Jeff K. asks:
Is it fair today that just like back then (before segregation) when the white schools were better than the blacks school to have the Private schools in the nation be better than the Public schools in the nation?
Is it fair that parents with more money or a higher standards of living can send their children to a school that offers maybe more classes, than parents with less money who can't afford to send their kids there?
Should all schools be the same as to what they offer for classes and what they teach? Should we get rid of the differences between these schools and give everyone a fair chance to succeed What do you believe should be done?
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Saturday, April 28, 2007
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Where is there discrimination today?
Through our study of civil rights so far, we have seen how many laws have been put into place such as the 15th Amendment: “no voting discrimination allowed based upon race" and also the 14th Amendment: “provided for equal protection under the law" and citizenship for freed slaves. All theses laws were put into place to make sure that all races have equal rights.
So, my two questions for you are: What is your view on discrimination today? Do you think that we still need to pass laws to make sure that all races get an equal right? (Think about Proposal 2)
Here is a great website that answers common questions about Proposal 2.
http://www.michigancivilrights.org/media/MCRI_FAQs.pdf
Editor's note: the following two paragraphs come from the link Emily provided above. Proposal 2 was passed by Michigan voters in November 2006, and to its supporters, it was supposed to end discrimination based upon race. To its critics, Proposal 2 would end affirmative action. The link is a pro-proposal 2 site.
"PROPOSAL 2 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Proposal 2 will amend the Michigan Constitution by adding a new Section 26 to Article I that would prohibit state and local government from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to any individual or group based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in the areas of public employment, public contracting and public education.
What would this proposal affect?
Public employment, public education, and public contracting by the state government and all of
its subdivision -- including the state itself, any city, county, public college, university, or
community college, school district, or other political subdivision or governmental instrumentality of or within the State of Michigan."
Emily B. - 6th Hour
So, my two questions for you are: What is your view on discrimination today? Do you think that we still need to pass laws to make sure that all races get an equal right? (Think about Proposal 2)
Here is a great website that answers common questions about Proposal 2.
http://www.michigancivilrights.org/media/MCRI_FAQs.pdf
Editor's note: the following two paragraphs come from the link Emily provided above. Proposal 2 was passed by Michigan voters in November 2006, and to its supporters, it was supposed to end discrimination based upon race. To its critics, Proposal 2 would end affirmative action. The link is a pro-proposal 2 site.
"PROPOSAL 2 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Proposal 2 will amend the Michigan Constitution by adding a new Section 26 to Article I that would prohibit state and local government from discriminating against or granting preferential treatment to any individual or group based on race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin in the areas of public employment, public contracting and public education.
What would this proposal affect?
Public employment, public education, and public contracting by the state government and all of
its subdivision -- including the state itself, any city, county, public college, university, or
community college, school district, or other political subdivision or governmental instrumentality of or within the State of Michigan."
Emily B. - 6th Hour
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