think that the nation should be allowed to have one church that is the nations official church. We have a freedom of religion so that every individual has the right to believe as they see fit.
3. Yes I think that a defendant should have equal rights to anyone else. We would be taking away someones right to have an attorney especially when they cannot afford one and could also make self incrimination allowed as well. I do not think that defendants have to many rights. If it were me or you in their place we would want to have all of those same rights ourselves. Whether it be something small or something major you are being tried for.
1. I think that freedom of speech is very important. If we could say how we felt about things then nothing would ever get changed or no one would know what is important to the people. For the most part freedom of speech does not go to far but there are always those times and those individuals who take it to far. I think this is depending on the person and the situation. I think that if someone says something that hurts someone else and action can be taken against them, like when someone is bullying someone whether face to face or cyber bullying, then it should be known or in criminal trials.
2. I do not think some aspects of separation of church and state are necessary. I think that students should be allowed to pray in school and at their games. However, I do not think that the nation should be allowed to have one church that is the nations official church. We have a freedom of religion so that every individual has the right to believe as they see fit.
3. Yes I think that a defendant should have equal rights to anyone else. We would be taking away someones right to have an attorney especially when they cannot afford one and could also make self incrimination allowed as well. I do not think that defendants have to many rights. If it were me or you in their place we would want to have all of those same rights ourselves. Whether it be something small or something major you are being tried for.
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
chapter 3 blog post
1. I think that we should a strong national government because the government keeps all the states united together as one front and keeps control of everything that the states could not if they each had equal power
2. He cut back on categorical grants and replaced them with block grants that would allow the states to spend the money given to them by congress in broader areas than the categorical grants would allow. He also eliminated general revenue sharing. It gave the states more ways to spend the money required that was given to them so yes I think it was appropriate.
3. I think it is a matter best left to state and local governments, they can look closely at what is needed state wide or in their local area. It would be harder for national government to regulate it well and some could be suffering while others be be doing well.
1. I think that we should a strong national government because the government keeps all the states united together as one front and keeps control of everything that the states could not if they each had equal power
2. He cut back on categorical grants and replaced them with block grants that would allow the states to spend the money given to them by congress in broader areas than the categorical grants would allow. He also eliminated general revenue sharing. It gave the states more ways to spend the money required that was given to them so yes I think it was appropriate.
3. I think it is a matter best left to state and local governments, they can look closely at what is needed state wide or in their local area. It would be harder for national government to regulate it well and some could be suffering while others be be doing well.
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