Civics Pd.3 Gettysburg Assignment Zeke/Patrick

Eleven score and seventeen years ago, our forefathers established this land with certain freedoms. Freedoms which were given to us, the people in order to establish the best lives for ourselves possible. However some of these freedoms, if not used responsibly, will lead to unhealthy citizens and a damnpened society. This is an issue of tobacco products in our country. The use of tobacco in America has been a reserved freedom of those with the proper age for a very long time. We do not aim to take away this freedom, only to make sure it is followed and respected as it should be. The legal age required to buy tobacco products should be raised in order to help prevnt minors from acquiring them. Stricter tolerance laws should be enforced in places where the public health is a concern such as in schools. Our goal in making the laws regarding tobacco use more strict does not set a goal in removing your given freedoms in America. We only wish to keep our country a cleaner, and overall healthier nation. Please take these factors in to consideration, and make an effort to better yourself, your fellow citizens, and your country itself.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/19/13

The paper didn't expect Lincoln's short, inciting speech to catch on, or have any lasting value for America. The speech was "mildly" received on the day it was given.

Bellringer 11/18/13

I believe that prayer held prior to meetings should be allowed. If the constitution gives individual rights then I believe a persons choice of religion is included in that.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/6/13

1. I disagree with kmarts choice in being open all day thanksgiving. As the article says i think it is unfair to employees who have to work all day. I don't believe the store should open at all on thanksgiving day. I don't believe there would be a good enough shopper turnout to even justify being open. I think this is a greedy decision. 2.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/4/13

1. I think the stricter the requirements the more people will think voting isn't worth the effort and they will stop voting all together. 2. I guess the voter's rights could be violated if they arent allowed to vote because of the new requirements.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/1/13

1. I dont think the crime was even close to being serious enough to justify the shooting, the man shuld have taken alternate action to deal with the problem. 2. I think it shows a decline in our society in more ways than one. I think both of the crimes that took place both may show that some citizens think they have a little to much freedom.