A positive conclusion is that the demonstrations put the democratic globalization movement on journalists’ agendas (Rauch et al.‚ 2007). Looking at the legal ramifications‚ Occupy were protesting on private properties that they were not supposed to but they had the consent of the property owner. They were also exercising their first amendment rights by having press conferences‚ rallies or demonstrations on public streets‚ sidewalks‚ in front of city halls‚ and city parks. While demonstrating‚ an
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London riots escalate as police battle for control Vikram Dodd and Caroline Davies The Guardian‚ Tuesday 9 August 2011 • Full-scale alert as violence spreads across capital • Disorder breaks out in Birmingham city centre • Prime minister‚ mayor and home secretary return 1 The prime minister cut short his holiday and flew back to Britain as London witnessed devastating scenes of violence stretching the emergency services beyond limit on a third night of rioting in the capital. 2 Buildings were
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I believe that peaceful resistance to laws positively impacts a free society. It allows people to be individual and express their views and feelings about certain things. It gives the people a voice and makes them feel important and heard by society. If people don’t act and speak up there will never be a change. Gandhi once said “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Most people are afraid of change and things being different but our society is the way it is because of change and
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Have you ever wondered if a teen Activism really saves the world? A teen Activism is a leader‚ a fighter and to have bravenice. So they can help our world to be a better place. And some off the teen Activism that help is Malala‚ Alex Lin and Faye Carey. Some teen activism get to do fun stuff and help our world. For example‚ Alex Lin started with a crew name cald the “Win Team”. According to “Inspiremykids” and “tack part tv”‚ Alex Lin is helping by recycling electronic waste so there is no toxic
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Does peaceful resistance to laws positively or negatively impact a free society? Mainstream media portrays peaceful protests as events that should not not take place. They often show their biased point of view of the situation. Peaceful resistance to laws has been proven effective in many instances in our nations history‚ whether them being civil rights movements or women’s rights movements. Peaceful resistance to laws positively effect a free society because they help everyone to act out on their
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Athena Witham Barbara Pincus‚ English 102 Protest Music Assignment March 13‚ 2012 Music is a form of art‚ and just as any piece of art‚ music sends a message. Too many people in many cultures‚ music is an important part of their way of life‚ it’s their way of expression. The Vietnam War influenced a generation of musicians and songwriters in both Vietnam and the United States. Bands were producing music about both anti-war and anti-communist to take a stand without going to war. The band Country
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people that are willing to take a stand for what they believe. A free society believes that the freedom they have to hold power is what helps them fulfill their potential. It is unbelievably ridiculous that even children are put at risk for protest. These protest are used to be nonviolent; however‚ there is no guarantee that this will not be put to the test. There is absolutely nothing wrong with someone saying that there needs to be a change because that person has taken the time to recognize that
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According to Colin Kaepernick ‚he said I refuse to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people. There has been a lot of controversy concerning Colin Kaepernick’s‚ the quarterback for San Fransico‚ decision for the pledge (Florio). According to Mike Florio of NBC Sports‚ Kaepernick has caused many problems in football‚ but he also has many people on his side. The national anthem is played before every football game and people must stand when it’s being played (Lutz). Americans should
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Why do people burn the flag? The issue of freedom of speech is people are abusing the freedom of speech. This issue is important because some people are burning the american flag. Also after school officials banned civil rights groups from recruiting on campus. Students at the University of California organized sit ins‚ rallies‚ and strikes. People who were involved were students from Berkeley named‚ Mario Savio‚ and Bettina Apthecker. The common good of people should respect it because they US
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Conscientious Objectors Some historians argue that conscientious objectors were nothing but cowards. How valid is this interpretation of conscientious objectors during World War I? There were 2 different main interpretations about conscientious objectors‚ one interpretation is that they were cowards who refused to serve in the war because they were scared and dishonourable. Another interpretation is that they were brave and courageous for defending themselves. I disagree with this interpretation
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