Flag of Texas

describe the situation of the flag burning by Gregory Lee Johnson was a criminal act that should be penalized for, but the text of each of them explain their own opinionated answer on why so. The Texas vs Johnson Majority Opinion’s tone was more analytical, however, the editorial’s tone was a thoughtful and virtuous. Firstly, Texas vs Johnson, Majority Opinion article explicates the court case of Johnson about the burning of the flag in analytical tone. “We submit that nobody can suppose that this one gesture of an unknown man will change our Nation’s attitude toward its flag.” (page 16 the paraphrase of Justin Holmes) They see that the Gregory L. Johnson actions was not illegal by his own intentions, but by his own rights. As he burned the flag, which resulted people were seriously offended by it, he still didn’t change the everybody opinion about it but strengthen the flag’s cherished place in the community.…

Texas v. Johnson When the National Anthem comes on everyone stands, takes off their hats, and puts their hand over their heart to honor the United States of America. Citizens do this to respect the nation and all that have died for their freedom. There are laws that say that people in the United States have to respect the flag in many ways, but what if someone breaks those laws to exercise their freedom of speech? What laws are more important, freedom of speech or flag desecration laws? The…

Citation: Croft vs. Governor of Texas, 562 F.3d 735 (5th Cir. 2009). Parties: David W. and Shannon K. Croft: Parents of minor Children - Plaintiffs / Appellants Governor of the State of Texas, Rick Perry - Defendant / Appellee Facts: In 2006, David and Shannon Croft, parents and friends of three minor children, filed a suit alleging the Texas Pledge and Minute of Silence Statute was unconstitutional. Each morning, Texas public school students are mandated to pledge…

Six Flags Fiesta Texas I recently had the pleasure of going to Six Flags Fiesta Texas with my friend and his family. My experience was phenomenal. All of the rides at Six Flags had me on the edge and I felt different about each ride. I think I rode just about all of the rides there and discovered my three favorites over all. They were the Iron Rattler, Boomerang, and last but not least Superman. My favorite ride was the Iron Rattler because it has a steep drop that made my stomach flutter and…

what people are doing back then, when the community is not heavily focused on technology, people are interacting with each other, grouping together and watch the race. Even the kid in shot 3, came to watch the race with people who are older than him, in comparing of kids nowadays, almost all of the kids now are holding a smartphone on his hand, not like back then, they really have their dream, what they want to be and what they admire of. Also, Anderson’s films are full of visual splendor, he…

Although “Don’t Mess With Texas” is the slogan for an anti-littering campaign launched by the Texas Department of Transportation, the implications of that phrase reach far beyond roadside cleanliness. Texans are stalwart defenders of their history and culture, perhaps rivaling their patriotism for the United States. As author John Steinbeck put it, “I have said that Texas is a state of mind, but I think it is more than that. It is a mystique closely approximating a religion.” Based on…

Weather/Climate Have you ever wondered what the weather in Texas is like? Texas’s weather is very interesting and enthralling. So get ready to learn about Texas’s weather, precipitation, and seasons. Texas’s weather is very fluctuating because of its odd placement between the warm Gulf of Mexico and the cold Pacific ocean. The states varied geology can also bring unstable weather This happens because of the forests of the east and the coastal plains of the west. Texas’s diverse weather…

Disney. Just taking a glance at my class no one, I repeat NO ONE, has anything close Disney on. Just talking to the school’s administers they struggle getting students to even show up to school. At that student council camp it was flag day. I have never before in my life celebrated flag day, but the flag was raised we stated the pledge. Then chanted USA, but flag day there are other flags not just the US’s so why chant just ours can we not celebrate Australia's flag too? SO with all the ideas we…

The Jeep car is important to me because it was the first car that I grew fond of, at the age of six. That’s when everything changed and I finally knew what I wanted to become when I grow up, an automotive mechanic. Now currently I am in the automotive shop at PCTI and learning to be the best of the best. Basically, everyone that knows me, are aware that I’m in love with cars and no one can change my mind about it. I’m also very known for my tallness, which i used in my everyday life to help…

An Evaluation of Three Web Sites • Portal to Texas History The Portal to Texas History (http://texashistory.unt.edu/) provides visitors access to a wealth of information about Texas history, in a variety of different formats. Users can search for books, newspapers, photos and maps through a search box at the top of its main page. They may also choose to search “everything”. An “everything” searches for the term “Alamo” displays results including historic photos of the Alamo, recent pictures of…