The Lottery And Etgar Bully : American Flag Stands Of OtherViews

The issue of burning the American flag, as a means of expression is continuously argued today. Many

“American Flag Stands for Tolerance”, an article based on the Johnson case, focuses on “a person has a right to express disagreement with governmental policies”(line2). The author of this article focused on the meaning of freedom. In line 65, the author states, “the flag stands for free expression of ideas...The ultimate irony would have been to punish views expressed by burning the flag that stands for the right to those expressions”, meaning it would be pointless to punish those who petulantly burned the flag as an expression of their thoughts, when they have the freedom to express their

In this book Privilege, power, and difference, introduction the author, Allan G. Johnson, argues that differences in society that humans perceive each other are based on gender and race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and social class. John says in his introduction that "It is about how we think, but always the purpose is to change how we think so that we can change how we act and by changing how we participate in the world become part of the complex dynamic through which the world itself will change." His idea of changing how we think to change how we act could be very effective in many ways in which we can accept each other. His story of Rodney King's Question opens the idea of why "Can't we just all get along". Since the Civil War until

In addition, Brooks judges people based on their purposefully segregating from others based on their differences. In other words, he believes that people aren’t able to accept each other if they have unalike preferences. Brooks says, “Instead, what I have seen all around the country is people making strenuous efforts to group themselves with people who are basically like themselves.”(331) The reality is that people unconsciously click with others that are similar to them, but they don’t intend to separate themselves from others, since they are accustomed to going out to public places and having to see people of different nationalities and life-styles. He tried to prove his point by affirming that, “In Manhattan, the owner of a $3 million SoHo loft would feel out of place moving into a $3 million Fifth avenue apartment.” (331) Brooks missed the point that maybe this owner just enjoys the location of SoHo and is accustomed to living there, but could also get used to an apartment on Fifth avenue. There are many examples that he provides in his essay similar to this one where they don’t fully support his points because he lacks to further explain them.

Allen, shows a great way of learning how to accept people who are different. Allen does show acceptance. On lines 2-4, Allen states, “...held that a person has a right to express disagreement with governmental policies by burning the American Flag.” Allen is saying that anyone is allowed to express their own feelings and opinions. On lines 75-76 Allen also states that “After all, it is in robust debate that we are most true to ourselves.” No matter what everyone is always going to have their own opinions and feelings. Everyone has the right to show discrimination and

David Sedaris ' claim in his essay Us and Them is inferred from its content to be that those who are privileged tend to mistreat the less fortunate. They also judge the lifestyles of others whom they may demarcate as different while ignoring their own faults and imperfections while at the same time refusing to accept other people 's cultures and ways of life into our own or deeming others inferior. The fundamental message that the author is trying to convey through this anecdote is ultimately “tolerance.”

In result to this case, the majority of the court noted that the Texas law discriminated upon the law. They feel that this act might bring up anger in other people and more flag burning. The majority of the court also agreed that Johnson had the right to use that form of symbolic speech because it is protected by the first amendment. They find this act is very offensive, but the society’s outrage alone is not justification for depressing Johnson’s freedom of speech.

The United States is well-known for its principles of freedom and democracy, which is demonstrated through the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause. Thus, American citizens can openly discuss political matters; criticize the President and his Cabinet on television, radio talk show or in the newspaper; or publicly protest against the government tax policy. However, Free Speech protection becomes debatable when some American citizens burn the nation’s flag to express their disagreement to the government. The act of burning the American Flag should be constitutionally protected under the First Amendment’s Free Speech Clause because the act is a symbolic expression that communicates an individual’s idea or opinion about his nation; and that

America’s Constitution was built upon the fundamentals that all citizens are created equal and tolerate one another. However in the recent years this tolerance for others beliefs has diminished, sprouting censorship, and sensitivity to others with different beliefs. Michael Bloomberg former mayor of New York City (NYC) and Harvard graduate and philtronphist then Wendy Kaminer, an attorney, author and social critic argues that intolerance needs to stop. Additionally, they believe that citizens should become more accepting of others and willing to converse despite their differences. Bloomberg wrote in his commencement speech at Harvard’s graduation for the class of 2014 that, citizens of the U.S. should protect their freedom of speech and also to tolerate the beliefs of others. Likewise Kaminer argued in her essay A Civic Duty to Annoy published in “The Atlantic” that citizens have a responsibility to enter thought provoking discussions on important issues to build tolerance for different beliefs. Similarly both authors believe that Americans have to tolerate others beliefs to respect the First Amendment. Although, they present similar ideas Bloomberg’s is better at persuading citizens to tolerate others’ beliefs than Kaminer’s essay.

When you see the American flag, what is the first thing that pops into your head? Is it a war? A relative? A political leader? What? For me, I usually think of the Star Spangled Banner. I grew up on a military base in Germany. If the flag were being raised or lowered, you would see soldiers, and even civilians, standing at attention, saluting the flag. In a parade, as the flag was being carried in front by one of the brigades, everyone held his or her hand over his or her heart as the flag passed that person. Even in the theaters, before the movie would start, the Star Spangled Banner would be played while scenes of American flags in battles and peacetime were on the screen and everyone would stand, either at attention or with

The Lottery by Shirley Jackson is a short story based on a fictional village that holds a macabre ritual. Although the regularity was not stated within the tale, the story speaks of a regular gathering of the village folk to conduct some form of lottery. In a disturbing twist of the tale, the winner of the lottery doesn’t get to receive a prize, but instead, suffer the indignity of being killed by getting stoned to death by friends, family, and neighbors. Mrs. Hutchinson is the unfortunate soul, who, despite her pleas and protests has no option but accept her fate. In a similarly titled story, The Lottery by Chris Abani talks about an incident he witnessed when he went to the market with his aunt. In the story, Abani explains how he

In order to overcome racism or homophobia would it be a better solution to accept other people's right to live as equal to ours or create a distinction between our lives and theirs. Because of these reasons that even though tolerance is a step towards bringing people together it is not as effective as acceptance. Barry Schwartz shows how the toleration is just the beginning by stating that perhaps fifty years ago for Jews in America tolerance was good enough: "You don't have to approve of us or even respect us. Just leave us alone, let us use a little corner of your field, and we'll stay out of your way. Even if you don't let us into your prestigious universities and professional schools, as long as you don't bother us, we'll make do."

In the stories "The Interlopers" and "What of this Goldfish, Would you wish?", they show that it is important to accept others that are different from yourself by proving that you need to know someone before you judge them and comprehend someone's culture and background and who they are in order to accept them. In each story, it is shown that it is very important to get all the information before you can accept someone, even when they're from another country or even right down the street from you. Collectively, both stories show sacrifice of ignorance and the gain of knowledge is a huge part of acceptance. In the story "The Interlopers", we find two men, Ulrich von Gradwitz and Georg Znaeym, who have held a grudge against one another over a plot of land and hated each other for years because the other intevened with the land they wanted.

All around the world today thousands of people die from murder and the numbers increase every year. Our world is filled with violence and tragedies that keep increasing, just like in, Shirley Jackson's story “The Lottery.” The characters in a small village choose someone to stone to death each year because of tradition. As this tradition continues, more and more people die as time passes. All of the towns folk grow more and more nervous, hoping not to get picked. They gather in the town square to choose the person who is killed in this unfortunate event as you meet characters like the hutchinsons, Mr. Graves, and Mr. Summers as they go through the fear of being picked. As the children pile up stones that they use for the killing. All

In Kindergarten, I inhabited the artist figure in our class. While working on the latest drawing assignment my teacher interrupted me to showcase a drawing from another student. I studied it for a while and replied “It’s ugly”. His work differentiated from mine and I resolved to ignore it’s uniqueness. The right reply transposed to accepting the drawing and its difference. Many everyday situations include the necessity in expanding one’s understanding. The political division between the Republican and Democratic parties illustrates the importance of expanding one’s realm of thought. The importance comes through unity with others and increasing opportunities. Additionally, being open minded to all ideas, instead of just yours, is relevant seeing