Diversity everywhere. Differences between people can result in conflict, no doubt, so how do we avoid that? A strong connection can be made between people, because of their differences, as long as there is respect. With respect, comes acceptance. I think in Texas vs. Johnson, American Flag Stands For Tolerance, and The First Amendment they all show great key examples of where diversity stood, but everyone listened and worked together to accept that. If you are unfamiliar with Texas Vs. Johnson it's an article dealing with this situation that was brought to the supreme court's attention. Texas wanted to lock up Mr.Johnson for burning the American Flag. “The way to preserve the flags special role is not to punish those who feel differently
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That's what the First Amendment is all about. “ First Amendment sets an interpretation for symbolic speech… Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Long story short the First Amendment protects your right to say how you really feel. Practice whatever religions or beliefs you'd like and we're going to protect your right to do so. At the same time, not only does this accept us to be who we want and practice how we want, they are not going to lock in on any specific religion and try to make us obligate it. Again, they accept our willingness to make our own decisions on who we are ourselves. “Congress should make no laws.. abridging the freedom of speech, or press, or to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances.” Congress, can't tell us no you can't stand up for what you believe in, because as long as we give respect and disagree peacefully they will listen and accept to what we, the people, have to say. Comparing Texas Vs. Johnson, American Flag Stands for Tolerance, First Amendment all together, really exemplifies what I was saying here. All three of those I used for reference had a different situation from each other, but all resulted in the same category, acceptance. People deserve to be who they are and stand up for what they believe in. These different readings all helped me showcase their
That's what the First Amendment is all about. “ First Amendment sets an interpretation for symbolic speech… Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.” Long story short the First Amendment protects your right to say how you really feel. Practice whatever religions or beliefs you'd like and we're going to protect your right to do so. At the same time, not only does this accept us to be who we want and practice how we want, they are not going to lock in on any specific religion and try to make us obligate it. Again, they accept our willingness to make our own decisions on who we are ourselves. “Congress should make no laws.. abridging the freedom of speech, or press, or to peaceably assemble and to petition the government for redress of grievances.” Congress, can't tell us no you can't stand up for what you believe in, because as long as we give respect and disagree peacefully they will listen and accept to what we, the people, have to say. Comparing Texas Vs. Johnson, American Flag Stands for Tolerance, First Amendment all together, really exemplifies what I was saying here. All three of those I used for reference had a different situation from each other, but all resulted in the same category, acceptance. People deserve to be who they are and stand up for what they believe in. These different readings all helped me showcase their