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In 1971, Donald Marshall Jr. was convicted of a murder that he did not commit. Donald Marshall was forced to spend ten years in jail until evidence finally cleared his name. After reading the Royal Commission on the Donald Marshall, Jr., written by Gregory Evans and Elusive Justice, Beyond the Marshall Inquiry written by Alex Denny et al, I am now familiar with the Donald Marshall case. The Royal Commission investigated the Donald Marshall case in-depth to find out how he was wrongfully…

savage and a crude person due to the infinite freedom has no law to keep the society in a peaceful situation. The loss of discipline also results in bullying on the island. “Roger gathered a handful of stones and began to throw them to the littlun Henry because he wants to make fun of him” (62) . According to William Golding, Roger’s action was “the taboo of the old life” (62) since the little kids are always under the protection of law in the legal society. However, there is nothing specific…

in the American justice system that prevents unlawful acts from being continued. Thus, juries have a political significance outside the judicial branch. The jury system acts as a check on government power preventing government officials from making laws that are morally wrong. With the inclusion of everyday citizens in a trial, it fosters political and civil engagement among citizens. Juries uphold their political power with the use of jury nullification. “the right of juries to nullify or…

Claimant Armando Santiago started his employment with ABM in 1990 when he was hired as a Valet Parker at The Millennium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, CA. The Claimant’s Supervisor, Mr. Ray Nacpil alleged that the claimant’s last day of work was on 4-9-15 when he came into work and told him that he was unable to work. He states that the claimant did not provide him with a reason why he was not able to work. On 4-14-15, he received his first facsimile from the Industrial Healthcare Physicians…

Pedagogy of the Oppressed: What is the difference? Rubi Garza Texas A&M International University The importance of using the term “oppressed”, rather than “disfranchised” is based on the knowledge that both words bring to the table. According to Freire’s book, Pedagogy of the Oppressed (2002), language can distort reality. The term disfranchised is seen as some sort of deprivation an individual can have from many different things, such as, privileges. On the other hand, the term…

The citizens of the United States have casted their votes for this president, and countless people will agree with a mainstream of the judgements that they President will make. So, why is it that if the President doesn’t agree with this new law that the Senate and the House of Representatives should have the power to overrule the President. This should not be allowed, as we should have that power given to the President and only the President, because he wants the ultimate best for the U.S…

Is privacy a right that all should have. Many think that we have a right to privacy that is upheld by many Supreme Court rulings, and that we should protect your privacy digitally like your phone and computer, as well as your physical privacy. While others think they only that we shouldn’t have digital privacy from the government because they have nothing they want to hide. They also argue that even if you had a right to privacy you couldn’t have true privacy in today’s world. To give some…

If you were to ask "what is an American?", the most common reply you'd get is having freedom. Some people would say something about opportunities or pride in their country, as they are also important. Of course freedom is part of the American culture. Langston Hughes felt this way when slavery was abolished, "Tomorrow, I'll be at the table When company comes. Nobody'll dare say to me, 'Eat in the kitchen,' Then."(Hughes, lines 8-14). Being a slave meant that you had no freedom whatsoever. Since…

One of the examples of ethical guidelines that implemented for the Law Enforcement Officer in my state is Ethics Training. They undergo in the Ethics Training to be informed regarding the right and appropriate values that they need to increase awareness about possible political issues. Moreover, it tends to provide a tough decision in addressing the issues that will arise. The Law Enforcement plays a vital role for the Police Officers. They should be understood what it truly means. The Police…

Constitution v. Tyranny The constitution is the Americans way to fight against tyranny. In 1787 when the constitution was written, the Americans wanted to protect the new nation from allowing one or few people from taking total power. This is known as tyranny. How did the constitution guard against tyranny? By using separations of powers and checks and balances, the constitution protects the nation against tyranny. The first way the constitution protects Americans against tyranny is with…