Bell Ringer 9/29

1. Why are they protesting?
They are protesting free elections and other democratic changes as well among the city.

2. What rights are they wanting that we may take for granted each day?
Freedom of speech and the right to assembly and protest as well as the right to vote.

Bell Ringer 9/26

1. What does the low percentage of adults in WV with a bachelors degree (4 year degree) indicate to you?
That there aren't enough transportation and bigger cities for more jobs to be available with college degrees. Also, income plays a major factor.

2. Why do you think the percentage is so low?
Because there isn't enough jobs with college degrees located in West Virginia.

3. List one possible solution to increasing the number of college graduates in WV
Building roads and building up the cities

Bell Ringer 9/25

1. The president attempted to make the point that even though all the countries have their issues among each other that we should come together to work on this extremist violence.

2. In my opinion, I think he was about 65% effective. He, i'm sure, persuaded some people, while others most likely still don't want to help especially the middle east countries who have always had heated tensions with the U.S.

Bell Ringer 9/18

This article describes how the Islamic State is run. It states that ISIS runs the enlarged area by compartmentalizing. ISIS has separated the Islamic State into Syria and Israel. The government of the state will soon consist of political making decisions that will not be separated from its military.

Bell Ringer 9/16

1. What is reasonable punishment.
Reasonable punishment, in my opinon, is strict punishment in most situations.  I think get a whipping is usually a good form of punishment since it teaches the child better.  The only time I don't agree with it is if it is especially cruel or uncalled for.

 

2. How have views on discipline changed over past twenty years?

People view discipline in a lesser manner than they did 20 years ago.  They think whippings are child abuse when 20 years ago they were accepted.

 

 

Bell Ringer 9/8

     This article is about a WWII veteran and the life he lived and now lives.  Fred Mayer was born into a Jewish family and fled to New York just one year before Hitler started prosecuting them.  He then joined the U.S. Army.  He also participated the Operation Greenup which allowed him to become a spy in Austria.  He was not only a incredible soldier for the army but a beneficial partner in the OSS.  Some have tried to get him an Medal of Honor for his work from the secretary of defense.

Amendments Summary 2-10

Amendments 2:
   States that each state has the right to have and to maintain militia as well as allowing the National Government and the states people to bear and own firearms.

Amendment 3:
   States that no soldier is allowed to stay in any house in times of no war as well as times of war without consent of owner.

Amendment 4:
   States that no person can be searched without a warrent with reasonable cause and the place of the search or things being taken.

Amendment 5:
   States that a person can be tried for a serious crime only if he has been charged by a grand jury, no one can be tried for the same crime twice, everyone's protected against self-incrimination, no one has to answer questions if it could lead to prosecution, and private property can't be taken for public use without compensation.

Amendment 6:
   States that in a trial the accused has a right to  a speedy and public trial by an jury of the state and district where crime was commited and the defendent must be informed of charge, has the right to cross examine witnesses, and has the right to require testimony of favorable witness, as well as the right to be represented by an attorney through whole process.

Amendment 7:
   States that in civil cases the right to a jury is guarenteed and that if the case exceeds $20 the right may be waived if both parties agree.

Amendment 8:
   States that excessive bail, fines, and cruel or unusual punishment will not be inflicted for any crime.

Amendment 9:
   States that though the Constitution sets out many right and protections that it does not that there are not other rights held by the people.

Amendment 10:
   States that the powers the Constitution doesn't grant to the National Government, and doesn't forbid to the States, belong to each State, or to the people of each state.

Bell Ringer 9/5

1. What dangers do fake towers pose to average citizens?
    These fake towers invade people's personal space but don't pose a dangerous threat.

2. Why would they be located near military bases?
    They might be located near military bases because whoever is running them might be trying to find out information on our military.

3. Do you believe the US government may be behind the towers? why/why not?
    I don't think it is the U.S. government due to the fact that they could do this without putting up these towers.

Bell Ringer 8/4

1. What impact will this have on India?
   In my opinion, I don't think this wil have an immediate impact on India but eventualy it will.  Even if India doesn't take action right away, I think that they will be forced to later on.

2. Why are they targeting India?
   They are targeting India because they want to show they have'nt forgotten their "brothers", saying "We did not forget you and will liberate you from injustice and oppression."

3. How should the US react to this?
   I think the U.S. shouldn't take immediate action.  Though the threat may seem serious at the time, I don't think Al-Qaeda will take immediate action.  If any more threat come or they start to target India, then I think maybe the U.S. should help if needed.

Bell Ringer 8/3

1. Rick Perry reacted to Lehmberg's drunk driving by telling her to step down from her position.  She refused so Perry took his own actions.  He witheld funding for a program that was run by Lehmberg.  This was a total violation of his powers of governor of Texas and is now facing serious legal trouble.

2.I don't fully agree with Perry's reasoning.  He shouldn't have cut the program since it would not only affect Lehmberg but many others as well.  It wasn't right.  But I do understand his thinking behind doing it since what Lehmberg did was just as bad, I just think he should have took different actions.

Bell Ringer 9/2

2. Are you surprised something like this could happen?
I'm not surprised that something like this could happen at all. Hacking accounts has become easier and more knowledgeable to more and more people.

3. Do you think before you post and worry about who can see what you send?
Yes, I do.

4. Do you think the people should be prosecuted who hacked into the cloud?
Yes, I think they should since it is not only an invasion of someones privacy it is also illegal to share such photos with other people.