Honors English F Avi Nothing but the Truth “Do you swear to tell the truth‚ the whole truth‚ and nothing but the truth? Does anyone say no?” This quote is from the book Nothing but the Truth by Avi. It is my favorite book‚ I chose it because I liked the way the author portrayed the characters. This is one of my favorite books because of the way it is written. Avi also includes the conversations between all the characters. Nothing but the Truth has strong characters‚ plot‚ mood‚ and tone. First
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nation seem to be using their freedom of expression to‚ in my opinion‚ disgrace our country’s anthem. The athletes have been disrespecting out county by kneeling during the anthem and not putting their hand on their heart. The Star Spangled Banner has been played at the beginning of NFL games
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jarring form of protesting. The history of racial and economic injustice in the United States has created a continuing challenge for all Americans. During the pre-season a NFL quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers quietly protested during the Star Spangled Banner. Which made headlines during the third game of the preseason. The NFL players’ refusal to stand during the National Anthem stood for many more it was a symbolic protest that aimed at police brutality against people of color and racial oppression
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the National Anthem. According to Oliva B. Maxman of Time‚ “The earliest documented performance…occurred on May 15‚ 1862 [although] hiring a band was a big enough cost that the anthem was saved for “special occasions” like opening day.” The Star-Spangled Banner was not in existence until 1814 and‚ as previously stated‚ did not make an appearance at a sporting event until 1862. Therefore‚ the National Anthem did not become a “tradition‚” as Kobach continually stated it‚ until well after its initial
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the country. Some of these symbols include‚ the Statue of Liberty‚ Mount Rushmore‚ and the Liberty Bell‚ but no national monument can compare to “Ol’ Glory” herself‚ the American Flag. Everyone that looks at this flag sees red‚ white‚ blue‚ and the stars and stripes‚ but many Americans look past its physical appearance and feel passionate about what it all represents; those Americans see patriotism‚ devoted love and support for their country. America has
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I have strong convictions that lead me to believe that not standing for the national anthem should not be allowed. The national anthem pays respect to people who have risked their lives‚ been injured‚ or died defending the United States. Drew Brees‚ New Orleans Saints quarterback‚ supported Kaepernick’s message but disagrees with the delivery: “it’s an oxymoron that you’re sitting down‚ disrespecting the flag that has given you the freedom to speak out.” In the article “ Refusing to Stand for
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all. It is a symbol that is written on the hearts of Americans. For me‚ every time I hear the words “Please stand for our national anthem”‚ I think of the music. I think of the times that I have been able to honor my country by playing The Star Spangled Banner and I experience a consuming feeling of pride inside my heart.
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you may think because we are the land of the free that we have freedom to choose whether to stand or not during the national anthem. Colin Kaepernick proved that to be controversial when he sat during the star spangled banner. By sitting out for the national anthem‚ Kaepernick couldn’t have expected the uproar that broke out. In the passage “In the ‘land of the free’ are you really free to sit out the national anthem?” 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick “set the national debate about race on a collision
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"Congress shall make no laws respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof‚ or Abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble. And to petition the government for a redress of grievances" (U.S. Cost). Should celebrities be allowed to say whatever they want? Should the rights of the First Amendment be applied differently to celebrities? Celebrities‚ like all of us should be able to voice their political opinions
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Can we know when to trust our emotions in the pursuit of knowledge? Consider history and one other area of knowledge. When I make a painting‚ I use the knowledge I’ve gained from studying art‚ for example‚ combining colors‚ the uses of different media and different surfaces‚ and how to represent something so that it is recognizable to others. This means I use knowledge to implement the “how” of the painting. But what about the “what” of the painting‚ the content? For example‚ I draw faces
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