Blog #2 - De Tocqueville - Democracy in America

The first thing you must do is read the article you picked up from me.  Then, respond to the following.

To quote De Tocqueville, "The entire man is, so to speak, to be seen in the cradle of the child."  He also says that nations must be viewed in the same light.  What does he mean by this?  Are there advantages and/or disadvantages to this?

If De Tocqueville were to come back to America today, what do you think he would write?  Would he be disappointed in what he saw?

Blog #1 - August 20 - Controversial Issues

Since this is your first blog, I will not be providing an assigned reading from which you are to answer questions, as is usually the task.  This week I will start you off with two very interesting and potentially controversial questions.  Answer them with your opinion and back them up with facts from the Constitution.

1. What is your opinion on a Mosque being built near (two blocks away) Ground Zero?
2. Should the President be allowed to be a guest on talk shows, such as The View and David Letterman?  Why or Why not?  What impact does this have on the Office of the President?

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