11/19/13

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We went over the power point and some of the key terms. Republicans favor traditional institutions and favor the government stay out of the economy. They favor lower taxes, and the laissez-faire system. In the great depression president Roosevelt gave millions of people jobs by creating a lot of construction jobs. Democrats are liberal, they favor change in society, they oppose government intervention into one's private and social life. Flag burning is currently legal to burn a flag but many people look down upon it because it is the symbol of our country. The Democrats have strong regulations are needed to protect the environment. While the Republicans believe strong environmental laws can harm the economy. Democrats have strong anti-discrimination laws are needed and favor affirmative action. Republicans believe that people and businesses can be trusted not to discriminate and many of them oppose affirmative action. Race relating are not being able to discriminate. Democrats cut military spending, expand veteran's benefits"act in concert with other nations and/or with support from NATO and the UN. Republicans increase military spending:cut veterans benefits:don't be constrained by other nations or by NATO and the UN. Democrats oppose the death penalty and believe it is not a deterrent and innocent people are in jeopardy. Republicans favor the death penalty is necessary. Prayer in School, democrats oppose violation of the separation between church and state. Republicans favor it, it is a religious right and our Christian heritage.