12/3 BR

Mr. Limbaugh was participating in his right to freedom of speech, however I can see how it would be offensive to followers of the Catholic church as well as the Pope. He bashed both.

12/2 BR

I don't think prisoners should have the right to vote because due to a lapse in their judgement, they ended up in prison as proved by a judge and jury. Those who committed a felony also should not be allowed to vote because a felony is a person who committed serious crime.

11/19 BR

     The Patriot said that Lincoln's words were "silly remarks" and amended the statement due to the speech's histoerical significance.

11/18 BR

     I think that the government has favored Christianity over other religions, and this could be considered unconstitutional because the foundation of America, literally, is based on freedom of religion. The pilgrims left because of the persecution and not enjoying the mandated religion of their homeland.

11/6 BR

Thanksgiving is a made up holiday by people who would like to devour a feast once a year. You can give thanks on any day of the year. Is anyone devastated when gas stations and Wal-Marts are open on thanksgiving when someone forgets corn on the cob? No, so the critics can shut it.

BR 11/4

I really don't think having a valid ID is a bad thing to register for voting. Really, it only makes sense. It shouldn't effect voting because everyone I know should have a valid drivers license. I don't think these requirements violate anything, because a picture ID prevents fraud.

10/30 BR

The first political cartoon I chose was of a ghost and a mummy who had received packets for Obamacare because it was thought by the giver that they had pre-existing conditions. The first thing that catches your eye in the cartoon is the address, which is of course 1600 Pennsylvania (of course the address of the White House). The irony in the cartoon is the size of the Obamacare books and also that they're labeled Obamacare.

The second political cartoon is of two trick-or-treaters who are again visiting the White House and the caption is, "Forget it, they only have tricks." Tricks is highlighted, and the focal point of the cartoon is the White House title on block. The kids are average with average costumes and have disgusted looks on their faces.

The third cartoon is one of a man buying a big military looking weapon saying, "The voices in my head are telling me I should buy this" and the man behind the gun counter is saying, "And nothing in my computer is telling me I should stop you." I laughed out loud. The focal point of this cartoon is the GUN-O-RAMA banner behind the two men in black bold lettering. A point of irony in the cartoon is the USA shirt the counterman has on along with a pistol above the flag. This relates to the New Town, CT shooting around Christmas last year.

The fifth cartoon, finally, is a picture of Uncle Sam who has ginormous ears. This is obviously a throw to Obama, and it is insinuated that he is pretending to be Uncle Sam in his ideals. The entire picture is ironic because of the huge ears and the sallow face.