http://www.nctimes.com/ap/entertainment/article_4b8edfaf-6bde-51a4-b967-397e620063b3.html
1. This article is about the trial for the murder against Dr. Conrad Murray of Michael Jackson. Prosecuters gathered, and defense lawyers call upon witnesses. Murray was accused of manslughter of Michael. Murray pleaded guilty, as autorities contend Murray gave Jackson the porpofol as a sleep aid. The case closed after going through 33 witnesses, which included Dr. Allen Metzger and Cherylin Lee, doctor and practitioner of Jackson. They say Michael had asked for a an anesthetic propofol, but they denied his request.
2. This connects to what we learned about in class, because this article exemplifies the 6th amendment: criminal trial rights. Dr. Murray had the right to a public and speedy trial, and the right to hear all witnesses to testify. There were a total of 33 witnesses in the trial, and the trial gathered prosecyters, defense attoneys, and witnesses. The defendent also had the righ to an attorney. Murray was given defense attorneys, who say that Jackson took the dangerous drug, even when told it was dangerous.
3. This connects to my life because the criminal trial rights are for the people. FOR THE PEOPLE! So if I get accused of a crime, then I all the rights in the 6th amendment take place. So, that means I have the right to an attorney, right to public & speedy trial, and righ to call on witnesses to testify. Murray was able to use all these factors. Additionally, if I am proven guilty, I have the rights of the 8th amendment: bail and punishment. And if I am proven not guilty, then I have the right to no double jeorpardy.
4. I believe that Murray's trial was a very fair trial. Since Murray got all the rights of the 6th amendment, then the outcome will be fair. I also think that it makes sense that Murray would give the propofol as a sleep aid, and not to kill Jackson. If there were 33 witnesses, then I'm sure that the jury and judge will make the right decision. I believe that if the rights of the 6th amendment weren't incorporated in trials, then outcomes can be terribly wrong.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
iPaws 6, article 1, Legislative Branch: North County Times: "Fake Maple Syrup? Vermont senators urge prison time"
http://www.nctimes.com/ap/washington/article_d208d145-939a-5d27-bbd6-30c4731e5762.html
1. Vermont senators find fake maple syrup a legislation of fedral felony. They say that under existing law, calling a fraud products such as maple syrup, can put you in jail for a year. Senators from other states have joined the MAPLE Act. They have informed the USDA about the fake syrup. Vermont is apparantly known for their maple syrup, and don't want fraud.
2. This connects how Senators can make federal laws, in this case, fraud maple syrup. They can can introduce legislation to make it a federal felony. they can base this off of existing law. In class, we learned about how the legislative branch makes laws. In this case, senators introduce legislation as a part of Congress.
3. This connects to my life as a citizen because I now know if I make a fraud product, then I could be put in jail. The senators of many states are behind the act of putting frauders in jail. So if I make fraud items, them I am against the senators of many states. As the economy as it is already, fraud makes it worse. So if I fraud as a citizen, I make the economy worse, and end up in jail.
4. I believe that this law is fair, since there should never be fraud products. In Vermont, the maple syrup is a big part of their economy, and if fraud maple syrup is introduced, then it makes the economy worse. It also shows to not go against government sice you can be put in jail for fraud. Since the senators have already introduced a legislation to this being a federal felony, fraud of maple syrup can even put you in jail for five years now. It makes sense if fraud makes such a negative impact.
1. Vermont senators find fake maple syrup a legislation of fedral felony. They say that under existing law, calling a fraud products such as maple syrup, can put you in jail for a year. Senators from other states have joined the MAPLE Act. They have informed the USDA about the fake syrup. Vermont is apparantly known for their maple syrup, and don't want fraud.
2. This connects how Senators can make federal laws, in this case, fraud maple syrup. They can can introduce legislation to make it a federal felony. they can base this off of existing law. In class, we learned about how the legislative branch makes laws. In this case, senators introduce legislation as a part of Congress.
3. This connects to my life as a citizen because I now know if I make a fraud product, then I could be put in jail. The senators of many states are behind the act of putting frauders in jail. So if I make fraud items, them I am against the senators of many states. As the economy as it is already, fraud makes it worse. So if I fraud as a citizen, I make the economy worse, and end up in jail.
4. I believe that this law is fair, since there should never be fraud products. In Vermont, the maple syrup is a big part of their economy, and if fraud maple syrup is introduced, then it makes the economy worse. It also shows to not go against government sice you can be put in jail for fraud. Since the senators have already introduced a legislation to this being a federal felony, fraud of maple syrup can even put you in jail for five years now. It makes sense if fraud makes such a negative impact.
iPaws 6 : The Pledge
1. During the 400 year anniversary of the discovery of America, Francis Bellamy and James Uphan created "The Pledge to the Flag". It was made for the students across the nation to recite for planned activities. For the first 25 years, it gained little attention. But it gained major attention from adults at the National Flag Conference and during the Patriotic fever of World War II. Overtime, the place changed in wording in replace with words that fit the meaning better. Through the pledge, it shows our loyalty to America.
2. This article connects to what we are learning in class, because the pledge connects to our government and constitutional freedoms. The pledge shows your loyalty to government and democracy. You promise loyalty to your nation's government through the flag. The pledge states the freedoms of every American, no matter what race, gender, religion, etc. The pledge shows our country is a Union of one nation.
3.The pledge connects to my life as a citizen, since the pledge states my freedom and the government I rely on. I say the pledge 2 times a day. The meaning behind it states how we pledge our loyalty to government as a democracy. I live under a Union of one nation. It states my freedom to pursue life, liberty, and happiness.
4. The article was very helpful in helping me understand the true meaning of the pledge. I now know the meaning behind all the parts of the pledge. For example, "and to the republic" means pledging loyalty to government that is rebublic. I also learned the history behind the pledge. I never knew the pledge was made in 1892. I also never knew there were so many revisions to the pledge to make it the way it is today.
2. This article connects to what we are learning in class, because the pledge connects to our government and constitutional freedoms. The pledge shows your loyalty to government and democracy. You promise loyalty to your nation's government through the flag. The pledge states the freedoms of every American, no matter what race, gender, religion, etc. The pledge shows our country is a Union of one nation.
3.The pledge connects to my life as a citizen, since the pledge states my freedom and the government I rely on. I say the pledge 2 times a day. The meaning behind it states how we pledge our loyalty to government as a democracy. I live under a Union of one nation. It states my freedom to pursue life, liberty, and happiness.
4. The article was very helpful in helping me understand the true meaning of the pledge. I now know the meaning behind all the parts of the pledge. For example, "and to the republic" means pledging loyalty to government that is rebublic. I also learned the history behind the pledge. I never knew the pledge was made in 1892. I also never knew there were so many revisions to the pledge to make it the way it is today.
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