Tuesday 14 September 2010

First post: first problem

Among the many problems facing America, a recurring one is that of the restrictions, or lack thereof, on citizens' first amendment rights.  This has proven itself to be a notably complicated predicament since no balance of regulations and protections with freedoms of expressions has thus far left all those affected satisfied.  A huge problem is what a university is able to restrict in order to protect its students without infringing upon constitutional freedoms.  Some colleges have had such ridiculous regulations as a campus-wide ban on dancing.  This was a poor choice of wording in an attempt to reduce the partying and underage drinking.  But banning dancing is just an absurdity.  Some more reasonable restrictions are more widely accepted such as those specifying a ban on acts that cause direct harm to others or put them in danger.  These such regulations are more to make sure that one's rights do not violate the same rights of another.  I can tolerate those laws, but when it comes to those as ridiculous as no dancing, I automatically cross the college off of my potential ones to apply to. 

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