While America fought World War II in Europe‚ riots broke out in the streets of Los Angeles targeting young Latinos. They strived for the same freedom enjoyed by whites‚ but were treated as poorly as African Americans of the era. In effect‚ they tried to disassociate themselves from this faction. Young Latino men referred to themselves as pachucos and sported oversize suits known as zoot suits. In the film Zoot Suit Riots‚ Joseph Tovares remarkably portrayed the difficult lives of Mexican Americans
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branches of government. Martial law has also been imposed during conflicts and in cases of occupations‚ where the absence of any other civil government provides for an unstable population. Typically‚ the imposition of martial law accompanies curfews‚ the suspension of civil law‚ civil rights‚ habeas corpus‚ and the application or extension of military law or military justice to civilians. Civilians defying martial law may be subjected to military tribunal (court-martial). Martial law in the
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all at once. Being a senior is cheering when someone says class of 2014. Being a senior is getting to pick your parking spot first. Being a senior is not caring what you look like to school anymore. Being a senior is getting excited when your curfew is finally midnight. Being a senior is stressing over which college you are going to decide on. Being a senior is having your parents nag you to death about what you are going to do with your life. Being a senior is finding out who your true friends
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Do you trust your 17 year old son or daughter to get behind the wheel of a vehicle? Many people are against teen driving laws in America‚ but just as many are for the laws as opposed. Many teenagers always dream of driving a car‚ on the open road experiencing the freedom that comes along with your license. It is apparent that many teenagers are usually inexperienced when it comes to getting behind the wheel. Due to the fact to qualify for a License in some states all you need is sixty hours behind
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juvenile offenders‚ it just integrates them into a culture of adult offenders. I think the key to curbing delinquent behavior in kids starts with the family. We don’t have the reigns as tight on our kids as our parents had on us‚ and it shows. Kids need curfews‚ jobs‚ and a sense of respect in general‚ and no amount of threats will instill on that. I think families and communities have to take more responsibility for teaching children to distinguish right from wrong. For example we need more juvenile
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treatment in which the juvenile is closely supervised by an officer of the court and must adhere to a strict set of rules to avoid incarceration (Siegel‚ 2005). For example‚ the juvenile may be required to random drug and alcohol testing or have a curfew. This type of community based treatment is important because it allows the juvenile to remain in the community while receiving treatment and a chance to correct their misdeeds. Restitution may also be something that the probation requires. Restitution
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V For Vendetta is a fictional movie following a fascist government in London. The main character‚ V finds himself fighting back for what is right using terrorist tactics‚ alongside his army of civilians. The government continues to overpower the people of London so V thinks the only way to stop them‚ is to destroy them. He says the powerful statement “People should not be afraid of their government‚ the government should be afraid of the people.” This sparks the plot so V stands up for the innocent
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It would seem that there are some opposing views on the topic of whether Muscatine should build a dog park. As with most things‚ there are indeed pros and cons. Let’s take a look at the facts. It is well known - not to mention‚ scientifically proven - that dogs need exercise and socialization in order to maintain physcial and mental health. With most of the city’s residential housing being apartments‚ proper exercise room for these dogs is severely restricted. Way too many dogs get dropped
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Because of safety concerns‚ many states have increased the age at which teens can begin to drive. Many states have raised the age of teens driving because of the many accidents caused. There are many different types of teenagers.Some teens can be very irresponsible. But‚ I believe that states should not take the ability to drive from everyone else. Teenages should be able to drive at 16-years-old because it helps the teen mature‚ it allows a teen to work‚ and it teaches the teen responsibility. Driving
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first real opportunity of freedom. They are given a driver’s license. This is the teen’s chance to show that they are responsible enough to be given freedom. As they grow up they are given many more opportunities to have freedom‚ they are given later curfews‚ and he or she can go and come as they please. When they reach the time of graduation and get ready for college many chances at freedoms are given‚ such as a chance for him or her to live out on their own‚ a chance to support themselves‚ and are given
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