The United States Constitution is the basic law that defines how our nation’s government should behave. Prior to its ratification, the Articles of Confederation were the basic law in America, and they were weak; rebellions against the United States militia happened more than once, and at the Philadelphia Convention, the Framers realized the pressing need for an entirely new constitution, not just amendments to the Articles. It took months to finish, but on September 17, 1787, the document was completed, though it took over a year for its authorization, with New Hampshire being the last state needed to ratify for The Constitution to become law.
It is quite interesting to observe the way these men wrote it; they had remarkable foresight in those …show more content…
Freedom of speech is usually construed to grant unlimited access to American citizens to say whatever they want so long as their words do not “pose a clear and present danger”. I would argue that although the amendment indeed grants Americans the right to free speech, it was designed not to give permission to Americans to insult fellow citizens, but to protect them from a government run by imperfect men and women. Criticism of government is paramount in a republican society that allows for innumerous parties and …show more content…
The only thing that we can hold with absolute certainty is that the large wheel of American history and culture has been the shell of politics since its inception. The wheel holds attitudes, not actions, in consideration, and when you view history pragmatically, it is apparent that attitudes are mounting for a new social revolution.
I was looking at some politically aware sites this morning and I found slabjabpost.com. Their love for satire is incredible and their latest post is insightful in how it holds Donald Trump. I would recommend you check them out; I am certainly a fan.
On a crispier note, the blizzard I am seeing with my peripheral vision as I type this is still blowing. The National Weather Service had originally predicted that my area would receive over a foot of snow last night. That prediction fell through as my home was battered with ice and sleet. The result was losing about half of the already-fallen powder, its predecessor much less leisurely. Miraculously, my power has stayed on through this storm. Forecasters point out a likelihood of winds exceeding 40MPH (over 65 km/h) today, with more snow falling also, so if Dominion Power’s tree-trimming efforts serve to keep the lines operational, I will have a celebratory turn-the-oven-up-to-1000-degrees
It is quite interesting to observe the way these men wrote it; they had remarkable foresight in those …show more content…
Freedom of speech is usually construed to grant unlimited access to American citizens to say whatever they want so long as their words do not “pose a clear and present danger”. I would argue that although the amendment indeed grants Americans the right to free speech, it was designed not to give permission to Americans to insult fellow citizens, but to protect them from a government run by imperfect men and women. Criticism of government is paramount in a republican society that allows for innumerous parties and …show more content…
The only thing that we can hold with absolute certainty is that the large wheel of American history and culture has been the shell of politics since its inception. The wheel holds attitudes, not actions, in consideration, and when you view history pragmatically, it is apparent that attitudes are mounting for a new social revolution.
I was looking at some politically aware sites this morning and I found slabjabpost.com. Their love for satire is incredible and their latest post is insightful in how it holds Donald Trump. I would recommend you check them out; I am certainly a fan.
On a crispier note, the blizzard I am seeing with my peripheral vision as I type this is still blowing. The National Weather Service had originally predicted that my area would receive over a foot of snow last night. That prediction fell through as my home was battered with ice and sleet. The result was losing about half of the already-fallen powder, its predecessor much less leisurely. Miraculously, my power has stayed on through this storm. Forecasters point out a likelihood of winds exceeding 40MPH (over 65 km/h) today, with more snow falling also, so if Dominion Power’s tree-trimming efforts serve to keep the lines operational, I will have a celebratory turn-the-oven-up-to-1000-degrees