The Declaration of Independence is the unanimous, written demands made by the thirteen states of United America to Great Britain, who at the time was their colonial master. This declaration was made on July, 4 1776 with a total of (56) fifty -six signatures from the above states. They were a lot of concerns not addressed which led to the declaration but what caught my interest was the first and second paragraph.
In it Great Britain is informed of " the law of nature and God's nature which entitled them to be governed by themselves and that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by the creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".
I was astonished to realized that if all men were created equal, where was the equality in real life, when based on race and color men are treated differently. Will I be wrong to say that it does not matter the race, color or culture, every chance is to be given to any man here in this great nation. Social equality should be done to make sure every person is given the advantage of bettering their circumstances in life. By providing good education and amenities so that they can be able to have these unalienable rights.
I choose this topic because it seems an theory that pertains to only a certain people and that it is very sad to realize most theory are not applicable in real life to a certain extent. Who was the Declaration for and is still for. It brings to that point that there is a need for change as to the interpretation of the declaration after emanicipation and even right now.
It is shocking to realized that the people who went through almost the same sufferings could be indifference to the plights of their fellow human being who they lip say as equal. As African America have with humble requests asked their follow men to address the killings of innocent father,breadwinner, son, grandson and grandfather as they also did when they asked Britain so why aren't they hearing the voice of their fellow citizens.
When are we going to see the equality of all men being treated fairly and given every chance to bring out their given talents to help families, local, state and the nation as a whole.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
The norm that people live in one based on common grounds like national identity, religion and culture has become a thing of the past. Now most countries have immigrant coming in from their countries and literally living most of their lives there.
In the article " Trans_National American " by Randolph S. B ourne, he wrote of the awakening of the so-called Americans, who were themselves immigrants who came in search of freedom and the right to better their lives. He touches on the need if not to embrace but for them to understand the need of infusion of the various norms and cultures of immigrants which has made this unique and great nation.
He further explained that "Melting pot" idea was not going to happen because there is Americanization in the first place, their being the first immigrants did not even take the natives way of living but came with their own. In fact their feeling of superiority and disdain for other race and culture has become a problem as human rights are being trampled upon.
And that for Americans to be americanized, there is the need for educate on how technology and innovation have made the world to be cosmopolitan. More so America with its policy of inviting and giving opportunities to every person to live and better one's self.
Is there going to be an Americanization; one might ask.Bourne believed with the right education it is possible but certainly not based on our first immigrant ideas.
I think this will be possible if the tolerance for other immigrants way of living and accepted if not embraced.
In the article " Trans_National American " by Randolph S. B ourne, he wrote of the awakening of the so-called Americans, who were themselves immigrants who came in search of freedom and the right to better their lives. He touches on the need if not to embrace but for them to understand the need of infusion of the various norms and cultures of immigrants which has made this unique and great nation.
He further explained that "Melting pot" idea was not going to happen because there is Americanization in the first place, their being the first immigrants did not even take the natives way of living but came with their own. In fact their feeling of superiority and disdain for other race and culture has become a problem as human rights are being trampled upon.
And that for Americans to be americanized, there is the need for educate on how technology and innovation have made the world to be cosmopolitan. More so America with its policy of inviting and giving opportunities to every person to live and better one's self.
Is there going to be an Americanization; one might ask.Bourne believed with the right education it is possible but certainly not based on our first immigrant ideas.
I think this will be possible if the tolerance for other immigrants way of living and accepted if not embraced.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Bais still reign
In this era, where there is education and enlighment it pains me to still see that bais is still an ongoing problem. many instances can be seen from the news as government appointments gives different judgement for the same crime, funding for social-economic program and amenities and based on race and color. Different approach to segregation by putting people of color into prison for sometime crime, they did not commit or long sentence for crimes committed and senseless killing of black men.
Government involvement include appointees who serves in its name, to make sure laws are uphold, distribution of funds for education, military and creation of jobs for the people. This is because, even though they are representatives of minority group bringing issues such as race and color are not brought forth as it will not go further as nobody pushed it forward to be consider for reform. In fact most interpretation of laws regarding offenders are still based on race and color as recently seen in the lowest sentence of just six month for rape by a white man whilst a color man got a stiffer punishment for the same crime. This show that there is still inequality in practical but in theory they rational that every body is entitled to a fair trail regardless of race and color.
The ratio of funding to where minority groups live are is nonexistent, thereby making them to do with small teachers, books and equipment needed to better the lives of these people. poor housing conditions, lack of amenities and the needed support to enhancing lives is denied .
I think it is time where provision of education, amenities and the needed support to better oneself is given without looking at the location, race or color. education, sanction and the right judgement given will deter other doers from doing the same time.
This has got worse to the extent that people who are paid to protect us, have now become our killer in the name of " feeling Threaten." while will a person running away from you threaten you as was in the case of Walter Scott, who flees as he was shot by a policemen and that same man said on television he will do it again. there are many examples that can go on to show that in reality there is still a lot of bais going on and nothing is being done about it, although in theory it says everyone is equal regardless of of race and color.
Government involvement include appointees who serves in its name, to make sure laws are uphold, distribution of funds for education, military and creation of jobs for the people. This is because, even though they are representatives of minority group bringing issues such as race and color are not brought forth as it will not go further as nobody pushed it forward to be consider for reform. In fact most interpretation of laws regarding offenders are still based on race and color as recently seen in the lowest sentence of just six month for rape by a white man whilst a color man got a stiffer punishment for the same crime. This show that there is still inequality in practical but in theory they rational that every body is entitled to a fair trail regardless of race and color.
The ratio of funding to where minority groups live are is nonexistent, thereby making them to do with small teachers, books and equipment needed to better the lives of these people. poor housing conditions, lack of amenities and the needed support to enhancing lives is denied .
I think it is time where provision of education, amenities and the needed support to better oneself is given without looking at the location, race or color. education, sanction and the right judgement given will deter other doers from doing the same time.
This has got worse to the extent that people who are paid to protect us, have now become our killer in the name of " feeling Threaten." while will a person running away from you threaten you as was in the case of Walter Scott, who flees as he was shot by a policemen and that same man said on television he will do it again. there are many examples that can go on to show that in reality there is still a lot of bais going on and nothing is being done about it, although in theory it says everyone is equal regardless of of race and color.
Monday, September 5, 2016
LINDA A ESSAH
POL -166-H301
PROF:MURDACO
9/7/16
AMERICAN VIEWS ON THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
Political science can be said to be the study of how their perform the tasks set for the them by the voters. A social science, it main focus is on amount of power taken by the government, how they work in theory and it practical aspect.
The American political science class that I am in now focus on the views and expectation that the voters expect the elected to do. I learnt about practice and interpretation of laws and others services by the government is actually different from what is in theory. In fact there is no generalization of a judgement base on the same as before judgment is passed, color and race plays a major role.
There is also no means to bridge the gap between the poor and the rich as every social amenities, healthcare and education are not provided for the poor to help them to upgrade their livelihood.
I realized that every polls that is made is based on the government in power. In America, there are two major parties, Democratic and the Republican.
In the Article, "Despite Negativity America Mixed on Ideal Role of Government by Frank Newport, it tell of the role of government as defined by the voters .We learnt that American change their minds or follow their government when their party is in power. They generalized on the role of Government and the power that they have. In fact most Americans see the government has too much power and need to be less involved in the social-economic aspect of the people.
I realized there is the need for the government to listen to the people, make sure everyone is accountable to the law irrespective of color and race. Government amenities are shared equally instead of the poor not getting the needed tools to upgrade their livelihood.
POL -166-H301
PROF:MURDACO
9/7/16
AMERICAN VIEWS ON THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
Political science can be said to be the study of how their perform the tasks set for the them by the voters. A social science, it main focus is on amount of power taken by the government, how they work in theory and it practical aspect.
The American political science class that I am in now focus on the views and expectation that the voters expect the elected to do. I learnt about practice and interpretation of laws and others services by the government is actually different from what is in theory. In fact there is no generalization of a judgement base on the same as before judgment is passed, color and race plays a major role.
There is also no means to bridge the gap between the poor and the rich as every social amenities, healthcare and education are not provided for the poor to help them to upgrade their livelihood.
I realized that every polls that is made is based on the government in power. In America, there are two major parties, Democratic and the Republican.
In the Article, "Despite Negativity America Mixed on Ideal Role of Government by Frank Newport, it tell of the role of government as defined by the voters .We learnt that American change their minds or follow their government when their party is in power. They generalized on the role of Government and the power that they have. In fact most Americans see the government has too much power and need to be less involved in the social-economic aspect of the people.
I realized there is the need for the government to listen to the people, make sure everyone is accountable to the law irrespective of color and race. Government amenities are shared equally instead of the poor not getting the needed tools to upgrade their livelihood.
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