person 5 teshia cates

After watching this video the first thought that came to my mind is where is the constitution when it comes to terrorism. I believe we as americans want to make sure and take precautions for protection of our country and what it stands for. 9/11 was indeed a blow to below the waist but, did we just sit back and allow it to happen again? The answer to that is no. The patriot act was established to protect our citizens from either harmful citizens and foriegn ones as well. I agree with Katie than Dinh does want to protect our country and that it is neccessary to have suspects but not to the point where you keep someone detained who does not pose a threat. Every U.S. citizen is entitled to a lawyer ensured by the constitution. Where was the constitution when this man could not get a lawyer right away. Unless there is substantial evidence that clearly shows this person wants to or is ready to committ terrorism then, this person should still be treated like every other citizen. Habeous corpus should be applied because afterall this person after questioning is under unlawful detention. There has to be probable clause to hold a person.

Furthermore, I agree with Julia that times have changed . Due to the times changing; one question lingers in many minds and that is what kind of long term goals need to be made and ones that do not contradict the american way; which morals are intact.  Bud Barnes also made some strong points about the militairy vs. civil law. He says that there is war every where from foreign battlefields to the one that is on our own soil. America is known to hold themselves with strong traditional values and civil liberties gaurunteed to every citizen.

In conclusion, I am scared of what is to come. Some of the scenarious in this videos are unthinkable. For example, the foods which are imported to our country could be contaminated purposely to slowly spread disease and weaken our society. I am very disappointed that our government would bend the rules which have been basically been known to be in stone and the heart of America. I honestly believe if we stop immigaration and become self reliant then our country will be able to prospure and no one will be able to attack us unexpected. The solution is to not be a big brother and leave dangling alliances. The patriot act can go both ways with me; protection is nice but does the government have to be even nosier than they are now?

Week 5 Blog

During segment 6, where the professor is detained when arriving back in the United States, I agree with Viet Dinh's point of why he was detained. The professor was exchanging emails with a Islamic cleric. Dinh stated that one of the factors determining why the professor was pulled out of the line was because that cleric may have been placed on a person's of interest list. I think that as a precaution it was good that he was detained. The professor may have been planning something with the man or the man may have passed along valuable information. Because of 9/11, I believe it's a safe precaution but if the professor has no information and it was just purely a friendship then he needs to be let go. He is a US citizen, no matter what.
I disagree with the fact that he may not be able to receive a lawyer for some time. I agree with the man that worked under the Clinton Administration (I can't remember his name.) He disagreed and said he should be entitled to a lawyer right away. I think that the Amendments should not be ignored, especially for a US citizen. If we're willing to ignore rights to citizens, then what else are we willing to ignore? I think that ignoring an Amendment that we are entitled to is one step too far for the government.
I think that some restrictions on civil liberties are good as precautions, but others are not. I do believe that some safety precautions are necessary for the entire country as a whole. For instance, questioning the professor is okay after coming back if his friend was a person of interest. However, it's not okay that he doesn't get a lawyer right away. He's a US citizen and he has the right to a lawyer.

Man Vs. Women is that the real problem? Teshia Cates

As I read this I agree that this Men and Women equality issue should blossom. I no longer want to be a part of a community which man is the superior being or anyone in general if that matters. Everyone talks about teams and are on teams well, Why can't we all just work together as a team? A marriage or any relationship is close to the heart why would you want to degrade your spouse or someone which you love? There are many complaints about how women have been treated as less than men and until recent years women have actually gotten out of the old persona of being the suburban house wife. Religion once again interferes with everything. Many followers seek a way to explain life or be reborn. The day which we find true equality among all of our peers is when our country will find peace from within. I agree that women have had it tough throughout the years but hasnt everyone? The constitution our government was written by white, male, and religious men. The traditional values and morals have still not been forgotten in todays society. I am not saying religion is all bad but why live and dwell on the past when today is what is going to transform you into the person in the future? This is my favorite statement in the article given: “In entering upon the great work before us, we anticipate no small amount of misconception, misrepresentation, and ridicule; but we shall use every instrumentality within our power to effect our object. We shall employ agents, circulate tracts, petition the State and national Legislatures, and endeavor to enlist the pulpit and the press in our behalf. We hope this Convention will be followed by a series of Conventions, embracing every part of the country.” This quote is inspirational and gives hop I believe to everyone to not give up. The tools to fix this problem have always existed it is up to a person or even better a team to come together and resolve these disputes not just on man vs. Women. Why do people say mankind? This is not just a man’s world it is everyone who makes this world a world. Either good or bad everyone has a place in society.

Here are some interesting websites which contribute to this cause:

Betty friedan quotes

The big picture

Paper I wrote :

Equality among the Sexes

By

Teshia Cates

Thomas College, Waterville Maine

Introduction:

“The problem that has no name”. - (Betty Friedan) Betty Friedan was a stay at home mom that gave up her life as a journalist to care of her children. “Friedan helped establish The National Organization for Women, National women’s political caucus in 1973, National Abortion Rights Action League, and was asked to address the First National Conference for the repeal of Abortion Laws”(‘In Our Own Words’,p.288). She was an activist for women’s rights but also she cared about equality for both sexes. Her revolution in the making was to get rid of the suburban household wife persona and create equality for both sexes. I am very sympathetic to her ideals because I myself want to pursue my own career and be financially stable; before I start having children. I do not believe people should start thinking of children till they are financially stable enough to support one. Accidents do happen if certain precautions are not taken. Life is a crazy rollercoaster and you never know what is going to be thrown your way. True equality among the sexes will create peace and generate a new profound love.

Denigration and Stereotyping

            To continue, Denigration of men and women ruins a relationship. Denigration means to treat someone as lacking value or importance. Men tend to sometimes resent women because they are struggling to keep up with the masculant persona of being the hunter and gatherer. The stress you could only imagine to keep up with all the bills and taking care of your wife and children is immense. On the other hand, Women have it hard taking care of children, some examples of a traditional household wife are: preparing meals, shopping/ budgeting, getting kids ready for school, cleaning house, keeping up with the lawn, and helping children with their academics. As you can see there are several jobs in being a stay at home mom. Being a mother is not every one’s dream job or destiny some are destined to become entrepreneurs, big business leaders, law enforcement officials, and the list goes on. Referring to the older generation- “They learned that truly feminine women do not want careers, higher education, political rights, the independence and the opportunities that the old fashioned feminists fought for.”(‘The Feminine Mystique’, p. 16) Jealousy arises and thrives to weaken the relationship and possibly diminish because of the resentment towards each other. “Women to be rewarded by being self- determined people liberated to creativity beyond motherhood to a full human creativity” (‘In Our Own Words’, p.288).

Continuing Stereotyping and the physical differences between the sexes and why men tend to get more strenuous jobs

Furthermore, women are regarded as sex figures that are put on a pedestal and left in the safety of their home, which their partner who has provided for her. If women were to not be put on this pedestal and given the choice to be the bread winner; I do believe stress would slowly drift away, in result jealousy and resentment would disappear only leaving the love they have for one another and the comfort to rely on each other would reunite and make each other one and sympathetic to both sides. “She does not know who she is herself. She waits all day for her husband to come home at night to make her feel alive. Now it is the husband that is not interested. It is terrible for the women, to lie there, night after night, waiting for her husband to make her feel alive.” (‘The Feminine Mystique’, p.29) Women tend to feel vulnerable, unwanted, and unappreciated due to the every day burdens that a man undergoes being the provider. Men that are stay at home dads go through this to. The stress and pressures from the workplace are brought home leaving resentment and conflicts between the couple. Having  two incomes, communication skills, and better time management skills a lot of stress would be relieved. This approach would be very beneficial to a healthy relationship for the whole family or couple.

Giving women the choice of being out in the workforce gives them pride and excitement in life to do all they can do and be all they can be. Staying at home all day bores them and the only excitement is to see their spouse and talk to them about their day. Women enjoy sexual pleasure just as much as men do and maybe more why should women be thought of as sexual beasts that uses seduction to persuade our partners. Why does sex mix up emotions and always seem to leave women wanting more and UN satisfaction always lingering?

Full time motherhood and fatherhood would be a choice between the couple and not expected upon an individual because of traditional values that have been passed on through the influence of religion and family values.

Opinions from couples in the Working Environment

“Yes equality and the choice among sexes would improve a relationship tremendously but that is if the women want to do the motherhood role or not” (Rebecca Cameron). “I disagree with the stereotype that men should be the hunter and gatherer: it depends on the couple’s status if they just have a child it is a biological fact that a child needs its mother. I think everything should be equal and planned out with the couple and what suits them.” (Matt Walker).

“If women are the stay at home housekeeper then it totally relieves the men of the household chores. Men in the working world can make more money than women because it is proven because men have more testosterone and strength in average than women does to do strenuous jobs which tend to pay more. For example, logging, carpentry, crab fishing, and masonry; are all jobs men over populate.”(Jacob Morrison). “The idea of being a man is to support your family and having your wife help support makes me feel belittled that I am not doing enough for my family. Stereotypes may not be a good attribute to the overall population but that is what people generalize each other into. I am 6’10 therefore stereotypes is an everyday thing for me one can thrive off a stereo type but it can also degrade my self -esteem because I am looked at as the big strong guy or the big mean giant. Being a strong man, jobs can happen very easily for me practically falling in my lap. Working in the public for example, fast food many people would be intimidated by me. In return I most likely would not be the guy for the job. That is where the double standard kicks in. Women, now days have control of the workforce and swing both ways being a mother and also a provider.” (Jacob Morrison).

“My boyfriend  does not like how much I work, but I have to be able to support myself through school and any financial troubles that might swing my way . I on many occasions resent my boyfriend for only having to work and to come home. I work full time, go to school five days a week, and try to find time to be with him after I do my school work . Jealousy does arise often of our roles and results in many disputes. I accept that in order to keep our lifestyle going that I need to be more sympathetic and to ask for help when needed. After all in a relationship you work together to get through those tough times”(Teshia Cates).

Summary

In a broad sense this subject can go many ways. One way is that the men can be the sole provider or that a woman can be that and more. This subject is one that has no name because there is no real solution. This is based on individuals more than groups. People have many attributes to bring to a relationship that others do not have. To exemplify this, would be that a person could be scared of bats and the other is not so they can go to the attic and turn on the breaker. (this is what happens, when I use the blow dryer and am scared to go in the attic) No one is perfect everyone has fears or insecurities and sometimes they are not tangible enough to fix so that hinders one from completing a task, but if you have a partner to help, it accomplishes and gives them a sense of being. Everyone in this world either man or women has a place for themselves, nothing can disturb ones dream if their mind body and soul is set upon it. Life is what you make of it and if gender bias continues the world will never live up to its full potential of being untied and reliant on others to give up their pride to receive help from others; for the better being.

Betty Friedan inspired me to think of the alternatives and to not be gender bias. She has shown me that true equality is something that can be acquired through self- determination, hard work, and to be humble enough to let someone else do the job. Motherhood is not for everyone and sometimes abortion is necessary for individual growth to strive for a better life, to someday provide for a child and raise them with the right values and opportunities that you yourself could never dream of. Will this problem ever be addressed or just buried in the soil that consists of lust, motherhood, and unfairness for both sexes? Will the gender barrier that has been built brick by brick over the years ever be shattered, or will couples continue to be tattered and torn by the stereotypical gender bias world which devours all? I leave you with these questions to ponder upon.

References

Bibliography

Friedan, B. (1963). The Feminine Mystique. New York: George J. Mcleod.

Goodwin, S. R. (1999). In Our Own Words. New York: Kodansha America, Inc.

Interviews

Rebecca Cameron, (2010, October 19) Night Manager, Burger King Corporation

Matt Walker, (2010, October 19) head of Drive-Thru, Rebecca’s boyfriend, Burger King Corporation

Jacob Morrison, (2010, October 19) Logger, Morrison Logging, my boyfriend

Person 5- Week 4 Blog

The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions stated a lot of good points. But a few really stood out to me. The major one was "That woman is man's equal-was intended to be so by the Creator, and the highest good of the race demands that she should be recognized as such." It's interesting to see that back then, when man was head of household, government, and virtually everything; that they were beginning to see differently. It's good that they began seeing women as equal to men even if they didn't truly recognize it for a long time. But it's a nice first step.

Another major part that stood out was, "He has endeavored, in every way that he could do to destroy her confidence in her own powers, to lessen her self-respect, and to make her willing to lead a dependent and abject life." Back then, the man ruled the world. Women just took care of the cooking, cleaning, and children. Women did not have the powers or respect that we do today. This shows that they knew that men were horrible to women; that they didn't care about her self-esteem and if she was happy or not.

Another point that stood out was, "He has compelled her to submit to laws, in the formation of which she had no voice." Women were expected to just follow the laws they did not have any say in. They were just expected to be okay with whatever men decided would be best fit for them. I'm glad that women finally stood up for themselves and said what they wanted for themselves, not what the men thought would be best for them.

In this Speech " we shall overcome" we learn about the true meaning of democracy. We find that even if people are oppressed by our governments rules, we still be leave in it. And I quote, " Tonight I speak for the dignity of man and the destiny of Democracy. This means that they seek an ultimate goal. The goal to not only be equal in there eyes of there oppressors, but also to be considered equal in a national stand point. After all, what great goal is there? The goal to stand, walk, and talk to others in this great nation of ours with equality and respect. That is the main point that I be leave this speech is trying to carry across to our nation, and our government.

We Shall Overcome - Week 3 Blog

While reading the speech "We Shall Overcome" by President Lyndon B. Johnson, I realize how much people are still trying to fight for American rights. In my opinion, there should be no struggle for the freedom of speech. No matter what race you are, you have the right to vote. However, that is not the case at this time; we are still fighting for American rights as a whole. The day that no one is denied the right to vote or the freedom of speech will be the day that our country can say we are equal. Person #5 brought up a very good point. Johnson seems to have forgotten the fights that women have been through too. Not only are the people of a different race struggling for equality, but women are still struggling as well. I don't feel that women still get treated equal to men and neither of these struggles should be occuring. EVERYONE should be equal, end of story. It is terrible that the suffering men and women who protested for their rights as Americans got assaulted and one man was killed. I agree with person #3 when she said that this didn't just affect one group of people, it affected everyone. There is no need for this endless struggle that is right before us. We all need to work together and stop at nothing to end this unneeded fight for equality and for the rights of all Americans.

We shall over come #5

In the speech we shall over come by president Lyndon B. Johnson I see the struggle for equality. In his speech he is not only fighting for certain peoples rights he is fighting for american rights as a whole. In order for this country to prospure we must work together and put our differences aside. The day the the fight for equality is won is the day peace for our country to come and who knows what our country will be able to do. Johnson gives examples of people who have been killed in their struggle for this far fetched goal. He also states that all men are created equal. I know he is fighting for everyone but he seems to forget the fights which the women have undergone as well. "Give me liberty or give me death" is what our country does everyday. Men are not only the ones struggling like he said it is our country as a whole. Years have gone buy constantly fighting the war of violence. I just want to know when all denigration and segragation will disappear from the land of the free. Are we really free or just a mere pond in a game of chess called life. Who makes the rules? One day our country could lose these rights that are a privelege because our country cannot leave the past in the past and confront these foreign issues. The president intentions are good but when will another fighter will arise like Martin Luther King Jr. or Betty Friedan both have fought their whole lives for the struggle for equality for all people. He also emphasizes on our government and how everyone has rights they just have to enforce them to get to that greater cause. There are alot of people in this world that have good intentions but few that continue the fight everyday for the greater good. I some day want to be apart of this fight and not only write it I want to get up and do something about this problem which has hindered America from being all it can be.

Person 3- "We Shall Overcome"

One main point in the "We Shall Overcome" speech made by Lyndon B. Johnson is that it is an American problem. An African-American man was killed while trying to protest with other African-Americans. Throughout history, African-American's had tried to become citizens treated equally. He sums it up by saying, "There is no Negro problem. There is no Southern problem. There is no Northern problem. There is only an American problem." He is exactly right because we can't blame it on just one part or section of the United States. The entire country was either for or against equal rights of African-Americans. It did not just affect one group of people, it affected everyone. I'm glad that President Johnson finally said it out loud because somebody had to state the obvious.

Another main point is the equal right to vote. African-Americans had been trying to gain the equality to vote. Although, they could it was extremely difficult for them to pass the test to do so. And that's because white American's were being arrogant towards African-Americans. Women had struggled to gain the right to vote and now it was happening to African-Americans. Johnson stated, "We have all sworn an oath before God to support and to defend that Constitution." By not giving African-American's those same rights, white Americans were being un-American. I'm glad they finally stopped with their ignorance.

shooting

1. In January a shooting in Tucson, Arizona occured. Twenty people were injured and six people were killed; both from gunfire. I believe it has a very bad spin on our roles as citizens epecially after the events ten years ago; cincering September eleventh. It did not reflect strongly towards us as a people and a whole. At the meeting an individual whose name was Jared Lee Loughner was arrested at the scene. Its moral meaning is something completely different. Some person had the arrogance to walk to a governor's meeting and start shooting. He walked up to Arizona's 8th congressional district democrat and shot her point blank in the head. Morally he should be made to rot in jail; I don't believe he deserves the satisfaction of dying right away for his crimes.


2. I think morally that man should step down from his governing position. How is someone who won't even support a man who fought for change going to lead us? That comment was just disrespectful and arrogant. I think it made him even more of a coward for then retreating; that proves he can't even stand up to his own words. As a citizen the American history and the hard times we went through should always be in the back of everyone's mind. Then he has an adopted black son. How can your son ever look up to you hearing those words? He will be ashamed of his father as a lot of not only Maine but American citizens should be.

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Person 3:

- Had very good perspectives on our nations morality

- They did an excellent job of stating the law, even if it sounded like they didn’t agree with it

- I agreed with there statement that United States citizen should not harm innocent people

- I liked the attention they brought to Governor Page too, after all a governor who decides to not show the same respect to everyone, isn’t a governor that is going to get elected again

- I liked when the blogger said in regards to the governor, “He is representing not only Maine, but the country when he talks too.

Person 4:

- This person had a lot of good perspectives that took a different twist on the two situations

- This person makes some excellent points about guns laws being enforced, and that is what I be leave this whole Tucson situation will eventually boil down too.

- And I quote, “guns do not kill people, people kill people.”

- They also go on to mention that we shouldn’t in a sense be closed minded about this situation, but look at all the possible factors of why and how this situation happened. I thought It was very good way of looking at the situation.

- I also like it when they said, “The strongest do rise when others cannot and that is when change occurs.”

- It was a very good point

- As for the governor issue I be leave that they did a good job explaining that too

- They also did a nice job explaining that Maine doesn’t need a governor that is willing to accept all groups of people evenly. After all people don’t come to Maine to be discriminated against, they come to Maine because it is one of the nice, easy- going states in the U.S. And so far La Page is doing a pretty bad job of representing that

Person 2:

- Made some really good points too

- They showed that they agreed with what blogger number 3 was saying

- They thought that he is the worse citizen in the country right now

- They also thought that the “good” governor should have thought a little before he spooked, because what he says does affect our country.

Week 2 Blog

I agree with everyone who said that the shooting was a tradgedy. Killing 6 people and injuring 14 was wrong! The second amendment to the Bill of Rights did allow him to carry the gun, but he had no right to hurt anyone. I agree with person number 3 when they said that he is the worst citizen in the country right now. How could you kill and hurt so many innocent people like that? I feel that it is going to take people a long time to get over this.

As for our new govenor, I am not impressed with what he said. I agree with the people that said his reaction was childish. He should have thought before he spoke because he is representing us. He does have the legal right to say this, but I don't feel that it was necessary. I hope that he has learned from his mistake and noticed how many people were disappointed with the way he reacted. Hopefully some people will give him a second chance because a lot of people are unhappy with him at the moment.

Tucson & Lepage #4

I do agree with Katie that the shooting was a tradgedy. On the other hand would any of this have happened if he did not have a gun? Gun control has always been a dispute over the years. Guns do not kill people people kill people. A mind is very fragile and is unique, but I am not saying that this man is a great man because he is not but there has to be something that triggered him to go off the deep end. Maybe what he thought unconsciously was coming to the surface and realization is out of grip. In todays world actions do define people but not many look at all the other factors behind those actions. Many people were hurt by this tradgedy but will our country dwell on these faults or constantly change to the new environment which it has created. Our constitution is set up to make the citizens which reside in this country in control and able to change there environment they are in. Is it change that we need for the better or use our survival instincts to over come and accept and adapt to our environment? To many this looks like an incident which is going to be hard to get over. The strongest do rise when others cannot and that is when change occurs.

Lepage our new Govenor of Maine. I agree with Katie again that his reaction was a little over the top and childish. I do not believe kiss my butt was a good reaction at all but for everyone else to judge Maine because of his reaction is completely wrong. Martin Luther King day is a day of celebration of people coming together and acting as one and no segragation of race, culture, or even different opinions. The govenor should have said no I will not be attending because of  some business I have to take care of or something more professional. Lepage has lost my support because that is not someone I want running Maine and representing us. Martin Luther King Day is not only for black people it is for everyone to notice that change can occur but everyone goes through tough times to be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Hope is around us all. I do believe in second chances and learning new things and forgiveness is a great thing to learn. Our govenor I believe was just demonstrating his feelings. The comment was not acceptable but you dont see many people in the media showing his side of the story and why he feels the way he does. Incident like this happen all the time why do we single people out just because they think differently. Everyone is brought up to think inside the box which are full of obligations and moral values. Sometimes it takes one great person to make a change and that is what Martin Luther King Jr. did he made a change and his voice was heard. He had struggles as well. Lepage overall should have worded things different but isnt life about second chances or is that just what everyone is brought up to think. Everything is confusing because almost everything contridicts itself.

Week 2 Blog- Person 3

The tragic shooting in Tucson brought up a lot of controversy. First off, I want to make it clear I do not find what that man did in any way whatsoever right. In regards to citizenship, he had the legal right to carry that gun. Under the second amendment he was entitled to bear arms to protect himself. Although, nobody was harming him in anyway, his right to carry that gun was legal. Morally, he is one of the worst citizens in the country right now. He killed 6 people and injured 14, including a Congresswoman. One of the people killed was a child. It's horrible to think that someone could do that. A United States citizen should not harm innocent people the way he did.

"Lepage said he turned down the invitation to the Maine State Prison because the NAACP wanted him to meet with black inmates, not all prisoners. His remark came after telling critics of his decision to decline invitations to Martin Luther King Jr. Day events to 'kiss my butt.'"

Again, I don't agree with LePage saying this to anyone, especially since we just elected him to be our governor. As a citizen he had the legal right to say this. Under the first amendment he is entitled to freedom of speech. Morally, he's a jerk. Since he was a just elected, he had no right to insult a group like that. It was an arrogant comment and it shouldn't have been made. He is representing not only Maine, but the country when he talks.

Person 4

An important point that Martin Luther Jr. made was that the African-American community were being oppressed just because they were Negroes. Not for doing anything wrong they were just being put down for being different. I admire how he speakes of many incidents involving Negroes being put down. He focuses on the most important matter at hand; which was the fact that Rosa Parks was asked to move from her seat on the bus.
Another point he made in this speech was that because we live in a democractic government they can protest and they can be treated as equals. He explains to the Negro community that the process of making them equal will be a hard one. He starts small dealing with the Rosa Parks issue. He wants anyone to be able to sit anywhere they want on buses. It inspired me that he was bold enough to doubt the Constitution, Supreme Court, and even that God Almighty is wrong.
That last point saying God Almighty is wrong; I believe is very important to this speech. He spends time telling his followers that they are Christian; they beleive in God's teachings and will not resort to violence. The quote below shows his dedicaton and his confidence that the Negro community will be recognized.
" We must stick together. Unity is the great need of the hour, and if we are united we can get many of the things that we not only desire but which we deserve."
God played ahuge part in his speech and beliefs. He tells his followers that no matter what happens to always keep God in the forefront. He was a dedicated Christian but more than that he knew what being a Christian meant. Love was a very importatn part, but he knew love wouldn't win them their rights. He poited out the justice side of Christianity. He goes on to explain how justice is really love in calculation
" Justice is love correcting that which revolts agaisnt love."

martinn luther king jr #5

In Martin Luther king's speech at a baptist church in Montegomery I found inspiration. He inspires everyone by his words of determination and of commitment for self and whole benefit of equality among the people. This nation has laid out a foundation for its people to prospure from but conntinue to neglect others without empathy or even respect for others.He motivates and stimulates everyone to take charge but still have their values and religious ways in tact. Do not let yourself drop to there level. King wanted this world to be a better place and actually emphasize that our nation needs to not let discrimination or predjudice ruin our great democracy.This country has a great advantage on letting the people be heard and that citizenship is an honor to be able for any individual to be heard.This problem has been reoccuringg for many years but hindered by the ignorance of change.Equality among the people would bring peace and happinness.The question really is When will this country focus on its internal problems and release the peace from withinn?

 

Katie also had some good points about the ordinance. During that time period segragation where blacks and whites have their own areas because of racial matters. Rosa Parks was a perfect example of one person that stood up for her rights and remains in history to this very day. One person can make a difference which inspires others to follow for change. History and experience has made our country to this day. The government is still in the works because we are still in trial and error to find peace and equality for all. The hill we must conquer is our indifferences and clarify what is to this day considered morally acceptable upon society.

Person #3

One important point in the speech made by Martin Luther King, Jr. is that the city ordinance was never completely clarified. When Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white person, there was an ordinance in effect. The ordinance said that if whites and African-Americans were both on the bus, they had to be seated separately. White people were getting onto the bus and the driver asked Parks and other African-Americans to move. Parks refused and she was arrested. Although, she did have to get up because the other African-Americans in her row left, leaving her the only black person seated in that row, she could have stayed seated. Local custom was that bus drivers would ask blacks to move even when whites were able to stand. Therefore, Parks technically could have stayed because the white people coming onto the bus could have stood. The ordinance does not specifically state that she absolutely had to give up her seat. There was room for the white people to stand on the bus.

Another important point is that the African-Americans had a right to protest Rosa Parks' arrest. Under the first amendment, they are entitled "the right of the people peaceable to assemble and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." Throughout the entire speech, King is talking of how they are allowed to boycott. At one point he says, "...we are within the law." He then talks about how African-Americans must never think they are wrong in protesting. Afterwards he states, "We reserve that right." Martin Luther King, Jr. and all African-Americans had the right to protest the Montgomery buses. They were never wrong in their actions, especially when they did it peacefully.

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