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1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
25 comments:
Scott Morsette
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1. There is controversy over freedom of speech because it can easily be abused. This is because some people go into the streets and yell anti-american slogans and protest that they can protest there freedom of speech. Anything that can harm or disturb peace is not allowed.
2. The right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people. This is because when the british were here they would do that. They had felt that it was unfair that the british had treated us like this so they had made it illegal.
3. I believe that if a person could be tried twice for a crime that the judge and the jury could become bias. If they were tried again the judge and the jury would want it to be over with so they would quickly choose. This would be unfair because it could be false.
4. If a person was getting arrested and they did not know their rights they can do something to harm themselves. If a police officer tells you what can help or hurt you than you can decide what to do. That is what the Miranda rights do.
5. I define the right of privacy as the right to protection. This means that someone can not come into your house without your permission. It means that you can think what you want to think.
1.I think that there is a controversy over freedom of speech. I believe this because although people should be able to say what they believe in, and that there should be able to voice their opinions. There should be a limit and they should not be able to say hate symbols or racist comments towards other creating a controversy between what there freedom of speech includes.
2.I think that the right of no unreasonable search and seizures is important to people. This is because a person may have no viable reason and search a person based off of stereotypical suspicion. They maybe be searched just because there ethnicity no for an actual reason. Showing it is important to have a good reason.
3.In the scenario that a person was tried to the same crime twice, the jury may change the verdict of decision. There opinions may change resulting in a different outcome.
4.In my perspective I believe that the Miranda right protects me because it can protect me from police brutality. In the situation that a person was arrested the police officer may say things to change what the person says to use it against them. But the Miranda right allows us to not be harassed in the moment and remain silent.
5. My definition of the right of privacy is my personal information stays personal. Unless in the scenario that I give permission I think that no one should have access to it without warrant or reason.
1) There might be controversy over freedom os speech, because if you say what ever you want, some citizens might be offended from your words.
2) Because, if the right for search and seizure is confiscated. then people will lose their privacy, government officials can search your home regardless of the situation, therefore, a lot of people will feel uncomfortable with having all their belongings searched.
3) If a person was tried for the same crime after proven not guilty, the justice court may have different opinions and keep sending them to crime until they are "proven" guilty.
4) It protects you because the government cannot prosecute individuals for conduct that affects their fundamental rights, such as exercising the rights of religion, assembly or speech without having a compelling reason to do so.
5) The right to privacy is the concept that one's personal information is protected from the public eyes. U.S. Justice Louis Brandeis called it "the right to be left alone."
. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech? There might be controversy over freedom of speech because there is no law prohibiting people from expressing how they feel by saying what they want.Also people can believe what they want they have freedom to religiously be whoever they want which is incredibly fair.Also people can publish whatever they want as long as they tell the truth.so if they lie there not aloud to publish it.This is good because people have freedom of speech through writing or typing.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people? The right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people because if police or others can just go into another persons house they honestly don't have privacy.It's okay as long as the person has a warrant to check their home.They can only be searched if it's obviously there's drugs in a persons home and they're visible and the cop can see.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime? If a person could be tried twice for the same crime they would get sentenced more years in prison for repeating the same crime multiple times.This is fair because at first you get warned or you get sentenced a few years and if you do it again you should be sentenced to jail time especially longer for repeating the same crime.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you? The 5th amendment rights protect you because you can't be held accountable for a crime unless there's evidence that you've done it.Also if a person is found guilty the first time next time they won't be sentenced to jail time for the SAME deed.You also can't be sent to prison until evidence proves you have committed a crime.
5. How do you define the right to privacy? I define the right to privacy as having person space and others respecting you want to be isolated or not associated with others at the moment.Privacy is significant because if you don't have it then you''' feel that you're rights are being violated and your rights shouldn't be violated since the Bill of Rights job is to protect your rights and keep them safe.Overall privacy is important and it shouldn't be violated unless someone has the right to if it's necessary.
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
There is a possibility of a controversy over freedom of speech because some people think that some individuals don't have as many rights as others.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
The right against unreasonable searches and seizures could be most important to people because if they did not do anything to cause a house search they should not get one anyway.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
What might happen if a person is tried twice for the same crime, the person might think that they could get away with more crimes.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
The fifth amendment protects you because the given jury of random citizens shows true opinions and no favoritism to either side of the case.
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
I define the right of privacy to have the right to have or not have people near or touch your property.
- Nicole Pizzuto
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
There might be controversy over the freedom of speech because not everybody agrees on the same things.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
The right against unreasonable searches and seizures is important to most people because if they are innocent then there is no reason to search their personal possessions.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
If a person is tried twice they would get the same fate as the first time.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
The Miranda Rights protect us by saying that we don't have to do or say anything we don't want to and that we have the right to an attorney.
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
I define the right to privacy as the right to keep things to yourself and not have to share or say things if they are private.
1. There might be controversy over freedom of speech because if someone expressed their opinion openly, another person could disagree with it and get offended.
2. The right against unreasonable searches and seizures is very important to most citizens because they would want privacy in their home and belongings.
3. If a person is tried twice for the same crime, the person would have the same consensus as the first trial.
4. The Miranda rights protect us by giving us an attorney if we don’t have one and we don’t have to do anything that goes against our rights.
5. I define the right to privacy as the ability to keep your private information to yourself without anyone knowing. If you are unwilling to give any content that is secret then you don’t have to.
1) There might be controversy over freedom of speech because some people might be aginst what other people have to say. Some people might of a different religion and could hear someone talking about there own religion and then that would start conflict.
2) The right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people because you wouldn't want someone to walk up to you and search you, or to come to your house and search around your house. You may be hinging something even if it's not illegal it's still someone coming and invading your personal space.
3) I think that if a person could be tried twice for the same crime then there is a chance that could be a different outcome to the trial. They could possibly find out something that could help them prove you wrong and then be tried again and be proven guilty for what they did in the second trial. The person could also go back to jail if proven guilty again for the same case.
4)The Miranda rights protect you from being tried about the same case again. You also do not have to be a witness or provide evidence against yourself in a case. You may also have the right to a jury in your trial.
5)I would define the the right to property as someone not being able to check you, your house, your car, your phone, or anything that belongs to you unless they have your permission or they have a warrant. I think this because this is your your stuff you own it and that is your right to that piece of property.
1. There might be controversy over freedom of speech because for some people since they have the freedom to say anything and share their ideas, they could go against the government and or abuse this right.
2. This right would be important to most people because it would protect their right to privacy.
3. False claims and accusations would occur more often.
4. The fifth Amendment protects you from false accusations and protects personal property.
5. The right to keep your personal life, belongings, and secrets away from anyone else other than you.
1- I think that there might be a controversy over freedom of speech because one person can say something and other person might disagree. Also this can be for religion also, if someone shares their belief and wants everyone to learn it, another person can disagree and say thats against their religion to learn another belief.
2- I think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people because, they would feel like the cops or detectives would be invading their personal space. Another reason on why it is so important is because they need to have a reason to search your personal belongings.
3- If a person was tried twice for the same crime he/she can be proven guilty or not guilty like on his/her first trial. It states "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger."
4- The 5th amendment rights protect you because you cant go into trial again. The bill of rights says " You can't be forced to be a witness or provide evidence against yourself in a criminal case."
5- I define the right of privacy as it is your property and no one can check your house, phone, etc.
1: There might be controversy over freedom of speech because the government is not allowed to force a state religion upon you or punish you for practicing a different religion that you have choose. You are allowed to express your feelings as long as it is true.
2: People should feel safe inside and outside of their houses or properties with out being accused of something they didn't do. And if so they need a warrant to prove they have the right to do so.
3:I believe the things that would happen if a person could be tried twice for the same exact crime that more people would get caught, because theres more time to prove weather your guilty or not, and they could have found more evidence that the person is guilty.
4: The Miranda amendment protects me because you can't be guilty without show of evidence, or the trial has proved your guilty.
5: I define the right to privacy as no one should be allowed to your house,property, anything you own. By that i mean no one should have any right to go on your personal belongings with out asking the owner for permission.
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
I think there might be some controversy over freedom of speech because some people could look at some people as not citizens or not worthy of rights. For example slaves.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
The right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people because whoever searches a person's house may steal something.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
If a person is tried twice for the same crime then more people who commit crimes will be arrested more and they will have less crime.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
The 5th Amendment rights protect you so that no one will accuse you of something just because they dislike you or say you're innocent if they favor you.
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
I define the right to privacy as something that everyone should have. If someone, for example, doesn't want other people to share secret information then they have a right to privacy. The right to privacy protects people from criticism and dangerous people.
-Mikayla Rozansky
1) I think there might be controversy over freedom of speech because people would get really offended of what other people say. Everyone would just offend other people and it would get them into a fight. For example if someone was exercising their right to freedom of speech they would just go around to people yelling offensive stuff it would get them in a fight. However it’s not illegal because it's the first amendment
2) I think if the right for search and seizure was taken away then any police officers can just search you down whenever they want. Police can enter your house whenever they want which would take a lot away from our privacy. For example if a cop pulls you over and a trunk is locked unless they have permission from you or a warrant.
3) I think that if someone was tried for the same crime over and over again the justice department would not stop taking them to court until they are thrown in jail. The reason for this is because if the police know that someone is guilty but they can’t prove it then they will keep on prosecuting that person over and over each time they find just al ittle bit of evidence.
4) This amendment protects you by not allowing people to prosecute you for the same crime over and over. This amendment also says that the government can’t take your property without paying you market value.
5) I define the privacy right as a way of saying one person's personal information can not be leaked to the public. For example if someone were to leak all your credit cards and bank info to the public they can not do that. That is how I define the privacy right.
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
i think that there might be controversy over freedom of speech because if you get into a bad situation and the judge asks for your opinion your not obligated to answer back.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
its important to most people because you can't get arrested unless you have a warrant.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
if a person is tried twice for the same crime it means that the person could not continue with the investigation.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
the 5th amendment protects us because we the right to remain silent.
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
i define the right to privacy as having the right to do stuff by yourself with out having any one else by your shoulder watching every thing your doing.
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
There might be controversy of the freedom of speech, some people may not like someone opinion but someone can't do anything about it. The government can't do anything about it either.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
The right against unreasonable searches and seizures is important because people have the natural right to having privacy. Unless a agency or government have good reason to search your property then they can't
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
I think what would happen is the person would most likely get the different result and it would seem like they just want to put the criminal behind bars for no reason. It would seem unjustified.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
The 5th amendment protects us by we have a fair chance against the government. We also juried by citizens first before you can any type of punishment from the government. Also we have someone who can help us defend our innocents.
5.How do you define the right to privacy?
privacy means able to do anything without the public watching what you are doing or saying. This is one of our natural rights but it gets violated with the way modern worlds is.
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
Controversy will take place over freedom of speech because some people may disagree with your opinion. Riots, protests, and petitions are usually caused because people often my be bias against each other. This often leads to war just because a country might disagree over a topic with an other country. As a result, the ability of freedom will lead to conflicts.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
The right against unreasonable searchers and seizers is important to most people because people want the ability to have privacy. They dont want their belongings to be searched without their consent to permission. People who are violating other people's property or belongings must have a really good reason.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
I think that the jury could have multiple opinions on the suspect. If they are tried twice for the same crime, multiple evidence could be presented. Which leads to a hard time for the juries to make the decision if the suspect is guilty or not. If the suspect is tried twice he may also receive multiple consequences.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
It can protect you because it protects you from being questioned by the capital. For example while in war people cant blame you for the cause of it. It protects you from being in jeopardy. And if you do not want to answer a specific question during a testimony, you are allowed to decline.
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
To me, privacy is the ability to not be violated without your concent. For instance you cannot be forced to say personal information about yourself if you dont want to. It is the right to have boundries.
-francise au
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
I think there might be controversy because people may take advantage of their freedom of speech. They can use their freedom of speech to verbally abuse others. People can publish their harsh opinions and criticism which can offend people. While freedom of speech is considered good, it can also do bad.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
A lot of people may have things they want to keep private. It also gives the people a reassurance that the government cannot just walk into their homes and get them in trouble for anything they find suspicious. Warrants are also not easily obtainable, agencies of government must have a specific reason and must swear under oath to make sure they are telling the truth about these reasons. People are allowed to feel safe about their possessions unless they have an illegal reason not to.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
If a person was able to be tried twice for the same crime then more people would be arrested. Also, people proven "not guilty" could be brought back and arrested for being guilty. Even if they did not commit the crime. It could make trials a lot more complicated and worrisome.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
The Fifth Amendment allows you to receive a trial case before being charged. As well as not being allowed to be tried twice for the same crime. People's properties are not allowed to be taken from the government without them paying the market value. So while they do take away your property, you are being paid full price for whatever they take away.
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
My definition of privacy is being able to keep whatever legal thing you want to be hidden. Unless, it is something against the law. The right to privacy to me means not being able to feel threatened against the government's power. You should be able to safe in your home or any of your whereabouts through your right to privacy.
susmita
11/1/16
BILL OF RIGHTS QUESTIONS
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
There might be controversy over freedom of speech because people may use freedom of speech to there advantage. Yes there should be freedom of speech for every person. Yet that person shouldn't use that to insult or say ugly things to anyone . That is using freedom os speech negatively. So thats why conflicts happen over the freedom of speech.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
The right is important because people need privacy. and no one should be allowed to invade someones privacy without legal permission. No ones rights on privacy should be violated. There rights should be secured because searching someones personal things is unreasonable and wrong.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
If a person was eligible to get arrested twice than more people would end up in jail. They could also be held again for trial.I also think that many other individuals in a similar situation would worried about this because the same could occur with them.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
The miranda(5th) amendment rights protect you because ,it keep people outside of the military cany be tried for a serious crime unless they are indicated by the citizens. People also cant at all be forced to be a witness or provide information against your self in a criminal case. This also protects individuals rights by stating that you cant be sent to jail or be seized without the due process. Also the government can conquer your property without paying the market value of it.
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
Right of privacy is a human right and also a element of legal transitions. This right shouldn't be violated . And amendment 4 protects those rights.
Alexis Pontrelli 11/1/16
Bill of Rights questions:
There might be controversy over freedom of speech because what others say may offend other people, cause problems and arguments because people have different views on certain topics.
The right against unreasonable searches and seizures are important to some people because it’s their personal belongings and privacy. So it would be an invasion of privacy if there was unreasonable searches without a warrant and seizures.
3. If a person could be tried twice for the same crime they would have to go back to trial even though it was final and they were not guilty.
4. The fifth amendment protects people from going to jail if they’re not guilty and we are able to have witnesses and to testify.
5. The right to privacy is to have something personal or private like belongings and if someone doesn’t respect this right it’s called invasion of privacy.
1. why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
There might be controversy over freedom of speech because when you get yourself into a situation thats bad, and you end up in court and the judge asks you questions, its not mandatory that you answer it. But thats a problem because if you know you did something wrong and they plead you not guilty then your lucky.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
i think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people because you must have a warrant or a reason why the cops, or anybody is searching your personal things such as house, car. and they must show specific cause of search and seizure and swear under oath that they are telling the truth about these reasons.
3. what do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
i think that nothing can happen because you can be tried twice for the same think
4. how do the Miranda (5th amendment) rights protect you?
The 5th amendment protects you because you have the right to remained silent
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
i define the right to privacy as me having things of mine own and nobody looking through my things.
What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
I think there might be a controversy over the freedom of speech because how far words can take. Because if someone says something very degrading or bothersome and you dont like it. You cant do too much about it because of three freedom of speech. On the other hand people want to limit the freedom of speech to stop that.
What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
I think that the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people because its extremely important to what our liberty consists of. No one wants be ordered to be cleared out or get in search of your home because of suspicion of some type of crime.
What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
I think what might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same trial many evil or crime committing people would actually be charged for the same crime or actually being locked away for good.That will in a way ensure the safety of the people.
How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
The Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect me by whenever a person is taken into police custody, before being questioned he or she must be told of the Fifth Amendment right not to make any self-incriminating statements. As you are told, " You have the right to be silent."
How do you define the right to privacy?
I define the right of privacy by knowing I'm secure and safe in where and how i live and in who i am. Also that the government can be restrained if they threaten my privacy.
Daniela
11/1/16
QUESTIONS
1. There might be controversy over freedom of speech because they believed that the people did not know what it meant to have freedom of speech.The government thought that the people will take advantage of these rights. Also because the people can say whatever they want and not get into trouble for it.
2. Unreasonable searches and seizures where so important to most people because the people wanted to own weapons without the government having to have problems with it and they did not like being searched for there weapons because it was legal to have them.
3.If someone was charged twice for the same crime I think that person should have another trial for the crime he or she did and that is were the jury will decide the punishment for the crimes being committed by that person in court.
4.The 5th amendment protect us because it means that if we did a crime we have the right to go to court and and have a trial to see if that person is guilty.But until proven guilty that person is still innocent.But the trial must be made were you committed the crime.Also you don't have to answer a question until you go to trial.
5.The right of privacy is that your rights are left alone and that you don't have to be searched unless you have a warrant to.But if you have a warrant for a good reason then you are able to be searched and you have no privacy.Some amendments can protect your privacy as well.
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
There might be controversy over freedom of speech because everyone wont have the same opinion on the same topic or subject so that can cause a conflict or a riot because many people might have a different outlook on somebody's else opinion.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
The right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to people because most people like to have security and like to have privacy and if they feel like their private life is evaded they feel like that's a violation to their life so having a valid warrant with detail and not just a general warrant would make people have a better understanding of what they are being obtained for.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
If a person could be tried twice for the same crime they more than likley be forced to be a witness or provide evidence against their self in a criminal case.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
The Miranda right protect me because if i committed a crime i would not be tried again for the same deed and it also would not make me go to prison and have my assets seized without due process.
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
I define the right to privacy by saying what needs to be said and doing what needs to be done only for that cause. privacy is also for your comfort zone and what makes me feel comfortable.
1. Why do you think there might be controversy over freedom of speech?
I think there might be a controversy over freedom of speech, because people might abuse this freedom and use it in a hatred way towards others, and eventually this will create conflict in America.
2. Why do you think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people?
I think the right against unreasonable searches and seizures is so important to most people, because it gives people the right to privacy. For example, it protects you from like a police office coming into your house to search through your room for no reason whenever they want.
3. What do you think might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime?
I think what might happen if a person could be tried twice for the same crime is that the person might be found guilty, because if you continue the trial on the same crime , eventually the person will be found guilty, and also the person would be in jeopardy twice which is unfair.
4. How do the Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect you?
The Miranda (5th Amendment) rights protect me, because if I am being tried for criminal charges, it protects me from being unjustified convicted for a criminal offence. For example, the 5th Amendment protects me from testifying against myself in a criminal case.
5. How do you define the right to privacy?
I define the right to privacy as a way to be protected from being invaded in your personal stuff without your permission.
1Freedom of speech has always been controversial and used and fought over and, i feel as if this right of freedom of speech can be overused sometimes.Certain people may be abusing the first ademntmant by cursing at people and using profain words and saying freedom of speech. The First Amendment prohibits the government from taking action to limit your speech.
2.The creaters of the Constitution did not want to create a government with unlimited power. We also have a right to have our own privacy as a citzen.People would be able to steal a lot more of other peoples belongings and it is not right.
3If a person is freed then they cannot be tried again for the same offense in the same state court. They can be set to a trial for a different offense relating to the same incident in federal court.
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