Hate speech, I have to say is one of the most controversial arguments when considering the fine line that we have to draw when people claim that it is their constitutional right to oppress others with their words based on their religion, nationality, gender, sexual preference, or skin tone. Since 1...

IS IT LEGAL TO PRAY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS? "Is it legal to pray in public schools?"This is the question. The answer, of course is, "It depends." Both on what kind of prayer we are talking about, and more importantly, who is doing the praying. Because people are usually talking about organized cl...

Gun control is a very controversial, complicated, and delicate subject, because it affects a large amount of people in our society, and is full of moral and legal arguments which all must be heard. There are two really strong positions on gun control, pro and con. But views on gun control aren¡t...

Desecration of Stars and Stripes INTRODUCTION Is it more important to protect the icons of our country, or to ensure the right to extremely offensive expressions? The issue of flag burning asks America just that question: Should America tolerate, or condemn? Flag burning does seem to be the ...

It understandable that there are "certain unalienable rights" that we, as human beings, possess. These rights can't be, or should never be, taken away from us. Of course, there have been many great crusaders who have fought with everything they owned to make sure that we kept thos...

It understandable that there are "certain unalienable rights" that we, as human beings, possess. These rights can't be, or should never be, taken away from us. Of course, there have been many great crusaders who have fought with everything they owned to make sure that we kept thos...

The Post-Election Election In 1990 a new political theory began being argued. It was based upon the idea that elections had become "supplanted by other forms of political conflict between contending interests". The 2000 election was the first true fit to this new theory. The post-el...

At the start of the 2016 NFL preseason, Colin Kaepernick, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers, decided to take a seat during the National Anthem. His gesture during the first preseason game went unnoticed until the third preseason game. Many Americans disapproved and were very angry with him beca...

Constitution's Significance and Law in America The definition of constitution is the act or process of composing, setting up or establishing (Websters Dictionary online). When I think of constitution I think of our "founding father's", the ones who established our governemnt and...