Ps201 Weblog Fall 2007

Here is the link!

http://www.gambling911.com/Ron-Paul-New-Voting-Rules-100307.html

We just finished the unit on "inputs".  These are things that serve as inputs into the process.  They serve to link we the people to the government.  Elections are an example of inputs into the process and campaign finnce is obviously a part of campaign finance.  Brad found an interesting website that shows how much money is being raised by each candidate for their campaign as well as where the money is coming from.    http://www.opensecrets.org/

Brad came across this fun quiz that assesses which candidate you should vote for!!!

http://www.wqad.com/Global/link.asp?L=259460

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