GOVT 201 Wk 1 DISCUSSION

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This is a graded discussion: 100 points possible due Oct 29 Unit 1 Discussion(Group) 19 19 unread replies. 33 33 replies. Respond to the following questions: The video that you watched that was narrated by Matthew Spalding seemed to imply that America has to some extent lost its way. Do you think that this is accurate? If not, defend your answer. If yes, then which of the founding principles in that video or which of the ideas from the readings that you did for this week do you think have most severely been forgotten? In defense of your initial post to this prompt, be sure to cite course readings (and videos, if applicable) in defense of your answer. Your response(s) should comply with the formatting, content, and word count guidelines, along with t he style manual requirements, indicated in the syllabus . Review the grading rubric provided for this discussion forum to ensure the best outcomes for your dialogue assignment. Search entries or author Filter replies by unread Unread Collapse replies Expand replies Subscribed Reply Reply to Unit 1 Discussion(Group) ° Collapse Subdiscussion ° Brandi Gulick ° Brandi Gulick ° Oct 19, 2023 ° Oct 19 at 11:28am ° Manage Discussion Entry ° Liberty

Brandi Gulick American Government, GOVT 201 (2) Professor Kewish October 27, 2023 Has America lost its way in terms of the American Government? If you were to ask me about the human mind or the way human beings act within an environment I could probably give you a concise and proper answer, however, when it comes to the American Government my answer will probably reflect more on my belief system alone. After watching the video by Dr. Spalding, I would say in response to the original question, that I believe that we do not have the same rights we were once given by our founding fathers when it comes to property and freedom of reaping the fruits of our labors. Moreover, I do not believe that our being able to express publicly our religious liberty and beliefs are the way today as this right was intended by our founding fathers. Dr. Spalding (pg. 12), in his book, "We still hold these truths," says this, "Of the many influences that shaped the American concept of liberty, the first and most formative was faith" (Spalding, 2009). Dr. Spalding (pg.14), later states, "There are laws of God that exist prior to, outside of, and above the laws of the state necessarily means that the laws of the State are limited and controlled by a higher or trans-political authority" (Spalding, 2009). For me the fact that they are trying to take God out of the pledge of allegiance in schools, crosses off churches, and that I was wrote up by Walmart for telling people on Good Friday last year to have a blessed day as a greeter at the door because it offended my supervisor who was from a different nation, means we are veering from what makes America, the land of the free. References Spalding, Mathew. (2009). We Still Hold These Truths: Rediscovering Our Principles, Reclaiming Our Future 5th printing (2019) . Published by: Intercollegiate Studies Institute. www.isibooks.org ° Links to an external site. ° Reply ° Reply to Comment ° Collapse Subdiscussion ° Alison Curenton ° Alison Curenton ° Oct 24, 2023 ° Oct 24 at 1:20am ° Manage Discussion Entry ° Hey Brandi, I agree that we do not have the same rights our founding fathers once gave us regarding property and freedom of reaping the fruits of our labor. There are so many small farmers being shut down

by the government for whatever reason, and there's nothing that these people can do about it. I'm sorry to hear that Walmart wrote you up for saying, "Have a blessed day." America has forgotten about Freedom of Speech and Religious Liberty. Anytime we take God out of the equation, we are veering away from what makes us free. Reply ° Reply to Comment ° Collapse Subdiscussion ° Joshua Anicete ° Joshua Anicete ° Oct 26, 2023 ° Oct 26 at 8:02pm ° Manage Discussion Entry ° Hello Brandi, Your reflection on whether America has strayed from its founding principles, as influenced by Dr. Spalding's work, is insightful. You express concerns about changing property rights and limitations on religious expression, both fundamental aspects of American liberty. Your personal experience as a Walmart greeter underscores these challenges. Dr. Spalding's insights on faith's role in shaping American liberty are pertinent. The evolving balance between cultural diversity and preserving core principles is complex. Your thoughtful response contributes to a crucial conversation about the nation's direction. Reply ° Reply to Comment ° Collapse Subdiscussion ° Joshua Anicete ° Joshua Anicete ° Oct 23, 2023 ° Oct 23 at 7:51pm ° Manage Discussion Entry ° The video "We Still Hold These Truths," narrated by Matthew Spalding, prompts a critical examination of whether America has veered from its founding principles. America has strayed from its core principles, particularly those rooted in pursuing liberty, as highlighted in the course readings and the video 1 . The video introduces fundamental American principles, including free enterprise, religious liberty, the rule of law, constitutionalism, and limited government. These principles are deeply intertwined with the pursuit of liberty. Nonetheless, many of these principles have encountered challenges. Free enterprise, for instance, has been constrained by growing government regulations and interventions in the economy, deviating from the founders'

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