... only scratches the surface. The true corruption is occurring right in front of our eyes in the hall of legislature. This corruption occurs on a regular bases now. Unfortunately, the people of our beloved nation do not recognize it. You can rest assured that if our founding fathers saw how carelessly our government has disregarded liberty and justice they would be in no way at ... all pleased. In my opinion the sheer disregard of individual human rights by our current government is a total ignorance of what our founding fathers fought for. The last option to the people of the United Stat...

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... people have the right to criticize, to challenge, and to replace the government if we wish. We should uphold these rights envisioned by our forefathers and maintain our nation as the free country they envisioned. We should remember the constitution and show that burning the flag cannot be ruled unconstitutional because it ... true democracy. There comes a point when citizens, should act as the "forth branch of Government" (Marc Perkel). We should feel the duty to our country to rise up and bring the government to its knees when it gets out of line. We must never forget that the government...

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... own and use their guns and that this right should not be broken or violated. United States citizens have the right to use their guns for protection and for recreation. Our State Constitution also states that we have a right to bear arms. Article III-22 of the West Virginia State Constitution states "A person has the right to keep and bear arms ... for the defense of self, family, home and state, and for lawful hunting and recreational use." It is our right through the United States Constitution and the West Virginia State Constitution to keep and bear arms. Some people actually believe ...

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... it government affects everything you do. People run the government, and the government runs the people. I am going to tell you about Michigan Government, and compare Michigan state Government, with our National Government. Michigan has 3 main branches of government. It has an legislative, an executive branch and a judicial branch. Michigan has its own constitution. Michigans present constitution was written in the ... first courts to begin a process of trying felonies. Michigans Judicial branch has a the job of interpreting the laws. They run the justice system of Michigan. Both the Mic...

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... all fought and won against tyranny, risking everything for liberty and equality, yet as one enemy is beaten, another group of aristocrats seek to gain power without legitimacy and fairness. Our country is divided into two prominent groups: the rich and the poor. And, while the poor struggle to sustain a new nation, the rich, exceeding their authority, tries to form a completely ... stronger. Nevertheless, who will embody this government? The Federalists have their advantages: prestige and money, so wouldn't it be obvious that they would control the elite group that is running our whole ...

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We are Our Brothers Keepers It is the moral obligation and duty of the United States to intervene when other countries violate human rights. According to the Constitution of the United States, it ... ...

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... That, as society develops and evolves, its understanding of Constitutional principals also grows. We believe that the Founding Fathers used broad general principals to describe our rights because they were determined not to erect, enact a narrow, rigid code that would bind and limit all future generations." Judge Reinhardt, Court ... , is what he thinks is correct. He's the one putting America into a narrow, rigid code, he's doing so by taking away one of our Second Rights, that were given to the people of this great country. "The Founding Fathers didn't use broad general principals," Bal...

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... the old, which will break in turn at the first test." (Benedict 60) What I did not like about Benedict's writing style was how he used many outside sources and direct quotes throughout his book which seem to be from long ago and are hard to read and understand. Nor did he paraphrase or clarify any ... quotes in his book. For example " The managers pointed to the language, insisting that a "vacancy.....whereby they cannot perfrom the duties of their said respective offices" could not refer to vacancies ... two great weaknesses of the Republican position. The other lay in the nature of ...

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Presently in our nation, a controversy is shelling around the issue of gun control. Civilian ownership of firearms has for more than two hundred years been the very cornerstone upon which the liberty of ... Cited [1] Freedman, Warren. The Privilege to Keep and Bear Arms. Connecticut: Quorum Books, 1989 [2] Kruschke, Earl PHD. Gun Control: A Reference Handbook. California: ABC-CLIO Inc., 1995 [3] saf.org Founding Fathers Quotes http://www.saf.org/FoundingFathersQuotes.html Accessed April 3, 2001 Bibliography Zimring, Franklin E., Gun Control. Encyclopedia Encarta: 1993-1997 Microsoft Corporat...

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... all of this because the Constitution shouldn't be kept the same forever if it has flaws. The author also points out common beliefs that we need to get out of our heads. For example, he talks about how we have always seen things in the Constitution how we wanted to see them. Therefore, people tend to pass over things and never ... does a good job of backing up his main point. He clearly states why he feels the way he does and why the Second Amendment should be changed. Statistics, a brief history, quotes, and both sides of the issue are covered throughout which only makes his argument mo...

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... belong, the nation is being brainwashed. Stricter gun laws have proven to actually increase crime in the areas that they are employed. The constitution, specifically the Second Amendment, even protects our right to own firearms. Stricter gun laws need not be set in place in the United States due to their tendency to increase violent crime and the contradiction they have ... they can defend themselves against a hostile government Not only did the founding fathers suggest the want and reasons for gun control, they expressed a need for it as well. The NCPA quotes "As James Madison explaine...

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... . In the story, an epiphany is used when he realizes who he is. An epiphany is an awakening or a moment of truth, and that is exactly what Frederick experiences. Frederick quotes, "From that moment, I understood the pathway from slavery to freedom. It was just what I wanted, and I got it at a time when I least expected it Though conscience of the difficulty of ... ...

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... federal constitution is a "living document." What does this mean exactly? It means that the constitution was written to lay a foundation of laws for our country to follow, but instead it means that the federal government interprets the law in way it sees fit and rarely even pays attention to what ... on the road I mad a living decision on what I thought the law should be because there was nobody else out here. The same thing pertains to our government, the government will soon become chaotic because anytime a court case came through, or someone Congress decided they didn't like a law and...

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... of what we stand for. The constitution to me stands basically, for freedom of rights for all. All men are created equal. Our fathers were derived from a generation of people who came to this "newfoundland" because of the riticule and corruption of the government in England ... )shows the institution of the new government by the men who founded it. It reflects their intentions of its implementation. Their principals still affect our modern laws of today. I think that its pretty impressive that the constitution could survive hundreds of years of generations, wars, financial depressions, .....

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... country of Cuba makes no difference. They are still holding the "terrorists" prisoner on United States soil. Because we are holding the "terrorists" as our prisoners of war, they should both get the rights that any other person deserves. Thus, ultimate jurisdiction lies within the power of the United States ... second view is that the war isn't even a valid war, and that these prisoners should be released promptly because it is an injustice to our entire system that defends its perfection amongst all other systems of law. The United States realizes both the risks involved with both of the...

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... or acquaintance whom they knew to be homosexual. Today the statistic is 56 percent" ( xxi-xxiii). These numbers cannot be ignored, gays are part of our country and deserve to have equal rights. Sullivan explains: In 1996, according to a Newsweek poll, some 84 percent of Americans favored protecting homosexuals from discrimination ... get over their old fashioned ideas and realize that gay couples share the same amount of love together as straight couples do. Why would our government discriminate against one group of people being able to marry and not another group? Was it not too far ago...

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... United States one of the most visible and recognizable symbols of today. "It is a universal feature that flutters in the air over our schools, our government buildings, parks, and our homes. We acknowledge it ritually before or during a wide range of athletic, cultural, and social events. We hold it in such ... . Whether or not one agrees with the laws every U.S citizen should know them. They were written about a symbol we hold so close to our hearts and are necessary in providing respect for something that every American should learn to love and honor. "Washington D.C. participants decla...

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... the Constitution. The Constitution contains 395-Articles and 12 Schedules. A number of amendment passed have also become a part of this Constitution. According to our Constitution, India is a Democratic Republic. The real power rests with the people. The Government of the country is run by the elected representa­tives ... Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers is chosen by the Prime Minister. Therefore, he is the real Head of the State. Our Constitution has given some Fundamental Rights to all citizens. These rights cannot be taken back except in the case of an emergency. Thes...

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... safety of their families. Violence will always be an issue in human civilization, however, it needs to be understood that the total abolishment of our second amendment will not solve crime and murder rates, but instead, will take away power and the ability to protect oneself from the responsible, ... United States would rely on armed citizens to protect themselves, their families, and the nation. Although there are no foreign soldiers breaking into our homes, stealing our wives or children, or threatening us with weapons, there are still life-threatening dangers in this world that we nee...

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... gun activists claim guns only lead to an increase in criminal activity. They also claim guns can cause serious bodily harm. In my opinion, it is our right to bear arms in order to protect ourselves from an oppressive adversary. The United States Constitution states, U.S. Citizens have the right to bear arms. ... in a letter he wrote to Major John Cartwright. He wrote: "We established, however some, although not all its important principles. The constitutions of most of our states assert, that all power is inherent in the people; that they exercise it by themselves, in all cases to which t...

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... of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union." That eighth grader just so happens to be me, the now college student trying to understand our Nations past and how it links to our present. The U.S. Constitution was written in 1787, by silly looking men in their white powdered wigs and stockings, as a form of government meant to guide this ... once new country in a European driven world. The Constitution has been used throughout our Nation's history. Through the Civil War, to the Civil Rights Movement, to our current battle of gay marriage. Though the document has add severa...

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... on July 4th, 1776. Then in 1788 the United States Constitution was ratified. Finally in 1791, the Bill of Rights was created. This giving Americans our first ten amendments. From here every American was guaranteed certain rights such as freedom of speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to a ... a plea bargain. This is where if the accused pleads guilty before the trail he or she will get a lesser sentence. This really can compromise our justice system because those afraid of being convicted might opt out for a lesser charge although they were innocent all along. The next part of...

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... at what cost? Although education, and a job that pays well to support the family are things we strive for, that same good paying job may be what keeps us from our kids. One colossal mistake people after graduating college is making working to earn a living not only necessary, but a priority over spending time with their kids. If while trying to raise ... money to give our children a better life we are consumed by our work have we achieved our goal? Where do we draw the line between trying to raise a family, and getting caught up in making just a little bit more money? How ... the examp...

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... a gun can be very important and can save many lives in its lifetime. On the opposite side, with more and more guns flooding the streets of our cities, police and CSIs have their work cut out for them. "Responsible adults with handguns make it more difficult for police to distinguish ordinary citizens from ... turning back, with another weapon; it is possible to go back and save the person you tried to kill. Furthermore, guns degrade the quality of life inside our cities. If people carry guns around, no one will feel protected unless they carry a gun as well. In other words, "carrying co...

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... wherein not only the United States perpetuates the American ideal of individualism and liberty, but also across the globe. As we near the summit of our efforts, the air gets thinner, the trek tougher, and the conditions more hazardous. Yet, if we can simply nurture that which makes America truly ... If they are able and willing, any citizen can set about engendering real change. Political organizations can serve as catalysts for one's beliefs; our generation comes from a proud line of activists: from the civil rights movement to the Vietnam draft protests, when the status quo tastes wron...

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