Signing of the Constitution 1787
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Final Presentation - Mono Okeah
(Carey)
The Society of Blogging Nations (SOBN)
Our first order of business as a society of blogging nations was to develop policies on the security of people in their persons and their houses as against unreasonable searches and seizures. Our SOBN Search and Seizure policies are as follows:
Search & Seizure Policies:
"People have the right to be secure in their persons, houses, personal property, vehicles, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrant shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
(Lauren)
Our second order of business was to bring life to our blogging nation. And so Mono Okeah was born. Nestled on a small Caribbean island, Mono Okeah established a Constitution to determine its government would function and describe their powers and methods for resolving conflict. Mono Okeah quickly became a nation to be envied.
Birth of a Nation:
Country: Mono Okeah
Motto: "A Unified Land of Opportunity"
Population: 50,006
The Constitution of Mono Okeah is the supreme law of the nation Mono Okeah. It is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of Mono Okeah and the federal government of Mono Okeah. It provides the framework for the organization of Mono Okeah's government and for the relationship of the federal government to the states, to citizens, and to all people within Mono Okeah.
The Constitution of Mono Okeah defines the three main branches of government: a legislature, the bicameral Congress; an executive branch led by the President; and a judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. The Constitution specifies the powers and duties of each branch. The Constitution reserves all unenumerated powers for the respective states and the people, thereby establishing the federal system of government.
All positions of power are elected by the people of Mono Okeah through majority vote. The President can serve a 4 year term for a maximum of 3 terms and if death should occur, the Vice President will serve temporarily until a new President is elected. The position of Vice President is an assistant to the President and may serve as temporary President but will not automatically become President unless the people elect them into the position.
(Mina)
Our third order of business was to establish Mono Okeah's policies on life and death.
On Life & Death
Right to die:
A civil right...legal! In our country, adult citizens must go to any of our right to die hospitals accompanied with their will where their wish must be noted and notarized. These facilities are funded through citizen taxes and insurance covers this procedure.
Right to abortion:
A civil right...legal! In our country, women in their first trimester may choose to abort a fetus without questions. If at any time the pregnancy becomes a health concern for either the fetus or woman during any trimester, as indicated by a doctor, then an abortion is legal. There is mandatory sex education provided by schools and free contraception provided, no questions asked.
(Shannon)
Our fourth order of business was to address policies on borders, culture, and values because Mono Okeah contains a sizable minority who are descendants from the indigenous Monoa tribe which originally inhabited our island. They are ethnically, culturally, economically and religiously different from the rest of the population and choose to stay that way. Their religious practices include the concept that women should not work outside the home, that they should marry as early as possible and have as many children as they can. Given their position on birth control (against) and abortion (dead set against), they are set to overtake the rest of the population by the year 2040 if current trends continue. They speak their own language and require women in public to be fully covered in a burka-like gown. They refuse to learn English.
The Monoa tribe has an extremist branch that has taken to smuggling other ethnic Monoans onto the island from the adjacent Trubu Island where they share common ancestry. They have also taken to random acts of terrorism, such as bombing schools where girls attend and holding your people hostage for money. They also hold parades through their own streets calling for the "Return of the Monoan Legacy." They are funded, in large part, by a drug-smuggling operation that accompanies the human trafficking operation from Trubu.
Mono Okeah established policies on border, culture, and values.
Competing Values:
Immigration - immigrants coming into our country who are 18 years of age or older must participate in mandatory community service and education programs for 3 years (as temp citizens) to earn their citizenship. While participating in this program they will earn minimum wage salary that will be taxed to help fund the program. If immigrants are found to be living in our country illegally they will be offered the citizenship program or face deportation.
Cultural Assimilation - Country's values will be inculated through education and community service to ensure unity and a thriving value system.
Economic Development - to ensure all cultures live in unity in our country, education through schools and outreach programs will educate its citizens about the many cultures that coexist abiding be the same values of peace and unity.
Freedom of Religion is one of the many freedoms of Mono Okeah, so to ensure these freedoms while protecting citizens (in response to wearing masks and burquas as an expression of religion) any and all government establishments can only be entered with a thumb scan to record the identity of those entering to protect from acts of terrorism.
If a group (like the Monoans) are found guilty of planning a terrorist/extremist act that affects the freedoms of fellow citizens their citizenship will be revoked and they will be deported. If found guilty of carrying out a terrorist act they will be subject to harsh penalty under law...i.e., life imprisonment or death.
(Carey)
Our final order of business in Mono Okeah, was to establish how our country dealt with gay rights and marijuana use. And so it was resolved that:
Gay/Lesbian Rights:
In Mono Okeah gay and lesbian couples have a legal right to join in marriage. Just like marriages between men and women, gay and lesbian couples, upon qualification may adopt child after being married for 5 years.
Marijuana:
In Mono Okeah medicinal marijuana is legal with a Doctor's prescription. Non-medical marijuana is legal for adults to use in 1oz quantities and may be purchased legally at licensed marijuana vendors who pay to be legally licensed. The marijuana purchased will be taxed and the taxes will go towards rehab programs and towards enforcing these regulations. Smoking is permitted away from children (under 18 years of age), in well ventilated areas, and in designated smoke zones to avoid "contact highs".
So in closing, after we entertain you with Mono Okeah's national anthem, we invite you to celebrate the forming of our country...Mono Okeah by eating a dish that is indigenous to our country, croissants. And you may ask, "why are they all wearing flowers in their hair and wearing sundresses" well the flowers are a symbol of our beautiful nation and sundresses and sun shirts are our native attire.
The Society of Blogging Nations (SOBN)
Our first order of business as a society of blogging nations was to develop policies on the security of people in their persons and their houses as against unreasonable searches and seizures. Our SOBN Search and Seizure policies are as follows:
Search & Seizure Policies:
"People have the right to be secure in their persons, houses, personal property, vehicles, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrant shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized."
(Lauren)
Our second order of business was to bring life to our blogging nation. And so Mono Okeah was born. Nestled on a small Caribbean island, Mono Okeah established a Constitution to determine its government would function and describe their powers and methods for resolving conflict. Mono Okeah quickly became a nation to be envied.
Birth of a Nation:
Country: Mono Okeah
Motto: "A Unified Land of Opportunity"
Population: 50,006
The Constitution of Mono Okeah is the supreme law of the nation Mono Okeah. It is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of Mono Okeah and the federal government of Mono Okeah. It provides the framework for the organization of Mono Okeah's government and for the relationship of the federal government to the states, to citizens, and to all people within Mono Okeah.
The Constitution of Mono Okeah defines the three main branches of government: a legislature, the bicameral Congress; an executive branch led by the President; and a judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. The Constitution specifies the powers and duties of each branch. The Constitution reserves all unenumerated powers for the respective states and the people, thereby establishing the federal system of government.
All positions of power are elected by the people of Mono Okeah through majority vote. The President can serve a 4 year term for a maximum of 3 terms and if death should occur, the Vice President will serve temporarily until a new President is elected. The position of Vice President is an assistant to the President and may serve as temporary President but will not automatically become President unless the people elect them into the position.
(Mina)
Our third order of business was to establish Mono Okeah's policies on life and death.
On Life & Death
Right to die:
A civil right...legal! In our country, adult citizens must go to any of our right to die hospitals accompanied with their will where their wish must be noted and notarized. These facilities are funded through citizen taxes and insurance covers this procedure.
Right to abortion:
A civil right...legal! In our country, women in their first trimester may choose to abort a fetus without questions. If at any time the pregnancy becomes a health concern for either the fetus or woman during any trimester, as indicated by a doctor, then an abortion is legal. There is mandatory sex education provided by schools and free contraception provided, no questions asked.
(Shannon)
Our fourth order of business was to address policies on borders, culture, and values because Mono Okeah contains a sizable minority who are descendants from the indigenous Monoa tribe which originally inhabited our island. They are ethnically, culturally, economically and religiously different from the rest of the population and choose to stay that way. Their religious practices include the concept that women should not work outside the home, that they should marry as early as possible and have as many children as they can. Given their position on birth control (against) and abortion (dead set against), they are set to overtake the rest of the population by the year 2040 if current trends continue. They speak their own language and require women in public to be fully covered in a burka-like gown. They refuse to learn English.
The Monoa tribe has an extremist branch that has taken to smuggling other ethnic Monoans onto the island from the adjacent Trubu Island where they share common ancestry. They have also taken to random acts of terrorism, such as bombing schools where girls attend and holding your people hostage for money. They also hold parades through their own streets calling for the "Return of the Monoan Legacy." They are funded, in large part, by a drug-smuggling operation that accompanies the human trafficking operation from Trubu.
Mono Okeah established policies on border, culture, and values.
Competing Values:
Immigration - immigrants coming into our country who are 18 years of age or older must participate in mandatory community service and education programs for 3 years (as temp citizens) to earn their citizenship. While participating in this program they will earn minimum wage salary that will be taxed to help fund the program. If immigrants are found to be living in our country illegally they will be offered the citizenship program or face deportation.
Cultural Assimilation - Country's values will be inculated through education and community service to ensure unity and a thriving value system.
Economic Development - to ensure all cultures live in unity in our country, education through schools and outreach programs will educate its citizens about the many cultures that coexist abiding be the same values of peace and unity.
Freedom of Religion is one of the many freedoms of Mono Okeah, so to ensure these freedoms while protecting citizens (in response to wearing masks and burquas as an expression of religion) any and all government establishments can only be entered with a thumb scan to record the identity of those entering to protect from acts of terrorism.
If a group (like the Monoans) are found guilty of planning a terrorist/extremist act that affects the freedoms of fellow citizens their citizenship will be revoked and they will be deported. If found guilty of carrying out a terrorist act they will be subject to harsh penalty under law...i.e., life imprisonment or death.
(Carey)
Our final order of business in Mono Okeah, was to establish how our country dealt with gay rights and marijuana use. And so it was resolved that:
Gay/Lesbian Rights:
In Mono Okeah gay and lesbian couples have a legal right to join in marriage. Just like marriages between men and women, gay and lesbian couples, upon qualification may adopt child after being married for 5 years.
Marijuana:
In Mono Okeah medicinal marijuana is legal with a Doctor's prescription. Non-medical marijuana is legal for adults to use in 1oz quantities and may be purchased legally at licensed marijuana vendors who pay to be legally licensed. The marijuana purchased will be taxed and the taxes will go towards rehab programs and towards enforcing these regulations. Smoking is permitted away from children (under 18 years of age), in well ventilated areas, and in designated smoke zones to avoid "contact highs".
So in closing, after we entertain you with Mono Okeah's national anthem, we invite you to celebrate the forming of our country...Mono Okeah by eating a dish that is indigenous to our country, croissants. And you may ask, "why are they all wearing flowers in their hair and wearing sundresses" well the flowers are a symbol of our beautiful nation and sundresses and sun shirts are our native attire.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Simple Truths
Gambling… Good or bad, it’s legal, but our society allows bad as long as it is approved of by popular opinion. Apparently, children are not allowed to accompany their parents in the casino even though they would not be gambling themselves. Why?
Maybe because when they watch their stupid ass parents losing the Christmas money, they might have something to say about it. Gee, how uncomfortable might it be to have a small child making more freaking sense than you?
Maybe because when they watch their stupid ass parents losing the Christmas money, they might have something to say about it. Gee, how uncomfortable might it be to have a small child making more freaking sense than you?
T-Swizzle
Since this week is a free blog and I have yet to blog about my home gurrl Taylor Swift, I figured this would be the perfect opportunity. I am still bitter that I did not get my tickets to her concert in time. She was in Fresno about a month ago but the tickets sold out in a matter on minutes. :( Pooo. Anyways, after the recent flood in Nashville, she donated $500,000 of her own personal money to relief. Way to go TSwift!
Speaking of generous celebs, Will.I.Am started this new charity called I.Am.Home. He was on Oprah Monday talking about it. He is helping people pay off the major debts they have on their houses. Oh-so generously, he is using entirely his OWN money to do this. I don't remember his exact words but he basically said: Why would I ask other people for their money when I have a ton of my own? He is not a big spender on materialistic items. He does not want the latest and most expensive threads from France. On his birthday he bought his grandma from the Projects a beautiful new house. What a guy.
Well, since this blog went from being about Taylor Swift to being about Will.I.Am, here is a link to his I.Am.Home website. After a year of using his own money to aid those in need, he plans on expanding and asking for donations from others.
Gay/Lesbian Rights:
In Mono Okeah gay and lesbian couples have a legal right to join in marriage. Just like marriages between men and women, gay and lesbian couples, upon qualification may adopt child after being married for 5 years.
Marijuana:
In Mono Okeah medicinal marijuana is legal with a Doctor's prescription. Non-medical marijuana is legal for adults to use in 1oz quanitities and may be purchased legally at licensed marijuana vendors who pay to be legally licensed. The marijuana purchased will be taxed and the taxes will go towards rehab programs and towards enforcing these regulations. Smoking is permitted away from children (under 18 years of age), in well ventillated areas, and in designated smoke zones to avoid "contact highs".
In Mono Okeah gay and lesbian couples have a legal right to join in marriage. Just like marriages between men and women, gay and lesbian couples, upon qualification may adopt child after being married for 5 years.
Marijuana:
In Mono Okeah medicinal marijuana is legal with a Doctor's prescription. Non-medical marijuana is legal for adults to use in 1oz quanitities and may be purchased legally at licensed marijuana vendors who pay to be legally licensed. The marijuana purchased will be taxed and the taxes will go towards rehab programs and towards enforcing these regulations. Smoking is permitted away from children (under 18 years of age), in well ventillated areas, and in designated smoke zones to avoid "contact highs".
Mono Okeah Anthem
Rivers run to and fro in Mono Okeah
All for one and one for all in Mono Okeah
A unified land of opportunity, that's Mono Okeah.
For peace, freedom, and unity
There's only one place to be...
Mono Okeah, Mono Okeah, Mono Okeah for me.
All for one and one for all in Mono Okeah
A unified land of opportunity, that's Mono Okeah.
For peace, freedom, and unity
There's only one place to be...
Mono Okeah, Mono Okeah, Mono Okeah for me.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Arizona's Immigration law
I thinks that the law that just passed in Arizona is ridiculous.It's not right that its assumed just because you may look hispanic you may be an immagrant.You must prove that you're not by having proper paper work on you at all times.There is no corrlation between looking hispanic and being an immagrant.When i ride me bike or go out for a walk i don't take anything with me because i usually don't have any pockets and i shouldn't have to and now if i was in arizona and got asked to prove my citizenship i would be taken to jail because i didn't have anything on me.Immigration may be a problem but i think there are more reasonable solutions that don't discriminate against people who look hispanic.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Mono Okeah's Competing Values
Immigration - immigrants coming into our country who are 18 years of age or older must participate in mandatory community service and education programs for 3 years (as temp citizens) to earn their citizenship. While participating in this program they will earn minimum wage salary that will be taxed to help fund the program. If immigrants are found to be living in our country illegally they will be offered the citizenship program or face deportation.
Cultural Assimilation - Country's values will be inculated through education and community service to ensure unity and a thriving value system.
Economic Development - to ensure all cultures live in unity in our country, education through schools and outreach programs will educate its citizens about the many cultures that coexist abiding be the same values of peace and unity.
Freedom of Religion is one of the many freedoms of Mono Okeah, so to ensure these freedoms while protecting citizens (in response to wearing masks and burquas as an expression of religion) any and all government establishments can only be entered with a thumbscan to record the identity of those entering to protect from acts of terrorism.
If a group (like the Monoans) are found guilty of planning a terrorist/extremist act that affects the freedoms of fellow citizens their citizenship will be revoked and they will be deported. If found guilty of carrying out a terrorist act they will be subject to harsh penalty under law...i.e., life imprisonment or death.
Cultural Assimilation - Country's values will be inculated through education and community service to ensure unity and a thriving value system.
Economic Development - to ensure all cultures live in unity in our country, education through schools and outreach programs will educate its citizens about the many cultures that coexist abiding be the same values of peace and unity.
Freedom of Religion is one of the many freedoms of Mono Okeah, so to ensure these freedoms while protecting citizens (in response to wearing masks and burquas as an expression of religion) any and all government establishments can only be entered with a thumbscan to record the identity of those entering to protect from acts of terrorism.
If a group (like the Monoans) are found guilty of planning a terrorist/extremist act that affects the freedoms of fellow citizens their citizenship will be revoked and they will be deported. If found guilty of carrying out a terrorist act they will be subject to harsh penalty under law...i.e., life imprisonment or death.
Cultural Etiquette
It is not only respectful, but it is necessary to learn the language of a country that you plan on living in or traveling to. As Americans, we feel that everyone should know English whether they are in our country or whether we are traveling abroad. Since English is so commonly used, it often feels like it is the universal language that should be known by all. Although I understand that English is one of the more common languages spoken, i believe that we should take it upon ourselves to learn the languages in order to broaden the network of people we are able to communicate with. I have little tolerance for those who come to America and cannot speak English and do not even attempt to learn it. In order to not be hypocritical, I am a strong believer in being multi-lingual so that traveling abroad can be less stressful. Along with learning the language of the country you are in, I believe that you should also immerse yourself in their culture and ways of life. Having an open mind and abiding by the common courtesies of the country you are in is essential.
In our discussion today about our counties beliefs about immigration, our group seemed to be open to others coming to our country as long as they abided by our laws and learned about our history and culture.
Here is an article about different cultural etiquette.
Religion... love it OR leave it for someone else!
Today in class, we spoke about violence driven by religion. I believe I understand correctly, that the religion of Islam is thought to be the most violent and holds no benefit for society. It sounded that way to me.
I have to say... I personally have not met God and cannot tell you whether you are right or wrong in your beliefs. Frankly, I have seen religion work wonders. Unfortunately, I have also seen just how insane people act on behalf of religion.
We all want to understand our purpose in this life and many of us feel that religion provides us with that purpose. It sounds good... all religions (other than outright hate groups) claim to support good versus evil. You would think that would make our society stronger and healthier, but it's all subjective. One person's good is another person's evil. Nothing is clear besides the hypocrisy with which we treat one another. I know (probably very little in the scheme of all there is to know) about the religion of Islam, but I do know that there are some wonderful people in this world who happen to subscribe to it and yet, do not have a mean bone in their bodies. I also know that the bad apple doesn't always ruin the bunch, but rather spoils the bunch’s reputation and that is unfortunate. After all, look at the all the hateful deeds that have been done in the name of Christianity... I prefer not to lump all Christians in with those freaks who call themselves "doing God's work." I sometimes feel that the eradication of all religions might help, but I support our freedoms of religion and speech and in the end will always uphold those rights. For better or worse? We're stuck with each other. Let's make the best of it, shall we?
p.s. Please watch the video below because it is important to know that it isn't religion that hurts people, but rather people who do harm and should be held accountable INDIVIDUALLY.
I have to say... I personally have not met God and cannot tell you whether you are right or wrong in your beliefs. Frankly, I have seen religion work wonders. Unfortunately, I have also seen just how insane people act on behalf of religion.
We all want to understand our purpose in this life and many of us feel that religion provides us with that purpose. It sounds good... all religions (other than outright hate groups) claim to support good versus evil. You would think that would make our society stronger and healthier, but it's all subjective. One person's good is another person's evil. Nothing is clear besides the hypocrisy with which we treat one another. I know (probably very little in the scheme of all there is to know) about the religion of Islam, but I do know that there are some wonderful people in this world who happen to subscribe to it and yet, do not have a mean bone in their bodies. I also know that the bad apple doesn't always ruin the bunch, but rather spoils the bunch’s reputation and that is unfortunate. After all, look at the all the hateful deeds that have been done in the name of Christianity... I prefer not to lump all Christians in with those freaks who call themselves "doing God's work." I sometimes feel that the eradication of all religions might help, but I support our freedoms of religion and speech and in the end will always uphold those rights. For better or worse? We're stuck with each other. Let's make the best of it, shall we?
p.s. Please watch the video below because it is important to know that it isn't religion that hurts people, but rather people who do harm and should be held accountable INDIVIDUALLY.
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