Democracy

There have been many accusations that Donald Trump in his presidential pursuits represents fascism. Consider the recent article in Newsweek entitled “Donald Trump is What Fascism Looks Like” . The author suggests that some of Trump’s policies are clearly indicative of the fascistic type policies of Hitler and Mussolini. Consider...

In the chapter titled “The Powers of Man” by Paul Lehmann, the juxtaposition of Christian ethics to humanism is placed to the forefront. As such, Lehmann explains how Christian ethics was suddenly confronted by a rival, humanism, being so attractive a model that it attracted many adherents. Lehmann writes: “Consequently,...

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was enacted to give citizens and the media access to government documents that are intended for public record. It posits that “any person has the right to request access to federal agency records or information except to the extent the records are protected from...

The impact of the press on the society is unprecedented in our days. The media can act as a tool of democracy by highlighting all sensitive issues in a society. At the same time, it often serves private business and political interests of media owners, and promotes biased views of...

Hate speech and violence that goes with hate speech directed at people of color, lesbians and gay men, and other minority people is a big problem in the U.S. One of the places it is seem the most and where there are intolerance and discrimination statements are on college and...

The First Amendment in the United States Constitution was created to protect individuals’ rights to practice free speech, press, and religion. However, the government safeguarding these rights at all times has been challenging. After the 9/11/ attack on New York City by Muslim terrorists, American rights to privacy and speech...

The First Amendment has proven its importance throughout history, time and again. The First Amendment protects the freedom of speech and expression. As a result, it is directly connected and pivotal to the functioning of our vibrant democracy. The right to freedom of speech is an integral component of our...

Today, I am going to give a speech on free enterprise. Free enterprise can be described as: an economic system that is only subject to a few restrictions on ownership and business activities. Its goals are minimum government intervention, and limited trade restrictions. - All great assets that can make...

The concept of freedom is open to wide interpretation. There are limitations on freedom and where these limits are placed varies by individual. Everyone agrees in free speech but it's not socially acceptable or legal to yell 'fire' in a crowded enclosure. Freedom of religion is a cherished right in...

Equality is the foundation of freedom. While it appears as though governments throughout history have believed the opposite, consider that all these societies have been both unequal and less than free. Freedom as defined has been reserved for the ruling class or at least the upper classes or those with...

In the second half of the 17th century, Baruch Spinoza, a philosopher from the Netherlands, wrote a persuasive defense of freedom of speech and thought. According to Spinoza, freedom of expression should be regarded a universal and unalienable right. He described “the authority which is exerted over the mind” as...

I am glad that I work in a safe work place, and to that extent there is a culture of safety. Because it is a healthcare setting, this culture of safety is cultivated through training, the raising of awareness regarding potential safety concerns and it is reinforced by a primary...

The testimony to Congress under analysis is Richard Boucher’s (Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs) statement to the House International Relations Committee on April 26th, 2006. This statement on US policy was developed to relay several factors about how Mr. Boucher proposed to prioritize stability, democracy,...

In 1945 George Orwell published the novel "Animal Farm", which can be characterized as satiric, since, in addition to a major criticism, it makes a parody and burlesque imitation of the different personalities who have great power during the first half of the twentieth century in Tsarist Russia and the...