Should Burning the Flag be a Crime ? : A 4 page essay in
which the writer argues that although thematically disrespectful,
a 'flag burning amendment' is merely an example of national
insecurity, not patriotism. It is asserted that more important
rights precede such an amendment and that there is no viable
reason to punish people for burning the American flag as an act
of free expression. The flag is a symbol of freedom but it, in
itself, is not freedom. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Flagburn.wps

Why Not Burn the Flag ? : An 8 page argumentative report
against allowing the burning of the American flag. In 1989, the
Supreme Court overturned both the conviction of Gregory
(Joey) Johnson and the laws under which he was convicted for
burning a flag in Dallas during the 1984 Republican National
Convention. The Supreme Court cited the Constitution’s
protection of free speech under the First Amendment, but astute
authors (and citizens) noted that there was usually little, if any,
speech involved in burning a flag. The position taken in the
paper is that other avenues, including speech, are available for
those unhappy with the state of the country. Bibliography lists
numerous sources. Burning.wps

Descration of the Flag : A 5 page paper that supports the
development of a constitutional amendment against the
desecration of the flag. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Descflag.wps

Must We Salute the American Flag ? : 4 pages (including
1pg. outline) discussing whether or not Americans should be
obligated to salute the flag. The case of Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf
is used briefly to argue that the very freedoms the flag is said to
represent should inherently allow us to ignore its symbolic
existence if we so choose. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Flagsalu.wps

The Emancipation Proclamation & Plessy v. Ferguson :
A 5 page paper discussing the potential problems generated by
the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. The writer
argues that Lincoln released the paper as an interventional
measure to try and ensure that slavery was stopped without
changing the inalienable rights of all U.S. citizens provided by
the Constitution. His attempt was ambiguous and unsuccessful,
however. On the other hand, it may be the Declaration of
Independence that promoted the idea of separate rights for
separate races and genders that still afflicts equality in America.
The debate continues.... Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Constlaw.doc

Abortion Legislation (1992-1996) : 4 pages in length. A case
study in abortion legislation from 1992 - 1996 (beginning just
after the Supreme Court's Casey ruling). The writer reviews acts
of legislation that have occurred all over the United Since ever
since. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Legisl.wps

Litigation & Its Effect On Special Education : A 3 page
paper which discusses three Supreme Court cases which were
pertinent to the All Handicapped Children’s Act (P.L. 94-142)
and the subsequent 1986 Regular Education Initiative
implemented by Assistant Secretary of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services, Madeline Will. Bibliography lists six
sources. Litspe.wps

Posse Comitatus / Sociopolitical Vigilantes : An 11 page
research paper on Posse Comitatus -- a Latin term denoting a
sociopolitical movement which began in the late 1960's.
Adherents to this particular brand of thinking feel that they are
not bound to obey any authority figure higher than the county
Sheriff. Paying income tax, making social security payments,
and using license plates and driving licenses violate the inherent
principles of this group. The writer outlines the group's history,
Federal efforts to stop them, and specifically examines the role
of Common Law, Constitutional Law upon which the Posse's
arguments are based, and the Posse Comitatus Act developed
after the Civil War --almost in expectation of such a group's
forthcoming. A Bibliography lists 9 sources. Possecom.wps
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