... hear it from their husbands. Women with husbands that were involved in politics were especially affected. There were many suffragettes with husbands running for elections. Those women were forced to go home and keep their true identity as a suffragette a secret. Marriages failed and were damaged due to men's new view on them. (The Suffragettes) Men began to view women as a lesser ... put up with the actions of men without a word because if they didn't, they would be disrespected even more. One day after the parade, a group of suffragettes including the leader, Alice Paul protested on th...

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... give back to the community in some way. The community is part of their team, and it's role should not go unacknowledged. Questions for discussion with student athletes: (If you are using the video, ask these questions after viewing. If you are not using the video, skip questions 1 and 5.) 1. How did David Levitt ... the politician that is representing you working for our national good or the empowerment of their political party? Read the oath that they swear, and then ask yourself if your Senator or Congressman is "well and faithfully" discharging the duties of the office for which he or...

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... Allah that thou dost deal gently with them Wert thou severe or harsh-hearted, they would have broken away from about thee: so pass over (Their faults), and ask for (Allah's) forgiveness for them; and consult them in affairs (of moment). Then, when thou hast Taken a decision put thy trust in Allah. For Allah ... are with him on a matter requiring collective action, they do not depart until they have asked for his leave; those who ask for thy leave are those who believe in Allah and His Messenger; so when they ask for thy leave, for some business of theirs, give leave to those of them whom...

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... lowered to 18. In the early 60's the government changed the drinking age to 21. I believe that if we are old enough to drive, vote, smoke, and go to war for the country then we should be able to drink. I think that if they changed the age there would be actually less kids going on binge drinking ... sprees. First, I would like to know how can our country give 18 year olds the right to vote for our countries leader, but not drink alcohol. If you ask me I think that voting is one of the biggest responsibilities because that is a choice that can affect our lives. I feel that if we are old, ...

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... realize how lucky they are to have the freedom of speech. Another thing that I think Americanism means is freedom of choice. From the time children are born and until they go off on their own, the parent or guardian tries to choose what is best for the child. Children choose their own destiny while they are in school. The freedom of ... quite literally change the world. Another responsibility that we have as Americans is to serve our community and our country. I think that J.F.K. said it best, "Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country." That is ...

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... , no crime, and no anxiety or emotional illness, although there is an abundance of creative activity of all kinds. Amidst all this perfection of living, only outsiders would trouble to ask who rules the miniature kingdom; the inhabitants are unconcerned, and as Frazier points out, would not want to vote on the question anyway. Walden Two does have a government, of course ... no reason to drink, so do they also not disagree, having nothing to disagree about. Burris is astonished at their unswerving obedience to the Code, and is finally driven to ask Frazier about this: "But why do you all...

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... the ideas of others, and reasons why they are incorrect. Thrasymachus, in fact, accuses Socrates of this. Thrasymachus says, "If you truly want to know what justice is, don't just ask questions and refute the answers simply to satisfy your competitiveness of love of honor. You know very well that it is easier to ... ask questions than answer them. Give an answer yourself, and tell us what you say the just is" (Republic 336c). Socrates defends himself in saying he doesn't know what justice is ... ...

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... whom make and carry out the laws that the vast majority live by. This organization of governing has been successful for over 200 years. So where's the problem one may ask? When the average American pays taxes, they most likely trust that their hard-earned dollars are going to programs considered to be necessary. What the average American might not know ... or is this just more pork? This is a question for the voters to decide come November. Now that several government pork expenditures and their architects have been exposed, one may ask why this is such a big deal? After all, politician...

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... Professor Einstein's students. How can I help you? Jacob: I really have to get home if the professor realized I used his machine he"ll be furious. Plato: Really? You don't want to ask me anything? Jacob: Well I guess. In my time there are many different types of government. What is your idea of the perfect form of government, an ideal state? Plato: An ... . Jacob: Who was Socrates? Plato: Socrates was my teacher, and the greatest philosopher I ever had the pleasure of meeting. Socrates would wander the agora pretending to be stupid. He would ask people basic questions about their existen...

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If you were to ask me a few years ago why voting was important, I wouldn't really have the proper grasp as to why you should. A few years ago, what was on television that night was important ... is really important. Voting gives the population an equal opportunity completely blind of race, sex, origin, etc. to actually contribute; free from all of the vices our society holds. To go to the voting booth is to say, "I care enough about the welfare of my country to come down here to contribute to the progression of a wonderful capitalist society, America's." (Now ... a fool out of myself my say...

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... for his self-control and also for his indifference to physical comfort. Supposedly, he once stood in one spot for a day and night puzzling over a philosophical problem. Now you may ask what is Socrates most noted for? Well, Socrates is best known for his devotion to logic and for his great argumentative skills. But there is no general introduction into the ... in this world, so also in that; I shall find out who is wise, and who pretends to be wise, and is not . . .. The hour of departure has arrived, and we go our ways--I to die, and you to live. Which is better God only knows" (Socrat...

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... understand such numbers, they think that a thousand cruzeiros ($25.00) is a fortune. Such decadence on the part of the government only creates more discontent among the poor. The poor will ask why the government does not use the money to create jobs, tear down the favelas and build houses, or even give some food so that the children do not have ... maybe some of the politicians will keep some promises because she is starving and she sees her children starve. Hunger is a powerful force and it can start a revolution if people go hungry long enough. " because cats when they are hungry thin...

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... retiring from your state, one of whom is in your district, and you feel you have a good chance at getting elected. The question now is, how are you going to go about getting elected? First of all you realize you don't have much money to put on a campaign, so you have your wife become your campaign manager. You then ... go to all of your friends from local business, being you have been a community pillar for many years, and ask for donations towards your campaign. Having gotten more donations than you ever expected, you have enough for signs and a couple spots ... ...

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... . By age 8 kids can recognize what party they are, Republican or Democrat, by simply asking their parents. In the Late Childhood stage kids can understand the separation of powers; Attitudes go from concrete to abstract. They also know about checks and balances, the presidency instead of the president. The last stage of Early Political Socialization is Adolescence (ages 12-17). In ... why anyone would want to participate in such a thing while they could be out working for their self and making money for their self. It's not enough that our taxes go to feed these people, but they want us ...

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... there are many assumptions. One main reason for the low voting turnout is due to the laziness of the American population. People in this country are just too lazy to go out and vote. A possible solution to this problem is voting on the Internet. The Internet makes things easier because on Election Day people can vote right from work since it ... to vote, buy a newspaper, or even watch the news. They will be just one click away from increasing voter turnout. To find out any of the politician's issues they can go on the web while talking to friends. The availability of information is coun...

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... there are many assumptions. One main reason for the low voting turnout is due to the laziness of the American population. People in this country are just too lazy to go out and vote. A possible solution to this problem is voting on the Internet. The Internet makes things easier because on Election Day people can vote right from work since it ... to vote, buy a newspaper, or even watch the news. They will be just one click away from increasing voter turnout. To find out any of the politician's issues they can go on the web while talking to friends. The availability of information is coun...

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Democracy How many of you know what democracy means to the American citizens? If you ask most young people what democracy is they will say its America's government but for the most part that is all they know. Of course we've briefly discussed it in ... with the final result. With each form of government come certain laws, as evident by history. These laws in democracy's case are political, but before there were common laws to go with Liberty. Political law is an enactment process. The government can introduce or try to adjust laws to maximize effectiveness for the people. Political law is he...

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... groups concentrated in the large industrial states. Electoral votes discourage people from voting, because for example in a state like California which has always voted democratic, the republican supporters do not go to vote because they know that there vote will not count. My father did not vote this year because he knew Gore was going to win California and his vote ... Florida. Who ever wins the twenty-five votes of Florida will be our next president. However, no one knows when there is going to be a decision. They are going to ask for recounts after recounts. Nevertheless, if the Ele...

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... that suggested sex (Vautier). Now, governmental organizations such as the Parent's Music Resource Center (PMRC) are trying to censor, and outlaw the music of today. What is music censorship you ask? Music censorship is any discriminatory act that advocates or allows the suppression; control or banning of music or music related works against the wishes of its creator or intended audience ... . Freedom of expression, does this mean that an eleven-year-old should hear and understand the lyrics of Alanis Morisette when she sings, "is she perverted like me, will she go down on you in a theate...

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... .. whether that person was the representative or the represented. l-- its a good assumption lexamples: I want a sail boat. I will save my pennies and get a sail boat. I want a pleasant, interesting, well-paying job. I go to school, study hard, get some experience and to what it takes to get what I want l Does instrumental self-interest explain my behavior? Would someone else observing my behavior find ... that self-interest provides a reasonable explaination for my behavior? This is how will evaluate Madison's Theory of the Republic -- we will ask- To what extent does instrumental self-i...

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... people should be able to spend how much they want as long as they spend smartly and effectively. Supporting families should support themselves but if they need help they can ask and get it from the government. Standing on guard for Canada is somewhat needed as our Canadian armed forces protects us and we would not be here without there sacrifice ... ...

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... Africa as a whole. Although this may seem of concern to only a small group of journalists, it should in fact concern anyone who cares about balance of stories. Thus, I would like ask officials to be more tolerant towards journalists. Because, it is only then that we will be able to truly exercise democracy. In her speech about danger of not having a balance ... ...

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... age of 18. In addition, I focused mostly on those who actually vote. However, as saying that one votes is the socially desirable answer, results may be inaccurate. Furthermore, I did not ask respondents if they were registered citizens. Miscellaneous In addition to the inaccuracies stated above, error may have resulted because I only surveyed 15 people in one area, whereas the CNN/USA ... ...

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... the case of emergencies and for the course of change. In brief: Expect the unexpected. In summary I conclude by quoting, because if someone said it best, I can't do any better: "Ask: Which ruler has the Way, which general has the ability, which has gained Heaven and Ground, which carried out Law and commands, which army is strong, which officers and soldiers ... ...

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... . A more hands on or democratic debate, instead of most Americans just watching on television and have the candidates" re-sight what was written to day in advance. Have the people ask some of the question. If this is my country I want to be heard and not just seen as a nine-digit number in this country. This is my reality when will ... ...

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