Thursday, May 01, 2008

HW for Monday

There is an ancient saying in the law that "In time of war the laws are silent."


  • What do you think this means?

  • Do you agree with it?

  • Why?
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39 comments:

Anonymous said...

Of course i agree with the statement "In time of war the laws are silent". The reason i belive this because like the case shank v.s Supreme court.In that case shanks freedom of speech was limited and got arestted because of that. And also like Mr tessler sayed in a class the reason they limit your rights are for various reasons like freedom of speech is usually always limited in timer of war so that people who go and speak there mind on war doesn't change other peoples perspective and opinion. So i totally agree that the government always limits right during time of war. And also not to cause problems and riots on what ever you say/so it doesn't have a big impact on peoples perspective.


Edward Concepcion

jonathank said...

"In time of war the laws are silent." I think that this means that the laws are silent when war happens. Also, the laws are not being used that much and in the war, the laws are silent which means that the people uses less laws in the time of war. I do agree with it because sometimes The President doesn't use the laws that much to make war keep on going. This is the meaning of "In time of war the laws are silent" and I agree on it.

-John K. :]]

Jonathan Chin said...

"In time of war the laws are silent" This means that during war or any Worldwide Event laws are limited like the First amendment. I think government have the right to do this, that way one person doesn't change another person's opinion. If this law wasn't limited, it would create problems in the U.S.A. during war, and we all know outside problems during war can be a pain in the *@#!.

Anonymous said...

"In time of war the laws are silent." This means to me that during war, laws are not followed by many people and they are also limited like the first amendment. I agree with this statement because laws should be limited during war. I think this because sometimes, things such as newspapers, and word of mouth can travel quickly, such as the rumors people spread. This can cause things to worsen, as we do not need that to happen.

Praveen Sharma said...

"In time of war the laws are silent", I think this quote means that during war time there is no absolute protection of your freedom of rights, for ex: Schenk v. U.S., Charles Schenck was arrested for sending leaflets protesting against the war, schenck argued that his freedom of speech was violated, but the government overuled and schenk had to go to prison. I agree with the ancient saying that during war time the laws become silent after reviewing the cases that have happened in the long history of the United States Of America
Praveen S.

richarpwjps said...

I think that this means that if the situation calls for it, some laws cannot be applied to the people.  Not only were the rights of the Japanese compromised after Pearl Harbor, but OUR rights were compromised as well after 9/11. People are subjected to having their bags searched before going into the subway, you have to remove your shoes to get on a plane, and some people have even had their phone lines tapped. Letting people have their say is a right of the First Amendment. If someone is speaking dangerously and irresponsibly, they should be quieted so to not incite the masses against authority. I agree with this because this idea makes us safer. If the government is infringing on our rights to keep order and keep us safe we should let them continue to search and listen where necessary. If their searching and listening to certain people, there must be a reason.


Richard Panio 902 per 4

rabaya=] said...

I think this means during war time civil iberties are being limited. I think that because during war the government puts limit because they dont want the people against the war. Yes i agree with it

rabaya=] said...

I think this means during war time civil iberties are being limited. I think that because during war the government puts limit because they dont want the people against the war. Yes i agree with it

rabaya=] said...

I think this means during war time civil iberties are being limited. I think that because during war the government puts limit because they dont want the people against the war. Yes i agree with it

Anonymous said...

I think the saying “In time of war the laws are silent” means that laws can be changed and rearranged during a war so laws aren’t taking into consideration when a war is happening. I agree with this quote because it has happen in U.S history.

By: Monica T.

jasonk izkool said...

I think that this means that during a war laws can be silenced in order to further accommodate the war effort. I agree with this law because during a war a law about littering will not really help the country win the war or advance whatsoever. Jason K 902

Anonymous said...

I think the phrase "In time of war the laws are silent" means laws must or will be broken to prevent the destruction of the government during wartime.During world war 2 Japanese Americans were segregated and put into camps to prevent any further attacks.I do agree with is because the government is trying to prevent its citizens from being harmed in whatever which way they can.
Billy P. 902

Anonymous said...

I think that this means that during war times that citizens rights are not protected. I do not agree with the statement "In time of war the laws are silent" because our governmment is to protect our rights all the time and even during war time they should be protected.

-Nick C.

Anonymous said...

I think the statement "In times of war, the laws are silenced" means that the lasw were to be limited at that time. I agree and disagree with the starement because the government was right to limit the Japanese rights for the sake of the country but they were wrong to judgge the Japanese Americans living there. Some mightve been innocent

Melissa I. said...

The ancient saying in the law:"in time of war the laws are silent." means that during war laws are ignored. Just like in emergencies such as fires, people practice in fire drills constantly but when there is an actual fire people do not follow the drills. They run and scream and push each other. In war people get very scared (like in the fire situation) and don't know what to do. They don't remember the basic laws (the drills)and panic. The only thing they know to do is do what ever they have to in order to protect themselves and make sure they are safe. In doing this they might break laws, but they don't think the laws apply since there are in a war.
I do agree with this saying. People almost become savages when it comes to war. They will do anything not to die. Including ignore or silence the laws. Whatever they have to do in order to protect themselves they will do.

mariela.o said...

I think this saying means that in times of war people's rights can be limited, and laws are 'silent' unable to help the people whose rights are being limited. Yes, I agree with this quote because during WWI and WWII people's rights were limited and the laws were 'silent.'

By Mariela O(per. 7)

Amneet said...

I think this statement means that during war laws don't matter the government does not have to follow the laws. I do not agree we this because even though you are in war if government does not have to follow laws than it can easily take away the countries freedom. It will no longer be a free country and it is also easy for a dictator to come to power.

natalie said...

I think that the says... "In time of war the laws are silent." means when the nationn is at war you cant really count on the laws becouse no one is really fallowing them or making sure they are being fallowed so they can be broken.
I dont agree with this statement becouse no matter what time it is laws are laws and they shouldnt be broken or set a side for any reason.

Bridgette C said...

I wholeheartedly agree with the statement, "In times of war the laws are silent." It has become apparent in the past that the government will put safety and security before the rights of the people in times of turmoil. In many cases, these measures taken to "protect" the people go beyond what can be called morally sound. For Example, when all Japanese Americans were ordered to relocate to "internment camps" during World War II. This action was taken because the government suspected that the bombing of Pearl Harbor was completed with assistance from Japanese-American citizens. When going to the camps, People could bring with them only what they could carry. They were treated unfairly and their rights were undeniably violated.This, I believe, goes beyond the premise of "keeping the people safe." Situations similar to these have sprung up often in the history of war, and much of the suffering inflicted was upon those who were supposed to be protected.

Anonymous said...

I think this means that when there is a war going on no one cares about the laws so thats what it means when it says "In time of wars the laws are silent" means. I agree with this because when you see the videos on what happens in wars. You see people acting like maniacs and destroying stuff and stealing and no one does anything like if the laws are silent.

Christopher Caraballo Period 4

CeCe Howard said...

I think this means whenever the country goes to war and the country may be jeopardized in anyway; the government has the right to limit certain rights and do don't have to do everything that is authorized in the constitution. They can bend the rules a little bit. I kind of agree with this in certain ways but then I don't because I don't think it is fair to hurt and limit peoples becuase of what they are. Then again, you have to keep the safety of others in mind. I think it al comes down to how the governments goes about the situation whatever it may be.
CeCe Howard
Period 6

Anonymous said...

I think the statement, "In time of war laws are silent", means that in time of war not all laws are affective. I disagree with this statement because i think laws are made for a reason and should apply all the time.
The only way someone should be convicted for abusing there rights is when they're endangering others.
Therefore, I think In time of was all laws should be affective.


{{{Nadya S}}}

Anonymous said...

The statement "In time of the war the laws are silent" means lik that like during war laws are limited. The reason why they are are limited is because so other people don't go around and change people mind on what they think on the war and etc. For ex. that could change people from backing up the war and can cause people that would want to join the army to change there minds of joining. Well i would hav to say i would agree with this statement, because it helps a little from causing more drama during war nd prevents people from changing their perspective on war nd etc.


-JOe B.
PeRIOd 3
901

Anonymous said...

i think it means that in time of war some laws can be over looked.
like a wise man once said
desperate times calls for desperate measures.
i agree with it because during a time of war there are some laws that must be shutdown in order for us to suceed as a nation.\
ma du
sincerly yours
andre londono

sarah said...

~sarah b

"In time of war laws are silent." I think that this means that during war not all laws in effect. Things are different during war and people have different priorities. Laws are changed or ignored to protect the people governemtn and counrty. I do agree with this statement depending on the situation. During time of war people look at things differently.

Anonymous said...

I think the saying "In time of war the laws are silent" means that during the war many of the laws were not used or people did not follow them. Many people could have broken the laws and rules during the war, maybe because they had to, but this means that they were not used. I do agree that many laws were silent, or not used during the war time because people followed their own opinions to make things better for them if they didn't have something.There were also many limitations during the war that the government created and sometimes they had to bend the law a little.

Anastasia P [:

josh30 said...

I do agree with this statement. When a war is taking place some laws must be put down in order to have control of the state and the situation. Otherwise people would start putting in their views which then could bring problems in the state. That is why they haad to put them in the internment camps just in case there could have been spies in which could cause harm to the United States.

Joshua Howard
Class: 901

Anonymous said...

i think the statement "in time of war the laws are silent"..means that in the time of world wide nation eevnts certain laws are not in able use to their full potential..for example freedom of speech in the first amendment, in times of war the president mite limit this power to civilians because it could have a negative impact on the nation
-danny thakurdyal
=P

Anonymous said...

In my opinion i think wen "In time of war the laws are silent" is being said, that it means for our feedom, country and power we are willing to do anything and everything. Also that a war to them is the most important thing. I agree and disagree. My opinion to agree is becuase i think that everyone DOES have there right for there beliefs[power,feedom,country,etc] and they shouldnt let there gard down & should stand up for it, but there is a limit becuase some people in a way do have a right to turn around and say "well the people in the war broke the laws because they were standing up for there rights, and beliefs, and needs, but just becuase we dont have they same needs and stuff doesn't mean i cant break the law cuz we still have needs."
I honestly think that a person is a person no matter race, gender, job, or anything, so there should be limits for everyone becuase a law is made for everyone and it shouldn't change not even for one person.

-Georgina =]

p.s. for some reason my google and blogger doesnt work but it does work for teacherease

Anonymous said...

i agree witha that quote becouse during war the laws shouldent be used and that everyone has the same rights and tat becouse it was there ethnicite that did what ever it shouldent have to affect there daily lives


omar abbas

Livianette said...

Yes i agree with that anicent saying because its true. The statement is saying When war is occuring, the UNITED STATES limits your rights to protect you from the harm that may happen. Which is what laws are silent means, your rights don't really have much effect during war because of harm that may come to the nations way.[:

Livi Cabrera
period 7
may 5 2008

Anonymous said...

i agree with the statement "In time of war the laws are silent". i think it means that in time of war all laws do not apply. i agree with this becuase sometimes a law may go against what you must do for your safty and during a war saftey should be the United States first concern.

Jessica Morales 901

AlexaKane901 said...

"In the time of the war the laws are silent." I think it means that while the war is occuring, laws aren't enforced any less than they are when there is a war. I think the reason for that is because everyone is worried about whats going to happen next, and they are worried about protecting their country so they have to enforce the law to keep everyone in line. I agree with this because if laws weren't limited it would create a lot of problems during the war. Standing behind laws is important.
---ALEXA KANE 901

Anonymous said...

i agree with this ot says " in the tiem of the war the laes were silent" i think this is true becasue in the case shank vs supreme court. the case shanks freedomof speech which was limtied and got arrseted becasue of that. and this also mean to not get introuble and to fight and to make fights.
desirae la furno

Anonymous said...

i agree because during war the law should be silent because during war alot of people ask questions they shouldn't be asking, and the gov. wants to have complete control so they do silent laws. so if everyone gives there opinion that could lead to conflict like riots so we don't need that during war
-Adam E.

mizZ!m2gud4y3w said...

"In time of war the laws are silent", this quote means that during war time there is no absolute protection of your liberties , for ex: Schenk v. U.S., Charles Schenck was arrested for sending leaflets protesting against the war, schenck argued that his freedom of speech was violated, but the government overuled and schenk had to go to prison. I agree with the ancient saying that during war time the laws become silent after reviewing the cases that have happened in the long history of the United States Of America

Anonymous said...

"In the time of war the laws are silent" means that when there is a war going on anything goes.
I agree with this statement because a lot of times in war your rights are not protected and you have very little freedom like the Japanese people did.

Christina Wylie

Anonymous said...

"In time of war the laws are silent". This quote means that during war time laws are there but they are being avoided as much a possible and are not in effect. I agree with this statement because things must be done for the better of the country. If something is preventing people for being safe then it must be set aside till safe again.

Bridgette V

Anonymous said...

I don't agree with the statement "In time of war the laws are silent" because that's the goverments job, to protect our rights at all times, even during war.

Danny P
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