Open Post (Please respond by Friday, April 20 at 8:00 AM)

You asked for it, and I listened. Without further delay, this is your "open blog post" week. Your task is to post on anything happening in the world of politics, government, or anything else related to topics we have covered in this class. Respond to your classmates posts, start a healthy debate, and let's see where these conversations go!

Do African Americans Trust the Police? (Please respond by Friday, March 30 at 8:00 AM)

In response to the recent murder of Trayvon Martin in Florida, I felt we should touch on this issue. I have included an interesting, yet potentially controversial article, I found while reading CNN. I have included this article below. The question I have for you is a simple one, yet complex: Do African Americans overall trust the police? Take this question and respond as you like. My only request is to be respectful in your responses.

Police Article

Obama's Reelection Campaign (Please respond by 8:00 AM on Friday, March 23)

For our discussion blog this week, I want you to take a look at an article I have included below about Joe Biden's campaign plan. After reading this article and thinking about the plan the Obama administration is devising to win reelection, I want you to tell me your plan. If you were working for President Obama, what would be your plan for reelection? Which demographics would you target? What states would you focus a large amount of campaigning in? Please give me a clear vision of what your particular plan would be.

Biden's Reelection Campaign

How do we handle Iran? (Please respond by Friday, March 16 at 8:00 AM)

For our next weekly blog entry, I felt it was important to address the ever changing crisis with Iran. I have attached an article published today by TIME Magazine which raises the question as to how should the United States handle the escalating crisis with Iran? Since Israel is a major ally of the United States and the fact they are strongly considering an attack on Iran, President Obama has a difficult decision to make. Please share with the class your thoughts on how the United States should handle this situation as well as what you predict will be the final outcome.

Conflict with Iran Article

Do we finally have a Republican candidate? (Please respond by Friday, March 9 at 8:00 AM)

In the never ending saga that is the Republican race for the nomination, it appears we may be closer to finding an answer. With Super Tuesday approaching this week and Mitt Romney winning the states of Arizona and Michigan last week, my question for you is a simple one: have we finally found the person to face Barack Obama this fall, or, will this never ending story take another turn? Is it possible for a "dark horse" to emerge this late in the primary season?

On to Super Tuesday

Is Lying a Crime? (Please respond by Friday, March 2 at 8:00 AM)

As we begin our next unit on the courts, I found a very interesting article which I have included below and I would like for all of you to read. After reading the article, give me your response. If you are lying, could it be conveyed as actually breaking the law? Or, do you think lying is a part of "freedom of speech" which many Americans tend to agree with unfortunately these days?

Lying Article

Santorum's Expanding Lead (Respond by Friday, February 24 at 8:00 AM)

In the ever changing race that is the Republican presidential campaign, we now find Rick Santorum's lead expanding nationwide. With this being said, I have included a short article from CNN below I want you to take a look at, and then tell me: do you think this will the individual going up against President Obama this November? Why or why not? Do you think more Republicans would be able to relate to Santorum or Romney?

Santorum Lead Expanding