Thursday, January 20, 2011

1. You signed up for the military two years ago, and your country is going to war. Today you received your papers stating that you will be shipped overseas to fight. You disagree with the reasons that your country is going to war. Should you engage in civil disobedience and refuse to fight or should you go anyways? Explain.As a military officer you signed up to fight and serve. I would go because even though you disagree you are still fighting for freedom.  When you sign up you agree to go into situations that you may not completly agree with.

2. Late one night you hear a knock on your door. You open it and find an individual who is in pretty rough shape and asks for help. After seeing this person for a few seconds you immediately realize that this is an individual who has come to the country illegally. You also realize that giving this individual assistance is a violation of the law. What should you do? Explain.
I personally would not give them shelter. I would find them a away to get shelter and give them food, but not invite them in. Because, I have no idea who this individual is and I want to protect me and my family from any harm this person may cause.
3. Your country has been at war for the last three years, and due to the need for additional soldiers they decide to implement the draft. You receive a letter in the mail stating that you must report to the army in one week. You disagree with the war and you do not want to fight, but not reporting would be a violation of the law with serious consequences. What should you do? Explain.

I would not go to war. If I had a family I would need to stay and protect them. Being drafted isnt a choice and that is kind of a violation of our rights. If we have health or physical issues and are unable to fight that we should not have to fight. Freedom is very important yes, but having other responsibilities can tamper with drafting.

4. The state legislature has passed a law stating that schools are no longer allowed to teach ethnic studies. One of the reactions to this has been walkouts and sit-ins by some students and teachers to protest the law. Do you think this action is justified? Why or why not? 


I think these actions, in certain situations can be justified. In many situation doing dramatic things is the only way to get the point across. Being able to show your concerns is a right and people show their opinon is different ways. Even though sit ins and walkouts arent the best ways, sometimes it is okay.


5. You are called into Jury duty and do not agree with the trial you are assigned to. You want this person to get justice that the crime happened to and put the criminal in jail. Being asked questions you have the choice to lie and get into the jury or tell the truth about your beliefs. What should you do?




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