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"Rachel, I completely agree with your points and values of the second amendment. It is unreasonable and that just because people have a difference of opinion, they seek to make a permanent change to our founding Constitution. I understand as well…"
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Why are Republicans and Democrats So Divided?
This topic of the separation of parties is relevant to our class because the material covered today was about how the republican and democratic parties are separated. Have you ever wondered why the Republican party and the Democratic party are so divided? Both parties believe and hold to very conflicting opinions. In reality, there really wasn't much conflict until after the 50s and 60s. So what happened? Well, after the Cold War both parties started to drift apart and were at conflict with…See More
The Right to Bear Arms
This is relevant to the course material because it is including The Constitution, which is a topic that we have been covering. The right to bear arms and gun control are very sensitive topics in today's society; especially with the younger generations. Some say that the Second Amendment is outdated and doesn't apply to today's world or maybe we should remove it permanently. However, it is still very relevant today. Citizens should still have the right to bear arms if they wish. If one does not…See More
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Posted on October 4, 2018 at 10:03pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
I found this article on The New York Times. It covers specifically civil rights and if Americans still do have those rights.
This article was interesting to me because it touched on the topic of race and different kinds of people that civil rights are starting to protect more. For example, more people are starting to consider the rights of gays, transgenders, and African-Americans. These groups have received a good amount of discrimination. Even though I personally don't agree with…
ContinueWhy are Republicans and Democrats So Divided?
Posted on October 2, 2018 at 9:26pm 1 Comment 1 Like
This topic of the separation of parties is relevant to our class because the material covered today was about how the republican and democratic parties are separated.
Have you ever wondered why the Republican party and the Democratic party are so divided? Both parties believe and hold to very conflicting opinions. In reality, there really wasn't much conflict until after the 50s and 60s. So what happened? Well, after the Cold War both parties started to drift apart and were at…
ContinueThe Right to Bear Arms
Posted on October 1, 2018 at 8:36pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
This is relevant to the course material because it is including The Constitution, which is a topic that we have been covering.
The right to bear arms and gun control are very sensitive topics in today's society; especially with the younger generations. Some say that the Second Amendment is outdated and doesn't apply to today's world or maybe we should remove it permanently. However, it is still very relevant today. Citizens should still have the right to bear arms if they wish. If…
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