http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/25/politics/republicans-dc-pot-legalization/index.html
On Thursday, a measure approved by D.C. voters in November allowing Washington residents to possess up to two ounces of pot would take effect..The allowance applies only to those over 21. In addition, D.C. residents could grow up to six pot plants in their own yards. Buying and selling pot would still be illegal, as would smoking in public places. But people could transfer up to one ounce to another person -- just not for money. "If you decide to move forward tomorrow with the legalization of marijuana in the District, you will be doing so in knowing and willful violation of the law," Chaffetz and Meadows wrote.
This article is related to US Government and Politics because the legalizing of marijuana has recently become a very controversial topic in our nation. Many people have conflicting opinions of how things should be dealt with it. Members of congress have been debating over this topic for a while.
In my opinion, I think marijuana should be legalized but only up to a certain extent. I think the use of medical marijuana is perfectly appropriate. Also, it has been proven that marijuana has no drastic effect on a persons health. There should be limits on how much a person can have in their possession and people should not be able to buy/sell with each other.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Thursday, February 19, 2015
2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia
On Thursday, February 12th, 2015, The Democratic National Committee announced that the Democratic National Convention will be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The event is scheduled for the week of July 15th 2016. Presidential conventions are huge undertaking for cities, averaging around $60 million. A distinct case in Tampa, for the 2012 Republican National Convention, cost the city $500 million. The last time Philadelphia hosted a presidential convention was in 2000, when Republicans chose then Texas Gov. George W. Bush as the party's nominee. New York and Columbus, Ohio were the other two cities vying for the right to host the democratic national convention.
This is related to our AP Gov class because we just recently studied National Conventions. We have discussed the relationships national conventions have with politics and elections. We have been able to see, through class, how conventions like these operate and make a difference with the outcome of the election.
Due to this article being strictly informative, I am unable to make an opinion. I was dumbfounded when I found out how much money conventions cost their host city. I can understand a big number because I know how much planning, advertising, and people are involved but I would never have guessed them to be in the hundred millions.
Thursday, February 12, 2015
Chief Alabama judge would defy Supreme Court in gay marriage ruling
http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/12/politics/ray-moore-alabama-gay-marraige-supreme-court-slavery/index.html
The chief justice of the Alabama supreme court insisted that he will continue to resist efforts made by the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage. Moore has ordered lower court judges in Alabama not to implement a federal court ruling that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriage. Chief Justice Roy Moore is personally opposed to gay marriage and solidly against legalizing gay marriage, insisting that Alabama recognizes the "divine" nature of the definition of marriage. Moore also characterized the federal judge's ruling which overturned the state's ban as an "attempt by the federal court to control the state," which he called a "federal intrusion into state sovereignty."
This is related to our AP Gov class because the chief justice of Alabama is resisting the attempts made by the Supreme Court. He is saying that in this situation, the federal government is intruding into state's law. Also, gay marriage has recently become a controversial matter in politics and many people have their own opinions.
In my opinion, gay marriage should be legalized across the entire country. People should be given the right to marry whomever they chose without discrimination. I believe this will soon become a federal right. The Chief Justice needs to understand that not everyone has the same religious or morality beliefs. He should not be able to restrict Alabama only, from a right the rest of the county is granted.
The chief justice of the Alabama supreme court insisted that he will continue to resist efforts made by the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize gay marriage. Moore has ordered lower court judges in Alabama not to implement a federal court ruling that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriage. Chief Justice Roy Moore is personally opposed to gay marriage and solidly against legalizing gay marriage, insisting that Alabama recognizes the "divine" nature of the definition of marriage. Moore also characterized the federal judge's ruling which overturned the state's ban as an "attempt by the federal court to control the state," which he called a "federal intrusion into state sovereignty."
This is related to our AP Gov class because the chief justice of Alabama is resisting the attempts made by the Supreme Court. He is saying that in this situation, the federal government is intruding into state's law. Also, gay marriage has recently become a controversial matter in politics and many people have their own opinions.
In my opinion, gay marriage should be legalized across the entire country. People should be given the right to marry whomever they chose without discrimination. I believe this will soon become a federal right. The Chief Justice needs to understand that not everyone has the same religious or morality beliefs. He should not be able to restrict Alabama only, from a right the rest of the county is granted.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
FBI official: ISIS is recruiting U.S. teens
http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/03/politics/fbi-isis-counterterrorism-michael-steinbach/index.html
Michael Steinbach, the head of the FBI's counterterrorist division, and other governement officials have recently become concerned with the thought of ISIS recruiting U.S. teens. Steinbach explained that the FBI has seen children as young as 15 recruited by ISIS. He also said that "there are individuals out there who are inspired by the message of terrorist groups and they encourage family members, including their children, to follow that path". Steinbach also discussed the fact that "U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies don't track individuals leaving the United States to Europe. Once you get to Europe, you can easily get down to Turkey and into Spain". The FBI is having trouble trying to protect Americans while not impeding on their freedom of expression or privacy rights. "But when that opinion turns into violent rhetoric and then into action, that's something different."
This article relates to our class because of the potential safety concerns of Americans. Also the FBI is trying not to step on the right of freedom of expression as stated in the Bill of Rights.
In My opinion, I think that in a case like this, FBI should be able to track any suspected person of having altercations with ISIS. This issue could potentially harm many Americans and serious problems such as this one should be dealt with effectively and efficiently. It is good that the FBI is monitoring social media, as they should continue to do so.I do think that as of right now they are taking the right precautionary measures, however, if things get out of hand, the FBI needs to regulate with more power and force.
Michael Steinbach, the head of the FBI's counterterrorist division, and other governement officials have recently become concerned with the thought of ISIS recruiting U.S. teens. Steinbach explained that the FBI has seen children as young as 15 recruited by ISIS. He also said that "there are individuals out there who are inspired by the message of terrorist groups and they encourage family members, including their children, to follow that path". Steinbach also discussed the fact that "U.S. law enforcement and intelligence agencies don't track individuals leaving the United States to Europe. Once you get to Europe, you can easily get down to Turkey and into Spain". The FBI is having trouble trying to protect Americans while not impeding on their freedom of expression or privacy rights. "But when that opinion turns into violent rhetoric and then into action, that's something different."
This article relates to our class because of the potential safety concerns of Americans. Also the FBI is trying not to step on the right of freedom of expression as stated in the Bill of Rights.
In My opinion, I think that in a case like this, FBI should be able to track any suspected person of having altercations with ISIS. This issue could potentially harm many Americans and serious problems such as this one should be dealt with effectively and efficiently. It is good that the FBI is monitoring social media, as they should continue to do so.I do think that as of right now they are taking the right precautionary measures, however, if things get out of hand, the FBI needs to regulate with more power and force.
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