18
Jan
2011
Roots Pre-Assessment
I’m interested in knowing what you know about this next Unit on the ‘Roots’ to the Constitution. It’s likely that you’ve heard this material a 1,000 times in your education. If you know something, brag to me about it! If you don’t, that’s okay – that’s what school is for – to learn. Take your time, and don’t be frustrated if you feel like you don’t know any of it at all.
18
Jan
2011
7
Jan
2011
Volunteer Opportunities
Here are several volunteer opportunities that are available in the area. Thank you Ms. Lowery!
Open My World (Therapeutic Riding in Leander)
Williamson County Republican Party
Williamson County Democratic Party
3
Jan
2011
Who Are You?
Uncle Sam says “Tell Mr. Osman About You”
This is a great chance to share with me: Who are you?
Fill out the form below and tell me all about yourself. I’m looking forward to reading your responses!
When you’ve completed the form go ahead and submit it. Then, you can a) sign up for text message update, or b) complete the Preassessment: Government activity.
2
Jan
2011
Ninjas and Drug dealers!
WBNS-TV is reporting that Clifton, NJ police have arrested two men claiming to be Ninjas!
Calling themselves ”Shinobi Warriors,” the 19 and 20 year old men were carrying knives, throwing stars, swords, nunchucks and a bow and arrows. The ‘Ninja’s’ were attempting to fight drug dealers in order to clean the streets of crime.
According to WBNS the two men accused drug dealers and users of having “committed sin of passing impurity” to others and that the “wind guides us to those of impure heart and intent.”
The bigger questions to answer here are:
- What is morally wrong (if anything) about these dorky Batman type figures to try to beat up some drug dealers, the scum of society?
- In an ordered society (one with a social contract), is it okay for ‘Ninjas’ to administer justice? (rather than the police)
- What would Hobbes or Locke think of the Shinobi Warriors?
- What are some other examples in Current Events of ‘vigilante-like’ people? Are these ‘Ninja’s’ different?