Nikki Keisler
North County Times
"'Barefoot Bandit' gets more than 7 years for spree."
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/backpage/barefoot-bandit-gets-more-than-years-for-spree/article_f0f5a444-3557-54a4-a5f6-04c074fa41f3.html
Government or Crime and Punishment
In this article a 20 year-old man pleaded guilty to stealing peoples boats, planes, and cars for over 2 years. He told the judge that he had been abused as a child but the judge took no mercy in sentencing him to over 7 years. He had a long record of stealing food because his mother allegedly his mother deprived him of food. HIs record also includes stealing sunglasses and other things. He said when he goes to prison he will be focusing on studying to get into college.
This connects to what we are studying because this is modern crime and punishment. Back in the time of the colonies people also stole things like food but the punishments were quite different. People that stole in the colonies were subject to whipping, being jailed in harsh environments and being branded. In our time if you commit a crime you can go to jail but people can't be subject to things like whipping, public humiliation, or being stretched. This are two thing are similar because they are the same crimes but, they are different because they have different punishments.
This connects to my life as a citizen because everyday people convicted of crimes and my was once on a jury deciding someones fate. People today are welcome to view trials and prosecutions. This relates to my life personally because when I become a legal adult I have a duty as a citizen to go to jury duty so people have a fair trial. Every one that is a citizen has to go to duty if called. THis insures that the government is fair likely unlike the colonies government.
My opinion on this topic is that the young man should have gotten jail time because he did something illegal and their should be consequences. For example if they let him out in, lets say 1 years, then he would have done it again, likely. He would likely continue to do this because if he didn't get punished severely this time they who's to say he would the next. On the contrary I do think cruel and unusual punishment is unacceptable. I aslo believe that execution is part of cruel and usual punishment because if you think about it death could be easier than going crazy in jail.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Did you ever think getting good food for the holidays could get THIS expensive?
Nikki Keisler
Article #1
North County Times
" FOOD: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner cost 13% more this year"
http://www.nctimes.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/food-traditional-thanksgiving-dinner-cost-percent-more-this-year/article_3593af7e-0bf7-11e1-a7ea-001cc4c002e0.html
Topic adressed: Economy
The article that I choose for this pproject deals with the rising prices of food. On average a Thaksgiving meal for 10 will cost $5.73 more thatn last year. Also a turkey with the trimmings will cost 13%percent more than last year. Most hoilday foods are going up in price this year such as the turkey with has gone up by $4. But to give citizens a break grociers are disconting key ingredients to the traditional Thanksgiving meal. John anderson senior economist for the Farmbuero said,
"Given what is going on in the economy, higher prices on anything are not welcome,(But) it does not have the same impact as food prices in other parts of the world do. We are fortunate in that sense."
This connect to what we are studying in class because the first English colony went through a similar problem but on a quite larger scale. Jamestown could not get substantial food at all because their link to the Indians (pocahontas) was gone and the Indians refused to trade with them after that . Like the people of Jamestown, people today have to pay a higher price toget a meal. For the people of Jamestown the price was eating other things like dogs, rates, and even other human bodies. For us the price is that we have to pay more more money. Even through we have to pay more to get food we should be thankful that we even have access to a good meal.
This connects to my life as a citizen because we are trying to do a more traditional Thanksgiving dinner his year. So it is pretty disappointing that we have to pay eve more to get a good quality thanksgiving meal. It also connects to my life because my family always gets a organic turkey and those are more expensive than normal turkeys. So we might even have to pay more for our turkey.
I understand that people had of raise the price on the food because it is kind of hard to not raise the prices in this bad economy and make a profit. For example, without raising the price companies would go out of business because they would be selling the food for less money than it takes to produce them. This would result in the closing of businesses because the ywould be losing money rather than making money.
Article #1
North County Times
" FOOD: Traditional Thanksgiving dinner cost 13% more this year"
http://www.nctimes.com/lifestyles/food-and-cooking/food-traditional-thanksgiving-dinner-cost-percent-more-this-year/article_3593af7e-0bf7-11e1-a7ea-001cc4c002e0.html
Topic adressed: Economy
The article that I choose for this pproject deals with the rising prices of food. On average a Thaksgiving meal for 10 will cost $5.73 more thatn last year. Also a turkey with the trimmings will cost 13%percent more than last year. Most hoilday foods are going up in price this year such as the turkey with has gone up by $4. But to give citizens a break grociers are disconting key ingredients to the traditional Thanksgiving meal. John anderson senior economist for the Farmbuero said,
"Given what is going on in the economy, higher prices on anything are not welcome,(But) it does not have the same impact as food prices in other parts of the world do. We are fortunate in that sense."
This connect to what we are studying in class because the first English colony went through a similar problem but on a quite larger scale. Jamestown could not get substantial food at all because their link to the Indians (pocahontas) was gone and the Indians refused to trade with them after that . Like the people of Jamestown, people today have to pay a higher price toget a meal. For the people of Jamestown the price was eating other things like dogs, rates, and even other human bodies. For us the price is that we have to pay more more money. Even through we have to pay more to get food we should be thankful that we even have access to a good meal.
This connects to my life as a citizen because we are trying to do a more traditional Thanksgiving dinner his year. So it is pretty disappointing that we have to pay eve more to get a good quality thanksgiving meal. It also connects to my life because my family always gets a organic turkey and those are more expensive than normal turkeys. So we might even have to pay more for our turkey.
I understand that people had of raise the price on the food because it is kind of hard to not raise the prices in this bad economy and make a profit. For example, without raising the price companies would go out of business because they would be selling the food for less money than it takes to produce them. This would result in the closing of businesses because the ywould be losing money rather than making money.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Senator Diccusses Greek Econemy
Nikki Keisler
Article 5
Senator Worried About European Financial Problems
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/senator-worried-about-european-financial-problems/article_1265f482-80e2-592d-93e2-277d2297dece.html
Legislative
This article is about the concern of Sen. Richard Shelby about Europe's Financial situation. HE says that if Greece defaults in its debt then it could put the US of A in another recession. HE says that we are connected with the European economy no matter what. HE says whatever happens their effects us. He also says that's Greece is just the tip of the iceberg. He says that Europe's instability is going to effect us in some way.
This connects to what we are studying because the senator is part of the senate which is part of the legislative branch. The senators job is to analyze the economy and create laws that will benefit the economy. This senator is looking into the future so he can pass laws based on what will happen. The senator is trying to explain how the European economy is going to effect ours. The other senators must agree to pass a law.
This effects my life because the economy effects every ones life practically. My mom also owns two private business and clients often leave because of the economy. This effects the income too and the amount of privileges we can afford.This effects young people like me because the school cant afford a lot of supplies for the students. Also this effected me because recently my dad quit his job for another job that was hard to find because of the economy.
I believe that the senators should focus on our own economy instead of focusing on other countries. For example, Our economy is very bad right now and the government is focusing on other countries like Greece and Libya. This mean that the government is ashamed of our economy and is trying to avoid the problem by trying to fix other problems. But OUR economy is most important to US at the moment. Even though is sounds selfish it is true. We need to fix our problems before becoming a hero.
Article 5
Senator Worried About European Financial Problems
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/senator-worried-about-european-financial-problems/article_1265f482-80e2-592d-93e2-277d2297dece.html
Legislative
This article is about the concern of Sen. Richard Shelby about Europe's Financial situation. HE says that if Greece defaults in its debt then it could put the US of A in another recession. HE says that we are connected with the European economy no matter what. HE says whatever happens their effects us. He also says that's Greece is just the tip of the iceberg. He says that Europe's instability is going to effect us in some way.
This connects to what we are studying because the senator is part of the senate which is part of the legislative branch. The senators job is to analyze the economy and create laws that will benefit the economy. This senator is looking into the future so he can pass laws based on what will happen. The senator is trying to explain how the European economy is going to effect ours. The other senators must agree to pass a law.
This effects my life because the economy effects every ones life practically. My mom also owns two private business and clients often leave because of the economy. This effects the income too and the amount of privileges we can afford.This effects young people like me because the school cant afford a lot of supplies for the students. Also this effected me because recently my dad quit his job for another job that was hard to find because of the economy.
I believe that the senators should focus on our own economy instead of focusing on other countries. For example, Our economy is very bad right now and the government is focusing on other countries like Greece and Libya. This mean that the government is ashamed of our economy and is trying to avoid the problem by trying to fix other problems. But OUR economy is most important to US at the moment. Even though is sounds selfish it is true. We need to fix our problems before becoming a hero.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Women carrying guns in SC encourged
Nikki Keisler
Article 4
North County Times
"South Carolina Sherieff urges women to carry guns"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/south-carolina-sheriff-urges-women-to-carry-guns/article_ce3c6eae-3d6a-5d5a-9764-250a55f90eae.html
Amendment 2-4
This article is about a South Carolina sheriff that suggested that women living in South Carolina carry a .45 caliber gun. He urges them to keep it concealed when they are out in public. He displayed a Fannie pack women could conceal a gun in while jogging. He said that the weapon wouldn't have to be accurate but able to hit a target from a fairly close distance. He said that the gun would offer more protection that pepper spray. He also said that walking in groups would be ideal. He discussed this after announcing the arrest of a suspected raper. The 46 year old arrested was charged Monday.
This connects to what we are studying in history because this amendment allowing these women carry gun is the 2nd amendment which is part of the Bill of Rights. This amendment says that people are allowed to carry fire arms. These women have the right to carry guns with a permit because of the bill of rights. They can carry these guns so they can protect themselves. These women can carry guns because of the Bill of Rights.
This connects to my life because my family including my parents were born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. But more importantly my grandfather owns registered guns. He uses these for hunting and he uses one for protection because he and my grandmother travel across the country a lot. He had to go through a gun safety class to get his permit to carry it, but only a few passed. It is because of the second amendment that my grandfather can carry a gun.
My opinion on this subject is that the women should carry guns to protect themselves. But they should have to go through intensive safety and awareness classes so, that the people around them don't get hurt unintentulally. That guns shouldn't have to be allowed to protect people. But sadly now a days people can only feel safe if their carrying a weapon. I also think that it would also keep people safe if the government took away all weapons that way people cant hurt each other under any circumstances. That way no one can be harmed physical by weapons and evil could be erased mostly.
Article 4
North County Times
"South Carolina Sherieff urges women to carry guns"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/south-carolina-sheriff-urges-women-to-carry-guns/article_ce3c6eae-3d6a-5d5a-9764-250a55f90eae.html
Amendment 2-4
This article is about a South Carolina sheriff that suggested that women living in South Carolina carry a .45 caliber gun. He urges them to keep it concealed when they are out in public. He displayed a Fannie pack women could conceal a gun in while jogging. He said that the weapon wouldn't have to be accurate but able to hit a target from a fairly close distance. He said that the gun would offer more protection that pepper spray. He also said that walking in groups would be ideal. He discussed this after announcing the arrest of a suspected raper. The 46 year old arrested was charged Monday.
This connects to what we are studying in history because this amendment allowing these women carry gun is the 2nd amendment which is part of the Bill of Rights. This amendment says that people are allowed to carry fire arms. These women have the right to carry guns with a permit because of the bill of rights. They can carry these guns so they can protect themselves. These women can carry guns because of the Bill of Rights.
This connects to my life because my family including my parents were born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. But more importantly my grandfather owns registered guns. He uses these for hunting and he uses one for protection because he and my grandmother travel across the country a lot. He had to go through a gun safety class to get his permit to carry it, but only a few passed. It is because of the second amendment that my grandfather can carry a gun.
My opinion on this subject is that the women should carry guns to protect themselves. But they should have to go through intensive safety and awareness classes so, that the people around them don't get hurt unintentulally. That guns shouldn't have to be allowed to protect people. But sadly now a days people can only feel safe if their carrying a weapon. I also think that it would also keep people safe if the government took away all weapons that way people cant hurt each other under any circumstances. That way no one can be harmed physical by weapons and evil could be erased mostly.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Drugs: will they be provided
Nikki Keisler
Article 3
North County Times
"New Effort to Reduce drug Shortages Small Step"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/article_3cb032f7-82f7-54a2-91d1-f29a879171c9.html
The Executive Branch
This article is about the shortage of life saving and life prolonging drugs. President Obama has discussed with the Food and Drug Administration about notifying people about the shortages early that what is being done now. Drugs have also gone up in price too, one hospital reported prices going from $26 to $1,200. The FDA reported 178 drug shortages last year. The University of Utah's Drug Information Services counted 211 last year and 232 this year. One option to fix this is to ramp up production, finding alternatives and importation of competing drugs only sold abroad. Ina n administration analysis the main problem was the rise in demand. People also say the economy is to blame. The FDA commissioner said that we can make a difference by expanding our network of early warnings.
This connects to what we are studying in class because the Food and Drug administration is part of the Executive branch. The FDA protects the public health through food safety and drug safety. The FDA also enforces laws in the public help service act. They control the drugs that get to hospitals to treat people. This also connects to what we are studying because President Obama is involved and he is a part of the executive branch. The President also appoints the Commissioner of the FDA.
This connects to my life because when they were having the swine flu out break there was a shortage of the vaccine. The FDA controlled the vaccine and their was not enough for everyone. Even when they had just produced it, it was still a shortage. People couldn't get the vaccine because of the shortage and got the swine flu. One hundred and fifty people died for the swine influenza.
My opinion on this is that the FDA should expand the network of early warnings. For example, if a person had cancer and they were scheduled to have chemotherapy on one day and they got an early warning that the was a shortage of supplies then, the doctors could start the person on a less effective treatment that could keep them stable until they could get the drugs. So if the doctors got an early warning then the would be more prepared to treat the person in a different way. If they didn't do this the doctor wouldn't realize that they couldn't start the therapy until it was too late. This would cause a lot of people to die or become even more ill.
Article 3
North County Times
"New Effort to Reduce drug Shortages Small Step"
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/article_3cb032f7-82f7-54a2-91d1-f29a879171c9.html
The Executive Branch
This article is about the shortage of life saving and life prolonging drugs. President Obama has discussed with the Food and Drug Administration about notifying people about the shortages early that what is being done now. Drugs have also gone up in price too, one hospital reported prices going from $26 to $1,200. The FDA reported 178 drug shortages last year. The University of Utah's Drug Information Services counted 211 last year and 232 this year. One option to fix this is to ramp up production, finding alternatives and importation of competing drugs only sold abroad. Ina n administration analysis the main problem was the rise in demand. People also say the economy is to blame. The FDA commissioner said that we can make a difference by expanding our network of early warnings.
This connects to what we are studying in class because the Food and Drug administration is part of the Executive branch. The FDA protects the public health through food safety and drug safety. The FDA also enforces laws in the public help service act. They control the drugs that get to hospitals to treat people. This also connects to what we are studying because President Obama is involved and he is a part of the executive branch. The President also appoints the Commissioner of the FDA.
This connects to my life because when they were having the swine flu out break there was a shortage of the vaccine. The FDA controlled the vaccine and their was not enough for everyone. Even when they had just produced it, it was still a shortage. People couldn't get the vaccine because of the shortage and got the swine flu. One hundred and fifty people died for the swine influenza.
My opinion on this is that the FDA should expand the network of early warnings. For example, if a person had cancer and they were scheduled to have chemotherapy on one day and they got an early warning that the was a shortage of supplies then, the doctors could start the person on a less effective treatment that could keep them stable until they could get the drugs. So if the doctors got an early warning then the would be more prepared to treat the person in a different way. If they didn't do this the doctor wouldn't realize that they couldn't start the therapy until it was too late. This would cause a lot of people to die or become even more ill.
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Occupy Portland
Nikki Keisler
Article 1
Ore. police arrest about 30 Wallstreet Protesters
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/article_10372fdb-8117-5688-bf1c-0659b4499b8d.html
Basic Freedoms-Amendment 1
This article is how wall street protester were protesting in a park in Portland. The protested in The Pearl District, most say they are the wealthy demographic they are protesting. Most protesters backed off once the police were involved except about 30 people. The police moved in after the protesters violated a midnight curfew.The 30 sat in a circle and waited to be arrested. They were eventually arrested. The police dragged and carried them because the protesters went limp to defy but there was no violence involved. The police said they arrested them on charges of interfering with a police officer, criminal trespassing, and disorderly conduct. The protester had a meeting earlier confirming that they would pass curfew and face being arrested. Police have allowed people to protest in other parks but haven't permitted camping. The Mayor said he would not allow let any more parks be taken over by the protesters.
This connects to what we are studying because protesters can argue in court that their right to assemble peacefully was violated by police. They could state that no violence was in any part of the demonstration. There for the police could have no right to arrest them. But the police didn't arrest them under violent protesting. But they still arrested them. So could you argue this amendment?
This connects to my life as a citizen because I have witnessed this and my dad was in San Fransisco when the Occupy Oakland riot broke out. For example other youth and I have witness this and we might have to do to change something. When we grow up we might have to exercise our right to Assemble peacefully. Also if these protesters change something in the system it will affect our generation once we grow up. The protesters can either create positive change for us or negative change.
My opinion on the subject is that the protesters should of been arrested. For instance, they were on property protesting after curfew. So, they were unlawfully trespassing on private property. But I don't think they should be charged with interfering with police officers. In the article it never stated what they did to interfere. I do think they should be charged with disorderly conduct. They were disturbing the residents of The Pearl District. So I do think they should be charged with this crime.
Right to Privacy: Being violated everyday?
Nikki Keisler
Article 2
TSA will stop making kids take off their shoes for airport security
http://www.nctimes.com/ap/national/article_71ce8a59-d7c6-5e3b-a378-c7672e8a9eac.html
Amendment 9
This article is about the Transportation Security Administration no longer requiring that children under 12 take off their shoes at the security line at the airport. The TSA says that children are less of a threat to terrorism. The are also curtailing the pat-downs for children. The Homeland Security Secretary told congress that she wants to enhance their ability to focus on high risk passengers.The new policy is expected to be used soon. The TSA is already using the modified pat down to speed thing up but they have not stoped using searches and the requirement to take off shoes.
This connects to what we are studying in class because we are studying the Bill of Rights. For example, some people may argue that the TSA is violating their right to privacy in amendment 9: Right retained by the people. They could argue this because the TSA is searching through their belongings and searching their bodies. On the other hand the TSA is searching people for security. Is it still considered violating the amendment.
This connects to my life as a citizen because I travel alot and I go through security just like everyone else. For example when we were going to Mexico my mom had to be patted down by a TSA agent. My mom got patted down to make sure that the airplane would be safe to take off. Sure it took a little longer and it was a inconvenience but at least i knew we were safe. Other people had to be patted down too and they thought it was an inconvenience too.
I think that stopping of the full on pat downs and not requiring shoes is good but I think that the other precautions are still necessary. For example if a person boarded a plane with a bomb and wasn't searched then all the people on the plane would be killed. It is because of the TSA that we are safe when we fly. Sure some times they can go over board but they are trying to protect citizens of the United States of America. So people are protected by the TSA when they travel.
Article 2
TSA will stop making kids take off their shoes for airport security
http://www.nctimes.com/ap/national/article_71ce8a59-d7c6-5e3b-a378-c7672e8a9eac.html
Amendment 9
This article is about the Transportation Security Administration no longer requiring that children under 12 take off their shoes at the security line at the airport. The TSA says that children are less of a threat to terrorism. The are also curtailing the pat-downs for children. The Homeland Security Secretary told congress that she wants to enhance their ability to focus on high risk passengers.The new policy is expected to be used soon. The TSA is already using the modified pat down to speed thing up but they have not stoped using searches and the requirement to take off shoes.
This connects to what we are studying in class because we are studying the Bill of Rights. For example, some people may argue that the TSA is violating their right to privacy in amendment 9: Right retained by the people. They could argue this because the TSA is searching through their belongings and searching their bodies. On the other hand the TSA is searching people for security. Is it still considered violating the amendment.
This connects to my life as a citizen because I travel alot and I go through security just like everyone else. For example when we were going to Mexico my mom had to be patted down by a TSA agent. My mom got patted down to make sure that the airplane would be safe to take off. Sure it took a little longer and it was a inconvenience but at least i knew we were safe. Other people had to be patted down too and they thought it was an inconvenience too.
I think that stopping of the full on pat downs and not requiring shoes is good but I think that the other precautions are still necessary. For example if a person boarded a plane with a bomb and wasn't searched then all the people on the plane would be killed. It is because of the TSA that we are safe when we fly. Sure some times they can go over board but they are trying to protect citizens of the United States of America. So people are protected by the TSA when they travel.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
The Pledge of Allegiance- Same as it Ever Was... or Not
Nikki Keisler
Article #1
Stories of American Heroes
"The Plegde of Allegiance"
So this article is about the history of The pledge of Allegiance and how it came to be. In 1812 two men named Francis Bellamy and James Upham were to plan the 400th anniversary of Columbus discovering the Americas. Francis was and teacher and was the chairmen of the National Committee of educators. James was an employee at a Boston publishing firm. These men wrote the original draft of the Pledge of Allegiance. Soon after 12 million children recited the pledge. The pledge became popular after that.
I pledge allegiance to my Flag,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation indivisible,
With Liberty and justice for all.
On June 14, 1923 the National flag Conference changed my to a the. The next year the pledge was changed once more.
I pledge allegiance to the Flag
Of the United States of America,
And to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation indivisible,
With Liberty and justice for all.
The pledge was recited regularly by students and patriots. Then the pledge was changed for the last time. Dwight D. Eisenhower gave approval to adding the phrase "under God". And since no further changes have been made. So by reciting this you are promising your loyalty to the flag, your loyalty to the states, your loyalty to the government and understand that our nation shouldn't be split but one and that the right to liberty and justice belongs to every one.
This relates to what we are studying because in the Pledge of allegiance you are stating that you understand that every one has the right to liberty and justice therefore, the Bill of Right states all citizen right are stated along with right that insure justice. For example, Amendment 5: Criminal trial rights protect the accused of breaking the law from an unjust trial. It state rights like, right to a jury, right to legal help. All the right listed in this amendment protect people for being tried unfairly. Therefore by saying the pledge you are recognizing that everyone has these rights.
This connects to my life as a citizen because when people say the pledge they are stating that everyone has liberties and freedoms and i have witness people expressing their right and freedoms through the Occupy Wall street protests. People in the Occupy Wall street protest are exercising their right to free speech and the right to assemble. This also connects directly with my life because if the protesters ultimately get the banks to change and start loaning money then my parents can get a loan to invest in a new house and business. But if they don't change the banks then my parents and everyone else wont be able to qualify for a loan. This is how it directly effects me as a citizen.
If there was one thing i could change about the Pledge of Allegiance it would be that i would have it say " may Flag" rather that "the Flag". I would change this because the flag of the United states doesn't just belong to anyone it belong to the people of The United States. Saying "my flag" would put more emphasis on the fact that the flag and what it represent s belongs to the people. Saying "the Flag" make it sound like our flag is the same as other countries flags. But its not it stands for things other counties flags don't stand for like democracy, justice, rights, freedom and liberty. h
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