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Privacy vs. Security in the Aftermath of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks - 1 views

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Salvatore (Sal) Becker on 02 Jun 12

Paper written by a research assistant at the Makkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Posted just under two months after 9/11. This issue discussed is what freedoms and how much should be surrendered for safety. Past issue of freedoms being taken in times of wars and other emergency situation. Thought provoking and maybe even a little eye opening.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Paper written by a research assistant at the Makkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Posted just under two months after 9/11. This issue discussed is what freedoms and how much should be surrendered for safety. Past issue of freedoms being taken in times of wars and other emergency situation. Thought provoking and maybe even a little eye opening.</div>

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The Issue is Freedom, Not Soft Drinks - 5 views

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shared by Brandon Charette on 07 Jun 12 - No Cached

Dane Raffle on 07 Jun 12

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Laura Sutphen on 31 Aug 12

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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. </div>

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Lauren Kramer on 02 Dec 12

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Jessica Espinoza on 30 Aug 13

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Jodi Coffman on 31 Aug 13

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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Ana Ortiz Palacios on 31 Aug 13

"... 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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"... 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.</div>

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Brandon Charette on 02 Sep 13

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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alexis morgan on 02 Sep 13

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.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">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.</div>

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'Wake up!' religious freedom is under attack! - 0 views

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shared by Renee Ferguson on 29 Aug 13 - No Cached

Renee Ferguson on 29 Aug 13

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput wants Catholics to wake up and realize that our First Amendment rights are being taken from us. Obamacare has a provision that forces a person to violate their personal religious beliefs regarding abortion and sterilization. He also brings attention to the Hosanna-Tabor case and the treatment of the Obama administration's assault on traditional marriage.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Archbishop Charles J. Chaput wants Catholics to wake up and realize that our First Amendment rights are being taken from us. Obamacare has a provision that forces a person to violate their personal religious beliefs regarding abortion and sterilization. He also brings attention to the Hosanna-Tabor case and the treatment of the Obama administration's assault on traditional marriage.</div>

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Tenth Amendment Under Attack - 1 views

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shared by Renee Ferguson on 30 Aug 13 - No Cached

Renee Ferguson on 30 Aug 13

The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against LA to block the statewide voucher program. They are concerned that it will disrupt the racial balance.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against LA to block the statewide voucher program. They are concerned that it will disrupt the racial balance.</div>

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The Social Cost Theory | Seat Belt Laws - 0 views

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shared by Ryan Van Buskirk on 04 Oct 11 - No Cached

Ryan Van Buskirk on 04 Oct 11

This older article still holds much significance in the attack on America's personal freedoms. The introduction of helmet and seat belt laws is a fairly new infringement on an individual's right to assume his or her own risk. The laws are passed concerning a "social cost," involved in managing these actions.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This older article still holds much significance in the attack on America's personal freedoms. The introduction of helmet and seat belt laws is a fairly new infringement on an individual's right to assume his or her own risk. The laws are passed concerning a "social cost," involved in managing these actions.</div>

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Freedom Under Attack - 0 views

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shared by Ryan Van Buskirk on 03 Oct 11 - No Cached

Ryan Van Buskirk on 03 Oct 11

This article outlines the suppression of personal freedoms during war. Many examples, both current and historical, are given of loss of individual liberties such as censoring the press, un-lawfully detaining prisoners of war, and overriding privacy laws for intelligence gathering.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article outlines the suppression of personal freedoms during war. Many examples, both current and historical, are given of loss of individual liberties such as censoring the press, un-lawfully detaining prisoners of war, and overriding privacy laws for intelligence gathering.</div>

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Yemen's al-Qaida still a threat after strike - 0 views

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shared by Kevin Deane on 03 Oct 11 - No Cached

Kevin Deane on 03 Oct 11

A US drone strike in Yemen killed 3 key members of the al-Qaida terrorist network. Intelligence says that even after the strike the Yemen al-Qauda is still a threat and has issued a warning to American travelers that anti-American attacks are possible as retaliation.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A US drone strike in Yemen killed 3 key members of the al-Qaida terrorist network. Intelligence says that even after the strike the Yemen al-Qauda is still a threat and has issued a warning to American travelers that anti-American attacks are possible as retaliation.</div>

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Threats posted on White House Facebook page - 0 views

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Kevin Deane on 03 Oct 11

On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, threatening posts were made on the White House's facebook page. The posts were removed shortly after discovery and the Secret Service were to investigate the matter.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">On the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, threatening posts were made on the White House's facebook page. The posts were removed shortly after discovery and the Secret Service were to investigate the matter.</div>

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Personal freedom begins with gun rights - 0 views

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shared by faten amar on 31 Aug 11 - No Cached

Lindsay Klatt on 31 Aug 11

This article expresses the frustration on gun law policy and how it should not be messed with. It states getting rid of on of the amendments might be the start of getting rid of them all.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article expresses the frustration on gun law policy and how it should not be messed with. It states getting rid of on of the amendments might be the start of getting rid of them all.</div>

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faten amar on 04 Sep 11

Of all the issues being debated in today's marketplace of opinion, one issue remains inviolate - the belief that everyone is free from bodily harm. Whether it takes the form of being beaten, murdered, raped or unfairly searched is irrelevant - any attack, no matter how placid, on a person's own body is, by definition, immoral.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Of all the issues being debated in today's marketplace of opinion, one issue remains inviolate - the belief that everyone is free from bodily harm. Whether it takes the form of being beaten, murdered, raped or unfairly searched is irrelevant - any attack, no matter how placid, on a person's own body is, by definition, immoral.</div>

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Should you save a dog that bites? - 0 views

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shared by jessicacookman on 03 Sep 11 - No Cached

jessicacookman on 03 Sep 11

This article is a one sided opinion of a celebrity that owned a pit bull that attacked his toddler, wife and guest in their home. Now that the dog is quarantined and scheduled for euthanasia the pet owner feels remorse. He began looking into facilities that would be willing to take on the troubled pet. Many of these facilities have little or no vacancies available. Many of the facilities would rather take non biting dogs than dogs with behavior issues with humans.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article is a one sided opinion of a celebrity that owned a pit bull that attacked his toddler, wife and guest in their home. Now that the dog is quarantined and scheduled for euthanasia the pet owner feels remorse. He began looking into facilities that would be willing to take on the troubled pet. Many of these facilities have little or no vacancies available. Many of the facilities would rather take non biting dogs than dogs with behavior issues with humans.</div>

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Do You Understand the Constitution?| The Post & Email - 0 views

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shared by Kevin Sugihara on 31 Aug 11 - No Cached

Kevin Sugihara on 31 Aug 11

(Aug. 15, 2011) - Having had some rather intense inline correspondence with conservatives in recent days who were basically attacking Ron Paul as a kook, wanting the federal government to perform actions that they think is important, regardless of the constitutionality, and having the federal government control the actions of the states.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">(Aug. 15, 2011) - Having had some rather intense inline correspondence with conservatives in recent days who were basically attacking Ron Paul as a kook, wanting the federal government to perform actions that they think is important, regardless of the constitutionality, and having the federal government control the actions of the states.</div>

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Racial Profiling in an Age of Terrorism - 0 views

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faten amar on 04 Sep 11

It is against this historical backdrop that we encounter post-9/11 efforts to combat terrorist acts on American soil, and examine the role that race should play in an effective effort to deter future attacks. But before assessing whether our government's response to the events of 9/11 betray a pattern of racial profiling, I first want to identify what it is.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">It is against this historical backdrop that we encounter post-9/11 efforts to combat terrorist acts on American soil, and examine the role that race should play in an effective effort to deter future attacks. But before assessing whether our government's response to the events of 9/11 betray a pattern of racial profiling, I first want to identify what it is.</div>

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Disease Prevention--Protect Those Around You - 0 views

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Becky Silvas on 11 Sep 11

Vaccines are injection into the fatty tissue of the body, they have the same antigens as if it was the actually disease. Though the antigens that are injected are not as strong as the actually disease. The objective is to produce antigens to protect immune system. The body will then attack the antigens to produce antibodies to fight against the real disease if it presents itself.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Vaccines are injection into the fatty tissue of the body, they have the same antigens as if it was the actually disease. Though the antigens that are injected are not as strong as the actually disease. The objective is to produce antigens to protect immune system. The body will then attack the antigens to produce antibodies to fight against the real disease if it presents itself.</div>

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jacquelyne gutierrez on 01 Feb 13

This article discusses the importance of vaccinations. They are used to prevent disease and death. If children are not vaccinated the public is more susceptible to diseases, which could lead to outbreak of diseases that were once controlled.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article discusses the importance of vaccinations. They are used to prevent disease and death. If children are not vaccinated the public is more susceptible to diseases, which could lead to outbreak of diseases that were once controlled.</div>

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Texas to Enact Deadly Force Self Defense Law - 0 views

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lukemclellan on 07 Feb 15

Texas Governor Rick Perry has signed a new state law that will allow Texans to use deadly force "without retreat" when defending themselves inside their homes, cars and workplaces. The law will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2007. A law originally enacted in 1973 required Texans to attempt to retreat when criminally attacked.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Texas Governor Rick Perry has signed a new state law that will allow Texans to use deadly force "without retreat" when defending themselves inside their homes, cars and workplaces. The law will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2007. A law originally enacted in 1973 required Texans to attempt to retreat when criminally attacked.</div>

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Homeland Security Act, Patriot Act, Freedom of Information Act, and HIM - 0 views

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danielasalcedo on 26 Jan 16

Editor's note: This update replaces the June 2004 practice brief "Homeland Security Act and HIM." After the terrorist attacks in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, on September 11, 2001, the United States Congress enacted the Patriot Act in 2001 and the Homeland Security Act in 2002.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Editor's note: This update replaces the June 2004 practice brief "Homeland Security Act and HIM." After the terrorist attacks in New York City, Pennsylvania, and Washington, DC, on September 11, 2001, the United States Congress enacted the Patriot Act in 2001 and the Homeland Security Act in 2002.</div>

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Guns in the US: The statistics behind the violence - BBC News - 0 views

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sydneyturner on 26 Jan 16

From 2012 to the most recent shooting, the U.S's gun murders was 30 times larger than that of the UK. 60% of murders in the U.S have been by firearm compared to UK's 10%. Not only is it a problem with murders, guns raise statistics in deaths for suicide, mass shootings, school shootings and terrorist attacks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">From 2012 to the most recent shooting, the U.S's gun murders was 30 times larger than that of the UK. 60% of murders in the U.S have been by firearm compared to UK's 10%. Not only is it a problem with murders, guns raise statistics in deaths for suicide, mass shootings, school shootings and terrorist attacks.</div>

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What Is More Important: Our Privacy or National Security? - 1 views

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