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Laura Sutphen

Immigration and what may happen - 0 views

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    I love the New York Times, again this article is very imformative, it give information on illegal immigration. Somethings the article talks about is Mexican Immigration has declined, and if a illegal is caught speeding should they deported and a little bit about the background of illegal immigration.
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    The New Times really points out some great facts in this article. They show that immigration is a important issue that is going on with the U.S. today. It also shows how different things can be for immigrants depending on who is the new elected president. While Mitt Romney is taking the side that may be harder on illegal immigrants, Obama seems to welcoming people to run across the boarder. Michal Czerwonka for The New York Times may be more of a photographer than a writer but he really did a great job showing both sides views.
Brandon Charette

The Issue is Freedom, Not Soft Drinks - 5 views

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    The subject of the child obesity epidemic has been high in the last 4 years. Did the government have to right to force what is or isnt allowed to be served, sold, and purchased on school campuses? This artical has it all explained pretty well.
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    Jonathan S. Tobin is a well know Journalist who has won over 50 journalism awards and has had his articles posted in papers such as the NY Times and USA Today talks about how the governments is slowing taking away our freedom. The fact that the government feels they have the right to to tell us what we can or can not eat is amazing to me. To ban soda just because it is bad for you is unreal. If Americans chose to dink soda then that is their choice and they have to deal with the consequences. 
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    Mayor Bloomberg(New York) banned all sugared soft drinks in containers over 16 ounces, because they are thought to be the main cause of obesity. People are outraged, not because they can't have soft drinks, but because a grown adult should be able to make their own decisions.
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    New York City Mayor Bloomberg struck what he claims is another blow for the cause of public health yesterday by announcing a ban on the sale of all sugared drinks in containers that measure larger than 16 ounce servings. Although sugared drinks may cause weight gain, we as Americans should have the choice to drink as much as we want.
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    I agree that it should be an individuals right to choose what they consume or do not consume. There needs to be more education as to how drinking soda in excess effects the body. The child obesity issue is getting out of control as children spend a lot of time using electronic devices rather than going outside to play. I also think that because of fast paced lifestyles and both parents having to work to support the family, children consume more convenience foods/drinks. I think the responsibility is on the individual to make healthy choices not for government to infringe on our personal rights.
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    "... medical costs of the illnesses caused by drinking, eating and smoking are affected in one way or another by the public and that gives government the right to regulate and/or ban such items." I get why they are doing it, I really do. This is a personal freedom I think we should regulate ourselves. This article does have good points. I get sometimes we do need help, but why not attack the big soda companies as well.
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    New York City Mayor is trying to ban sugar drinks that are larger than 16 ounces because it is one of the main causes of obesity. People argue that although they agree with the fact that soft drinks are indeed unhealthy, the government should protect the freedom of the people.
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    taking away the drinks are going too far but the idea is right, obesity is a huge problem in the US and although it is an argument of freedom to eat, drink etc whatever you may please but when it comes to health that is a whole differnt concern.
Vanessa Helfer

USA Patriot Act News - The New York Times - 0 views

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    The USA Patriot Act is a sweeping law that was passed a month after the Sept. 11th attacks and greatly expanded the government's powers in conducting antiterrorism surveillance and investigations. A New York Times article on Oct.
Keith Walentiny

Internet Censorship in China - 0 views

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    The article in the New York Times is about the censorship and the power the government has over what the people can type and say over any device. People can't even search the english word freedom in China on google. Since the events in Northern Africa and the Middle East it has tightened its filters and bans even more.
Alisa Cooper

2 Abortion Foes Behind Planned Parenthood Videos Are Indicted - The New York Times - 1 views

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    A grand jury cleared Planned Parenthood of allegations of misconduct, instead indicting its opponents on charges including tampering with a governmental record.
justin thomas

Tiananmen Square News - Breaking World Tiananmen Square News - The New York Times - 0 views

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    this article explains all of the tragic things that happened in china in 1989. this inccident is an example of how bad an oppressive government can be to a population and its personal freedoms, which in this case was the rights to publically protest.
Brianna Sweatt

Gun Control - News - Times Topics - The New York Times - 0 views

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    Mixed views on Gun control the pros and cons.
justin corrigan

Capital Punishment - News - Times Topics - The New York Times - 0 views

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    This article states that the death penalty cannot comply to the constitution. It states that 2/3 of those sentenced to death since 1976 have been in five southern states, where racial bias still exists. It also states that 17 innocent people, on death row, were released based on DNA evidence, and another 112 released based on other evidence.
Jennifer Odgers

Freedom of Speech and Expression - News - Times Topics - The New York Times - 0 views

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    This site has several different articles that talk about freedom of speech and expressions. There is an article about a guy who claims freedom of speech on a stalking via twitter accusation.
Brianna Sweatt

Health Care Reform News - The New York Times - 0 views

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    After decades of failed attempts by a string of Democratic presidents and a year of bitter partisan combat, President Obama signed legislation on March 23, 2010 to overhaul the nation's health care system and guarantee access to medical insurance for tens of millions of Americans.
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    Discusses the changes with the healthcare reform that was passed by Obama.
Elizabeth Simons

Arizona Enacts Stringent Law on Immigration - 0 views

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    New York Times criticizes Arizona's new strict law that aims to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants. The woman responsible for this ban is Arizona State Governor Jan Brewer.
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    The move unleashed immediate protests and reignited the divisive battle over immigration reform nationally. Even before she signed the bill at an afternoon news conference here, strongly criticized it. Speaking at a naturalization ceremony for 24 active-duty service members in the Rose Garden, he called for a federal overhaul of immigration laws, which Congressional leaders signaled they were preparing to take up soon, to avoid "irresponsibility by others."
Mary Murray

Beyond SOPA - 0 views

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    Editorial page from the New York Times about more legislation being introduced regarding internet piracy. OPEN is the name of the new legislation. No word in the article about when this might be brought up for any kind of vote in Congress.
Melinda Wildman

Personal Freedom And Garage Sales - New York Times - 0 views

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    I have heard it all now. This article talks about the fact that you need a permit to have a garage sale. On top of the permit you need to pay a fine. For what? you have to pay to sell your own stuff.
Albert Morales

Felons and the Right to Vote - New York Times - 0 views

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    About 4.7 million Americans, more than 2 percent of the adult population, are barred from voting because of a felony conviction. Also talks about how felons can apply for the right to become apart of society again and have the right to vote.
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    About 2 percent of the adult population can not vote. Why is this? It is because they are felons. The right to vote should not be taken away from you if you have paid your debt to society. The rules vary from state to state. Is this law right? Shouldn't we all be able to voice our opinion?
Colleen Harrington

Is Arming Pilots a Good Idea? - New York Times - 0 views

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    written by a 747 pilot veteran who advocates pilots to carry guns. "There is no better way to defend the airplane than to turn the cockpit into an armed fortress"
Tamara Alger

Dr. Jack Kevorkian Dies at 83 in The New York Times - 0 views

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    This article talks about a doctor who assisted a patient to release lethal drugs in her body in attempt for suicide. However, the doctor was tried for second degree murder and was sentenced to jail for nine years. The judge refused to hear arguments from the patient's family.
Joshua Fister

New York Times Article on Teen Pregnancy - 0 views

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    An article reference teen pregnancy on the rise as well as abortion.
Adrian Miranda

The New York Times confirms that emergency contraception only works by suppressing ovul... - 0 views

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    This is another article about contraception. The author tries to argue that emergency contraception, such as Plan B, should not be compared to an abortion. The author argues that while abortion kills the fetus, emergency contraception merely suppresses ovulation.
Ryan Van Buskirk

The 9/11 Decade: Civil Liberties, Before and After - 0 views

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    In a New York Times article, author Adam Liptak details the change in law enforcement priorities to preventing terrorist attacks over punishing crimes after they have been committed and how this may be an infringement on our freedom of speech. After the September 11th attack, surveillance of religious and dissident groups and informants in Muslim groups caused early arrests as "material support," in support of terrorist organizations. Simply talking to a terrorist group, even urging these groups to resolve disputes through peaceful means, is considered committing a crime.
Laila Syed

Critics Furious Mosque Developers Want 9/11 Money - 0 views

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    The Park 51 project in New York City is again under fire, this time for applying for funds from the 9-11 rebuilding fund. Critics and protesters think the project development is a "slap in the face" as people continue to debate its proximity to Ground Zero. Yet, how can the appropriation of public funding be legally withheld from a specific religious or cultural group?
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