The debate over the Second Amendment is an ongoing one. Select appropriate sources and research the following: What does the Constitution say about the right to bear arms? What is the Supreme Court’s position on the Second Amendment?

The debate over the Second Amendment is an ongoing one. Select appropriate sources and research the following: What does the Constitution say about the right to bear arms? What is the Supreme Court’s position on the Second Amendment?

Our readings this week concern the question of why states adopt human rights treaties and join human rights organizations. We also learn about NGOs and the challenges they face. Question: how do we determine whether human rights organizations are effective? Which types of organizations are more effective: human rights treaties or NGOs?

Our readings this week concern the question of why states adopt human rights treaties and join human rights organizations. We also learn about NGOs and the challenges they face. Question: how do we determine whether human rights organizations are effective? Which types of organizations are more effective: human rights treaties or NGOs?

Your professor’s view is that party platforms are generally written by the most conservative Republicans and the most liberal Democrats – since those are the only party members devoted enough to hang around party conventions long enough to argue and vote on the platform provisions.

Do party platforms really mean anything? Is there really any difference?

Look at the websites of the two major national political parties and find the 2012 party platform of each:

Contemporary Domestic Terrorism Issues

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

• Was the Department of Homeland Security wrong in the threat assessment released in November of 2009, in which it cited a growing threat from domestic extremist groups and individuals? Why or why not? Explain.
• Was it inappropriate to discuss the domestic environment and possible motivations for citizens to engage in terrorist behavior and acts? Why or why not?
  • Do you feel that it illustrated a lack of trust of U.S. citizens? Explain.
  • Should the Secretary of Homeland Security have apologized for the assessment? Why or why not?
• If such briefings are not tolerable to the citizens of the United States, how should the federal government (or state or local governments) communicate to its citizens information related to trends in domestic terrorism, hate groups and crimes, and the risk posed to citizens? Explain in detail.
• Should certain groups or individuals be off-limits when discussing potential terrorist motivations (e.g., military veteran

Contemporary Domestic Terrorism Issues

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

• Was the Department of Homeland Security wrong in the threat assessment released in November of 2009, in which it cited a growing threat from domestic extremist groups and individuals? Why or why not? Explain.
• Was it inappropriate to discuss the domestic environment and possible motivations for citizens to engage in terrorist behavior and acts? Why or why not?
  • Do you feel that it illustrated a lack of trust of U.S. citizens? Explain.
  • Should the Secretary of Homeland Security have apologized for the assessment? Why or why not?
• If such briefings are not tolerable to the citizens of the United States, how should the federal government (or state or local governments) communicate to its citizens information related to trends in domestic terrorism, hate groups and crimes, and the risk posed to citizens? Explain in detail.
• Should certain groups or individuals be off-limits when discussing potential terrorist motivations (e.g., military veteran

Contemporary Domestic Terrorism Issues

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

• Was the Department of Homeland Security wrong in the threat assessment released in November of 2009, in which it cited a growing threat from domestic extremist groups and individuals? Why or why not? Explain.
• Was it inappropriate to discuss the domestic environment and possible motivations for citizens to engage in terrorist behavior and acts? Why or why not?
  • Do you feel that it illustrated a lack of trust of U.S. citizens? Explain.
  • Should the Secretary of Homeland Security have apologized for the assessment? Why or why not?
• If such briefings are not tolerable to the citizens of the United States, how should the federal government (or state or local governments) communicate to its citizens information related to trends in domestic terrorism, hate groups and crimes, and the risk posed to citizens? Explain in detail.
• Should certain groups or individuals be off-limits when discussing potential terrorist motivations (e.g., military veteran

Contemporary Domestic Terrorism Issues

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 400–600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:

• Was the Department of Homeland Security wrong in the threat assessment released in November of 2009, in which it cited a growing threat from domestic extremist groups and individuals? Why or why not? Explain.
• Was it inappropriate to discuss the domestic environment and possible motivations for citizens to engage in terrorist behavior and acts? Why or why not?
  • Do you feel that it illustrated a lack of trust of U.S. citizens? Explain.
  • Should the Secretary of Homeland Security have apologized for the assessment? Why or why not?
• If such briefings are not tolerable to the citizens of the United States, how should the federal government (or state or local governments) communicate to its citizens information related to trends in domestic terrorism, hate groups and crimes, and the risk posed to citizens? Explain in detail.
• Should certain groups or individuals be off-limits when discussing potential terrorist motivations (e.g., military veteran

Aviation security has the most publicly visible security measures of any critical infrastructure segment. Research and develop a 400-600 word post that discusses hits and misses in aviation security policy. Include in your discussion the following topics:

• What aspects of aviation security should be addressed in terms of strengthening them? Where do you see weaknesses?
• How would you balance the need for security with the need to get passengers through security efficiently and quickly? What messages would you develop to gain the public’s cooperation while undergoing screening measures?