Freedom is like the wind because once it gets too powerful‚ it changes into a tornado that strikes and destroys. When people have too much freedom‚ it intoxicates them‚ drugging their minds. Then people will kill others‚ get involved in drugs‚ and be completely reckless. Freedom is not about having no consequences. Freedom is not hiding from criticism; however‚ it is expressing oneself to the world without the fear of judgement. Freedom is the power or right to act‚ speak‚ or think as one wants
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With everything that has happened in our country in the last few years many people are becoming more patriotic. Since 9/11‚ our nations flag has flown high‚ more students are saying the Pledge of Allegiance‚ and many cars now carry symbols of support for our troops. However‚ even with this new outlook on patriotism‚ some people are beginning to wonder if our actions are even patriotic at all‚ including our servicemen and women. Is it patriotic to fight in a war that many deem unjust? Or is more patriotic
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San Diego Chargers As the continuing problem of NFL players getting in trouble with the law‚ whether its public intoxication‚ drunken driving‚ public urination‚ assault and battery‚ resisting arrest‚ and drug possession‚ rises there are a few problems that should be addressed. These are the economic‚ legal‚ and ethical issues. Each of these are uniquely important for the fines that players receive cost not only the player but also the team‚ the legal charges give a bad reputation not only to the
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Colin Kaepernick of the 49er’s is an activist on social media and in the National Football League. He is most famous for kneeling during the National Anthem at a football game. This action sparked a movement to eliminate police brutality against the African-American community. Will Leitch says that Kaepernick was an avid Twitter user and would post videos of brutality‚ shootings‚ and incidents frequently. Kaepernick found that his silent protest was not reaching the audience he wanted it to‚
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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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Do athletes have the right to protest while on the clock. Last year a quarterback caught the sports community on fire. San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin kaepernick last summer sat for the national anthem. His actions would spark controversy around the country and debates over freedom of speech. Kaepernick stated that his actions were meant to start a conversation on oppression against African Americans and police brutality. His massage however would be clouded by controversy‚ when people believed
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DELEGATION FROM PRINCE OF SONGKHLA UNIVERSITY TENTATIVE PROGRAM 9.00 AM The arrival of PSU student from Bukit Kayu Hitam 10.00 AM Campus Tour 11.30 AM Ice breaking with UUM Representative Session Malaysia National Anthem Biru Warna Corporate Video Screenings A welcoming speech __________________________________________ UUM Representative. A short speech by the representative of Prince of Songkhla University. Ice Breaking UUM & PSU 12.30 AM Lunch / Dismiss Announcement
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September 11‚2001 It was a cold‚ busy day in New York City‚ and yet no one knew what would happen on that day(September 11‚2001). The attacks on September 11‚2001 have had several effects in America’s society that has changed our way of life. Since that day many Americans have had to deal with the loses of their loved ones that died that day. Some of the effects were changes in airport security‚ appreciation for first responders‚ and renewed patriotism. One of the first effects of 9/11is
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Dreaming in Cuban: The Rebel Pilar Puente spends the entire novel searching for some sort of identity in the patriarchal male society. She challenges this society through her art‚ which she thinks is the best way to communicate her ideas. Communicating through this seemingly different language allows her to cope with her struggle to connect to one of two worlds‚ Cuba and America. Pilar is caught by the punk rock scene which indicates she has a rebellious‚ independent‚ and anti-government mindset
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Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines patriotism as love for or devotion to ones country. However‚ the word patriotism strikes lots of mixed emotions all over the United States. Some people describe themselves as involved patriots because they fly their American flag outside in their yards‚ when others see the word patriotism as disgusting‚ the seed of racism. Patriotism to me‚ along with many others‚ means of course to have love for our homeland‚ our country‚ to support‚ serve and defend
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