Second Opinion

January 25, 2007

expression of free speech

Select a topic below to defend (not guilty) on the basis of expression of "Freedom of Speech"

A. Ken Corley, mayor of Brazoria, Texas, "wants offensive use of the 'n-word'"to be punishable by a fine of up to $500 in his town.

B. A lawsuit was filed against a video company by relatives of three men shot to death by a teenager who has since been sentenced to death. It claims the murders mimicked video violence in "Grand Theft Auto."

C. Donald Trump is being fined $1,250 a day because the town of Palm Beach, Florida says the 42 foot United States flag he is flying on his property is against City Code.

D. Public school districts prohibited students wearing clothes that reveal too much of the body, contains racially insensitive symbols, promotes alcohol or tobacco, or suggests violence.

January 22, 2007

I Swear on the Bible?

From George Washington to the present, every President has been sworn into office by placing his hand on the Bible and then taking the oath.
Potential wintesses place their hand on a Bible and then take the oath to tell the "Truth and nothing but the Truth"

a. Why should this precedent (practice) be continued?
b. What would happen if a person does not believe in the Bible, should they swear on something else?
c. What if the person believes in another religion, should another holy book be used?

January 06, 2007

Magic pill

If you could take a pill that would change you, which would it be and why?

a. make you handsome or beautiful ex. (Miss USA, Miss Teen, Miss Universe)
b. make you famous
c. stronger
d. rich
e. extremely smart
f. President of the U.S.