Democracy Assignemt

This week's blog question:


1.  Should corporations be granted the rights of citizens?

   - Think of corporations as neutral (neither good nor bad)
   -  Think about their role in a democracy, should they play a large part in decisions?





or


2.  Should the 1st Amendment right (to free speech) be granted to "terrorists" who translate Al Qaeda materials or publish anti-American articles on blogs or websites?

  -  Think of the Tarek Mehanna case (the Sudbury man who is currently on trial)
  -   When does hate speech go to far?
  -   Do we always have the right to criticize or condemn?  Is there a limit to free speech?


Good luck.

Remember to frame your article into 3 distinct paragraphs:  intro, opposing viewpoint, and your analysis/conclusion.

Do not forget to list 3 facts (with sources, if you'd like) with your article.  These can either be in box or in a list at the bottom of your blog.

*Also, keep reading the Wes Moore book.  The blog post for this book is due on Veteran's Day.  That's Friday, November 11.

Read read read!  Write write write!