BR-8/30/13

This event definitely seems quite a bit unconstitutional, especially since we're past the emancipation proclamation and the civil rights act. Although there may be a bit of case law or common law that dictates that restaurants can't not serve people of different race, they may be able to dismiss them for certain reasons such as making people feel threatened.

BR- 8/29/13

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a very very excellent speaker. His energy is tremendous, and he is truly an inspiring leader. He had a few comments that I really enjoyed like the bad check reference and how he said 1963 is not an end, it's a beginning.

I Have A Dream Assignment

 “We cannot walk alone. And as we walk, we must make the pledge that we shall always march ahead. We cannot turn back.” is my assigned quote

     Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had a solid vision. A vision that one day all will be treated equal no matter what color. He spent his life chasing this vision, and his bravery cost him his life eventually. He knew that it wouldn't be an easy path and he knew that his dream wouldn't be accomplished if they turned back. This statement shows exactly this vision. Equality. No matter what the race; it doesn't matter, we're all created equal and we should all be treated as equals who must walk together as equals because together we can achieve anything, but alone we are doomed. 
     This is really applicable to the 60's because African- Americans weren't treated as equals. We all know the story of Rosa Park and refusing to give up her seat on the bus. Most of us also know that employers wouldn't hire people because of their race. All of this inequality can't be changed by just one man. It takes many many people to cause a change, and that's what Dr. King was getting at at this quote, but he made sure to include that "...we shall always march ahead." meaning that if you turn back, you'll never succeed your goal. It takes perseverance and determination.

Civics 8th Period BR- 8/27/13

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/08/26/second-suspect-arrested-in-death-of-wwii-veteran/2699023/

1. Should the two boys be tried as adults? Why or why not? It depends on the laws of Washington and the specific case and common law as to what they should be tried as since they are very close to being of age.

2. Should their identity remain undisclosed or since the crime is heinous? justify your answer? Yes, unless their parents give a press release because it could ruin their lives if they're tried as not guilty in the future.

3. What can we as a society do to keep crimes like this from happening? Teach our kids not to beat old men, no matter how desperate and besides that you can't really prevent this kind of thing.