...purpose, but in modern times the burning of the American flag is one that continues to be a topic of controversy. 2) The burning of the United States flag should be illegal. 3) Limits in Freedom of speech, flag desecration, and the right to protest and the actions of individuals and messages carried out by others has lead me to believe that freedom of speech shouldn’t be absolute only limited. 4) Although people wish to express their political discomfort. There is no need for them to express it in a way that desecrates the American flag as it represents the nation that gives them the opportunity to protest their discomfort in the first place. II) Body 1) According to Armstrong Williams, the freedom of expression, of course,...
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...their skin, their height, how they think and other characteristics they cannot control. Differences between people causes complications, but human beings must be able to overlook and accept the dissimilarity. No two human beings are perfectly identical in any way, but that should not mean people should underestimate or think lesser of others. Many people burn the American flag if they disagree with the actions of the government. The Supreme Court deemed that a person has the right to burn the American flag if they disagree with governmental policies. “In a controversial decision, the Supreme Court, by the closest possible margin of a 5-to-4 vote, held that a person has the right to express disagreement with governmental policies by burning the American flag” (Allen line 1). This decision is compared to that of the People’s Republic of China who decided that a citizen may be killed if they peacefully protest government policies. Allen states reasons as to why the Supreme Court may be wrong in their decision, including that messages can be sent in different ways instead of burning the flag and that the flag is a...
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...Johnson: The Flag Burning Case In 1984 outside of a Dallas, Texas, Gregory Johnson was protesting Ronald Reagan’s policies outside of the Republican National Convention. Johnson was a member of the Revolutionary Communist Youth Brigade, where members would gather and destroy property in an protest called “War Chest Tours.” As the members reached Dallas City Hall, Johnson poured kerosene on a stolen flag and burned it. Johnson was taken into custody and charged with violating a Texas law that prohibits the vandalization of respected objects. During his sentence, he appealed his conviction in the Fifth Court of Appeals of Texas which he lost, and then in the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, where his conviction was overturned because they said flag burning was protected under the first amendment. Since this sparked...
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...Flag Burning History has taught us, sleeps or wakes up this country actually achieved independent over 54 years. Generally, the absolute freedom granted to the indigenous population heads of leadership that was originally under the leadership of Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj. However, it should be remembered again, the history of western imperialist occupation of much flushed and sweat of the people of Malay land resources for the benefits of themselves and their nation. What a cruel, greedy and cruel rule for 446 years occupied the country. As citizen of Malaysian, a string of previous history as a struggle should be the nation of Malaysia. “Eating is not satisfied, do not sleep soundly, no wet bath.” That is seen as circumstances and situation peoples of Malay in the colonial era. There are sad, bleaker and darker. If announced to the public about this story is sure to be stunned, speechless and some who shed tears of sympathy. Imagine imperialist atrocities when they were everywhere on our shoes. Indigenous populations into slaves, while other people pleasing profits from the sweat of our ancestors. Today security can no longer be defined only in the traditional form of accounting for the military threats and related issues even if we to enjoy nearly 54 years of independent in which globalization. The nation-state had to work together to safeguard commons interests, but at the same time maintaining special interest to them. This resulted in increasing need to maintained...
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...arrested for burning the American flag outside the 1984 Republican National Convention Center. Many people persecuted him for his “heretical” and “treasonable” acts. His action cost him arrest, but he was later acquitted, as the Supreme Court ruled in his favor under the First Amendment. Though he was released, his initial arrest was still unconstitutional, and in direct violation of his rights. The first reason people should not be criminally punished for burning the American flag is that it violates the First Amendment. For example, in a newspaper editorial by Ronald J. Allen, he states that Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan says “We decline,...
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...The flag burning controversy has been around for decades. With countless opinions of why or why not burning the American flag should be prohibited. In the article “Flag Burning Should be Illegal.” Author J.H believes very intensely that flag burning should definitely be unlawful under the constitution. J.H does an virtuous job incorporating background information in order to to insure her article is legitimate. Defending her thesis with facts insuring that the claim being made is vivid and sensible J.H not only drills readers in with her tone but, also with very informative and well structured details Although J.H does a effective job at supporting her facts. She confuses her audience by going completely off topic incorporating the 9/11...
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...reports of protests, some of which involved the public act of burning of the U.S. flag. One of the more recent reports was in the form of an Internet video that went viral and was viewed by thousands. This video featured a group of protestors who gathered at an Iowa City mall and proceeded to set a U.S. flag on fire (Saavedra, 2017). In response to this visible act of protest, a passing FedEx driver, quietly approached the group and extinguished the burning flag. The video footage of the protest and the FedEx driver’s actions has since fueled the current topic of discussion among many. That is, whether flag burning, specifically, the U.S. flag, should be a punishable offense despite the...
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...Analysis of a Flag Burning Case In 1984, Gregory Lee Johnson burned an American flag at a Regan campaign protest. He was subsequently arrested, convicted, and sentenced to prison in the Dallas County Criminal Court. Johnson appealed, lost in the Texas Court of Appeals, Fifth District, but eventually his conviction was overturned by the highest court in the state, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals; upon a final appeal, made by the state, the case made its way to the United States Supreme Court. Though the burning of an American flag is frowned upon for obvious reasons, it is difficult to fathom a person being arrested and imprisoned for an expressive act typically protected by the First Amendment which is why this case made it to the U.S. Supreme Court. The statute in question in this case is 42.09(a)(3) of the Texas Penal Code (1989) which states that “A person commits an offense [of desecration of a venerated object] if he intentionally or knowingly desecrates a state or national flag.” This statute makes it a criminal offense to intentionally disrespect an American flag or any other state or national flags. This statute, like all statutory law, was created by the legislative branch of government. Mr. Johnson eventually won on appeal in the highest court in the state, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. Prior to his win, Johnson’s initial appeal was denied by a lower court, the Texas Court of Appeals, Fifth District. The Fifth District court agreed with the lowest court...
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...Panther Pride (A poem, a sunet, a athem, a crossing and, reciting ritual) From boys to men, From cubs to panthers. It is with the proper STRENGTH, COURAGE and KNOWLEDGE of our history gained do we recite this anthem. I will honor the red, Take pride in the black, And always remember that i came from the green. I will humble myself so that the flag through me will forever wave on and be seen. Nor longer will i hesitate for i am now no longer bond by ignorance, Nor will i make excuses for i am a man of GREAT WORTH and excuses have no significants. Destiny has reveald itself and my brothers faces has finally bben shown unto me. And as a BLACK MAN i shall ALWAYS live by the creed. Ye tho i move through the through the shadows of life, the lantern past down by our ancestors shall shine upon thee. And shield that has taken rest and residency in my MIND, HEART and SOUL will at all times protect me. (As an official member in this organization do I here by make this solum oath and promise..) I aid and not hender this organization, I will bring peace and not calamity. I will give more than i take, And treat every brother and sister as if they where my own blood familly. THE REVOLUTION IS US! And growth in it is dependent on our growth as a men. FOR IT ALL BEGINS AND WILL END AND OUR HANDS By: Big Brother: Poetic...
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...three brass casings that were shined prior to the service and fired during the service. Tell the NOK to see the OIC or NCOIC to receive the three brass casings. Tell the NOK that three brass casings were placed inside the flag by the OIC or NCOIC after the flag fold. What will the Number One Soldier in the Firing Party do prior to picking up the brass once the mission is complete? Answer Secure the bugle Take his/her gloves off Call "Parade, Rest" Put his or her weapon on safe Which of the following statement(s) is correct regarding the FPC (Choose all that apply)? Answer The FPC can be a firer and call commands at the same time if there are personnel constraints. After the dressing sequence, the FPC may march into position three paces to the side of and in line with the Firing Party, facing the NOK. After the dressing sequence, the FPC will march into position behind the Firing Party, three steps away from, and centered on the Firing Party, facing the NOK. FPC will conduct a final inspection at the Firing Party's transportation prior to loading transportation After the third volley has been fired and the last "READY" has been called, the FPC's next command is a loud "Parade, REST" to begin the flag fold Firing Parties consist of _________________? Answer One FPC and seven firers only One FPC and seven, five, or three firers Seven, five, or three firers with the highest ranking member calling...
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...team is what it is titled as. I like this blog because that is my ultimate goal and the career that I want to do after I have graduated from NOVA. I also have competed in the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (CCDC) last year and want to again this coming year. Just thought this blog was helpful in getting some tips and maybe using it in the competition. The first part of the blog talks about capture the flag, which I am not really good at and need to practice that if I only want to get better at it. From my understanding of what capture the flag is gathering information or finding out what certain data is from a piece of information given to you. I think capture the flag is a great way of increasing your skills as an IT professional. Learning how to capture the flag can be somewhat difficult if you are trying to do it on your own. My suggestion would be to get with someone who is fairly good at it and work with that individual and get better at it. Also in a competition environment like the CCDC I would only have the strong individual working on capture the flag and get all of those knocked out real fast so you can get your points. The blog also talks about before you begin the competition and kind of list some guidelines to follow. I think that they are very helpful what was put out. It was things from who is going to be the team organizer, who is good at what operating systems, who are the strong players and weak players on the team, what are the rules of the competition...
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..."Each sound whetted his rage into something so lethal Lorcan could barely see straight." (Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas, 471). Originates from Old English hwetten meaning "to sharpen" or figuratively meaning "incite, encourage", and the German wetzen meaning "to sharpen" The enticing aroma of apple pie whetted my appetite. Flagging – verb. to begin to lack energy, interest or vigor. "By the end of the third day, she was flagging, so thirsty that no amount of water was able to slake it, her lips chapped and peeling." (Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas, 479). Originate from the mid 16th century English flag meaning meaning "to flap about loosely, to hang down". This was thought to be a later variant of the Middle English flakken or flacken "to flap or flutter" from the late 14th century. After long hours of going over the same material, my patience for studying began to flag. Slake – verb. To satisfy or make less intense. "By the end of the third day, she was flagging, so thirsty that no amount of water was able to slake it, her lips chapped and peeling." (Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas, 479). Originates from Old English sleacian, slacion meaning "to become slack or remiss, slacken an effort" also "delay or retard". This word originated from slæc meaning "lax" No amount of chocolate could slake the cravings of her sweet tongue. Brine – noun. Water filled with salt "He'd been scenting brine for two days now—they had to be close to the edge of the marshes." (Throne of...
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...had already begun. To my surprise, there were only 8 people in the courtroom, including me. They were judge, attorneys of plaintiff and defendant, assistant of an attorney, stenographer, plaintiff and defendant. It was really different from the courtroom that I saw in the movie. Also, there was no jury in this trial. The courtroom was not really large that I thought, but was extremely quiet. Everyone in the courtroom paid attention to his/her job seriously. When the plaintiff was asking questions by his attorney, there was a time the judge reminded her that she had repeated the questions. During the question time, the attorney of defendant stood up several times to say “Objection” with his reasons. Sitting between the national flag and Ohio state flag, the judge listened to the attorneys seriously, but he interrupted sometimes. Out of my expectation, the attorney of defendant discussed with his assistant in secret while the plaintiff was asked questions by his attorney. In fact,...
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...Summary Themes Characters Analysis More ▻ Typhoon Summary Summary (Comprehensive Guide to Short Stories, Critical Edition) print Print document PDF list Cite link Link The protagonist of Joseph Conrad’s narrative of a typhoon in the China Seas is Captain Tom MacWhirr. Recommended by the builders of the Nan-Shan to Sigg and Sons, who want a competent and dependable master for their vessel, MacWhirr is gruff, empirical, without imagination. Although his reputation as a mariner is impeccable, his manner does not inspire confidence; yet, when he is first shown around the Nan-Shan by the builders, he immediately notes that its locks are poorly made. Young Mr. Jukes, MacWhirr’s first mate, full of himself, curious about others, always rushing off to meet trouble before it comes, is satiric concerning MacWhirr’s limitations, especially his literal-mindedness, his inability to communicate with others in ordinary terms, and his taciturnity. For his part, MacWhirr is amazed at Jukes’s capacity for small talk and his use of metaphorical language, for MacWhirr himself notes only the facts by which he lives. However, he is astute enough to respect in others the ability to perform their tasks ably. Having just enough imagination to carry him through each day, tranquilly certain of his competence—although it has never been fully tested—MacWhirr communicates the essential details of his voyages to his wife and children in monthly letters that they read perfunctorily. These same letters...
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...One Piece Chapter 1: Alex It was a harsh day for Alex Newgate, tears trickling down her cheeks as she walked to a place she never knew she would come to so fast. She stood in front of her now late father’s grave and offered white roses, trembling as she does so. It was the end of the Marineford war between the Whitebeard pirates and the government also known as the Marines. Many have fallen and only a few were left breathing, me being one of them cried once I saw my father covered in blood from the enemies and his own. All the pirates that have been left alive wept in tears too as they see their strong captain who treated them all like his children, down on the grass, lifeless. I looked around at the aftermath and saw another sad scene between brothers. Monkey D. Luffy, a high bounty pirate was crying while carrying the body of his weak brother. He even shouted out loudly that everyone can hear his pain. He then laid his brother’s body down on the side of a rock and looked down in pain and sorrow, considering that he was very close to him. “It was harsh, wasn’t it?” I asked Luffy with a gentle voice as I walked closer to the two. “Yeah…” He trailed of in a soft tone, not tearing his eyes away from the ground. “You know, I think ace won’t want to see you like this” I said mentioning his brother’s name as I sat down on the ground next to him, trying to hide my own tears. “I guess so, he never wants me to save him or else he’ll feel weak” he replied with a small chuckle...
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