Entries by Daphne Hanson

The present System of unrestrained competition

Under the present system of unrestrained competition, the ownership of the means of production, transport, distribution, information, and especially credit in the hands of a few, you have an increasing tendency to monopoly, and the community is subservient to monopoly." What is the problem with capitalism that Belloc identifies in this passage? free The worker […]

Centralization of government

Roosevelt called not only for centralization of government but also for a nationalization of politics…. He exhorted voters and citizens to turn to Washington as the center of power on which to exert their pressures and project their expectations…." Based on this statement, what is the best way to describe Franklin Roosevelt?" A progressive A […]

Homosexual sex

QUESTION In Lawrence v. Texas, Lawrence wants to engage in homosexual sex, even though Texas law forbids it. Which side would promote self- government? Lawrence, because he has a right to behave as he chooses without outside interference. Does not apply, because Lawrence was not imprisoned without trial. Texas, because this law was made by […]

The history of the Holocaust

What did “ordinary Germans” know about the Holocaust? How did they react? Why is this question important for understanding the history of the Holocaust and the wider history of the Second World War?

All Criminal proceedings

Should all defendants have a right to an attorney in all criminal proceedings?  Include municipal courts in your discussion.  For example, do you think a defendant in a class C criminal jury or bench trial should be appointed an attorney if they cannot afford one?  If you think the system is fine as is, explain […]

Regulations for protests or parades

Describe if the government may censor what can be said and make reasonable time, place and manner regulations for protests or parades. Describe the ruling/holding of Texas v. Johnson (1989). 3.  Describe the ruling/holding of Gideon v. Wainwright 4. List the rights newspapers claim they are guaranteed, by the 1st/First Amendment. 5. Define Sunshine laws […]

The Precedents against prayers in public school

Although the precedents against prayers in public school have long been established (Lemon vs. Kurtzman), the United States Supreme Court once again addressed this very issue recently.  In short, after each game, Football Coach Joseph Kennedy (Bremerton, WA) would take a moment and kneel at the fifty-yard-line to pray.  Soon after, players and other coaches […]

large and empty mayonnaise jar

 “Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee” Activity-After reading the article “Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee” (see Resource below), Explain in a 2-paragraph response. In the first paragraph, give your overall impression, thoughts, and reactions to the article. In the second paragraph, say how this philosophy might be applied in the field of […]