1. Freedom on Speech: How important is it? Does the freedom go “too far”? What areas of speech should not be protected?
I think that Freedom of Speech is very important. It allows people to express themselves and recognize that everyone is different and has different opinions. I think sometimes I will hear a comment that sort of makes me think that this particular freedom has gone too far but then I have to remind myself that we fought very hard for this right and it is something that we should appreciate. I think that all areas of speech should be protected whether I like it or not but I do not like that some areas regarding speech only encourage hate amongst others.
2. Freedom of Religion: Is separation of church and state necessary? Why or why not?
I feel that separation of church and state is necessary. I think that given enough power, the rights of the people could be violated by the state if there were to have the ability to regulate church. As a population that was founded on certain unalienable rights, I think that having the freedom to worship as each person sees fit is very critical to each one of us. I do not think that we should be told that we have to worship as others do. By keeping the separation of the church and state in place, I believe that this will monitor that and keep our freedom of religion intact.
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 think that all of the rights that we have regardless of whether we are defendants or not are crucial to our system of government. Now that I say that, I also believe that criminals both defendants and convicted have too many rights. They seem to have more rights than those that mind the law and do not get in trouble. In order to provide these rights it also comes out of the pockets of the lawful and working people. I do not think that is right. I think that criminals should be made to work for their rights just like we do. I don’t believe that they should receive free cable or education while they are in jail. I have to work in order to have these types of luxuries and so should they.
I agree that sometimes I hear things that make me wonder if our freedom of speech reaches too far, but also remember that this is a right and freedom we all take for granted and are privilidged to have. I also agree about convicted criminals. Yes, we need the protection of defendants, but, once convicted, these criminals do not need to have all the perks they receive, as you said like cable and education, that the rest of us have to work so hard to receive. This was all very well stated.
ReplyDeleteOne part of this class I like is these blog assignments. I enjoy reading about others insights to these very important issues. I ablsolutley agree on your whole post especially the last section, great job!
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