Practicum 2 – Joseph Cholok

My questions:

1. Are you aware of the differences between civil liberties and civil rights?

2. Was there a time when you felt that your civil rights were violated?

3. Who, or what, were the major agents of your political socialization?

4. What are three fundamental political beliefs you’d like to share with me?

5. Do you think the Constitution gives us enough protection for our rights and liberties or should we amend it?

Person 1

  1. yes, I am aware of the distinction between liberties and rights
  2. yes, I was once illegally searched by a law enforcement officer, in clear violation of my civil rights. I have also been attacked by a law enforcement officer while I was peacefully protesting
  3. my parents
  4. I believe in equality, and on this basis, I believe in equal access to quality public education and healthcare 
  5. I would like to see the Constitution amended to provide a stronger check against the ways the federal court system has become increasingly politicized

Person 2

  1. Yes.
  2. Yes, In previous jobs, been passed over for promotion by people who were less qualified and were all conveniently caucasian.
  3. Paulo Freire – philosopher, pedagogy of the oppressed; Ralph Nader; James Baldwin
  4. Thinks the first one should not be political A) Every human deserves the right to food, no strings attached. B) Capitalism is not the ideal economic system that many United States believe it to be. C) Policies of the Ronald Reagan Administration are directly responsible for the widening wealth gap.
  5. It does not because it was written over 100 years ago by slave owners who could not imagine the current world now.

Person 3

1. Are you aware of the differences between civil liberties and civil rights?

 ~ Rights are more like the freedoms you have. Free of speech or the right to bear arms. 

~ LIberties are like you can’t be denied something because of your race and disability. 

2. Was there a time when you felt that your civil rights were violated?

Not really

3. Who, or what, were the major agents of your political socialization?

As a woman, I should be able to decide what I do with my body, not the government.

Is the person or agent running for office kind and caring. 

4. What are three fundamental political beliefs you’d like to share with me?

equality, how crime is handled, the economy, and how funds are used. 

5. Do you think the Constitution gives us enough protection for our rights and liberties or should we amend it?

Yes, I do.  

This assignment was really interesting. I think I learned a little from talking to the people I chose.

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