Dear Congressman Thomas Coburn,
We are requesting a letter of commendation for Mercy School. We are a private school in Edmond, Oklahoma. We have been around for about 12 years now. Starting with just fewer than 15 students, we are now offering classes from PreK3 to 11th grade. Our school is committed to teaching us to be balanced, contributing American citizens.
We believe that you should grant us a letter of commendation because we have impacted the community in many ways. Every year, we have a huge project to help the community. For example, we have helped the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank, participated in enviornmental programs, and are currently establishing a green team. We have participated in and won awards for many programs including student council, which helps raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness; Lego Robotics, a world- wide competition where students program and build robots and conduct in-depth research on a current medical issue; Newsroom 101, and Respect Diversity.
We hope you take this into consideration and show your support for all the hard work that is being done here.
Sincerely,
Maryam Salus
Monday, November 28, 2011
Barack Obama
Barack Obama is or president right now, and he is a Democrat.
My opinon on Affirmative Action!
In the beginning I had no idea what affirmative action really was. After researching about it, I have finally made my decision. I am for affirmative action because I am a minority in America, and I want to be guaranteed equal representation for myself, my family, and the rest of the community. Without affirmative action, I believe that affirmative action programs and minority representation would become high even more. Statistics show that blacks, Hispanics, and women are treated different in some ways, such as women in some jobs say that they get lower pay.
Impact on Affirmative Action on College Applications
Colleges, as I believe that they do not look at the race, religion, sex or age. They are mostly equal and do not discriminate against others. However the schools here in Oklahoma that I am planning on going to are UCO or OU. OU provides equal education opportunity, and that they do not discriminate sex, sexual orientation, disability or genetic information. UCO has no discrimination what’s so ever, including race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, and handicap. So I feel like I could relate to these colleges and whenever I apply, there will be no problem; I don’t think affirmative action will play any part.
Medias affect on Affirmative Action
Media involving news affects affirmative action by many ways, regarding blacks, Hispanics and other races. Woman in general of all races impact affirmative action is missing from stories and that they are not represented. Media is mainly reporting, and looking more at racist and sexist practices. However things may not be true on the news, and everywhere media is in because they are known for changing up the story and making it sounds like the bad guy. People do not know much about affirmative action, the public does not support it, but what they know is that Affirmative action has not succeeded in increasing female and minority representation, Affirmative action tends to undermine the self-esteem of women and racial minorities. Support for affirmative action means support for preferential selection procedures that favor unqualified candidates over qualified candidates, and more that is not true.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
City Hall
City Hall:
On November 20, my government class and Muneer Awad, they director of CAIR-Oklahoma took a visit to the Capital, to learn more about the government in Oklahoma. The first thing we did, was go to a city council meeting. Our teacher Lobna Hewedi, took the opportunity to give us the chance to explore outside of school.
There have been many people in such an early morning that day, that even the councilman was suprised.I now know why there were a lot of people because the issue is very important to people.The issue was about if homosexuals should be fired because of them being harrassed, and discriminated against others. Kelly, another councilman, looked at slavery to say that homosexuals were not being targeted. He said that the city did not need to have this issue because their wasnt enough proof based on sexual orentation and enough evidence of them being harrassed.
Larry McAfee, was clarifying the question by asking questions, and answered all the questions that were not answered. He feels that Oklahoma does not have a problem yet, so that the issue does not have to be brung up in meetings. Peter was for gay rights. He said that people have "homophobia" which means that the gays were most discriminated for everything.
After that discussion, citizens have spoken and Muneer defended the Muslim community, and was talking about Mercy school. After one more speech, which was very understanding and emotional, we had left.
State Capitol:
We have met up with Jeannie McDaniel, reporters from the press room, and Mary Fallins secretary.
Jeannie McDaniel honestly inspired me, not only of what she said, but of how she talked to us. I paid more attention to her, because I felt that I could relate to her, and that I could ask her a lot of questions, without being scared. The questions that we have asked her, and the answers that she has answered were very interesting. We talked about education, Foster homes, immigration, and affirmative action. We asked her about these topics, because we are learning them, and also because we wanted to know what she has thought of the issues. Her answers were very understanding, and clear to understand. I also liked how she made her answers long, and interesting. However, she does not support education systems in countries, such as China, India because "it harms the creativity of children". She feels that everyone deserves to have an equal oppurtunity. She believes that the immigrants arent breaking any law, and also not hurting anyone, because they do jobs that Americans normally wouldnt do. So they are helping out the country in a way. I would meet her again, and also talk about more issues with her, because of her, i understood it very clearly.
We also went to the press room, where they write newspapers! They told us about their jobs, and one of the reported asked us "are you guys from the US?" Which was really funny, but overall, I like what they do, and they know what is going on all over Oklahoma, which is amazing. Our last meeting is with Mary Fallins secretary, she I think has a very hard job, to read all over the emails that she gets everyday, over 200. Also, she gave our class advice, and how she made it to where she is now. You never know, I might try it!
The End:
This trip overall was amazing, finding out new things, meeting new people, and seeing what really is out there. I have always wanted to do something like this, and I did! I would like to thank my awesome governent teacher Lobna Hewadi and Muneer Awad.
On November 20, my government class and Muneer Awad, they director of CAIR-Oklahoma took a visit to the Capital, to learn more about the government in Oklahoma. The first thing we did, was go to a city council meeting. Our teacher Lobna Hewedi, took the opportunity to give us the chance to explore outside of school.
There have been many people in such an early morning that day, that even the councilman was suprised.I now know why there were a lot of people because the issue is very important to people.The issue was about if homosexuals should be fired because of them being harrassed, and discriminated against others. Kelly, another councilman, looked at slavery to say that homosexuals were not being targeted. He said that the city did not need to have this issue because their wasnt enough proof based on sexual orentation and enough evidence of them being harrassed.
Larry McAfee, was clarifying the question by asking questions, and answered all the questions that were not answered. He feels that Oklahoma does not have a problem yet, so that the issue does not have to be brung up in meetings. Peter was for gay rights. He said that people have "homophobia" which means that the gays were most discriminated for everything.
After that discussion, citizens have spoken and Muneer defended the Muslim community, and was talking about Mercy school. After one more speech, which was very understanding and emotional, we had left.
State Capitol:
We have met up with Jeannie McDaniel, reporters from the press room, and Mary Fallins secretary.
Jeannie McDaniel honestly inspired me, not only of what she said, but of how she talked to us. I paid more attention to her, because I felt that I could relate to her, and that I could ask her a lot of questions, without being scared. The questions that we have asked her, and the answers that she has answered were very interesting. We talked about education, Foster homes, immigration, and affirmative action. We asked her about these topics, because we are learning them, and also because we wanted to know what she has thought of the issues. Her answers were very understanding, and clear to understand. I also liked how she made her answers long, and interesting. However, she does not support education systems in countries, such as China, India because "it harms the creativity of children". She feels that everyone deserves to have an equal oppurtunity. She believes that the immigrants arent breaking any law, and also not hurting anyone, because they do jobs that Americans normally wouldnt do. So they are helping out the country in a way. I would meet her again, and also talk about more issues with her, because of her, i understood it very clearly.
We also went to the press room, where they write newspapers! They told us about their jobs, and one of the reported asked us "are you guys from the US?" Which was really funny, but overall, I like what they do, and they know what is going on all over Oklahoma, which is amazing. Our last meeting is with Mary Fallins secretary, she I think has a very hard job, to read all over the emails that she gets everyday, over 200. Also, she gave our class advice, and how she made it to where she is now. You never know, I might try it!
The End:
This trip overall was amazing, finding out new things, meeting new people, and seeing what really is out there. I have always wanted to do something like this, and I did! I would like to thank my awesome governent teacher Lobna Hewadi and Muneer Awad.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
As Americans
Challenges that STILL Exist for Minorities:
America has many problems, including racism and discrimination. Honestly, where is the "Melting Pot" in America? As a Muslim American i have seen discrimination all over the world, it is pathetic because these challenges between minorities are hurtful and just plan ridiculous. For example, many people in America see Mexicans as immigrants. Black people as slaves. Muslims as terrorists, etc. America is never going to be a perfect country, just because people in America are racist and do not get along with others. I know a American Muslim girl that applied for either Hollister or Abrecrombie, but the point is she wears hijab, and applied. Whenever the manager was telling her about the uniform, she said you cannot wear the hijab. This is a right to freedom of religion, so this is still a challenge that still goes on in America, not only for Muslims, but also for other religions and gender. Another huge example that happens everyday is that people still threaten Muslims for being terrorists. I feel that women still have struggles because of men might say to them. One day i was looking through pictures, or even conversations, and I saw men making fun of women because they "should stay in the kitchen" or "make me a sandwich" these kinds of talks still get to women in general because women are strong, and they do not only stay in the kitchen, but also fight for their rights.
America has many problems, including racism and discrimination. Honestly, where is the "Melting Pot" in America? As a Muslim American i have seen discrimination all over the world, it is pathetic because these challenges between minorities are hurtful and just plan ridiculous. For example, many people in America see Mexicans as immigrants. Black people as slaves. Muslims as terrorists, etc. America is never going to be a perfect country, just because people in America are racist and do not get along with others. I know a American Muslim girl that applied for either Hollister or Abrecrombie, but the point is she wears hijab, and applied. Whenever the manager was telling her about the uniform, she said you cannot wear the hijab. This is a right to freedom of religion, so this is still a challenge that still goes on in America, not only for Muslims, but also for other religions and gender. Another huge example that happens everyday is that people still threaten Muslims for being terrorists. I feel that women still have struggles because of men might say to them. One day i was looking through pictures, or even conversations, and I saw men making fun of women because they "should stay in the kitchen" or "make me a sandwich" these kinds of talks still get to women in general because women are strong, and they do not only stay in the kitchen, but also fight for their rights.
As Americans
Struggles and Challenges by Minority groups:
As an American Muslim i have been through many struggles and challenges all through my life. However not only am i struggled by this issue, I also see a lot of different minorities are being faced by many harassment's towards other religions, and race's. These types of harassment's hurt one another, and also they are struggling whenever they are young and grow up. Mainly struggles and challenges are directing to African Americans, and women in general. These races, and gender were treated badly back in the days when they treated Black's as slaves and Woman as not equal to men.
African American: For hundreds of years, African Americans were captured from Africa and were brought to every other country to be sold as slaves. This was one of the biggest issues in America. This issue not only treated them as animals, they also beat them and did not even think of their feelings. White men we're their owners and their masters, and if they did not listen to them then something bad would happen. Many Blacks tried to run away, and if they got caught then they were screwed. However Martin Luther King came along, and fixed this issue from his speech "I had a Dream" this speech is now a somewhat holiday for the African Americans freedom. Although African Americans still struggle, but they still have their own rights, opportunities and freedom just as much as any other white man.
Women: Back in the 1900's, women were not treated badly, but they did not have equality. Women were treated as a wife that stays home, cooks, cleans and takes care of the children. Women could not work, vote as men. Women have stood up and made a Civil Rights Movement that was created by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton which was also to have the right for voting. In 1919 they have achieved equality in education and employment. However still today they have became close to gaining equal rights, but white men are still on the top.
As an American Muslim i have been through many struggles and challenges all through my life. However not only am i struggled by this issue, I also see a lot of different minorities are being faced by many harassment's towards other religions, and race's. These types of harassment's hurt one another, and also they are struggling whenever they are young and grow up. Mainly struggles and challenges are directing to African Americans, and women in general. These races, and gender were treated badly back in the days when they treated Black's as slaves and Woman as not equal to men.
African American: For hundreds of years, African Americans were captured from Africa and were brought to every other country to be sold as slaves. This was one of the biggest issues in America. This issue not only treated them as animals, they also beat them and did not even think of their feelings. White men we're their owners and their masters, and if they did not listen to them then something bad would happen. Many Blacks tried to run away, and if they got caught then they were screwed. However Martin Luther King came along, and fixed this issue from his speech "I had a Dream" this speech is now a somewhat holiday for the African Americans freedom. Although African Americans still struggle, but they still have their own rights, opportunities and freedom just as much as any other white man.
Women: Back in the 1900's, women were not treated badly, but they did not have equality. Women were treated as a wife that stays home, cooks, cleans and takes care of the children. Women could not work, vote as men. Women have stood up and made a Civil Rights Movement that was created by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton which was also to have the right for voting. In 1919 they have achieved equality in education and employment. However still today they have became close to gaining equal rights, but white men are still on the top.
As Americans
Our Responsibilities as Americans
As an American citizen, we have a lot of benefits and opportunities that our country has given us, and that is something we should all be thankful for, because other countries are not the same as America. However America isnt perfect, we still as Americans have responsibilities that we have to take care of, and make our society a better place.
As an American citizen, we have a lot of benefits and opportunities that our country has given us, and that is something we should all be thankful for, because other countries are not the same as America. However America isnt perfect, we still as Americans have responsibilities that we have to take care of, and make our society a better place.
- Obeying the laws that are given by the government
- Voting
- Paying Taxes
- Defending our nation
- Volunteering
- Respecting out cultures
- Going to school to have an education
As Americans
Benefits of being an American
As a citizen in America i feel that as in America, citizens benefit from a lot. They have their full rights, and protection from harm and danger. As citizens in America we have the right to vote in elections for politics and officials, and also an issue that may come and that affects the people and that is when we have a say to it, and also we can vote for it. Some issues in America are usually the laws, and that is when the citizens choose whether that law should become a law or not. Majority wins, and not everyone can be happy, and that is a huge issue that happens in America. Also our benefits are that we could travel anywhere we want, because we have our American passport, we take that as advantage. Unlike other countries, they cannot, they would have to got thorough a long process that takes years. Also only citizens can hold public elected offices, the government provides Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security which is very important for people.
As a citizen in America i feel that as in America, citizens benefit from a lot. They have their full rights, and protection from harm and danger. As citizens in America we have the right to vote in elections for politics and officials, and also an issue that may come and that affects the people and that is when we have a say to it, and also we can vote for it. Some issues in America are usually the laws, and that is when the citizens choose whether that law should become a law or not. Majority wins, and not everyone can be happy, and that is a huge issue that happens in America. Also our benefits are that we could travel anywhere we want, because we have our American passport, we take that as advantage. Unlike other countries, they cannot, they would have to got thorough a long process that takes years. Also only citizens can hold public elected offices, the government provides Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security which is very important for people.
As an American Citizen
RIGHTS:
There are many rights concerning Americans and the government. These rights are based on the Constitution. There is The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These constitutions are based on the importance of each individual's rights and freedoms. The Declaration of Independence stated that everyone is created equal, and that everyone has the right to life, liberty. The Constitution was written to summarize the rights, powers and duties of the people and the government in the United States. The Bill of Rights states specific civil liberties and the rest of the rights that aren't shown in the Constitution. Although the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the Constitution were all stated that all the rights and freedoms of that each person has, it was mainly directed to white men only, but today it is for all citizens no matter what race, gender, or religion you have.
1) Right to Freedom of Speech: Everyone has the right to speak out publicly or privately. A person can get away with a racist comment toward a person of another race, gender, and religion.
2) Right to Freedom of Religion: Everyone has the right to practice his or her own religion without being oppressed or persecuted.
3) Right to Assemble: People have the right to gather to discuss ideas or to peacefully protest for reform or any other issue.
4) Right to be Free of Unreasonable Searches or Seizures: No one has the right to search or seize people, property, or documents without a warrant.
5) Right to a Trial by Jury: Everyone has the right of being innocent until proven guilty. Therefore, it is important to be tried by the court.
6) Right to be Treated Equally: All men are equal under God. All races and gender are to be given equal rights (as white men)
7) Miranda Rights: The right to an attorney if someone is arrested or accused of a crime.
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at government expense"In 1966, the case Miranda v. Arizona changed the way police handled those who were arrested. The Supreme Court made a landmark with that ruling.
8) Right to Vote: Everyone is given the right to vote to decide on issues and to elect officials.
Before only white men were allowed to vote.
There are many rights concerning Americans and the government. These rights are based on the Constitution. There is The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These constitutions are based on the importance of each individual's rights and freedoms. The Declaration of Independence stated that everyone is created equal, and that everyone has the right to life, liberty. The Constitution was written to summarize the rights, powers and duties of the people and the government in the United States. The Bill of Rights states specific civil liberties and the rest of the rights that aren't shown in the Constitution. Although the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, and the Constitution were all stated that all the rights and freedoms of that each person has, it was mainly directed to white men only, but today it is for all citizens no matter what race, gender, or religion you have.
1) Right to Freedom of Speech: Everyone has the right to speak out publicly or privately. A person can get away with a racist comment toward a person of another race, gender, and religion.
2) Right to Freedom of Religion: Everyone has the right to practice his or her own religion without being oppressed or persecuted.
3) Right to Assemble: People have the right to gather to discuss ideas or to peacefully protest for reform or any other issue.
4) Right to be Free of Unreasonable Searches or Seizures: No one has the right to search or seize people, property, or documents without a warrant.
5) Right to a Trial by Jury: Everyone has the right of being innocent until proven guilty. Therefore, it is important to be tried by the court.
6) Right to be Treated Equally: All men are equal under God. All races and gender are to be given equal rights (as white men)
7) Miranda Rights: The right to an attorney if someone is arrested or accused of a crime.
"You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to speak to an attorney and to have an attorney present during any questioning. If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be provided for you at government expense"In 1966, the case Miranda v. Arizona changed the way police handled those who were arrested. The Supreme Court made a landmark with that ruling.
8) Right to Vote: Everyone is given the right to vote to decide on issues and to elect officials.
Before only white men were allowed to vote.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Current Issues:
Issues That Fall Under...
County Government:
Debates on this Issue:
-Demand for water to increase- " The demand for water in Oklahoma will increase by more than 30 percent over the next 50 years, an official from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board told state lawmakers Wednesday"
-Tribal water issues- "Water law experts appearing before a joint legislative committee Wednesday agreed upon one thing: When addressing the complex issue of Indian water rights, negotiation works much better than litigation, for all sides. It’s also cheaper and takes less time than a federal court case—which can take years."
County Government:
- Homeland Security
- Heath Care
- Federal Laws
- Foreign Policy
- Tax
- Law enforcements
- Punish criminals
- Laws
- Water Utility: Oklahoma City is having court on the Water Utility Trust is endorsing the State of Oklahoma's intent to pursue a legal process to determine the water rights of the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations.
- Oklahoma City and Oklahoma Cuty Water utility Trust, along with the State of Oklahoma are defending our access to water.
Debates on this Issue:
- Issues such as a water plan, water storage rights from the Sardis Reservoir, who should control banks and beds, and whethere Oklahoma should sell water to thirstly Texas have grown into an overarching debate about water and how it applies to everyday life in general.
-Demand for water to increase- " The demand for water in Oklahoma will increase by more than 30 percent over the next 50 years, an official from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board told state lawmakers Wednesday"
-Tribal water issues- "Water law experts appearing before a joint legislative committee Wednesday agreed upon one thing: When addressing the complex issue of Indian water rights, negotiation works much better than litigation, for all sides. It’s also cheaper and takes less time than a federal court case—which can take years."
Why is Immigration such a BIG Issue?
Immigration in Arizona:
The laws in Arizona is a huge, tough law that played a huge part in influencing Oklahoma. Arizonas law enforcment was the right to demand a person who looks like they are'nt Americans, such as Mexicans, asians, and all races except Whites. If they do not have papers, then they should be arrested Also it is illegal to hire illegal immigrants for jobs in Arizona. Oklahoma is influenced by their laws, and are starting to do the same.
The biggest issue that Arizona and other states are making is that immigrants are taking jobs away from Americans. As we mostly see, immigrants take jobs that Americans do not usually do, such as mowing lawns, working in farms, cleaning as maids, etc. Those kinds of jobs are usually known for immigrants.In the state of Arizona, the presence of immigrants causes increased crime. The number of immigrants to the US has been increasing since the 1990's.
The law in Arizona basically defines that immigrants such as Mexicans, Latinos, etc are most likely to be suspected than Blacks and Whites, because it is based on the ethnicity, exp if the person has an accent, and does not know much English. The law will be expensive for the state of Arizona which already has a defecit of trillions of dollars. The law creates an uncomfturble atmousphere between law enforcement officers and immigrants, exp with a large number of immigrants, the law says that any law enforcement officer has the right to demand paper from a person who makes the uncomortable and resentful. Arizona's law destroys the concept of the "melting pot" as well as freedom and new opportunity in the US.
The laws in Arizona is a huge, tough law that played a huge part in influencing Oklahoma. Arizonas law enforcment was the right to demand a person who looks like they are'nt Americans, such as Mexicans, asians, and all races except Whites. If they do not have papers, then they should be arrested Also it is illegal to hire illegal immigrants for jobs in Arizona. Oklahoma is influenced by their laws, and are starting to do the same.
The biggest issue that Arizona and other states are making is that immigrants are taking jobs away from Americans. As we mostly see, immigrants take jobs that Americans do not usually do, such as mowing lawns, working in farms, cleaning as maids, etc. Those kinds of jobs are usually known for immigrants.In the state of Arizona, the presence of immigrants causes increased crime. The number of immigrants to the US has been increasing since the 1990's.
The law in Arizona basically defines that immigrants such as Mexicans, Latinos, etc are most likely to be suspected than Blacks and Whites, because it is based on the ethnicity, exp if the person has an accent, and does not know much English. The law will be expensive for the state of Arizona which already has a defecit of trillions of dollars. The law creates an uncomfturble atmousphere between law enforcement officers and immigrants, exp with a large number of immigrants, the law says that any law enforcement officer has the right to demand paper from a person who makes the uncomortable and resentful. Arizona's law destroys the concept of the "melting pot" as well as freedom and new opportunity in the US.
Voters Score Card On Oklahoma
House of Representatives
YEAS: 85
Armes Fourkiller McNiel Roberts, D.
Banz Glenn McPeak Roberts, S.
Bennett Grau Moore Rousselot
Billy Hall Morgan
Blackwell Hardin Mulready Sanders
Brumbaugh Hickman Murphey Schwartz
Cannaday Holland Nelson Sears
Casey Hoskin Newell Shannon
Christian Inman Nollan Stiles
Cockroft Jackson Ortega Sullivan
Condit Jordan Osborn Terrill
Coody Joyner Ownbey Thomsen
Cooksey Kern Peters Tibbs
Cox Key Peterson Trebilcock
Dank Kirby Pittman Vaughan
Denney Kouplen Proctor Watson
Derby Liebmann Pruett Wesselhoft
DeWitt Lockhart Quinn Wright
Dorman Martin, Sc. Renegar Mr.Speaker
Enns Martin, St. Reynolds
Farley McCullough Richardson
Faught McDaniel, R. Ritze
Hamilton Scott Shumate Williams
McDaniel, J. Shelton Virgin
EXCUSED: 9
Brown McAffrey Sherrer
Hilliard Morrissette Shoemake
Johnson Roan Walker
Senate
YEAS: 37
Aldridge Burrage Jolley Shortey
Allen Crain Justice Simpson
Anderson David Marlatt Sparks
Ballenger Ellis Mazzei Stanislawski
Barrington Fields Myers Sykes
Bingman Ford Newberry Treat
Branan Garrison Nichols Wyrick
Brecheen Halligan Reynolds
Brinkley Holt Russell
Brown Johnson, R. Schulz
NAYS: 8
Bass Eason Mc Laster Rice
Coates Johnson, C. Lerblance Wilson
EXCUSED: 3
Adelson Ivester Paddack
Immigration
Bills Passed in the Last Legislative Cycle on Immigration
- Section 1: Law enforcement cannot discriminate according to race, religion, color, ethnicity etc.
- Section 2: Intentional smuggling of humans into the United States is a felony. If the person being smuggled is of age (18 years or older), the punishment is atleast 5 years in prison or a fine of at most $10,000, or both. If the person is less than 18, the punishment is harsher: no less than 10 years in prison, or $20,000 in fine, or both.
- Section 3: Creates a law that makes assissting illegal smuggling a crime too.
- Section 4: Including the legal punishment, smugglers will also have their vehicles/vessels they used for illegal smuggling taken away.
- Section 5: Allows lawenforcement to give nonimmigrants permission if they are helping police in a criminal investigation.
- Section 6: Allows police to investigate citizenship of people in jail for small misdemeaners.
- Section 7: Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control is incharge of cracking down on illegal immigration.
- Section 8: Law Enforcement Education and Training can train officers on fighting illegal immigration. Also identifies what the training must pertain to.
Media's Influence on Affirmative Action
Media is as all we know, is how we us communication. Communication as in televisons, news papers, radios, etc. Media gives us infornmation that provides us for our benefit. Also we use technology in our every day life. The media's influence on Affirmative action, also influences us in a way. I believe that the media has given us so much information that we know exactly what is going on in our society.On Affirmative action, people's decisions do not always show, exp because their minorities. However, when you want to make a decision about an issue that is going on, then you should research first because many statistics say different things and different opinions about people, so we do not know if the media is true or not. However people that want to know more about Affirmative action, they would go to the media. The media is usually biased towards their own views, and the government laws are based on what the people want.
Websites and Blog's on Affirmative Action:
Websites and Blog's on Affirmative Action:
Websites:
Blogs:
Anti Muslim Training (CAIR)
On September 21st, CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) joined a coalition of civil rights and other Muslim advocacy groups at a press conference outside of the FBI headquarters in Washington D.C. to express their concerns. CAIR sent a letter to FBI Director Robert Mueller calling for “swift action” to reform the agency’s use of anti-Muslim instructors and Islamophobic materials during counter-terrorism training.
What Media Coverage has been dedicated to this issue?
- NPR (National Public Radio), received emails from agents in Quantico.One email said that Prophet Muhammad as a military leader, and a "true Muslim" had to take a part in killing a non-Muslim. Muslims say that this is not true, and that in our holy book, the Quran did not say anything like that. The FBI have found false information. NPR dedicated a news piece, "How Did Anti-Muslim Bias Into FBI Training?", this information leading people to think Muslims are terrorists and their prophet Muhammad is the military leader.
- Robert Mueller, and FBI director was being interviewed about this issue, he apologizes for the inappropriate training material and insures that they will prevent such act to ever be seen a the FBI's training sessions.
- Jan Schakowsky challenged the anti-Muslim training and even questioned Robert Mueller about the issue.
Oklahoma Senate Votes
YEAS:37
Aldridge Burrage Jolley Shortey
Allen Crain Justice Simpson Anderson David Marlatt Sparks
Ballenger Ellis Mazzei Stanislawski
Barrington Fields Myers Sykes
Bingman Ford Newberry Treat
Branan Garrison Nichols Wyrick
Brecheen Halligan Reynolds
Brinkley Holt Russell
Brown Johnson, R. Schulz
NAYS:8
Bass Eason Mc Laster Rice
Coates Johnson, C. Lerblance Wilson
EXCUSED: 3
Adelson Ivester Paddack
Impact on Affirmative Action
-11% of people say they have been hurt of all minorities
-4% of the people say that they have been helped
-Among the whites, 13% said that they were hurt by it
-Among the whites, 2% said that they have been helped
-Among the blacks, 14% said that they have been helped
-Among the blacks, 5% said that they have been hurt
-Among the Hispanics, 4% said that they have been helped
-Among the Hispanics, 8% said that they have been hurt
*Overall, 27% of Americans, including blacks, whites say that most minorities have been connected to education and jobs, instead of their own hark work.
Debate on Affirmative Action
There are two sides of the story, one is against affirmative action and one is for affirmative action.
FOR:
1. Students starting at a disadvantage need a boost.
2. Some stereotypes may never be broken without affirmative action.
3. Diversity in the work place and University Campus
4.Increases the representation of woman and minorities such as Hispanics, African American, Latin Americans, Chinese, etc.
5. Prevents racial discrimination
AGAINST:
1.It has achieved many achievements; i.e. success is labeled as result of affirmative action ratherthan hard work and ability.
2.Affirmative action leads to reverse discrimination.
3.Affirmative actions are tough to remove, even after the discrimination has been eliminated.
4. It would help lead a truly color-blind society.
5.Students admitted on this basis are often not prepared to handle the schools to which they've been admitted.
FOR:
1. Students starting at a disadvantage need a boost.
2. Some stereotypes may never be broken without affirmative action.
3. Diversity in the work place and University Campus
4.Increases the representation of woman and minorities such as Hispanics, African American, Latin Americans, Chinese, etc.
5. Prevents racial discrimination
AGAINST:
1.It has achieved many achievements; i.e. success is labeled as result of affirmative action ratherthan hard work and ability.
2.Affirmative action leads to reverse discrimination.
3.Affirmative actions are tough to remove, even after the discrimination has been eliminated.
4. It would help lead a truly color-blind society.
5.Students admitted on this basis are often not prepared to handle the schools to which they've been admitted.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
FOIA
What is FOIA?
- -FOIA; The Freedom of Information Act that was passed in the year of 1967
- -Law that gives you the right to access information from the federal government
- -Agencies must disclose any information that is requested unless it is protected from public disclosure
- -Protects important interests such as national security, personal privacy, and law enforcement.
- Helped ensure transparency of the government.
- Allows everyday citizens power to take part in their government.
* A letter sent to a government department asking for specific information.
- To file a request, you have to describe the info you want in detail and the format you want it in.
- It has to be a written request that you send to the specific agency that relates to your request.
- The time you get a response is about a month or so, or even longer.
- CAIR has sent a letter to the Department of Justice to regard the FBI trainers. They accused the FBI of hiring anti-Islam professionals to teach the law-enforcement agents about Islam. CAIR is working on requesting information on the FBI's trainers to prevent anti- Muslim teachings. CAIR is concerned about the anti-Muslim in the FBI.
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