Felons Voting 

 Voting is a basic right that characterizes a citizen; I do not believe it’s a privilege.  When you hear the word felon, yes they’re criminals and evidently they should not have the right to take part in voting.  On average felons have exposed immoral decisions, and by definition committing a felony is a major crime. Felons have shown inadequate judgment, and should not be able to express themselves in a political decision.  If you choose not to follow the law, why should you have a right to make future laws for other citizens?

            Reflecting on the case of the speaker with a crime involving stealing money, I believe he should have the right to vote.  I consider the fact that some felons should be aloud to vote under certain circumstances. For instance a person who wrote a bad check years ago and has lived a standard life since, should have there voting rights returned.  Now we have to consider the felons with more serious crimes.  We can’t give voting rights back to certain felons by law, and I believe it should be determined by the individual’s case, not an across-the-board basis.

            It has been often stated that felons released from prison should be able to vote because they have “paid their debt to society.”  For the speaker not only did he pay his dues, but he does more for society than many other non-felons.  He gives to the community by voicing his opinion on the issues, and helps others gain a since of understanding.  He doesn’t make his speeches because he feels responsible to do so, but because it makes him feel better about how he had spent his time at the end of the day.

To deprive millions of ex-felons is giving the polls political silence.  It also certainly does not show much for our democracy.  I think many things on the issue of felons voting should be altered, because it is a basic human right. People who have paid their debt to society should have their rights restored.

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Here is the link to the gallery of family homes if anybody wanted to reference it in there letter!

Names in my letter from George:

1. Rachael

2. Maxine

3. Andy

4. Brother, Rogers (husband G the sick women)

5. Cris

6. Acey

7. Houston

8. Emmy

9. Mary

10. Frank

11. Theo

We need to start A Family Tree!

Dr. Kevorkian was released from prison on parole after serving eight years from his ten to twenty-five year sentence served in Michigan. The Euthanasia Research and Guidance Organization (ERGO) hopes Dr. K can take pleasure in his “well-deserved retirement.” Dr. K was convicted of murder for an estimated 130 assisted deaths, but many saw it as helping a person who is suffering and enduring pain. Dr. K believes the Laws of mercy killing need to modified, and wished he had done something ahead of time. He had promised that he will not aid in anymore deaths, but will support legislative efforts for euthanasia to become legal. Today only the state of Oregon has legalized physician-assisted suicide.

Kevorkian was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Armenian-American parents. He graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1945. He enrolled at the University of Michigan Medical School and graduated in 1952.

Most of the cases the patients themselves had the final call upon their own deaths. Dr. K helped only by attaching the patient to a device that he had constructed. The patient would push a button that released drugs or chemicals that would end their own life.

“Death machine”:

Two deaths were assisted by means of a device which delivered the euthanizing drugs mechanically through an IV. Kevorkian called it a “Thanatron.”

“Mercy machine”:

Other people were assisted by a device which employed a gas mask fed by a canister of carbon monoxide which was called “Mercitron.”

This article talks about how fashion unites culture, economics, and politics.  It states that themes and trends are brought on by political movements.  The major trend ideas this upcoming spring highlight military and victorian styles.  The military look once worn like camouflage capri’s, pants and shirts a few years back will now be more embellished with an icy metallic look.  I believe that this transition has much to do with the war in Iraq.  I think that the average consumer is leaning toward a more brightened and liveliness wardrobe, pushing away from the dark color palates of the war.  Style experts are encouraging a more up to date military approach, not so we forget about the war, but to lean away from a dreary design and mood.  In relation to the war in Iraq, I think that the First World War had much to do with change among women’s styles. Women backed away from the corset and engaged in a more practical wardrobe because of the involvement in the war economy.  During the war major changes in everyday life gave a large approach to a more comfortable style.  For instance the adoption of the suit was constructed for women’s uniforms on the home front.  Overall I believe that war and politics will always have an influence on fashion.

 My post is regarding todays breif discussion on some of the new season’s forthcoming spring fashions in relation to culture, society, and politics. I thought this article was great! Take a look!

                           Let’s Focus on the Present

I think today as a society the media still takes part in and will continue to play a crucial role in the way white Americans perceive African-Americans. I think this result directly ties in because of the overwhelming media focus on crime, drug use, gang violence, and other forms of behavior among African-Americans.  The media have distorted public perception of African-Americans as being lazy, dirty, poor, un-educated, drug hungry and, ignorant.

I believe the media have divided the working class and stereotyped young African-American males as gangsters or drug dealers.  I think the media is crushing youths’ goals and degrading them for future employment and advancement. The media focuses on the negative aspects of the black community and do not acknowledge the positives.

 On another note, I do believe blacks play a role in the way there perceived.  I think by shooting music videos that promote violence, promiscuity, drug use and domestic abuse stirs up some controversy. Like most successful hip hop artists 2Pac, was criticized for alleged glorification of violence, and drug abuse, as well as homophobia and albums laced with constant profanity.  I think that “Gangster Rap” does not give blacks a good outlook on the way life is, or what young African Americans think they have to be.

I do not think rap music is bad, but I think artists should focus on things that will motivate there fans to prosper and be the best they can be. I believe rap music invoked Black racism and nationalism in a superficial way. Politics among these rap music videos was often reduced to showing Malcolm X or Martin Luther King in a video instead of incorporating their precepts or motivational words. Many rappers didn’t even bother to make their lyrics, much less their actions, consistent with the philosophies of these leaders and teachers.

Many groups, races, and, religions have been faced with prejudice and discrimination throughout history. Every race, religion, and nationality has felt the wrath of another group’s ignorance.  The media will continue to portray a stereotype of the African-American community.  I think there a many intelligent, athletic, and talented African Americans and they should continue to strive, blocking out the many stereotypes the media gives them. I think that everyone has the equal opportunity in life to become successful.

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