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American history specifically, I feel it's very important to know it because this country is built on fundamentals that our past has been done. All men and woman are created equal, means there have been laws set for all of us here in America. All people are entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.There are these ideas that are believed, we have to understood them. And I think the answer to understanding these ideas comes about in learning the history of this country. American…

call for either one of the two main considerations on the origin of dignity. The scholar follows his introductory remarks with points about the use of “dignity” and the contradiction that often arises from the positive and negative nature of human rights. The latter part of the lecture Waldron dedicates to his reflection on several different academic and theological approaches towards the conception on the nature of dignity. Throughout the chapter, the author keeps reminding his audience about…

Declaration of Independence states “All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Liberty and Equality are considered as rights of the people. Liberty is the state of being free from unjust restrictions while equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities. Although some people say that they are closely related to each other, some states…

The question of whether ethical duties should transcend the community of nation-state has long dwelled in the realm of international relations and politics. This essay will contend that a cosmopolitan approach, emphasising the way in which ethical duties transcend the nation state, is justifiable, especially exemplified in the issues of immigration and intervention. However, this essay will also suggest that the application of cosmopolitan ideals in these areas can give rise to actions whose…

The Human Rights Action Center is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The Mission of the Human Rights Action Center or HRAC is to strive to create a voice for people who can’t stand up for themselves. With assistance from many popular celebrities the Human Rights Action Center has brought human rights to the forefront of the media through “music, theatre, film and the written word.” (HRAC, 2016) Their goal also consists of bringing attention to more of the…

A United Nation Eboo Patel once stated in ”Making a Future Better Together” that “In this new nation, the new president was saying, people would have their identities respected.” They will not be judged or discriminated due to the color of their skin or culture. As a young adult, I appreciated this quote since I want my identity respected when I grow up. Reading Patel’s blog has allowed me to truly understand this idea of finding common ground and social equality. Essentially, finding common…

more comfortable speaking up and giving voice to their own concerns and ideas Workers in many occupations want a stronger voice in the workplace and there is increasing recognition that this is a fundamental human right. Do you believe that voice in the workplace is a fundamental human right? Why or why…

Martin Luther King Jr and many other civil rights speakers have told us, “...to stand up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day.” From this quote, we can interpret one main thing, freedom means a lot to people who desire it. To me, freedom means that we can be who we really are without being judged, to practice religion and faith without being criticized, and to do things without being forced to. Many people who are afraid to do certain things, are not actually free. Yes they…

The U.S.A. believes that everyone should be treated equally. The U.S.A. has even fought a civil war so everyone can have the same rights. The two authors wrote two vastly different beliefs in their writings. Francis Scott-Key did not write about equality in the "Star Spangled Banner" as it was mostly about the war of 1812 and writing what he witnessed. On the other hand, Francis Bellamy…

coveted civil liberties and rights given to citizens of the United States are the cornerstone of American democracy and are the factors that make it a unique entity in the landscape of modern government. The liberties put in place by the Founding Fathers during the revision of the Articles of Confederation ensured government power was limited to establish a self-governed government. The citizens of this government have an obligation to act to protect their liberties and rights in order to avoid…