Disturbing video: Kajime Powell

 the saddest part of the 21st century is how today's generation becoming so unbalanced.  we see how budget cuts affects not only able bodied yet families. how has this become an epidemic is the most gut wrenching live have been lost. why because the advantages of getting things at arms reach. recalling how as a young child things like this we did not hear or even see.
it s up to the Senate and congress to find solutions. Communities are at a loss and due to the incompetence and mindset of short intellectuals we are loosing future human beings. why just zone on one specific race.  what if this would happen if it had been a black, hispanic or female officer that had done this. does it make sense. are we regressing towards the day of the bible an eye for an eye.
We cant seem to grasp the true meaning for the officers of today seem to ave a badge and seem to believe they are above, how is it that with this taking place do we have to be fearful of walking and not feel safe to life within the means of having some sense of freedom of expression.
  this young man Mr. Powell did in fact take the drinks, walked away a few feet, placed them on th ground, he had something in his hand the right one, police was called , the young man did repeat for them to shoot him and ten the unthinkable he received about 12 shots.
sadness fills my heart, why must this continue, fear, complexity, death and then how do we clarify to certify the real situation don't place me oin harms way for tonite  I shall fly for i'm just an innocent bystander. oh now i am floating through the ways of the freed individuals who are gone yet not forgotten.

11/22 The Judiciary

Since then, the court has weighed on many important matters from the regulation of businesses (Swift & Co. v.U.S.), to freedom of speech (Schneck  v. U.S.), civil rights (Brown v. Board of Ed; Loving v. Virginia), abortion (Roe v. Wade), a legalization of drugs (Gonzales v. Raich) and the role of money in government (Buckley v. Valeo).  As mentioned already it has tended to side more with business interests in cases regarding it, but has also supported the civil rights of minorities. In other words, the court has tended consistently to support minority interests (whatever they may be) against the majority.  That being said, at times the court has been more susceptible to the dominant values of the day, e.g. the court's decision in Brown v. Board of Ed, contradict earlier decisions which affirmed segregation like Plessy v. Feguson or Dred Scott v. Sanford which denied he citizenship and even the humanity of African - Americans,

Ans.   From Education, Women's right to choose, to Legalization of Marijuana (medical), Businesses, trade we have seen the impact of the 21st century and in most instances has proven to this day the symbolic mindset we have moved forward. nowhere does it say conforming is the norm. Unprecedented cases have set the standards to walk freely and not feel we are being watched. A woman has the right to choose how best her body is to be. A right to the best education instead of remaining within one group in my eyes is criminal. we live within a society which still to this day continues to squeeze us and yet Minorities are being the most important aspect when  It is symbolic how each of these rulings granted us the right to obtain education. Should the judicial review had voted to continue the norm of segregation we would still to this day remain conformed to the ways of oppression. how different the circumstances played with the lives of our generation and future generations.  The Supreme court has made symbolic decisions based on a balance and weighing the pros and the cons. 'we live in a country that at times has surprised me even to its deepest core.  

60 Years-of- Political- gerrymandering - looks-likes

     According to the writing it states the following:  Pennsylvania and New York have lost congressional seats over time. But Pennsylvania's gerrymandering scores have risen steadily, while
new York's peaked around the 98th Congress and have been declining ever since.  What does this mean? it means states can actually control the extent of gerrymandering. Take New York, for example.
  It's the one state among the eight that has shown a meaningful decrease in the level of gerrymandering across multiple congressional terms. New York also has set up an independent advisory commission that recommends congressional state redistricting plans to the state legislature.  This commission was set up in 1978, and shortly thereafter the level of gerrymandering in the state peaked and has been declining ever since.

 Ans.  There seems to be an imbalance as to districts in NYC which have over the last twenty plus years shifted from political balance becoming an imbalance, One political party obtains the opportunity to win.  we did not vote on this it is up to the voters to gain momentum, and yet every time redistricting arrives it seems to outweigh the positive. gerrymandering as are Pennsylvania & New York gives indication this time a Pennsylvania is now balancing to a new 21st century outcome.  Within NYC there seem to be a drop due to the political power play we have witnessed.  Why because Politicians have become fearful of the  consequences of injustice, fraud, greed and the new wave of placing their objective in a non compliant objective.  Politics is a dirty game and at the end gerrymandering redistricting comes on top.  

Marshall

1 comment:

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   Jannette AlcalaNovember 8, 2014 at 10:12 AM

   According to Marshall: In today's politics, things like healthcare would be considered a social right that everyone needs. This however makes it clear, that not everyone agrees on the idea of social rights When it comes to healthcare most other countries have accepted it as a social right , that is still something to debated in the U.S. With education there is a continuing effort to privatize education and de-fund and shut down many public schools.
   Ans. It is plain to see the way politicsn takes us through a mixed up process. his country is the home of many who have sacrifice their lives in order to grant us the freedom and desire to grow not only healthy, yet educated. Politics always grabs and cuts the very essence of humans who are scholars from the poorest communities. remove the pubic educational system and we shall have chaos and riots throughout this country. one of the most fundamental aspects of free educational service is due to the financial burden many families have.
   It has been a personal experience as to the plight of the poor due to resources, communities and families who are unable to afford private schools. politicians need to understand and find ways from the negative to the most innovative ways the public school system can accomplish the task at hand. stop removing resources which impede a student and families are unable to provide the best education for all children.
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The Diffusion of Innovations among the American States

Page 881, 2nd paragraph

 This essay  is primarily an exercise in theory building.  My aim is to develop propositions which
might be used as guides to the study of the diffusion of innovations and which might also apply to budgeting and other forms of decision making. Limitations in the data I have collected do not allow empirical testing of all the explanations I propose; are currently untestable propositions  are presented in the hope that they may help in preparing the ground  for future research. The study begins with an effort to devise a measure of the relative speed with which states adopt new programs. Once a measure of this phenomenon is created efforts are made to discover its principle demographic and political correlates.  The article concludes with an effort to devise an explanation for the adoption of  innovations based on insights gathered from studies of decision making, reference group theory,  and the diffusion of innovations.  the Major questions being investigated are:  (1) why do some states act as pioneers by adopting new programs more readily than others, and once innovations have been adopted by a few pioneers, (2) how do these new forms of service or regulation spread among the American states.  

Ans. In the 1960's Mr. Walker became aware of the necessity as to why some states are not up to speed with innovations.  Mr. Walker posed two questions when we arrive at pioneers this signifies the term first come first served.   it seems the pioneers new that there would be positive outcomes when they knew it was a matter of funding and accolades (respect) we also must think towards resources these specific states actually have (tax breaks, land and economic stability) i is our responsibility to understand the legal system within each state and federal government. when the platform towards innovation, we seek answers and how we protect its citizens. when other states see how feasible and positive the outcome is there is a tiny thing called funding and see how hey can request this.  everything is written on paper and the proof has to be accomplished by proving your paper.

The Eighth Amendment

As I have suggested elsewhere, clarifying and expanding the eighth amendment could help.  It should specifically state that excessive terms of incarceration are prohibited, just as it bans excessive fines.  it should expressly prohibit mandatory sentences so that every case gets the benefit of individualized attention by a judge.  and it should insist that legislatures create a record showing that they considered empirical evidence about the laws impact.


When we read as to how the eighth amendment came to life we need to go back in time.  the first time this amendment was first ratified was in 1791, was it to be created for everyone to have a fair and just treatment.  as per the definition in the eight amendment it states the following:
 Courts - given wide latitude & excessive fine clause it symbolizes they can impose the fine amounts from just a small amount all the way to the highest amount.
Weight of evidence -  they can accept all or only certain specific evidence in order to have the defendant convicted or set free.  we can debate and debate and what would be the solution. Many time the Judiciary system does not favor innocent. how many times have we heard as to many convicted felons set free because evidence that was to have been introduced that could have set the defendant free have lost years of freedom. we have seen the laws are more in favor the powers that be (wealthy), yet unlike today we are seeing how things have shifted from the powerful are being treated just like the common people.
Excessive Force- To inflict pain and suffering in the sense of mental, intimidation and coercion, rights not read, attorney not present.  there are many excessive force tactics used throughout the system. and until the system is balanced this is just a waiting game where many are to this day suffering due to injustice within a system they believed was balanced and truthful.

The constitution and the Federalist (Part 1)

September 25, 2014

     The Articles of Confederation established the first system of government, first ratified in 1777 and again in 1781.  The period between 1783-1789 the government was organized according to the Articles of Confederation. Notably, this system of government had no president, there was a Congress of the Confederation but there was only one branch or house, instead of two, and there was no supreme court.   The 13 states which were really more like separate countries at this point and had very broad powers, maintained their own state militias, and in many cases even printed their own money and came up with their own rules on trade.  The general consensus on this period or time was that the government was weak and ineffective and as a result of this conflict and disorder was increasing within the states and even between the states.  

  

In the 21st century we have established a government that has laws in order not to cause a dysfunctional system. Without laws there is not a single step of representation.  In this article there are key points and they are:  there is no president, only one branch of government, not two,  no supreme court, only 13 states, separation of states (their own country), militias, and so forth.

  We see that there was a dysfunction and the first system was established to save the 13 States. Each state felt their power would control and continue for their benefit. this system was to become the pivotal point in history to establish unification of the thirteen states.  these Articles of Confederation became the most important document accomplished as to how each state needs to perform and have equal say so.  Today we have Washington D.C. and each state has representation within the 50 states.  We have a President, Vice President, Secretary and treasurer, and many more that represents this country along with the Supreme court, two House of  representatives and so much more that makes this unique.  

this country began with nothing.  Then there were 13 colonies, yet they grew and grew and today we have 50 states, representation in order to conduct business not for the politicians, yet for the people of this country we live, work and vote.

submitted by: Jannette Alcala