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In this speech, given in front of his tribe, Chief Pontiac tells a story of an Indian who searched for The Great Spirit. The Indian was traveling with a gun, kettle, and European clothing. After finding the Great Spirit, the spirit appeared to be very disappointed in this Indian for utilizing the colonist's weapons and equipment. The spirit asks how he can live with this and asks the Indian why he came with all of this nontraditional equipment that is not part of his culture. The speech at Detroit showed how tribal traditions and the ways of their ancestors were very important to the Native American tribes.
Today in the news we have many new accusations that have come up and lots of new evidence. Some very substantial accusations were made against John proctor and this quiet, peaceful farmer is starting to appear to be more devious and menacing than originally believed. As Proctor entered the court Pariss immediately voiced his concerns about what Proctor being a true Christian. When proctor proclamed he was a devout Gospel Christian Paris proclamed, “Such a Christian that will not come to church but once in a month!
In the excerpt, Pontiac expresses his frustration with the British government and their attempts to control Indian land and resources. He states, "they have taken away our lands, and they want us to work for them.. we have to fight to keep our country and our people alive." Pontiac's speech demonstrates the resistance of Native Americans to European colonization and their determination to protect their land and way of life. Chief Pontiacs' words echo the sentiments of other Native Americans in their struggle for freedom and autonomy.
In 1993, Scott Russell Sanders responds to an essay written by Salman Rushdie, to counteract the idea of “people who transplant themselves in ideas rather than places.” Sanders provides the American public with acknowledgements of counter-arguments, historical references, and patriotic appeals to convey his message that “movement is inherently good” isn’t as it seems from Rushdie’s point of view. Sanders respects Rushdie’s views on migration and uses them to strengthen his argument through countering Rushdie’s views. Sanders cites Rushdie’s claim that “migrants must, of necessity, make a new imaginative relationship with the world, because of the loss of familiar habitats” (47-50). Sanders acknowledges Rushdie’s view on migrants opening up to new ideas due to them leaving their homelands.
Foster had to deal with the fact that he was denied due process and the right to impartial jury, because the prosecution challenges to strike black jurors on the discrimination against race. He argues that the prosecutions jury selection’s notes shows intent to remove black jurors from the jury and the prosecution’s unreasonable reason’s for go against the black jurors is unconstitutional in the way of corresponding notes. Chatman argues that the prosecution established sufficient justification for going against each prospective black juror and also that the notes were prepared for the Batson
Objections that the prosecution and/or defense should have been made. On page 1, line 22 the objection would be that under Federal Rule of Evidence Rules 405(a) and 608(a). There can only be testimony as to a point of view or the character and not testimony in support of the point of view. Leading to the questioning of the witness to his point of view, of his reputation is the witness' statement of the point of view that is not permitted. On page 2, lines 12 and 13 with reference to the statement of the witness with respect to Mr. Michelson's “reputation is very good in the community...who will never start an argument and never hold a grudge against anyone”; Federal Rule of Evidence Rules 405(a) and 608(a).
In accordance with Tom Tyler's ideal of procedural justice criminal justice professionals should behave in a manner that leads to more trust and confidence in our judges, the courts, the criminal justice system, and the law while providing justice for the people. An example of this is the decisions pertaining to child custody and support in which would be willingly followed by both parents to create the most positive outcome for the parties separating; In other words, enabling both parents to adhere to court agreements concerning custody issues, child support, and visitation rights. This basic form of procedural of justice is often filled with problems and disputes that lead to one side not accepting the decisions of the of court; thus, leading
In life some feel the need to prove something to others. That they are better, stronger, or even more intelligent. Whatever the case may be people will go through extreme measures to prove themselves. But who do we really need to prove anything to? Is it our parents?
An “American” is complex to define for the simple fact that America is structured through the melting pot theory in which different types of people integrate collectively as one. Individuals from all over the world come to a country like America because it is acknowledged for providing humans an improved and more suitable way of living. People are finally able to experience a more preferably life with better opportunities for themselves and their kids. Started that are placed in different locations are their to recognized the change or accomplishment a leader has provided to this nation. However, many African American individuals have been gone and forgotten about because they have not been recognized for their exceptional challenging changes
In Plato’s dialogue Phaedo, he explains the soul and comes to the conclusion that the soul is immortal. Through describing the last hours of Socrates life before his execution, he lays out three arguments in support of the idea that while the body may cease to exist the soul cannot perish. In this paper, I will explicate Socrates three arguments for the immortality of the soul and their objections. Then I will argue on the presupposition of the Law of Conservation of Mass, that the universe, entailing the soul, must be cyclical. The Law of Conservation of Mass
One of the most infamous political events that happen in Central Park, was the controversial court case regarding the Central Park Five. The Central Park Five, represents the five colored teenagers convicted of raping a white woman in Central Park during 1989. New York City in the 1980s was a period of time that was racially charge with violence. The levels of uneasiness between New Yorkers maximized after this incident. Headlines during that time period called these teenagers “ Wildings and Wolves”(Duru,2004).
Sternberg stated in relation to personality - "There are as many definitions of personality as there are personality psychologists" (Sternberg 1994). From this statement we can deduce that personality is something difficult to understand and define. Similarly, Eysenck spoke of personality one of the most general and unclearly defined terms in psychology. (Eysenck, 1967) In broad terms, personality can be defined the enduring characteristics of an individual that describe patterns of thinking, feelings and behaviour.
Representing the wild and wonderful state of West Virginia, Nya Scott, is the current reigning Miss WV High School. Nya’s platform, Get Into Volunteering Eagerly or GIVE, allows her to relentlessly serve her community in many ways. Whether it’s feeding the hungry, marching with area representatives to encourage peace and justice on Martin Luther King day, volunteering as a buddy at "A Night to Shine", a prom for individuals with special needs, or raising awareness for BRAVE (Building Respect And Values for Everyone), the national platform of Miss High School America, Nya is ready and willing to help with a bright smile. While she is currently a sophomore at Waynesboro High School, she has earned enough credits, maintains excellent grades,
However, they felt it only just to take the lands that they deemed as “God’s Gift”. The Native American’s did not hold such entitlements to land but only sought to live as one with nature. Thus we find the conflict between two great social structures.
In his oration to Governor Isaac I. Stevens Chief Seattle, a Native American leader addresses the governor's request to buy Indian lands and create reservations. Through his oration Seattle boldly presents his stance on the issue of Indian lands, representing his people as a whole. On account for his native people Chief Seattle's stands up for their land through the use of imagery, parallels, and rhetorical questions. Chief Seattle communicates his purpose by using bold imagery that directs the audience to the cause that Seattle is speaking of. He uses metaphors and similes comparing aspects of nature to the issue at hand.