civil rights

Regarding civil rights and discrimination, please address;
1. The issue of race - does the government do too little or too much to reduce the instances of racial discrimination?  Why or how so? That is tuff because you have special interests groups and the media who kind of direct traffic in regards to which way the governments attention is directed and how it reacts. It usually seems to be who is crying the loudest gets the most attention at the time or who stands to make money off of a victim. I think the government has done well to make sure no one is oppressed and has control over there own life without living in fear.
2. The issue of gender - same question as #1.
I think that men and woman have equal rights and in a relatively short time I think that is a huge accomplishment, I think issue of pay is not as much a civil rights issue as it is a job issue. It is business I think it would be absurd to think that a company pays the extra money because they are men when they want to pay you less no matter who you are. Women should negotiate better in the work force they are just as qualified and should be just as confident when asking for the extra money.
3. The issue of sexual orientation - same question as #1 and #2.
I think the government does to much in regard to this issue this should be a state issue and this opinion is just because sexual orientation in my opinion does not something that has to be made public knowledge meaning I am a man I am white but by looking at me you do not know my sexual orientation this is a private matter you can make wills and leave things money land ext. to people already why is it important for everyone to have another label

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chapter 4

1.  Freedom of Speech:  How important is it?  Does the freedom go "too far"?  What areas of speech should not be protected? This is arguably one of the most important liberties that we as U.S. citizens have because it allows us to express or selves. It also allows to inform and be informed of the things that are going on around us with the filter of an entity over us. I do not think that this goes too far I choose to think that people like to exercise this right improperly due to lack of consideration or just lack of education. I think all speech should be protected but maybe we should think of the forums in which these are practiced because I should have the right not to listen to some of the free speech in public places.
2. Freedom of Religion:  Is separation of church and state necessary?  Why or why not? I think it is not necessary if implemented correctly maybe we have not found a way that everyone can express themselves with getting there feelings hurt. I just think these is a better way to incorporate learning with the beliefs of everyone even if they choose not to practice a religion. Maybe when people don't get offended by Hanukkah candles or a Christmas tree or and  Quran.
3. Criminal Procedure:  Are defendant's rights crucial to our system of government?  Why or why not?  Many argue that defendants have too many rights - do you agree?  Why or why not? I yes they are extremely crucial this is the system in  which all checks and balances take place this is why we drafted the new constitution so that we would have enough rule without being over prosecuted or taken advantage of I do think that there should be a common sense clause writ in some where that does not allow guilty people to escape prosecution but our courts are designed in way that yo are innocent until proven guilty and it is the prosecutor's burden to prove there case.

blog assignment 3

1. It is in my opinion that it is important to have a strong national government because it protects the interests of the states and the individual people. This could be in time of war or being discriminated against in civil matters. This is equally important in the when it comes to the commerce of the nation because it keeps things in check as far as not allowing monopolies or trade barriers between states.
2.It happened because the there was increased regulation put on the American people during the depression to boost the economy and it had since grown to be more of a burden that a economical motivator. It was probably a great campaign strategy that was sure to win an election since the country was becoming fearful of government corruption.
3.I do think that it is a matter for the national government but it is a limited role their involvement should be set to enforcing minimum standards such as the do with other laws now if the want to give more incentives to those states who want to go above and beyond with the standards that they maintain that is where it becomes the states choice to do so.

blog assignment 2

1. The constitution is a stronger document than the articles because it put more power in the hands of the central government. I feel this  allowed the states to unite to form a stronger economy and a stronger government by coming together to support all of there interests. Like the protection of ships and borders of there neighboring states.
2. I did not know that a citizen from one state can not file suit against another state. Still not sure what that is in regard to if anyone would like to help me out there.
3.It was important because it made clear what types of cases could be brought directly to the court that was not an appeal the court was designed to interpret the constitutional law.
4.I think it is a  still more in favor of the federalist the federal government has the power to deny the state ability to uphold federal laws even in cases where the federal government are not upholding the laws.