Watch the following video, and answer the following questions:
1. Should the KKK be allowed to hold a protest on public property? Is this form of speech protected by the first amendment?
2. For what reason was there such a strong police presence? Was it necessary?
3. Based on what the officers said, particularly the one that was injured, what do you think happened at the last KKK rally in memphis in 1998?
4. Do you think that this situation was handled correctly?


http://www.wmctv.com/story/21836206/mpd-successful-in-keeping-kkk-rally-civil?hpt=hp_t2

http://firstread.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/03/06/17210879-after-almost-13-hours-paul-ends-filibuster-that-thrust-drones-into-spotlight?lite

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-tuFD2RUPI

WE HAVE A REAL FILLIBUSTER!  YAAAAAY!  Why was Paul doing this?  What was Rand Paul hoping to accomplish?  What techniques did he use?  Do you agree with him?

The Drone Program

Do you know what a drone is?  Check out what Obama and Bush have been up to.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qabdnxr_qss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TASeH7gBfQ

What do you think?

We discussed appearances on Wednesday.  Check out this video.  What do you think?

http://www.ted.com/talks/cameron_russell_looks_aren_t_everything_believe_me_i_m_a_model.html

Gun Control Debate

In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, and other shootings like it, the debate about guns and violence in American culture has become very serious.  Check out some of these videos, and tell me what you think.  Who is right?  What should be done?

Video 1: A gun control debate on Fox News's Sean Hannity Show
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVQ24g3irZQ

Video 2: Debate on ABC's This Week show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bY9rnBuaT4

Video 3: A gun owner explaining how an assault weapons ban would effect him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDglpt8hpyg

Video 4: A gun owner making a pro gun argument
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeQiVBvy0m0&list=UU193r5YXcpQJV34N99ZbhzQ&index=2

Video 5:  Pierce Morgan arguing against a gun supporter.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3FzksnVQ0I


Second Ammendment

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

Monday's Assignment:
For background on this reading, read this wikipedia article:

To the Christian Nobility Wiki

Please read the introduction to the letter titled "His Most Illustrious and Mighty Imperial Majesty, and to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation,  Doctor Martin Luther." Next, read the section entitled "The Three Walls of the Romanists."

An Open Letter to the Christian Nobility/ The Three Walls

POST AN ANSWER TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

1. Whom is Martin Luther addressing, and why?
2. What is his main goal?
3. Summarize each of the three walls in your own words?
4. What vision does Luther have for the future governance of Germany?

Read the following Martin Luther Bio to get a background in who Martin Luther was, his story, and the movement he created:

Martin Luther Bio

Now read his most famous work - the 95 Theses.  What is Luther so concerned about?  Summarize the point of the 95 Theses.  Then choose five (5) theses.  Describe what each of these can tell us about Luther's Late Medieval world.  How were governments structured?  What was the power of the church?  How would Martin Luther change the situation.

95 Theses

Submit your responses on the blog.