Flag Desecration is the violation of a country or nation’s sacred banner. This is often represented by destroying or improperly maintaining the condition of the county’s flag. People will desecrate the flag in order to separate oneself from their nation or protest against their nation’s governmental choices.
Flag Desecration is legal in the United States. The first amendment of the constitution has always protected against any law or amendment that will violate self expression. However, there is a U.S. Flag code. In the code there are many rules that pertain to the displaying of the flag outdoors, indoors, standards of respect, Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, parading and saluting the flag, and flag in mourning. On June 14, 1923, people in the US Military Forces developed the National Flag Code. There were no official rules for the treatment and display of the flag until Flag Day. The Flag Code only applies in U. S. jurisdiction, unless supported by the foreign government.
In the case Texas v. Johnson, Gregory Johnson was convicted of flag desecration by the Supreme Court. Flag desecration was illegal in 1989 in the state of Texas. Then in 1990, Congress passed a Flag Protection Act. The Act was designed to punish anyone who knowingly disgraced the flag of the United States. Several individuals were arrested nationwide when they burned flags in protest to this Act. These protesters were released on the grounds of self expression. In 2006, the Senate voted on an amendment that read “The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.” When they voted, only one vote prevented the amendment from passing.
So far flag desecration has remained legal, though it is not favorably looked upon by the citizens of the United States. Policies such as the US Code protect against violations made to the American Flag.
References:
• Goldstein, Robert Justin
o Saving Old Glory: The History of the American Flag Desecration Controversy (1995)
o Flag Burning and Free Speech: The Case of Texas vs. Johnson (2000)
• Kerrick, Summers Harrison Flag of the United States: your flag and mine (1925)
• Sunstein, Cass R. Democracy and the Problem of Free Speech (1993)
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News Video Links:
• [http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2007/10/03/krnv.mex.flag.flap.krnv?iref=videosearch]
• [http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2006/06/27/bash.flag.burning.debate.affl?iref=videosearch]
Flag Desecration is legal in the United States. The first amendment of the constitution has always protected against any law or amendment that will violate self expression. However, there is a U.S. Flag code. In the code there are many rules that pertain to the displaying of the flag outdoors, indoors, standards of respect, Pledge of Allegiance and National Anthem, parading and saluting the flag, and flag in mourning. On June 14, 1923, people in the US Military Forces developed the National Flag Code. There were no official rules for the treatment and display of the flag until Flag Day. The Flag Code only applies in U. S. jurisdiction, unless supported by the foreign government.
In the case Texas v. Johnson, Gregory Johnson was convicted of flag desecration by the Supreme Court. Flag desecration was illegal in 1989 in the state of Texas. Then in 1990, Congress passed a Flag Protection Act. The Act was designed to punish anyone who knowingly disgraced the flag of the United States. Several individuals were arrested nationwide when they burned flags in protest to this Act. These protesters were released on the grounds of self expression. In 2006, the Senate voted on an amendment that read “The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States.” When they voted, only one vote prevented the amendment from passing.
So far flag desecration has remained legal, though it is not favorably looked upon by the citizens of the United States. Policies such as the US Code protect against violations made to the American Flag.
References:
• Goldstein, Robert Justin
o Saving Old Glory: The History of the American Flag Desecration Controversy (1995)
o Flag Burning and Free Speech: The Case of Texas vs. Johnson (2000)
• Kerrick, Summers Harrison Flag of the United States: your flag and mine (1925)
• Sunstein, Cass R. Democracy and the Problem of Free Speech (1993)
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News Video Links:
• [http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/2007/10/03/krnv.mex.flag.flap.krnv?iref=videosearch]
• [http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2006/06/27/bash.flag.burning.debate.affl?iref=videosearch]
Communication and social problems are very common with autism and other autism spectrum disorders. This often cause difficulties in many areas of life. In severe cases, a person with autism may have an intellectual disability and will need full-time residential care for life. On the other hand, other individuals will go on to work and raise a family, although often with various difficulties. Early intervention does make a significant difference in maximizing a child's chances of integrating with a non-autistic world when they reach adulthood.
Far fewer adults with Autism marry or have children than the general population. Even when they do marry it is more likely to end in divorce than the norm. Furthermore, far fewer autistic adults live in metropolitan areas than the general population, and even if they live near metro areas they are more likely going to experience issues such as bullying and poverty than the norm. Nevertheless, as more social groups forim, progressively more diagnosed adults are forming relationships with others on the autism spectrum.
Culture
Similar to deaf culture, autistic culture is based on a more accepting belief that autism is a unique way of being and not a disorder to be cured. There are some commonalities which are specific to autism in general as a culture, not just "autistic culture".
It is a common misperception that autistic people do not marry; many do seek out close relationships and marry. Often, they marry another autistic person, although this is not always the case. Autistic people are often attracted to other autistic people due to shared interests or obsessions, but more often than not the attraction is due to simple compatibility with personality types, the same as for non-autistics. Autistics who communicate have explained that companionship is as important to autistics as it is to anyone else.
Employment
A small proportion of autistic adults, usually those with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome, are able to work successfully in mainstream jobs, although frequently far below their actual level of skills and qualification. Some have managed self-employment; many of those are listed on self-employment sites such as Auties.org.
Others are employed in sheltered workshops under the supervision of managers trained in working with persons with disabilities. A nurturing environment at home, at school, and later in job training and at work, helps autistic people continue to learn and to develop throughout their lives.
It is often said that the Internet is a good medium for communication since it is almost devoid of the non-verbal cues that autistic people find so hard to interact with. It has given some autistic individuals an environment in which they can, and do, communicate and form online communities. The Internet has also provided the option of occupations such as, teleworking and independent consulting, which, in general, do not require much human interaction offline.
Effect on income
However Autism can be a poverty trap for adults and young people with autism, many of whom are engaged in unskilled jobs for which they are overqualified, or they are on welfare benefits. Many parents of autistic children also face financial difficulties as they must often pay for essential support and therapeutic services. Furthermore, people who might qualify for financial assistance in one country are not eligible in another, because some nations do not recognize autism as a disability.
Accommodations
Where a person with autism or Asperger's syndrome lacks the skills to live independently, the family needs to help with finding appropriate living arrangements, employment and support services. Local autism or Asperger's associations should be able to help with contacts for these issues.
Living independently
Some adults with Autism, and especially Asperger's syndrome, are able to live entirely on their own. Others may require a degree of support in order to live semi-independently. This support often comes from the family, but in some countries there may be government funding and specialist services for this support.
Living with family
In some cases, a family may choose to continue caring for a son or daughter into their adult years. In some countries there may be funds provided to assist carers financially, as well as respite services for breaks.
Group homes
Some countries fund houses and around-the-clock support for people with disabilities. These homes are staffed by professionals who help the individuals with basic needs such as food preparation, housekeeping, and personal needs. In some cases, this support may be provided just a few hours each week, depending on the needs of the residents.
Institution care
There has been a trend over the past few decades to assist people with disabilities to live in the community instead of institutions. However, some institutions still remain for individuals with very high support needs. Although institutions now have a bad reputation, the increasing respect for human rights has, for the most part, given rise to a much more ethical and respectful approach to care provided in modern institutions.
Well known adults with unspecified types of autism
* Daryl Hannah, American actress (Splash, Blade Runner and Kill Bill)
* Christopher Knowles, American poet
* Matthew Laborteaux, actor on Little House on the Prairie
* Jason McElwain, high school basketball player
* Michael Moon, adopted son of author Elizabeth Moon
* Jasmine O'Neill, author of Through the Eyes of Aliens
* Sue Rubin, subject of documentary Autism Is a World
* Birger Sellin, author from Germany.
Far fewer adults with Autism marry or have children than the general population. Even when they do marry it is more likely to end in divorce than the norm. Furthermore, far fewer autistic adults live in metropolitan areas than the general population, and even if they live near metro areas they are more likely going to experience issues such as bullying and poverty than the norm. Nevertheless, as more social groups forim, progressively more diagnosed adults are forming relationships with others on the autism spectrum.
Culture
Similar to deaf culture, autistic culture is based on a more accepting belief that autism is a unique way of being and not a disorder to be cured. There are some commonalities which are specific to autism in general as a culture, not just "autistic culture".
It is a common misperception that autistic people do not marry; many do seek out close relationships and marry. Often, they marry another autistic person, although this is not always the case. Autistic people are often attracted to other autistic people due to shared interests or obsessions, but more often than not the attraction is due to simple compatibility with personality types, the same as for non-autistics. Autistics who communicate have explained that companionship is as important to autistics as it is to anyone else.
Employment
A small proportion of autistic adults, usually those with high-functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome, are able to work successfully in mainstream jobs, although frequently far below their actual level of skills and qualification. Some have managed self-employment; many of those are listed on self-employment sites such as Auties.org.
Others are employed in sheltered workshops under the supervision of managers trained in working with persons with disabilities. A nurturing environment at home, at school, and later in job training and at work, helps autistic people continue to learn and to develop throughout their lives.
It is often said that the Internet is a good medium for communication since it is almost devoid of the non-verbal cues that autistic people find so hard to interact with. It has given some autistic individuals an environment in which they can, and do, communicate and form online communities. The Internet has also provided the option of occupations such as, teleworking and independent consulting, which, in general, do not require much human interaction offline.
Effect on income
However Autism can be a poverty trap for adults and young people with autism, many of whom are engaged in unskilled jobs for which they are overqualified, or they are on welfare benefits. Many parents of autistic children also face financial difficulties as they must often pay for essential support and therapeutic services. Furthermore, people who might qualify for financial assistance in one country are not eligible in another, because some nations do not recognize autism as a disability.
Accommodations
Where a person with autism or Asperger's syndrome lacks the skills to live independently, the family needs to help with finding appropriate living arrangements, employment and support services. Local autism or Asperger's associations should be able to help with contacts for these issues.
Living independently
Some adults with Autism, and especially Asperger's syndrome, are able to live entirely on their own. Others may require a degree of support in order to live semi-independently. This support often comes from the family, but in some countries there may be government funding and specialist services for this support.
Living with family
In some cases, a family may choose to continue caring for a son or daughter into their adult years. In some countries there may be funds provided to assist carers financially, as well as respite services for breaks.
Group homes
Some countries fund houses and around-the-clock support for people with disabilities. These homes are staffed by professionals who help the individuals with basic needs such as food preparation, housekeeping, and personal needs. In some cases, this support may be provided just a few hours each week, depending on the needs of the residents.
Institution care
There has been a trend over the past few decades to assist people with disabilities to live in the community instead of institutions. However, some institutions still remain for individuals with very high support needs. Although institutions now have a bad reputation, the increasing respect for human rights has, for the most part, given rise to a much more ethical and respectful approach to care provided in modern institutions.
Well known adults with unspecified types of autism
* Daryl Hannah, American actress (Splash, Blade Runner and Kill Bill)
* Christopher Knowles, American poet
* Matthew Laborteaux, actor on Little House on the Prairie
* Jason McElwain, high school basketball player
* Michael Moon, adopted son of author Elizabeth Moon
* Jasmine O'Neill, author of Through the Eyes of Aliens
* Sue Rubin, subject of documentary Autism Is a World
* Birger Sellin, author from Germany.
TurfBall
An American made backyard/hardcore/picnic past time. It consists of 2 players or 2 teams of 2 players.
THe materials needed are 2 rackets (tennis, badminton, ping pong) or your weapon of choice. The lethal weapon is a tennis ball, golf ball, wiffle ball, baseball, bowling ball, basketball.
The boundaries are a rectangle and the dimensions of 100ft by 50ft. You can play on TURF, grass, blacktop, or basketball court.
THe RULES:
1. One serves by sitting the ball on the ground and with a flick of a wrist fling it to the other player.
2. The receiver then returns the ball but most go further than 10 feet.
3. Then there is a continuous rally until the ball becomes "dead"
4. THe ball is dead after the ball hits the ground twice.
5. in order to win a point you must be the server, and the reciever does not return the ball.
6. An ace occurs when the returner does not return the serve.
7. THe game can be played to 15.
8. You must win by 2 points to win.
9. The ball starts out such as a basketball tipoff.
10. no player can touch the ball until it hits the ground and there is a scrum such as in rugby.
11. To win the scrum you have to flick the ball out of bounds on your chosen side.
12. In doubles play, the same rules apply but you must alternatley hit such as in ping pong.
HAVE FUN!
An American made backyard/hardcore/picnic past time. It consists of 2 players or 2 teams of 2 players.
THe materials needed are 2 rackets (tennis, badminton, ping pong) or your weapon of choice. The lethal weapon is a tennis ball, golf ball, wiffle ball, baseball, bowling ball, basketball.
The boundaries are a rectangle and the dimensions of 100ft by 50ft. You can play on TURF, grass, blacktop, or basketball court.
THe RULES:
1. One serves by sitting the ball on the ground and with a flick of a wrist fling it to the other player.
2. The receiver then returns the ball but most go further than 10 feet.
3. Then there is a continuous rally until the ball becomes "dead"
4. THe ball is dead after the ball hits the ground twice.
5. in order to win a point you must be the server, and the reciever does not return the ball.
6. An ace occurs when the returner does not return the serve.
7. THe game can be played to 15.
8. You must win by 2 points to win.
9. The ball starts out such as a basketball tipoff.
10. no player can touch the ball until it hits the ground and there is a scrum such as in rugby.
11. To win the scrum you have to flick the ball out of bounds on your chosen side.
12. In doubles play, the same rules apply but you must alternatley hit such as in ping pong.
HAVE FUN!
The following is a list of active Major League Baseball players who have played their entire MLB career (of at least 10 seasons) with only one team:
* John Smoltz (20 seasons with Atlanta Braves)
* Chipper Jones (15 seasons with Atlanta Braves)
* Garret Anderson (14 seasons with California/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
* Mike Sweeney (13 seasons with Kansas City Royals)
* Derek Jeter (13 seasons with New York Yankees)
* Jorge Posada (13 seasons with New York Yankees)
* Mariano Rivera (13 seasons with New York Yankees)
* Andruw Jones (12 seasons with Atlanta Braves)
* Todd Helton (11 seasons with Colorado Rockies)
* Torii Hunter (11 seasons with Minnesota Twins)
* Jason Varitek (11 seasons with Boston Red Sox)
* Geoff Jenkins (10 seasons with Milwaukee Brewers)
* Eric Chavez (10 seasons with Oakland Athletics)
* Roy Halladay (10 seasons with Toronto Blue Jays)
The following is a list of Major League Baseball teams and their respective longest tenured “one-team-only” active player(s):
* Atlanta Braves: John Smoltz (20 seasons)
* Arizona Diamondbacks: Jose Valverde and Brandon Webb (5 seasons each)
* Baltimore Orioles: Jay Gibbons (7 seasons)
* Boston Red Sox: Jason Varitek (11 seasons)
* Chicago Cubs: Kerry Wood (8 seasons)
* Chicago White Sox: Mark Buehrle and Jon Garland (8 seasons each)
* Cleveland Indians: C. C. Sabathia (7 seasons)
* Cincinnati Reds: Adam Dunn (7 seasons)
* Colorado Rockies: Todd Helton (11 seasons)
* Detroit Tigers: Brandon Inge (7 seasons)
* Florida Marlins: Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis (5 seasons each)
* Houston Astros: Lance Berkman (9 seasons)
* Kansas City Royals: Mike Sweeney (13 seasons)
* California/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Garret Anderson (14 seasons)
* Los Angeles Dodgers: Yhency Brazobán (4 seasons)
* Milwaukee Brewers: Geoff Jenkins (10 seasons)
* Minnesota Twins: Torii Hunter (11 seasons)
* New York Mets: Pedro Feliciano and Jose Reyes (5 seasons each)
* New York Yankees: Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera (13 seasons each)
* Philadelphia Phillies: Pat Burrell and Jimmy Rollins (8 seasons each)
* Oakland Athletics: Eric Chavez (10 seasons)
* Pittsburgh Pirates: Humberto Cota and Jack Wilson (7 seasons each)
* San Diego Padres: Jake Peavy (6 seasons)
* San Francisco Giants: Pedro Feliz (8 seasons)
* Seattle Mariners: Ichiro Suzuki (7 seasons)
* St. Louis Cardinals: Albert Pujols (7 seasons)
* Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Carl Crawford (6 seasons)
* Texas Rangers: Michael Young (8 seasons)
* Toronto Blue Jays: Roy Halladay (10 seasons)
* Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals: Brian Schneider (8 seasons)
* John Smoltz (20 seasons with Atlanta Braves)
* Chipper Jones (15 seasons with Atlanta Braves)
* Garret Anderson (14 seasons with California/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim)
* Mike Sweeney (13 seasons with Kansas City Royals)
* Derek Jeter (13 seasons with New York Yankees)
* Jorge Posada (13 seasons with New York Yankees)
* Mariano Rivera (13 seasons with New York Yankees)
* Andruw Jones (12 seasons with Atlanta Braves)
* Todd Helton (11 seasons with Colorado Rockies)
* Torii Hunter (11 seasons with Minnesota Twins)
* Jason Varitek (11 seasons with Boston Red Sox)
* Geoff Jenkins (10 seasons with Milwaukee Brewers)
* Eric Chavez (10 seasons with Oakland Athletics)
* Roy Halladay (10 seasons with Toronto Blue Jays)
The following is a list of Major League Baseball teams and their respective longest tenured “one-team-only” active player(s):
* Atlanta Braves: John Smoltz (20 seasons)
* Arizona Diamondbacks: Jose Valverde and Brandon Webb (5 seasons each)
* Baltimore Orioles: Jay Gibbons (7 seasons)
* Boston Red Sox: Jason Varitek (11 seasons)
* Chicago Cubs: Kerry Wood (8 seasons)
* Chicago White Sox: Mark Buehrle and Jon Garland (8 seasons each)
* Cleveland Indians: C. C. Sabathia (7 seasons)
* Cincinnati Reds: Adam Dunn (7 seasons)
* Colorado Rockies: Todd Helton (11 seasons)
* Detroit Tigers: Brandon Inge (7 seasons)
* Florida Marlins: Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle Willis (5 seasons each)
* Houston Astros: Lance Berkman (9 seasons)
* Kansas City Royals: Mike Sweeney (13 seasons)
* California/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Garret Anderson (14 seasons)
* Los Angeles Dodgers: Yhency Brazobán (4 seasons)
* Milwaukee Brewers: Geoff Jenkins (10 seasons)
* Minnesota Twins: Torii Hunter (11 seasons)
* New York Mets: Pedro Feliciano and Jose Reyes (5 seasons each)
* New York Yankees: Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Mariano Rivera (13 seasons each)
* Philadelphia Phillies: Pat Burrell and Jimmy Rollins (8 seasons each)
* Oakland Athletics: Eric Chavez (10 seasons)
* Pittsburgh Pirates: Humberto Cota and Jack Wilson (7 seasons each)
* San Diego Padres: Jake Peavy (6 seasons)
* San Francisco Giants: Pedro Feliz (8 seasons)
* Seattle Mariners: Ichiro Suzuki (7 seasons)
* St. Louis Cardinals: Albert Pujols (7 seasons)
* Tampa Bay Devil Rays: Carl Crawford (6 seasons)
* Texas Rangers: Michael Young (8 seasons)
* Toronto Blue Jays: Roy Halladay (10 seasons)
* Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals: Brian Schneider (8 seasons)