The student tried to take social media to their advantage because they thought they would not be punished for it. The first amendment states that citizens should be able to express and be exposed to wide range of opinions. Some countries have a law that if they opinion is a direct threat to someone they can lose their freedom. Limiting a students speech if they have not posted a threat violates the First amendment, which makes it unconstitutional.…
Justice Fortas concluded that the reason the school administration suspended the students for merely wearing armbands was to avoid the controversy concerning the Vietnam War. Although administration may have had fears of a disturbance, the fear was not sufficient enough to violate with the students’ First Amendment…
Some people might think that being loyal to Britain is much more efficient, but in this case independence has its perks. The first main event that lead up to some colonist wanting to acquire independence was the French and Indian War. Everything after that added to the chaos and also added to King George III disapproval. If independence is fought for and won, there would be political freedom, taxes of England would be repealed, and the colonies would be able to separate and make a new society. King George III took away many of the political freedom that the colonists were used to.…
The playing of the National Anthem is over a century long tradition, that takes place prior to sporting events. In the United States, it is commonly expected of members in the audience to stand and remove their hats. Colin Kaepernick, second string quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, decided to break the tradition of standing during the singing of the national anthem during their first three preseason games, going unnoticed by media until the third. I will begin by explaining how Kaepernick is going against a national tradition that intends to support the United States. Then, I will show how Kaepernick’s protest is not changing the Black Lives Matter movement, and how it is causing more conflicts than it is resolving.…
So even though when you think of protesting, you think of loud and obnoxious people voicing their thoughts this peaceful protest has led just to that. Kneeling during the anthem has started a controversy…
At the beginning of Nothing But the Truth, readers meet ninth-grader Philip Malloy through an entry in his diary. Philip is a gifted runner who is eager to join the school track team because he loves running and thinks girls like athletes. He spends much of his spare time training, reading Running magazine, and dreaming that he will one day run in the Olympics. Philip’s only problem is English class, where his unpleasant teacher forces him to read books he dislikes and refuses to laugh when he cracks jokes about them. This teacher, Miss Narwin, tells her sister Anita, in a letter that she actually likes Phillip.…
January 9, 1942, The Board of Education argued that the salute to the flag became “a regular part of the program of activities in public schools,” that all teachers and students “shall be required to participate in the salute honoring the Nation's Flag.” Being admitted into a hospital, country is denied by law until following the law doing as you’re told. The expelled child is illegally not present and may be moved forward against a person who commits crimes. His parents or guardian are possibly going to prosecution, and if convicted they are subject to fine not going beyond thirty days. The students don’t have an option of standing or sitting quietly, subject to rule 10.…
Across the country, Americans are in heavy debate about the idea of kneeling for the national anthem. Some feel that kneeling is a form of protest, however, others feel that kneeling is a blatant disregard for authority and an overall disrespect for their country. HEADER One of the most beautiful aspects of the United States is the fact that every citizen has undeniable freedom and rights. One of the most controversial issues that are currently taking place in the United States is the issue regarding NFL and the right to kneel during the national anthem.…
But most importantly is the why? And why is it important now? The discussion started after the San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick chose to sit out during the National Anthem stating that “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color… There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.” Today I will be comparing the rhetorical devices between two articles on the Colin Kaepernick topic.…
Taking down the Confederate flag on government grounds isn’t the only issue surrounding the flag but also the banning of the flag in public spaces. Schools are battling the display of the flag on vehicles and articles of clothing. In the Virginia high school of Christiansburg more than 20 students were suspended after they refused to remove cloths that had the Confederate flag on it. There suspension came shortly after a new district policy banning any Confederate symbol from the school, rear windows of vehicles and on mini flagpoles on trucks in the parking lot. The frustrated students held a rally with their supporters outside the school asking them to repeal the new policy, saying that they wore the cloths not out of hate but as the marginalized group that believes the flag is Southern history.…
In today’s society we have many different views of how it functions. Some people take a stand to change it while others leave it as it is. Usually people will criticize or question your actions depending on their view. Referring to all of this, a huge national debate would occur due to a football player’s action. On September.…
No matter how dreadful the circumstances are with any free speech, we must obey by what the law says, it will always be protected by the First Amendment. In this case, the Confederate flag and swastika displayed in public view, does in fact fall under free speech. Even though it disconcerts some of the student body, it cannot be outlawed, but just because it’s a right doesn’t mean that its okay to take it to an offensive level. Bok states “The fact that speech is protected under the First Amendment does not necessarily mean that it is right, proper, or civil” (par. 4).…
EXT. GRAVEYARD - DAY Gray skies drape over the horizon releasing a steady, yet light stream of rain over the mournful head of HOWARD WADE. He places a hand braided bracelet on the headstone of a person that reads: ‘Rebecca Wade, Beloved Wife. 1888 - 1909’ Howard only lets one tear fall down his cheek, when suddenly he hears a voice over his shoulder.…
On April 17, 2015, a protest group, which included Eric Sheppard, walked on the American Flag in the front of Odum Library at Valdosta State University. This was in an effort to protest racism in our country. Shortly after, a local veteran, Michelle Manhart, was detained for taking the flag from the protest group in what was her attempt to be able to dispose of the ripped flag properly. She was not charged but was banned from VSU in the future (ValdostaDailyTimes). I could not believe what I was hearing or seeing on the news so close to home.…
Answer the first Questbridge Essay Topic [700-800 words]: “We are interested in learning more about you and the context in which you have grown up, formed your aspirations, and accomplished your academic successes. Please describe the factors and challenges that have most shaped your personal life and aspirations. How have these factors helped you to grow?” How you think you showcase your standout factor: Shows all three of my factors by showing determination and an analytical approach to overcoming my problems and being supportive. Could anyone else write this essay?…