Flag Burning Debate

In Atlanta Ga, Charlottesville Nc, and in every other formerly Confederate State in the U.S. there has been controversial debates on whether or not the current standing Confederate statues should be removed from public areas. Many people claim that a modern society should not honor the racist soldiers who fought for slavery. Others believe that preserving historical accuracy is essential to learning from the mistakes of the past. The opinions of thousands of citizens clash with one another over the debate between offense and information. I believe that it is most beneficial for the majority of people if the current Confederate monuments remain where they are.

Political scientists that study about political institutions in America focus their understanding incentives and the motivations following specific actions or decisions. The rules of how people in political game can impact or regulate behavior. Intellectuals in congress can not fully interpret how elected officials study without complete information of these rules that are governed by our nations capital. It is extremely important to fully understand these basic rules of congress. You’re probably thinking what about all the unwritten rules of game that are beyond the system.

Using words to express opposition to the American government is generally accepted, but what about symbols or emblems? Does the right to free speech include a right to express views and communicate ideas via means other than literal speech? The Supreme Court was asked to decide this in the case of Stromberg v. California and they ruled that use of a flag to communicate ideas was, indeed, covered by the Constitution’s protections for free speech. Stromberg v. California: Background It was once common for state and local governments to regulate people’s speech; not until 1925 did the Supreme Court begin applying First Amendment restrictions to them.

Many politicians and debaters use emotional reasoning to make it seem as they are on an equal level of who they are talking to. Summers does not hold

As citizens we must support and defend the Constitution. In our case, we have to accept that the restraints put on government by our founders have utterly failed. For all practical purposes, the Constitution is dead. That fact has been the hardest for me to

Meaning they will do anything as long as it doesn 't threaten their principal goal which is reelection.” (Arnold, 5). Reelection is the main goal but members of Congress will do other things that are beneficial to their constituency unlike the theory that Mayhew brings up. Although, congressmen have to watch out for what they say and how they act since there will always be an opponent who will attempt to bring all those things to light to use them as an advantage and most of the time is decisions and conditions that the public hasn 't even noticed and wouldn 't at all if it wasn 't for the robo-challenger. In addition to that reasoning congressmen are extremely unpopular with the public because they have to take into consideration the input of experts, generalist and ordinary people.

Argumentative Essay The debate over how the Confederate and Columbus monuments should be treated starting from Confederate monuments in Southern cities like Charlottesville, VA has led to similar debates over Columbus monuments in northern cities like New York over what the statues have come to represent to people. In which to some it has come to represent racism, slavery, oppression, and destruction, but to others it is an honor towards their ancestors, culture, and race. Though in the end the Confederate monuments should just be left alone as there is no assurance that in the removal, destruction, or transfer of these monuments will stop or end the controversy involving the monuments in question towards both the supporting and opposing sides

Many Americans are becoming upset with the inaction of Congress. The growing perception is Congress is unable to come together and pass much needed legislation increasing the frustration level of many Americans. While the gridlock in Congress is not new, it is gaining increased attention due to the public frustration levels. The June 12, 2013 Gallup poll indicated 78% of Americans disapproved of the job Congress was doing and when asked the reason for disapproval, 49% indicated it was due to gridlock, bickering and not anything accomplished (Saad). Gary C. Jacobson states, Partisan disputes over matters large and small, personnel as well as policy, occur almost daily.

The Confederate flag, born from slavery and rebellion, continues to serve as a symbol of racism, discrimination, and white supremacy towards minorities. Despite the flag’s importance historically in Southern heritage and history, the banning of the Confederate flag is a necessary step to equality in the United

Charleston Shooting and Confederate Flag Debate The ongoing controversy of the Confederate flag began again on June 17th, as Dylann Roof entered an African American church in Charleston, South Carolina, and shot and killed nine people including the church 's pastor. After the shooting, pictures were taken of Roof holding up the Confederate flag as a symbol of racism and white supremacy. The act drove our nation into outrage as racially offended people called for the removal of the flag.

How can a simple flag evoke so much patriotism and pride even after this many years? Veterans may say the flag represents our freedoms- freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of religion. In 1986, President Reagan proclaimed the year to be the Year of the Flag. President Reagan stated: “The colors of the flag signify the qualities of human spirit we Americans cherish.” Reagan said.

However, history tends to repeat itself, and today there is again divisiveness in our country. The debate on whether to keep or remove Confederate monuments is a topic of interest in America today, and there are many different opinions on the debate. In “Op-ed: The Monument Controversy: a Crucial Distinction Between History and Memory”, Matthew

In the news today, a continual debate can be found about the significance of Confederate monuments and if they should remain or be removed. Confederate monuments that have been erected throughout the U.S. should be kept because of the preservation of America’s history. For instance, in the article, The Unbearable Lightness of Confederate-Statue Removal, the author lists how slaveholder monuments aren’t the only statues being vandalized, but the Lincoln Memorial and Mount Rushmore are other symbols of U.S. history that some believe need to “blow up” (Murdock). Every historical symbol can have both people who appreciate it and who oppose it. That doesn’t mean that we should tear down all symbols, but

Steven Sternberg Mrs. Burns English 1 CP 1 March, 2018 The Flag Protest “I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color” (Kaepernick, Colin). The flag protest has been a protest existing for a long time but, recently sparked lots of controversy. Although kneeling during the national anthem may seem disrespectful are often seen as a disrespect to the flag and troops, a inefficient way to promote a cause, and anger many people in shows division in the country, it can show that the ideals of freedom is justified, it generates conversation and awareness about topic, and is a legal form of peaceful protest.

The Constitution—the foundation of the American government—has been quintessential for the lives of the American people for over 200 years. Without this document America today would not have basic human rights, such as those stated in the Bill of Rights, which includes freedom of speech and religion. To some, the Constitution was an embodiment of the American Revolution, yet others believe that it was a betrayal of the Revolution. I personally believe that the Constitution did betray the Revolution because it did not live up to the ideals of the Revolution, and the views of the Anti-Federalists most closely embodied the “Spirit of ‘76.” During the midst of the American Revolution, authors and politicians of important documents, pamphlets, and slogans spread the basis for Revolutionary ideals and defined what is known as the “Spirit of ‘76”.