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smurphy6600

The Ethics (or not) of Massive Government Surveillance - 0 views

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personal+freedoms government+ethics social+technology tech+surveillance

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  • Prominent examples of surveillance include surveillance cameras, wiretaps, GPS tracking, and internet surveillance.
  • expression of control
  • profound impact with regards to the ethics of placing individual under surveillance
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  • close surveillance is much more intrusive than it has been in the past.
  • Constitution protects American citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures
  • citizens have not been given the same protection with regards to electronic surveillance
  • "If you haven't done anything wrong, you have nothing to fear."
    • smurphy6600
      smurphy6600 on 06 Sep 21
       
      This statement has an Orwellian tone to it to indicate the tone of the article to the reader as cautious, paranoid even, and fearful
  • as most people are law-abiding citizens, most ostensibly will not be targeted for surveillance and it will not impact their lives,
  • safer through the elimination of criminals.
  • the government already has the ability to track a known target's movements to a reasonable degree, and has easy access to information such as one's purchasing habits, online activities, phone conversations, and mail.
  • if the individual has been treated unfairly and procedures violated, are there appropriate means of redress? Are there means for discovering violations and penalties to encourage responsible surveillant behavior
  • allowing surreptitious surveillance of one form, even limited in scope and for a particular contingency, encourages government to expand such surveillance programs in the future
  • the danger of a "slippery slope" scenario cannot be dismissed as paranoia
  • British police are now pushing for the DNA collection of children who "exhibit behavior indicating they may become criminals in later life"
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      smurphy6600 on 06 Sep 21
       
      This opens a door for discriminatory profiling from government agencies and educators who report the behavior
  • M.I.T. professor Gary Marx, who argued that before implementing surveillance we should evaluate the proposed methods by asking a number of questions, which we enumerate below:
  • does the technique cross a personal boundary without permission (
  • are individuals aware that personal information is being collected, who seeks it and why?
  • consent
    • smurphy6600
      smurphy6600 on 06 Sep 21
       
      The issue seems to be that consumers using the technology our government tracks aren't aware of what they are consenting to due to the long and overly-articulated terms and conditions presented to them in a purposefully confusing manner in order to gain access to their data
  • human review of machine generated results
  • With the expansion of surveillance, such abuses could become more numerous and more egregious as the amount of personal data collected increases.
  • security of the data be adequately protected?
  • are the goals of the data collection legitimate?
  • In general, we feel that surveillance can be ethical, but that there have to exist reasonable, publicly accessible records and accountability for those approving and performing the surveillance in question.
  • smurphy6600 on 06 Sep 21
     
    The website offers links to various sources of information on the collection and distribution of surveilled data from government agencies in an attempt to inform its readers and covers the paranoia tinted tone of those who find government surveillance in todays society to be too close to "Big Brother" methods and presents an argument for their point of view through the methods of MIT professor Gary Marx. The argument is presented in a series of questions on the ethical stance of what the government surveils, what the surveillance consists of as well as the consequences of any action taken as a result of surveillance and the reality that American citizens never consented to the constant surveillance of their personal lives. The position of inclination towards complacency is concisely summed with a strong amount of surveillance being presented by the double edged statement of "If you haven't done anything wrong, you have nothing to fear.".
katiecakes6

What Does Free Speech Mean? - 0 views

www.uscourts.gov/...what-does

personal+freedoms freedom+speech Rights Government

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  • vivientosi on 25 Jan 16
     
    This site list U.S. citizens rights to the freedom of speech. Informative of what you can and can't do in legal terms in relation to this topic.
  • vivientosi on 25 Jan 16
     
    This site list U.S. citizens rights to the freedom of speech. Informative of what you can and can't do in legal terms in relation to this topic.
  • katiecakes6 on 01 Feb 16
     
    This article defines freedom of speech and what it means to all of us. One of our core beliefs in America is freedom of speech, but where does that end? What are the perimeters ?
krista_trigg

Education Is the Key to a Better Quality of Life for Women - 0 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...-life-for-women_b_4696037.html

education quality+of+life women poverty personal+freedoms

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  • krista_trigg on 08 Sep 14
     
    Education is the key to a better quality life in America. This is particularly important for our country's women because, though women have dominated our workforce, they are often set back by poor life decisions, personal crisis, or just do not have the resources available to succeed. The improvement of education will be a joint effort for everyone involved, including the individual, community, and government leadership.
  • krista_trigg on 14 Sep 14
     
    Education is the key to a better quality life in America. This is particularly important for our country's women because, though women have dominated our workforce, they are often set back by poor life decisions, personal crisis, or just do not have the resources available to succeed. The improvement of education will be a joint effort for everyone involved, including the individual, community, and government leadership.
kaleighallen

What Does Free Speech Mean? - 0 views

www.uscourts.gov/...free-speech.aspx

personal+freedoms freedom of speech government

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  • Tessia Carroll on 02 Sep 13
     
    This is link is a government site that defines the First Amendment. This page defines what is and is not under the First Amendment.
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  • Rayford Winn on 08 Sep 14
     
    Among other cherished values, the First Amendment protects freedom of speech. The U.S. Supreme Court often has struggled to determine what exactly constitutes protected speech. The following are examples of speech, both direct (words) and symbolic (actions), that the Court has decided are either entitled to First Amendment protections, or not.
  • ashleyfee96 on 08 Sep 14
     
    Among other cherished values, the First Amendment protects freedom of speech. The U.S. Supreme Court often has struggled to determine what exactly constitutes protected speech. The following are examples of speech, both direct (words) and symbolic (actions), that the Court has decided are either entitled to First Amendment protections, or not.
  • kaleighallen on 08 Sep 14
     
    This website allows to look at the First Amendment and get a better understanding of what freedom of speech really means.
tcrockett89

Fast Facts - 1 views

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personal+freedoms government schools IEP children disabilities

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  • tcrockett89 on 13 Feb 17
     
    "Question: What percentage of students with disabilities are educated in regular classrooms? Response: The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), enacted in 1975, mandates that children and youth ages 3-21 with disabilities be provided a free and appropriate public school education. In fall 2013, some 95 percent of 6- to 21-year-old students with disabilities were served in regular schools; 3 percent were served in a separate school for students with disabilities; 1 percent were placed in regular private schools by their parents; and less than 1 percent each were served in one of the following environments: in a separate residential facility, homebound or in a hospital, or in a correctional facility. SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2016). Digest of Education Statistics, 2015 (NCES 2016-014), Chapter 2."
alyzarram

Education Should Be Free for Everyone - 2 views

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  • alyzarram on 08 Sep 21
     
    Information can readily be absorbed when it is relevant to human purpose. The proper focus of authentic education is not ingestion and disgorgement of information like trained seals clapping their flippers on command but a development process that leads to critical thinking and life-long learning skills.
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  • contrerasju on 08 Sep 21
     
    I agree, many other countries already have free education. I bet the wage gap would definitely benefit from the country having a free education system in the United States.
  • cat6345 on 08 Sep 21
     
    I agree with this I think education should always be free. Everyone should be able to get a decent education even if they are not financially well off.
  • jos2429699 on 08 Sep 21
     
    I feel there would be more to benefit from having a higher population of educated individuals. These people would have more to contribute to society and the economy, so there would be more to gain in the long run.
  • lynnmarie17 on 09 Sep 21
     
    I agree with this education should be free. Lots of people don't go to college for the fact that they cant afford to go. President Biden has canceled student loans which I think was really good of him to do. I know people who are in debt due to this.
  • azychandler1998 on 09 Sep 21
     
    Education overall has so many social issues carved into it, cost being one of the major ones. Even just cutting down the cost would help. but we are one of the most expensive countries to attend college in. Like the article you linked states, student loans and the excessive amount people spend on an education results in them becoming bankrupt before even starting out.
Paxton Alger

Religion & Belief | American Civil Liberties Union - 0 views

www.aclu.org/religion-belief

religion issues personal+freedoms belief first+amendment

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  • Ryan Brooks on 25 Jan 13
     
    The goal of the ACLU is to guarantee that all are free to practice their faith-or no faith at all-without governmental interference. Through litigation, public education, and advocacy, the ACLU promotes religious freedom and works to ensure that government neither prefers religion over non-religion nor favors particular faiths over others.
  • Paxton Alger on 02 Jun 13
     
    All people have the right to practice their faith without government intervention. The government cannot prefer any religion over others.
ale2162299

Do Students Still Have Free Speech in School? - 0 views

www.theatlantic.com/...360266

personal+freedoms Rights Government Education

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  • Victoria Corrales on 01 Feb 16
     
    Social media has eroded young people's privacy-and advocates are trying to win it back. Please consider disabling it for our site, or supporting our work in one of these ways Subscribe Now >
  • ale2162299 on 01 Feb 16
     
    This article discusses the issue of children/minors not have the right to freedom of speech while at school. Many schools punish children for things they say or wear, even though that could be seen as a direct violation to the rights of freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
anonymous

The Right Is Failing To Define Its Fights As Freedom Issues - 0 views

www.forbes.com/...as-it-shifts-american-politics

Freedom issues personal+freedoms freedom+issues personal+rights politics+government

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  • anonymous on 31 Jan 16
     
    American public on lack of education regarding the world and history, that people will buy any propaganda that is thrown at them to win public opinion.
arm2161207

Arizona sharply limits welfare to 12 months - 2 views

www.azcentral.com/...27602007

personal+freedoms Arizona welfare TANF restrictions

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  • arm2161207 on 02 Sep 17
     
    This article talks about Arizona cutting off welfare benefits after 12 months of usage. Arizona wants allocate the money into other programs. Welfare is hindering people more than helping.
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  • des2019432 on 02 Sep 17
     
    I think if they want to get people off welfare there should be a more effective way to push everyone to get back on their feet. Have the adults do volunteer work, drug testing and education and or work training to fall back on when the benefits are cut off. This will help with the adults who have no work experience or education, prevent drug users from taking advantage of the help and maybe some people will think I should just get a job that pays more. Mcdonalds pays $11.00 an hour now and you don't need an education to start plus they help pay for you to continue your education as a benefit. I was a single mom for 7 years, the struggle is real. After several different jobs I finally got stable at one, went to school full-time for 3 years then took a break, rented my own place, had a bucket for a car but got me where I needed, sacrifice and determination got me far without government help. Had I had government help maybe I would have been done with school years ago at 28 and I wouldn't be furthering my education now at 36.
  • jen2081270 on 02 Sep 17
     
    I was also a single parent of three for 13 years and yes the struggle is real but at what point do you say enough is enough? I agree people need help sometimes to get back on their feet but when do we put a limit on it? Unfortunately some do take advantage of the system and do not even put in the effort to be independent.
  • tyl2148960 on 03 Sep 17
     
    I am not a mother personally, I can only imagine the struggles of having children, I can barely make it alone. However i have witnessed people around me who take advantage of this system and have heard others who pay taxes vent about how it is unfair. I agree that it would be a good idea for the government to have more opportunities for these families to get back on their feet. Drug testing would be a good idea and work experience would help them once their 12 month period ends to find an appropriate job to help with their finances.
anonymous

Kids are Learning to Not Ask Questions - 2 views

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teaching textbook ken+robinson personal+freedoms government+education direct+learning social+studies civic+education

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  • anonymous on 02 Jun 13
     
    This article features Ken Robinson; a prominent public speaker. In it he discusses how children are being taught the answers and denied the freedom of asking questions.
  • Dabriel Hand on 06 Sep 16
     
    Really great read!!! This article really digs deep into so many issues our educational system has today. I feel strongly about all of the authors assertions and hope soon we make some changes.
  • bri2209985 on 25 Jan 17
     
    Great find, the article it very well written and the topic alone is something to really just think about, I agree that children are becoming much more shy when it comes to asking questions and instead of being told there is no stupid question they just go on not understanding because they didn't want to ask someone a question that they had concerns about.
tcrockett89

What is the Human Right to Education - 0 views

www.nesri.org/...s-the-human-right-to-education

personal+freedoms rights education free government

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  • tcrockett89 on 29 Jan 17
     
    This topic focusing on the right to primary eductation to be fee free in the USA. In this article they discuss the right to education to ensure access to quality schools and to an education that is directed towards the full development of the human personality. This articles hits six priority human rights principles relevant to education in the United States.
ker2165548

Education and Global Poverty - Caritas Australia - 2 views

www.caritas.org.au/...education

personal+freedoms freedom government

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  • ker2165548 on 05 Sep 16
     
    this article comes from the same website as the first. I chose this one because i believe everyone should have the right to education if they want it.this article goes into depth about the issues other countries are having educationally.
  • amb2065920 on 05 Sep 16
     
    This article bring to attention the fact that so many kids are required to put their needs above their education. It is unfortunate that this happens because it has such a huge effect on their future. I cannot fathom trying to live on $2 a day or less!
  • Dabriel Hand on 06 Sep 16
     
    Wow! What an eye opener, and a really great read. I new it was a lot, but these numbers are astronomical and unacceptable. Something must be done! Thanks for sharing!!!
Austin Spicer

Weapons on School Grounds - 0 views

education.findlaw.com/...ons-of-possessing-weapons.html

personal+freedoms government gun control Freedom+of+choice rights

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  • Austin Spicer on 02 Sep 13
     
    This ban takes away our right to bare arms and protect thyself and property. The freedom to protect in self defense is not allowed if caught, you can be suspended or expelled.
anthonshep

Students strike against new federal school lunch rules - 0 views

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control personal+freedoms freedom government freedom+of+choice

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  • anthonshep on 02 Sep 13
     
    This article talks about the new regulations that have been set upon lunches in the public school systems.
car2199918

The Politics Of Obesity: Seven Steps To Government Action - 0 views

www.healthaffairs.org/...hlthaff.21.6.142

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  • car2199918 on 04 Sep 19
     
    This article talks about the causes of obesity in today's world. The article argues about the personal freedom and rights of an individual in the way they choose to live their life. The article also makes points about how the government can regulate people's accessibility to unhealthy foods and educate people on the fats contained in each item. The article talks about an individual's privacy if being obese and consuming foods they choose is a private matter.
tcrockett89

The Condition of Education - Participation in Education - Elementary/Secondary - Childr... - 1 views

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personal+freedoms government schools IEP children disabilities

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  • tcrockett89 on 13 Feb 17
     
    "In 2013-14, the number of children and youth ages 3-21 receiving special education services was 6.5 million, or about 13 percent of all public school students. Among students receiving special education services, 35 percent had specific learning disabilities."
bre2162053

Defunding police: What it means and what it could look like - CNN - 5 views

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government police defunding personal+freedoms

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  • bre2162053 on 09 Sep 20
     
    Defunding the Police Departments does not mean disbanding law enforcement. Excess funds can be distributed to other services (education, healthcare, housing, ect.)
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  • maryum99 on 10 Sep 20
     
    Defunding the police and distributing that money to further establish other parts of the government can honestly change so much and for the better as well.
  • matthewvazquez on 29 Jan 21
     
    this article gives a better understanding to what "defund the police" really means. By putting funds into other areas that need it, there can be a lot of good done in America.
  • sav2133255 on 01 Feb 21
     
    this article is very helpful in the way that most people think that defunding the police means disbandment when really it is just taking the extra funds and putting in other necessary services.
  • jaredjimenez09 on 01 Feb 21
     
    Great article to explain the common misconceptions on what it means to defund the police. The positive to this is the benefits other sectors of the government would have such as education.
  • edv2140870 on 01 Feb 21
     
    I agree it does not mean to get rid of the police. but overly funding a facility while ignoring schools and healthcare systems is not okay either.
  • cel2141812 on 01 Feb 21
     
    This is a good, informative article. Other organizations need more funding, and I believe that funding them is only fair.
  • quintin2133597 on 01 Feb 21
     
    This article really shows what it looks when the community doesn't feel safe and how the people are moving to make it safe and put money somewhere else.
  • lauren_ciadella on 02 Feb 21
     
    I'm glad that this article gives the information this country needs when talking about defunding the police. Many interpret that in the wrong way which has divided our country even more.
kar2050145

What's Wrong with Our Schools? - 0 views

www.edchoice.org/...s-wrong-with-our-schools-.aspx

Education choice vouchers Personal+Freedoms

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  • kar2050145 on 07 Sep 14
     
    Education has always been a major part of United States history. Originally established by private institutions like churches and later on by the government, Americans always had a choice in education. But with less tax dollars going into public educations, parents are seeking secondary educational options with school vouchers.
smileyamber08

18 Reasons the U.S. Education System is Failing - The Edvocate - 1 views

www.theedadvocate.org/-s-education-system-is-failing

personal+freedoms government education

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  • smileyamber08 on 03 Sep 19
     
    This article lists most of the reasons on why the educational system is failing. The US is still using old teaching ways and it is not working for today's generation.
  • kay2145198 on 03 Sep 19
     
    There are so many viewpoints when it comes to education. But truly what it comes down to is what is most beneficial for the child to thrive and do their best for their future.
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