Ps201 Weblog Fall 2007

This article http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/23/AR2005062300783_pf.html relates to the issue of eminent domain.  In particular how do you feel about the definition of "public use"?

Hello again.   Just wanted to send another link that has a list of civil liberties issues.  In particular, they discuss the issue of banning smoking in private bars and restaurants or banning cigarettes in general.  Is this okay in terms of civil liberties and a limited national government?  http://civilliberty.about.com/cs/i.htm

In class we are discussing civil rights and civil liberties.  Recently, a district court ruled against parts of the Patriot Act.  The Patriot Act is relevant to right to privacy and limited government.  Check out the following article:  http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20624404/

Just food for thought.

Hello All!!  Just wanted to introduce you to the PS201 section 15 blog.  Beginning with the topic of civil rights and civil liberties, I will try to post relevant topics or articles for you to comment on if you so choose.  I would encourage you, however, to make your own unsolicited comments and provide articles or topics for discussion.  Looking forward to the semester!

Dr. Amanda Ross Edwards