BR 3/31/14
I definitely think that racism is still an issue in 2014, and that really makes me mad. Like, why are we STILL doing it? People who are still racist, prejudice, and don't support gay marriage, or judge people who live their lives differently from them just need to give it up. Being racist or having any other negative attitude on these topics are putting up a fight that won't be won. Who cares if someone is black, white, Hispanic, or whatever? They are still humans. I don't want to offend anyone, but I honestly believe that people that have this attitude towards these topics, the world would be a better place without them.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
BR 3/24/14
There is an outbreak of Ebola in Guinea. The Guinean Health Ministry said that the disease is mainly spread from infected people, from objects belonging to ill or dead people, and by the consumption of meat from animals in the bush. Most of the cases have been in the forest area of southern Guinea, and health officials say they are offering free treatment for all patients.
There is an outbreak of Ebola in Guinea. The Guinean Health Ministry said that the disease is mainly spread from infected people, from objects belonging to ill or dead people, and by the consumption of meat from animals in the bush. Most of the cases have been in the forest area of southern Guinea, and health officials say they are offering free treatment for all patients.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Supreme Court Cases 3/21/14
Religion:
The government must stay out of hiring and firing decisions by a religious organization, even if a minister sues for employment discrimination. Cheryl Perich was a Michigan teacher who had been employed by a school run by the Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and she was fired. She became ill with narcolepsy and went on disability. The congregation voted to pay a portion of her health insurance premiums in exchange for her resignation. She refused to step down and returned to work, only to be told she must leave and that she would likely be fired. The court ruled that the case could not go forward.
School System:
The Supreme Court was weighing on whether or not to have graduation ceremonies in churches. The appeal court said it goes too far to have graduation in an "endorsement" of a particular religion. Nine students and parents said they were uncomfortable having it in a church only in Christianity, and that they should think about having graduation in a Jewish temple and see how everyone felt. The justices have considered the case at their weekly conferences but taken no action, raising the chances the appeal will be turned down.
Minority:
This case was about a white woman who applied to the University of Texas and did not get accepted because what she thinks, is due to her color. She said that she was higher in her class and she was in more activities than some people who got accepted, she stated that the only known difference was the color of their skin. Texas' argument was that they wanted diversity in the University.
Religion:
The government must stay out of hiring and firing decisions by a religious organization, even if a minister sues for employment discrimination. Cheryl Perich was a Michigan teacher who had been employed by a school run by the Hosanna-Tabor Evangelical Lutheran Church and she was fired. She became ill with narcolepsy and went on disability. The congregation voted to pay a portion of her health insurance premiums in exchange for her resignation. She refused to step down and returned to work, only to be told she must leave and that she would likely be fired. The court ruled that the case could not go forward.
School System:
The Supreme Court was weighing on whether or not to have graduation ceremonies in churches. The appeal court said it goes too far to have graduation in an "endorsement" of a particular religion. Nine students and parents said they were uncomfortable having it in a church only in Christianity, and that they should think about having graduation in a Jewish temple and see how everyone felt. The justices have considered the case at their weekly conferences but taken no action, raising the chances the appeal will be turned down.
Minority:
This case was about a white woman who applied to the University of Texas and did not get accepted because what she thinks, is due to her color. She said that she was higher in her class and she was in more activities than some people who got accepted, she stated that the only known difference was the color of their skin. Texas' argument was that they wanted diversity in the University.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Notes 3/20/14
- 12 judicial districts
- Alien Terrorist Remove Court (5 year terms)
- FISA (7 year terms)
- District Courts don't hear cases that automatically qualify for the Supreme Court
- Criminal Case= crime against you
- Decisions made in the federal district court are final; the cases start & end there
- Courts of Appeals were created by congress to relieve the Supreme Court of hearing all appealed cases
- Each court has 6-28 judges
- Court of International Trade is a federal trial court
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Assignment 3/19/14
Ground Floor:
1.) Fling room is where 8,000 petitions are sent each year hoping their cases are granted.
2.) The Press Room is visited when the Supreme Court shares opinions.
First Floor:
1.) The East Conference Room is used for events of the Court.
2.) The Great Hall is used as a memorial services for deceased Justices.
Second Floor:
1.) Justices Dining Room is used for having lunch on the day of Oral Argument.
2.) John Marshall dining room is a private room is just for justices, it shows portraits of people and some cases.
Third Floor:
1.) SC Library is a private room for the Supreme Court and members of the Supreme Court bar.
2.) The library holds all the volumes of State and Federal Law.
Ground Floor:
1.) Fling room is where 8,000 petitions are sent each year hoping their cases are granted.
2.) The Press Room is visited when the Supreme Court shares opinions.
First Floor:
1.) The East Conference Room is used for events of the Court.
2.) The Great Hall is used as a memorial services for deceased Justices.
Second Floor:
1.) Justices Dining Room is used for having lunch on the day of Oral Argument.
2.) John Marshall dining room is a private room is just for justices, it shows portraits of people and some cases.
Third Floor:
1.) SC Library is a private room for the Supreme Court and members of the Supreme Court bar.
2.) The library holds all the volumes of State and Federal Law.
BR 3/19/14
I'm just not sure I understand how a plane "disappears." That word doesn't fit with what happened. I don't think it disappeared, I think someone hi-jacked it or had some terrible plan for the people on the flight since it deliberately changed direction. I feel like we can assume that the people are dead, or severely injured.
I'm just not sure I understand how a plane "disappears." That word doesn't fit with what happened. I don't think it disappeared, I think someone hi-jacked it or had some terrible plan for the people on the flight since it deliberately changed direction. I feel like we can assume that the people are dead, or severely injured.
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
BR 3/18/14
1.) After the Olympics there was conflict in Ukraine because they didn't like their president. Russia brought forces in to "protect" them. Citizens of Ukraine went to vote on if the natural resource place should separate from Ukraine, while they were voting there were soldiers with huge guns.
2.) No, the U.S needs to worry about their own problems.
1.) After the Olympics there was conflict in Ukraine because they didn't like their president. Russia brought forces in to "protect" them. Citizens of Ukraine went to vote on if the natural resource place should separate from Ukraine, while they were voting there were soldiers with huge guns.
2.) No, the U.S needs to worry about their own problems.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Campaign Ads
2012
1.) The ad is targeting Americans.
2.) Positive.
3.) It could give some more information, but for the short ad that is was it gave us and opportunity to think about the message being delivered.
4.) This ad was fairly recent, so I feel that it would be portrayed pretty similar with a few updates.
5.) No, because I don't feel like the ad gave enough insight or his positive opinion to get affect my vote.
2008
1.) McCain is targeting Obama on education.
2.) Negative.
3.) It does deliver its message.
4.) It would still portray the same idea today.
5.) I wouldn't have voted for McCain just because I feel he is a better candidate.
1996
1.) All Americans.
2.) Positive.
3.) Yes, because it tells how we as a nation can make our home better.
4.) I don't think this ad would have been any different in 2014.
5.) This ad would have made me vote for Clinton.
2012
1.) The ad is targeting Americans.
2.) Positive.
3.) It could give some more information, but for the short ad that is was it gave us and opportunity to think about the message being delivered.
4.) This ad was fairly recent, so I feel that it would be portrayed pretty similar with a few updates.
5.) No, because I don't feel like the ad gave enough insight or his positive opinion to get affect my vote.
2008
1.) McCain is targeting Obama on education.
2.) Negative.
3.) It does deliver its message.
4.) It would still portray the same idea today.
5.) I wouldn't have voted for McCain just because I feel he is a better candidate.
1996
1.) All Americans.
2.) Positive.
3.) Yes, because it tells how we as a nation can make our home better.
4.) I don't think this ad would have been any different in 2014.
5.) This ad would have made me vote for Clinton.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Lecture Notes 3/7/14
1.) Differences in choices of delegates between Republican and Democratic Parties
2.) Two different types of primaries: Delegate Selection Primary & Candidate Preference Primary
3.) Moved to proportional representation; 15% of more receives delegates in proportion to their votes
4.) A closed meeting of a political party which gather to select delegates to the national convention
5.) Convention Schedule- Day 2: adopt platform, keynote address
6.) Typically the current president is nominated
1.) Differences in choices of delegates between Republican and Democratic Parties
2.) Two different types of primaries: Delegate Selection Primary & Candidate Preference Primary
3.) Moved to proportional representation; 15% of more receives delegates in proportion to their votes
4.) A closed meeting of a political party which gather to select delegates to the national convention
5.) Convention Schedule- Day 2: adopt platform, keynote address
6.) Typically the current president is nominated
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
BR 2/28/14
I don't think it is a violation of freedom of speech because this is no different from the other rules we have to follow. For example, they stress for us to be ourselves but we can't wear certain designs/styles of clothing.
I do think they should do whatever they need to prevent violence, but they need to be careful because it could cause more violence.
No, but I do feel like this is causing more damage. They should have just left it alone.
I don't think it is a violation of freedom of speech because this is no different from the other rules we have to follow. For example, they stress for us to be ourselves but we can't wear certain designs/styles of clothing.
I do think they should do whatever they need to prevent violence, but they need to be careful because it could cause more violence.
No, but I do feel like this is causing more damage. They should have just left it alone.
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