| Looking for a philosophical definition of "government" |
[Dec. 21st, 2009|12:55 pm] |
I'm a high school debate coach and our new resolution* has me searching for definitions of "government." I'm looking for one that defines the limits of government, some of students are looking for definitions that justify expansion of government.
Beyond Locke, Rousseau, and Hobbes, is there a philosophy that we should explore? A philosopher or work we should read?
Thank you for your help.
*Resolved: Economic sanctions ought not to be used to achieve foreign policy objectives. Yes, the affirmative is arguing a negative. Someone out there hates me. XD |
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| U.S. personnel in Iraq could face court-martial for getting pregnant |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|05:07 pm] |
U.S. personnel in Iraq could face court-martial for getting pregnant
By Teri Weaver, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Saturday, December 19, 2009
The Army general commanding U.S. forces in northern Iraq has added pregnancy to the list of prohibitions for personnel under his command.
The policy, which went into effect Nov. 4, makes it possible to face punishment, including a court-martial and jail time, for becoming pregnant or impregnating a servicemember, according to the wording of the policy and confirmations from Army officials.
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| U.S. personnel in Iraq could face court-martial for getting pregnant |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|05:05 pm] |
U.S. personnel in Iraq could face court-martial for getting pregnant
By Teri Weaver, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Saturday, December 19, 2009
The Army general commanding U.S. forces in northern Iraq has added pregnancy to the list of prohibitions for personnel under his command.
The policy, which went into effect Nov. 4, makes it possible to face punishment, including a court-martial and jail time, for becoming pregnant or impregnating a servicemember, according to the wording of the policy and confirmations from Army officials.
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| US: Senate BANS ABORTIONS via State Loophole - Contact The White House! |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|01:10 pm] |
Hi Friends and Colleagues,
I am writing to urge you to contact the White House and let President Obama know that you are opposed to BOTH the Senate and House versions of the currently propose health care reform.
Like most of you, I too have been filling out petitions, blogging and Twittering about these underhanded attempts in our Congress to violate women's fundamental Constitutional right to abortion. I understand it has become tiring and seems repetitive, but the fact of the matter is that no one in power seems to be listening to the big advocacy organizations like NARAL, Planned Parenthood or NOW, so I think it is time that folks as individuals make their voices heard. Please keep in mind that contacting our Senators did not stop the most recent anti-abortion amendment being pushed through without the approval of the majority of the Senate. In my mind, this means that it has gone beyond the point of people asking their elected officials to look out for their interests. If these officials were able to adequately represent us, we wouldn't have a small cabal of three or four persons (most of them white men, who will never become pregnant), flagrantly ignoring the procedures of the Senate, while being given the approval of The White House in the process.
So, pick up the phone, fax or email The White House TODAY!
They can be reached here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/CONTACT/
I suggest that folks also write letters to the editors of their newspapers, magazines and television stations and DEMAND that they interview local citizens about their opinions regarding this health care reform and the subversion of abortion rights, because I for one am sick and tired of only reading pieces with commentary by the advocacy groups when again, it seems as though those same groups are not being heard or are not engaging in an effective manner with our representatives. The whole thing stinks and feels very gamed to me. In my experience, the best way to effectively deal with these types of situations is to introduce a third party (namely individuals citizens), who can use the internet or other means so that their voices are actually seen and heard.
Here is a thorough explanation as to how the current Nelson amended Senate Bill will restrict women and trans folks' (FTMs and genderqueers) access to abortions and other reproductive health services:
http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2009/12/20/the-nelson-compromise
Here is a look into the pork barrel bribe that was offered to Senator Nelson and the State of Nebraska in exchange for his 60th vote, which came at the expense of reproductive freedom:
http://biggovernment.com/2009/12/19/sen-nelsons-bribe/
Here is a breakdown of why the health care reform overall is horrible for US people and our future health and financial well being:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/12/19/816961/-Why-This-Senate-Health-Bill-Should-Not-Pass
Yours in Feminist Solidarity! |
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| US: Senate BANS ABORTIONS via State Loophole - Contact The White House! |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|01:04 pm] |
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Hi Friends and Colleagues,
I am writing to urge you to contact the White House and let President Obama know that you are opposed to BOTH the Senate and House versions of the currently propose health care reform.
Like most of you, I too have been filling out petitions, blogging and Twittering about these underhanded attempts in our Congress to violate women's fundamental Constitutional right to abortion. I understand it has become tiring and seems repetitive, but the fact of the matter is that no one in power seems to be listening to the big advocacy organizations like NARAL, Planned Parenthood or NOW, so I think it is time that folks as individuals make their voices heard. Please keep in mind that contacting our Senators did not stop the most recent anti-abortion amendment being pushed through without the approval of the majority of the Senate. In my mind, this means that it has gone beyond the point of people asking their elected officials to look out for their interests. If these officials were able to adequately represent us, we wouldn't have a small cabal of three or four persons (most of them white men, who will never become pregnant), flagrantly ignoring the procedures of the Senate, while being given the approval of The White House in the process.
So, pick up the phone, fax or email The White House TODAY!
They can be reached here: http://www.whitehouse.gov/CONTACT/
I suggest that folks also write letters to the editors of their newspapers, magazines and television stations and DEMAND that they interview local citizens about their opinions regarding this health care reform and the subversion of abortion rights, because I for one am sick and tired of only reading pieces with commentary by the advocacy groups when again, it seems as though those same groups are not being heard or are not engaging in an effective manner with our representatives. The whole thing stinks and feels very gamed to me. In my experience, the best way to effectively deal with these types of situations is to introduce a third party (namely individuals citizens), who can use the internet or other means so that their voices are actually seen and heard.
Here is a thorough explanation as to how the current Nelson amended Senate Bill will restrict women and trans folks' (FTMs and genderqueers) access to abortions and other reproductive health services:
http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/blog/2009/12/20/the-nelson-compromise
Here is a look into the pork barrel bribe that was offered to Senator Nelson and the State of Nebraska in exchange for his 60th vote, which came at the expense of reproductive freedom:
http://biggovernment.com/2009/12/19/sen-nelsons-bribe/
Here is a breakdown of why the health care reform overall is horrible for US people and our future health and financial well being:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/12/19/816961/-Why-This-Senate-Health-Bill-Should-Not-Pass
Yours in Feminist Solidarity! |
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| Исповедь ДО и ПОСЛЕ смерти |
[Dec. 20th, 2009|07:35 am] |
Современная наука вслед за религией приходит к выводу: смерть — это не конец, а скорее переход из одного состояния в другое. Научные приборы фиксируют — за телесной смертью что-то есть.
Российские ученые сделали уникальное открытие: после смерти энергетика человека не исчезает еще в течение нескольких дней, а её характер напрямую связан с причиной смерти.
Академик Наталья Бехтерева уверена: видения людей, переживших клиническую смерть, это не галлюцинации.
Нир Абужан, обычный житель Тель-Авива, испытал клиническую смерть, прошел Высший суд и вернулся обратно. Удивительная история, советую посмотреть в конце поста.
Мои переживания в результате автокатастрофы во многом совпали с описаниями Нир Абуджана.
Исповедь человека перед смертью и после смерти различаются как день и ночь. Советую посмотреть!
( Читай и смотри далее - ИСПОВЕДЬ ПОСЛЕ СМЕРТИ ) |
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| СКОЛЬКО СТОИТ БЕССМЕРТИЕ |
[Dec. 19th, 2009|08:13 am] |
Идея бессмертия одна из самых привлекательных и жизнестойких в культуре. Ей посвящены многие мифы и художественные произведения.
В детстве меня поразил фантастический рассказ, в котором предполагалось, что учёные открыли лекарство от бессмертия. Сначала люди выстроились в очередь за лекарством для бессмертия, а потом возникла очередь за лекарством ОТ бессмертия.
Идея эта не нова. В известной пьесе «Средство Макропулоса» люди получили лекарство от смерти, а потом не знали, что с ним делать.
Мефистофель предлагает Фаусту бессмертие в обмен на его душу! Фауст вначале соглашается, а потом горько сожалеет.
Идея бессмертия – искушение или испытание?
( Читай и смотри далее - СКОЛЬКО СТОИТ БЕССМЕРТИЕ ) |
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| Web Portrait |
[Dec. 16th, 2009|09:55 am] |
Now, the important questions to ask are:
- Which of these general errors is more common? That is to say, of the two events: [Person refuting scientific theory via silly, uneducated thought-experiment], and [Person refuting moral theory via silly, uneducated scientific data], which occurs more often? And,
- Which web-comic has a higher readership, and which one will thus continue to exert more influence on the population in general?
There could never be a more satisfying and simultaneously more depressing portrait of today's smug, self-aggrandizing, anti-philosophical, "scientific" intellectual than the XKCD comic. On the one hand, it's just a comic. On the other hand, the converse error (portrayed in the Chaospet comic) isn't just common, it's embodied in dozens of best-selling books, articles and television specials, all of which purport to tell us that the behaviour of animals is directly, even crucially relevant to human ethical ideas. The error portrayed in the XKCD comic is rarely committed, and rarely taken seriously. |
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| US: Job Posting: Senior Attorney for Federal Policy |
[Dec. 15th, 2009|07:48 pm] |
Job Posting: Senior Attorney for Federal Policy
The National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) seeks a Senior Attorney for Federal Policy for a two-year position in its Washington, D.C. Regional Office. The main areas of responsibility are: performing and overseeing legal research and writing related to federal policy advocacy; working with the Executive Branch to ensure leadership and substantive advances on LGBT issues; and identifying and pursuing opportunities at the federal agency level to effect positive administrative and policy changes. The attorney will also work with Congress and congressional staff on federal legislation, and to ensure that NCLR’s members and supporters have the opportunity to engage in zealous constituent advocacy. The attorney will work closely with NCLR’s executive director, legal director, and director of projects and managing attorney to establish priorities and direction for NCLR’s work in this area and will supervise NCLR’s field organizer/D.C. office manager.
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, 5-10 page legal research writing sample, and three work references by e-mail only to: Joshua Delgado, Legal Assistant, National Center for Lesbian Rights. His email is: jdelgado ATT nclrights DOT org |
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