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Investigatinig a Crime Scene

Assignment 1

 

Please make sure that you reference all material you use that is not in your own writing.  This includes the textbook.

 

 

 

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1.                  What is the first critical step in crime-scene investigation?  Why is this step so important? 

 

2.                  Besides the crime scene itself, what locations must be investigator search?

 

3.                  Define ‘chain of custody’ and explain why maintaining a proper chair of custody is important.  What are the possible consequences of failing to maintain a proper chain of custody?

 

4.                  If a rape was committed in the park, but the victim’s unconscious body was found two blocks away behind a grocery store, which is the crime scene?  Why?

 

5.                  Why should a crime scene be photographed before anything in it is touched or moved?

 

6.                  Why must the elements of a crime scene sketch be drawn to scale?

 

7.                  Why must you never begin a spiral search pattern from the innermost point and move outward?

 

8.                  Officer Bill Walter arrives at the scene of an apparent murder: a body bearing several gunshot wounds lies on the floor of a small, un-air-conditioned house in late July.  A pungent odor almost overwhelms him when he enters the house, so he opens a window to allow him to breathe so he can investigate the scene.  While airing out the house, he secures the scene and interviews bystanders.  When inspects the scene, he discovers very little blood in the room and little evidence of a struggle.  What mistake did Officer Walter make in his investigation?  What conclusion did he draw about the scene from his observations?

 

9.                  Answer the following questions from the end of chapter 1: 1-29 odd and problems 3 and 4 in the review problem section.

 

 

Web links:

 

1.                  Overview of Crime-Scene photography: www.rcmp-learning.org/docs/ecdd1004.htm

 

2.                  Crime Scene Investigation: www.crime-scene-investigator.net

 

 

Investigating and Processing Physical Evidence

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1.                  You and your partner answer a radio call to investigate a house burglary.  When you arrive, you take a look around the house while your partner talks to the victim.  You check ground-level windows and doors.  At the back door, you find that the glass pane nearest the door lock has been broken.  You look on the floor, but there are very few glass shards there.  You look through the door’s window and see a pile of broken glass lying on the ground outside the house. 

 

 

As you continue looking around the house, you note that all the windows in the house are securely locked.  In the living room a large area rug has been rolled back, and the floor safe under it is open.  You peer into the safe and see that it is empty.  There are several empty jewelry boxes, from rings bracelets or necklaces, lying around the opening of the safe.

 

 

As you reenter the room where your partner is speaking with the homeowner, the victim asks your partner when he should contact his insurance company about the burglary.  You observe that the victim seems very calm about the entire situation.  At not time does the victim ask whether you or your partner think the burglar will be caught.

 

a.      What might you deduce from the broken pane of glass in the back door?

 

b.      What might you induce about the burglary itself?

 

c.      What kinds of questions might you ask the victim at this point in the investigation?

 

 

2.                  What should an investigator know about collecting, identifying, and managing physical evidence for laboratory examination?  What should accompany physical evidence transmitted to the crime lab?

 

3.                  What is DNA and why is it important to criminal investigation?

 

4.                  Why can’t the same standard series of tests be performed on all physical evidence collected?

 

5.                  What is a comparison test and how is it used in forensic science?

 

6.                  Determine what characteristic (individual or class) the following type of evidence falls in:

 

a.      serrated knife

 

b.      one-layer car paint

 

c.      shoe print from a running shoe

 

d.      blood type O

 

e.      DNA

 

f.        Bullet

 

g.      Headlight glass

 

7.                  What is the value of class characteristics to an investigator?

 

8.                  a.   Go to http://www.virtualmuseum.ca/Exhibitions/Myst/en/game/in
dex.phtml.  Click on interactive game.  What I would like you to do for this part of the assignment is write a journal of how you solved the crime.  Include how you found the clues, what mistakes you made, why you choose your particular suspect at the end and why you were right or wrong.

 

9.                  Answer the following questions from the end of chapter 2: Odd problems in the fill-in-the-blank section.

 

 

 

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While our victories illustrate what we can achieve by working together to ensure our elected officials respect our rights, we cannot afford to become complacent. A whole host of "gun control" schemes aimed at dismantling the

There’s only one thing standing between their anti-gun agenda and the preservation of our rights—you! As an NRA member and grassroots volunteer, you are on the front lines of the battle to protect and defend our Second Amendment rights. What you do locally, whether contacting your legislators, writing letters to the editor, or volunteering to work on behalf of pro-gun candidates, will ultimately spell the difference between victory and defeat.

This manual is designed to help you become a more effective

We hope that you will continue your efforts in support of the Amendment, and help us protect our firearm freedoms today, and for generations to come. Please keep in mind that while this manual provides the framework and information essential to successful grassroots activities, NRA-ILA staff is available to assist you in implementing your strategies and organizing your efforts at the federal, state, and local levels.

We don’t expect everyone to do everything outlined in this manual, but we hope everyone does something!

n recent years, NRA has consistently been listed as one of the most influential lobbying groups in America—a distinction for which we are extremely proud. However, the credit for this lofty honor should rightfully go to NRA members. Without dedicated members like you, working in your communities to elect pro-gun legislators and affect legislative change, NRA could not have achieved this recognition, and your continued commitment will allow us to build on our successes.Second Amendment piece-by-piece remain very much alive in Washington, D.C., and state capitals across the country. Rest assured, the resolve of the enemies of our freedom has not diminished.Second Amendment activist, and to ensure that your efforts have the maximum impact on the political and legislative processes at the local, state, and federal levels. In the following pages, you will find many valuable guidelines and tips to help you increase your level of activism in your community. Whether you have just recently become involved in our efforts, or are an experienced veteran of this battle, please study this manual closely to find out how you can become an even more effective volunteer in the fight to protect the Second Amendment in your own community.

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Introduction

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In recent elections, NRA members and gun owners across the country proved that working together, we could mobilize our forces to replace anti-gun lawmakers with individuals who respect our

While many people may be reluctant to become involved with a political campaign because they feel it is an overwhelming commitment, one very simple rule must be kept in mind—

Remember, ours is a system of government

This portion of the manual will provide you with information on what you can do to help elect pro-gun candidates to office, both as an individual, and as a leader of a group of volunteers. The information set forth in this section will give you some insight and suggestions on how to undertake successful campaign efforts which will ultimately lead to the election of pro-gun lawmakers.

Keep in mind the intent of this manual is not to turn you into an expert political campaign consultant. Rather, it is intended to give you a firm working knowledge and understanding of what a campaign entails, and how you can personally contribute to the efforts of a pro-gun candidate.

We need you on the front lines fighting for our rights, and want you to know that you will not be fighting alone. Hundreds of thousands of NRA members and gun owners are totally committed to assisting with your efforts.

t’s no secret that there are a number of elected officials who would rather restrict our Second Amendment rights than effectively address the problem of violent crime in this country. Therefore, there exists a need for stronger and more effective grassroots involvement by NRA members and gun owners in the political campaigns of pro-gun candidates seeking public office. Second Amendment rights. It is because of the hard work by gun owners like yourself that we continuously manage to elect an overwhelming majority of NRA-PVF-endorsed candidates to office each election year.no campaign can succeed without a dedicated corps of volunteers. And that’s where you, as an NRA member and gun owner, can have the greatest impact. of the people, by the people, and for the people, so any commitment you can make to the campaign efforts of a pro-gun candidate, no matter how large or small, can truly make a difference.

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Of the people, by the people, for the people—that’s our system of government. No doubt it’s the greatest system in the world, but it works only when "we the people" participate in the process.Legislative Action Manual will provide you with information on how you can help to effectively influence legislation. Some of the items set forth in this section may be familiar, as similarities exist between electing lawmakers to office and influencing legislation. Others may provide you with additional strategies you can utilize to help protect our freedom. Second Amendment rights for future generations. Remember, no matter how large or small your involvement, every bit helps. egislativeAction (800) 392-8683 • Click here To Go To NRAILA.org Return to Table of Contents

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ince the goal of your legislative volunteer activities is to positively affect the outcome of legislation, it is important to have a basic understanding of how our system of government is set up and how the legislative process works.

Understanding the Structure of the Government

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States government is based upon the principle of "separation of powers." Just as there are separate forms of government at the local, state, and federal levels, so too is the federal government itself divided into three branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Each branch of our federal government has the ability and responsibility to "check" the others to make sure there are no abuses of power.

Executive Branch

The Executive

Branch is comprised of the President, Vice President, cabinet agencies, and all related agencies, e.g., BATFE, FBI, Treasury, Federal Trade Commission, EPA, IRS, Health & Human Services, HUD, etc. The responsibility of the Executive is to enforce and execute the laws passed by the U.S. Congress and promulgate regulations to carry out its responsibilities. Elections for president and vice president are held every four years. Candidates for these two offices run as a "ticket," whereby casting a vote for a presidential candidate automatically casts a vote for his vice presidential running mate.

Legislative Branch

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At the end of each decade, a reapportionment of congressional seats occurs.

S. Congress makes up the Legislative Branch of the United States government. The Congress consists of the U.Senate (100 senators—two per state) and the U.House of Representatives (435 representatives—number of representatives per state based on state population). The Legislative Branch is responsible for writing, passing, changing, and repealing federal laws that affect the entire country. U.S. Senators serve six-year terms and their elections are staggered, so that one-third of the Senate is up for election every two years. U.S. Representatives serve two-year terms and elections for the entire body are held every two years. Based upon U.S. Census data, reapportionment re-allocates congressional seats to certain states based on population shifts in each state. For example, if the census data indicate that a state has seen a decline in its population, it may lose congressional seats. Conversely, if a state’s population has increased, it may gain seats. However the shift in seats occurs, though, the sum total of seats in the U.S. House of Representatives is constant at 435.

Judicial Branch

The Judicial

Branch embodies the U.Supreme Court (nine Justices), and all federal courts. Court Justices (as well as other federal judges) are nominated by the President, approved by the U.S. Senate, and serve life terms. It is the responsibility of the Judicial to interpret the constitutionality of federal and state laws.

State & Local Governmen

State governments are set up similar to the federal government in that they are all bicameral (two houses) forms of government (except for Nebraska which is the only unicameral [one house] legislature in the nation).

In addition to the state legislature, which is responsible for passing those laws which affect the entire state, most counties, cities, and towns have their own governing bodies which pass ordinances and regulations pertaining only to their particular jurisdiction.

tSome local governmental bodies include: county commission, board of supervisors, city/town council, board of selectmen, etc. Local governments will sometimes have their own committees, and while there are some distinct differences between how the federal, state, and local governments function, there are a great many similarities.

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hile there are different nuances between the legislative processes in Congress and state and local legislative bodies, understanding the legislative path of a bill in the U.S. Congress (see the chart that follows), will give you a good understanding of the legislative process in legislative bodies across the country.

Origins of Legislation

Legislation can be suggested by lawmakers, constituents, interest groups, state or federal agencies, or from "model legislation" which has been adopted by other states. Legislation must be introduced by a Member(s) of Congress.

Committee/Subcommittee Action

Once a bill has been introduced, it is assigned a number and referred to the specific committee(s) which has jurisdiction over the subject matter of the bill (usually firearm-related bills are referred to the Judiciary Committee). A subcommittee usually considers the bill prior to action being taken by the full committee. The committee’s responsibilities are basically to "mark up" or make any changes or amendments to the bill prior to making its recommendation to the full chamber; to hold public hearings to allow for testimony for or against the bill; and finally, to pass (or "report out") or not pass (or not "report out") the bill out of committee.

Floor Action

nce a bill passes out of committee, it moves to the floor of the respective legislative chamber—either the House or Senate. Depending on restrictions which may be placed on the bill, governing how many or what types of amendments may be allowed, length of debate, etc., the full legislative chamber votes on the measure that was approved by the committee. If a bill passes in one chamber, it then goes through a similar process in the other chamber. If its defeated in either chamber, it may or may not be considered by the other.

Conference Committees

If there are substantial differences between the bills passed by each chamber, a conference committee, made up of legislators from both houses, is appointed to "hammer out" the differences contained in the two bills. The bill passed by the conference committee then goes back to each house, and if approved, goes to the President. A "conference report," as the bill is then known, cannot be amended on the floor of either house.

Action by President

Finally, if the bill passes both houses in the same form, it goes on to the President for his signature (approval) or veto (disapproval). If the bill is signed, it becomes law. If the bill is vetoed, it goes back to the legislature where the veto can be overridden by a super majority of votes (two-thirds) in each chamber.

(The chart on the following page outlines the path a bill usually takes in the U.S. Congress to become law.)

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appropriate committee hold hearings on bill to allow for testimony, then make necessary changes and vote on bill. If the bill passes out of committee, it goes to the full House.

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then appropriate committee hold hearings on bill to allow for testimony, then make necessary changes and vote on bill. If the bill passes out of committee, it goes to the full Senate

Senate leadership schedules bill for Senate

debate and proscribes conditions under which bill will be debated.

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for full House debate and determines the manner in which the bill will be debated.

Bill debated and voted on by full Senate.

Bill debated and voted on by full House.

If bill passes: it is sent to the House;

or if it already passed the House in a different version, the bill goes to a conference committee to reconcile the differences; or if bill had passed the House in identical form, the bill goes to the president for his signature/veto.

If bill passes: it is sent to the Senate;

or if it already passed the Senate in a different version, the bill goes to a conference committee to reconcile the differences; or if bill had passed the Senate in identical form, the bill goes to the president for his signature/veto.

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First some general information. NRA-ILA’s website—www.NRAILA.org—has a wealth of information to assist you when contacting your lawmakers.

s a voting constituent, you have a tremendous ability to influence the outcome of legislation. Ask any elected official which individual’s concerns are most important to him, and chances are they all will deliver the same response: his constituents’. All politicians are keenly aware of the fact that it is their constituents who hold the keys to their political futures. Therefore, constituent concerns are of the utmost concern to politicians. The best way you can affect the outcome of legislation is to directly communicate your views to your lawmakers. REMEMBER: Your lawmakers work for you! Since the primary concern of all politicians is to get re-elected, be sure you communicate your concerns with your own elected officials first! Then, if you wish to express your views to others who don’t directly represent you, you can do so, as votes legislators take, especially at the state and federal levels, affect us all. But always make sure your legislators hear from you first! Of particular note is our "Write Your Representatives" feature, that enables you to identify and contact your lawmakers directly from our site. Keep in mind that many times you will not be speaking directly to your elected official, but rather to a member of his staff. Contact with legislative staff is critical to the process, as staff has major input with lawmakers and has expertise in most issues on which legislators will vote—including gun-related issues. Listed below, you’ll find some additional tips on effectively communicating with your elected officials

Writing Effective Letters

One of the most often-utilized methods of communicating with your lawmakers is writing a letter. As a voting constituent, a letter is an easy way for you to let lawmakers know your views on specific issues, encourage them to vote your way, and let them know you’ll watch how they vote on particular issues and keep those votes in mind on Election Day!

Keep your letters short and to the point, with just enough facts and figures to further enhance your position. Never lie or make a statement you can’t back up with evidence. Always let your lawmakers know how a specific issue will

If you own or operate a business, use your company letterhead. If you’re a union member, member of the PTA, or another civic group, don’t hesitate to mention that. Taking these steps will enhance your message and ensure your concerns are taken seriously. In this day and age of instant communication, a letter will often break through the noise and stand out, getting lawmakers’ attention. Here are three quick tips you’ll want to refer to when drafting your letter, followed by a sample letter to serve as a guide.

affect you personally, and make sure he understands that you live and vote in his district or state (remember, constituents’ concerns are most important to elected officials), and therefore, what affects you may affect your fellow constituents as well.

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How To Address Your Lawmaker. Address your letters to "The Honorable _______," and begin the letter "Dear Senator" or "Dear Representative." If writing to a Committee Chairman or Speaker of the House, address him as "Mr. Chairman" or "Madame Speaker." (You may obtain your lawmakers’ addresses by calling the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-VOTE (8683), or using the "Write Your Representatives" feature at www.NRAILA.org.)Be Brief, Specific, & Always Be Courteous! Letters shouldn’t exceed one page, and the purpose of your letter should be stated clearly in the first paragraph. If your letter pertains to specific legislation, identify it accordingly (use the bill number, if known, and/or the title of the bill and a brief description, as with thousands of bills introduced each session, a bill number may not be sufficient to easily identify the issue). To make sure your letter is as productive as possible, always be courteous, even if you disagree with your representative’s position! Never threaten or use abusive language. This only hurts your cause. Ask Them To Respond. Always ask for a response to your letter. You’ll want a hard copy of your legislator’s positions on these issues for future reference and to document their positions. Always send copies of any responses you receive to NRA-ILA’s Grassroots Division, so we may ensure your lawmakers are telling you the same thing they are telling, us and so we have them on record!

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E-Mail

E-mail is becoming a more popular way to communicate your views to your lawmakers. While not every legislator can receive e-mail messages, most can, and more and more elected officials are utilizing e-mail. Tips for transmitting an effective e-mail message are similar to writing a letter, though this format is usually less formal and allows you to be a bit more brief in your message. A major advantage of e-mail versus a personally-written letter is the speed in which your message will be received. Be prepared for some lawmakers to "respond" to your e-mail message with a canned reflector message, acknowledging receipt, but not specifically addressing your concern. Others may have a filter form that you must first complete to aid in routing your e-mail to the appropriate staff person. sure that you request a response so you can document their position easily.

Send this response to ILA Grassroots for our information and records. (You can find your lawmakers’ [federal and state] e-mail addresses AND send them an e-mail message utilizing the "Write Your Representatives" feature at www.NRAILA.org.)

Click here to sign up for NRA-ILA’s FREE e-mail alerts.

Faxing

Nearly all lawmakers have published fax numbers. What’s more, faxing allows you to send a full, letter-length message to your representatives in a matter of minutes for just the cost of a phone call. When preparing a fax message to a lawmaker, follow the same basic guidelines used when mailing a letter via regular mail. You also want to make sure your fax number is clearly visible, in case your legislator wishes to respond to you via fax. (You may call the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division at (800) 392-V

OTE (8683) for your lawmakers’ fax number or utilize the "Write Your Representatives" feature at www.NRAILA.org.)

Effective Telephone Calls

You will often find that, as bills move through the legislative process, there simply isn’t enough time to write your legislators prior to a key vote. When you need to get in touch with your lawmakers immediately to let them know of your position on gun-related issues, and if you don’t have e-mail capabilities, your telephone calls become the most effective means for you to communicate your views.

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Below are several tips for you to refer to when placing your calls. (As with other contact information for your elected officials, the Grassroots Division can provide you with phone numbers for your legislators, and the "Write Your Representatives" feature at www.NRAILA.org can also provide this information.)IdentifyYourself As AConstituent. As someone who lives and votes in the district or state of the lawmaker you are contacting, your phone calls carry the most weight. (While calls to representatives outside your district or state can be helpful as well, always be sure to contact your own legislators first.)State Your Point QuicklyAnd Clearly. sure to limit your telephone call to one subject. brief, but specific. Your phone call should last at most only a couple of minutes. the reason you are calling, giving a brief description of the bill and bill number if possible. REMEMBER: ALWAYSBE COURTEOUS! NEVER threaten, or use abusive language. equest That Your Legislator Follow UpYour CallWith a Letter. Be sure to give your name and home address and request that your legislator follow up with a letter. By providing your contact information, you’ll confirm to your legislators’ offices that you are a constituent. You took the time to call, so have your legislator take the time to respond. Get his position in writing on issues important to you and furnish these responses to ILA Grassroots. You Do Not Always Have To IdentifyYourself SolelyAs An NRAMember! Unfortunately, many anti-gun politicians are under the misguided impression that NRA members only say what NRA tells them to say. If you identify yourself as a voting constituent or community or business leader; PTA, veteran, or American Legion member; or homemaker, lawmakers will find it harder to dismiss your call and will realize that your issue resonates with others.

Personal Meetings

By far, the most effective way to articulate your views to your elected officials and to affect the outcome of legislation is to personally meet with your lawmakers and/or their

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staff. While personal visits are extremely productive, they also require the most amount of planning to ensure success. When planning a personal visit (often in a district or local office as opposed to Washington, D.C.), refer to the following guidelines:

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Schedule An Appointment. Elected officials have extremely hectic schedules. To help increase the chance that you will have time allotted for you to speak directly with your legislator, call in advance to set up an appointment (usually with the scheduler). Again, since most of your personal meetings will be scheduled at your lawmakers’ district offices, be sure you contact these offices to make your appointment. Be on time! Explain How Proposed Legislation WillDirectlyAffect You. Use specific examples to show your lawmaker how firearm-related bills will jeopardize your rights or the lives of law-abiding citizens and unduly burden those engaged in lawful activities. If the proposed measure will strengthen our rights or benefit gun owners, specifically cite examples to support this position.Always Be Polite! Nothing is as detrimental to a visit with a lawmaker than rudeness, vulgarity, or threats. Even if you disagree with the position of your legislator, be courteous. Dress professionally to convey the seriousness of your visit. Follow UpYour Visit With ALetter. Regardless of how your meeting goes, send a letter to your legislator thanking him for his time, and reiterating the points you discussed. This gesture will go a long way, and possibly allow for future meetings.If Your Lawmaker Is Unavailable, Meet With His Staff. Your representative may not always be available for a meeting. In such cases, try to schedule an appointment with the staff member responsible for firearm-related issues. Legislative staff will bring your concerns to your legislators’ attention, have great influence on legislators’ voting decisions, and often have expertise on gun-related issues. Send a follow-up letter to the staff member you met with as well. Keep in mind many congressional staff members later run for office themselves, so these relationships can be invaluable in the future!Bring Ample Copies of Materials To Share With Your Lawmaker And His Staff. These materials will bolster you point and serve as valuable reference materials after your meeting has concluded. Everyone who attends the meeting should get copies, so bring extras to ensure all receive the materials.

Attend Town Hall Meetings

Lawmakers often host town hall meetings in their districts—especially during district work breaks/recesses—to tout their achievements and solicit feedback from their constituents. Such meetings are a prime opportunity for you to ask your lawmakers to state their position on firearm-related issues for the record in an open and public forum. The following guidelines should be helpful when planning to attend town hall meetings.

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Get On The Invite List And Attend Meetings. Write your lawmakers and ask to be put on the invitation list for their town hall meetings. If they do not have such a list, ask for information on the next meeting. When you receive word that a town hall meeting is scheduled, be sure to make plans to attend, and share this information with the NRA-ILA Grassroots Division so we may alert your fellow NRA members and encourage them to attend as well. Prepare Questions Ahead Of Time. Have specific questions in mind, such as asking for your legislator’s position on a specific bill or issue, e.g., Right-to-Carry, a ban on gun shows, reckless lawsuit preemption, gun bans, etc.Get An Answer. Ask your question clearly and as simply as possible, e.g., "Do you support Right-to-Carry/ Do you support S. 397, legislation to end reckless lawsuits against the gun industry?" If your legislator doesn’t answer your question sufficiently, politely repeat the question.Follow-With a Letter. Whether you had the opportunity to ask your question or not, follow up with a letter to your lawmaker. Let him know you attended his last town meeting. Ask your question in your letter if you didn’t have an opportunity to do so at the meeting, or address his response to any firearm-related questions other constituents may have asked. This letter will allow you to obtain a written response addressing your concerns that you should also share with ILA Grassroots.

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Dear Senator/Representative (Last Name) :

As your voting constituent, I strongly urge you to cosponsor and support S. XX/ H.R. XX—"Castle Doctrine"—legislation. This bill would protect the fundamental right to self-defense for our state’s citizens. If a person is in a place she has a legal right to be, she can respond with force in defense of her life. "Castle Doctrine" also protects law-abiding citizens from criminal and civil charges for defending themselves against an attacker, giving protection to the law-abiding people while also protecting the victims.

Today, approximately 20 states have enacted "Castle Doctrine" laws, and as your constituent, I respectfully urge you to support S. XX/ H.R. XX and my right to defend myself and my family.

I thank you for your consideration and would appreciate you informing me of your position on this legislation.

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ew issues today are more misunderstood by the general public than the issue of gun control. Many of the commonly-held misconceptions result directly from the media’s often skewed coverage of this issue. Contacting local newspapers, radio, and television stations to protest biased coverage of firearm-related issues helps influence the media’s presentation of this subject, as well as inform the public of the facts that support of our position. Keep in mind that your contacts do not always have to be negative. If you see a positive story relating to gun ownership, contact that media outlet to thank them and to encourage them to run similar stories in the future. Our "Write The Media" feature at www.NRAILA.org will help you identify and contact a variety of newspapers and TV and radio stations. Below are some tips to help you when contacting the media.

Letters To The Editor

Letters to the editor provide citizens with the opportunity to comment on articles and editorials appearing in their local newspapers.

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Studies show that the letters to the editor section of newspapers is extremely popular, and is widely read by community leaders and lawmakers to gauge public sentiment about current issues. Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when crafting your letter to the editor:Type Or Write Clearly. Include your name, address, and telephone number. Papers often call to verify authorship. Newspapers generally do not print anonymous letters or letters submitted to multiple newspapers for publication. If you’re a subscriber to the paper, mention it.Address Your Letters To the "Letters Editors" Or "Dear Editor."Be Brief And Specific. Letters should rarely exceed one page. State the purpose of your letter in the opening paragraph and stick to that topic. If your letter pertains to a specific article or editorial, identify it accordingly. Try to keep your letter under 200 words. Less is more! Always adhere to the paper’s guidelines, which should be clearly stated on the editorial page of the paper or on its website.Accurate Documentation. Mentioning documented studies and statistics in your letter will enhance its effect, but don’t overdo it. Your underlying message can become lost in a sea of figures. Don’t make statements you can’t back up with hard facts or figures. Avoid personal attacks and insults.Write About Current Issues, Not Old Topics. Stick to current debates and issues. Respond promptly to anti-gun stories and editorials. Write in support of pending pro-gun legislation or against pending anti-gun legislation.Dont Become Discouraged If Your Letter Is Published. Most publications receive more letters than they can print, but will sometimes print one letter as a representative sample of others. Most important, keep trying! Unpublished letters are still read by the editors, and can help them determine which topics should receive more attention.

Editorials

Editorials are a vehicle by which citizens can make extensive comments on articles, editorials, and policies. Like letters to the editor, editorials are placed on the editorial page (often opposite the letters to the editor), and have the ability to reach a large audience. When writing an editorial, be sure to keep your piece concise and include specific information. The average length of editorials that are printed is between 400-800 words long. Check with your local paper concerning length requirements. A phone call to the editor is helpful, and is sometimes required, when arranging the publication of a guest editorial. Generally, you will have a much better chance of having a letter to the editor published than an editorial (and editorials are sometimes reserved for well noted individuals or "experts"), but this shouldn’t discourage you from taking the appropriate steps to submit an editorial yourself or finding someone of note to do so.

Broadcast Media

Although your contacts to the broadcast media will not be seen by the general public, they can help influence the programming of a particular station. Local radio and television stations compete for listeners and viewers, which means their programming must cater to their audience. If you complain about unfair, biased anti-gun programming, stations may see that as the potential for lost viewers or listeners, and thus, lost revenue in the form of advertising dollars. Likewise, if you thank broadcast media outlets when they air pro-gun stories (or at least fair stories!), you help increase the chances that similar stories will run in the future. Remember, your impact will be multiplied when you encourage your family, friends,

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uidelines for Communicating with the Media

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and fellow firearm owners to contact the station as well. Here are some helpful guidelines to follow when crafting your letter to the broadcast media:

1.

2.

Locate The Stations Address In Your LocalYellow Pages. Stations will be listed under "Radio Stations" or "Television or can be found on-line or you can visit "Write the Media" at NRAILA.org.Type Or Write Clearly. Include your name, address, and telephone number.

3.

4.

5.

Remember, don’t limit yourself to only letters of complaint. When you see a positive gun-related story, a friendly letter of thanks mentioning that you found the show lively, entertaining, and informative can go a long way to ensuring similar stories in the future. Remember to mention that you are a regular listener or viewer, and you hope the station will continue broadcasting similar programs in the future.

Address Your Letter To The "Station Manager" "GeneralManager." When possible, call the station to obtain his name and official title. Comment On Recent Gun-Related Stories. If your letter refers to a particular story, always identify it by the date and time it aired, as well as who reported it. Cite documented statistics and facts to back up your objection to anti-gun stories.Urge The Station To Contact NRAfor Comments On Firearm-Related Stories. Too often, NRA is not given the opportunity to refute anti-gun stories in the media. Let the station manager know that you want to hear both sides of the story. (Encourage him to call the NRA-ILA Public Affairs Division at (703) 267-3820 to talk to an NRA spokesman/woman.)

Radio & Television Shows

Calling talk shows in your area is a great way to help get your message across to thousands of listeners for free. In addition to calling in to regularly-scheduled talk shows, do some additional research and call your local radio and television stations and ask if they have any open forums—talk shows where callers can discuss any subject with the host. If so, try to get on the air to make short, concise, positive statements about firearm ownership. If there is currently a firearm-related bill making its way through the legislative process, the host may keep the topic on the air for several minutes. If not, then at least you can take comfort in knowing that your brief statement in support of our position was heard by the station’s listeners.

You can also call talk shows and ask the producer if there are any scheduled shows coming up that will discuss gun-related issues. If one is scheduled, try to get an NRA or pro-gun representative booked to appear on the show. (To schedule an NRA spokesman/woman, call the NRA-ILA Public Affairs Division at (703) 267-3820.)

Again, be sure to monitor your local radio and television stations, participate in these shows, and alert fellow gun owners so they may do so as well.

(

For media outlets contact information see "Utilizing Free Media Resources" in the Election Action Manual.)

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S.com.

SAMPLE LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Date

Your Name

Address

City, State Zip

Phone Number

Letters Editor

Name of Paper

Address

City, State Zip

Dear Editor,

As a subscriber to

The legislation simply prohibits the filing of merit less lawsuits against America’s firearm industry for the criminal misuse of an otherwise properly operating and lawful product.

S. 397/H.R. 800 would not prohibit lawsuits against the firearm industry for legitimate reasons, such as the manufacture of a truly defective firearm or deliberate criminal actions by a licensed dealer who sells a gun. The only suits that would be precluded under this proposal are those that seek to hold the lawful gun industry liable for the criminal acts of third parties; the same industry that provides arms to our fighting men and women in the U.S. military.

On April 9, 2003, the U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of lawsuit preemption by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 285-140. Last year, the Senate version had the support of more than 55 Senators. It also had (and has) the full support of the Bush White House. On top of this, 33 states have enacted their own laws to outlaw these offensive abuses of our judicial system.

It’s far past time that common sense prevailed and the U.S. Congress passes this legislation and it is enacted into law.

Sincerely,

Your Name

Name of Paper, I urge you to report objectively on legislation which would end the filing of reckless lawsuits against America’s law-abiding firearm industry (S. 397/H.R. 800). Your readers deserve to know the truth, or at minimum, to hear both sides of this very important issue.

Thanks to letters like these, on October 26, 2005, this legislation, "The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act" was signed into law by President George W. Bush! Click here to see NRA ILA press release.

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MORE CONFIRMATION OF ANTI-GUN MEDIA BIAS

A Media Research Center (MRC) study confirms what the pro-gun community already know—when it comes to firearm-related stories, news coverage on ABC, CBS, CNN, and NBC is decidedly anti-gun. The MRC study, which examined stories from July 1, 1997, to June 30, 1999, covered 653 morning and evening news stories, and found that:

This is the second analysis of this subject conducted by the MRC. In 1994, MRC released a study that examined evening news programs on ABC, CBS, CNN, and NBC, that time focusing on the period of December 1, 1991, to November 30, 1993. MRC researchers found that of 107 stories examined, 62% devoted substantially more time to anti-gun arguments than pro-gun, that news commentators who endorsed gun control outnumbered those opposed by nearly 2 to 1, and the anti-gun bias was even more distinct when the story concerned the Brady bill, expanding to 3 to 1 against the pro-gun view

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Stories promoting gun control outnumbered those opposing gun control 357 to 36, with another 260 stories giving neutral coverage. The stories advocating gun control outpaced those opposing by a ratio of nearly 10 to 1!

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On the evening news, nearly 60% (184) of the stories favored one side. Of those stories taking a side, 89% (164) promoted the anti-gun position, while only 11% (20) supported pro-gun views, a ratio of 8 to 1. The worst in this category were ABC’s "World News Tonight" (43 anti to 3 pro), and CNN’s "The World Today" (50 to 7).

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The morning news coverage was even worse in its bias. Of the 208 morning segments that exhibited bias, 93% (193) promoted an anti-gun message, while six percent (15) presented a pro-gun view, a ratio of 13 to 1. ABC’s Good Morning America ran 92 anti-gun segments, and only one pro-gun story.

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Anti-gun sound bites were used twice as often as pro-gun sound bites—412 to 209.

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Morning programs with interview segments had more than twice as many anti-gun guests as pro-gun —82 to 37.

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Pro-gun themes, like the decline in federal gun prosecutions under the Clinton-Gore Administration, or the success of the "Project Exile" prosecution model, received scant coverage, in the single digits, from the 653 stories reviewed.

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rassroots networks come in all forms and fashions. Some are extremely large, like NRA-ILA’s FrontLines™ volunteer program. Others are much smaller, like a gun or hunting club or you and your hunting partners. Point is, we need you to help us spread the word and keep your fellow gun owners informed on issues affecting our rights. Here are some very simple tips for helping you establish a local grassroots network. Remember to take advantage of existing networks such as gun or hunting clubs, NRA state associations, and networks formed by your Election Volunteer Coordinator.

Start An E-Mail/Phone Tree

As a dedicated

Start your e-mail/phone tree today to ensure you are ready to meet future challenges to our rights in the legislative and political arenas. (You can also activate your phone tree for G

There is no one better than you—an NRA member, parent, co-worker, or community leader—to let gun owners in your community know that gun bans, licensing & registration schemes, reckless lawsuits against the gun industry, gun rationing, and other "gun control" measures affect us all. Anti-gunners depend on a strategy of "divide and conquer," so we must stand united against all assaults on our liberty!

On the next page are several suggestions to follow when establishing an e-mail/phone tree for the first time, or to maximize the effectiveness of your existing system (a similar procedure should be established for an e-mail tree).

Second Amendment activist, one of your primary focuses should be to expand our base of volunteers and assist in alerting them to firearm-related legislation (or an upcoming election). When you need to activate your fellow gun owners in a short amount of time, an e-mail/phone tree is a terrific resource to have. Since this system is designed to be utilized only in those critical circumstances when time is of the essence, you should limit its use to those instances. The concept is quite easy—you contact a fellow gun owner, who in turn contacts a handful of others, each of whom contacts a handful of others, and so on. This process is repeated until your entire network has received the message. Someone on the list should have you as one of his contacts. Once you have personally been contacted by this individual, you will know the circle has been completed and the e-mail/phone tree is functioning properly and your network has been notified. OTV activities as well.)

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uild Your Own Grassroots Network

Building Your Network

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Recruiting Members: Enlist your family, friends, co-workers, fellow firearm owners, and gun/hunting club members. When soliciting help, don’t forget your natural allies—gun shop owners, shooting range personnel, show promoters, and hunters. Remember, all have a vested interest in preserving our firearm freedoms. That’s your network!

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utting it together: If you are a member of a gun, hunting, or sportsmen’s club, identify those members interested in legislative action, and then establish a "legislative committee." The committee will inform club members of firearm-related legislation and encourage them to take action. If you don’t belong to a club, talk with your informal network (above) to determine a procedure to regularly exchange information and take corresponding action.

3.

E-Mail/Phone Tree".)

Keepin touch: Keep the names, home and e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of interested individuals and businesses handy so you can contact them with the latest information on pending legislation, or so you may inform them of pro-gun candidates seeking office in your community. You can also prepare flyers or handouts and drop them off at your local gun shop, range, or, club for distribution. (For more information, see "Start an

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ut someone in charge. To ensure accurate, consistent information, and to eliminate duplication of efforts, be sure a single individual acts as the chair of your network.

5.

Use NRA-ILAs resources: Use your access to our materials to assist you in your efforts. Contact our volunteer hotline at (800) 392-8683 and utilize our website (www.NRAILA.org) whenever you need assistance.

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Build your grassroots network today to help protect our freedoms for tomorrow!

dentifySecond Amendment Activist Centers. These Centers are local businesses (usually firearm-related) that serve as distribution points for legislative and election information. (For more details, see the "Second Amendment Activist Center" flyer.)

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START AN E-MAIL/PHONE TREE

Here are several suggestions to follow when establishing a phone tree for the first time, or to maximize the effectiveness of your existing system (a similar procedure should be established for an e-mail tree):

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2.

3.

4.

5.

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Identify The Names And Telephone Numbers Of Five Family Members, Friends, Members Your Club, etc.. Have those five people obtain the names and phone numbers of five other people (or provide this information to them)—that’s your phone tree network! Pull from your own grassroots network (see previous section). Utilize "Phone Tree Alert Form" To PBLEEP On Pertinent Information. The attached Phone Tree Alert Form shows how to quickly capture all relevant information to pass along to your phone tree. This form will ensure that your message is uniform, and will give each member of your phone tree sufficient information on the legislation, vote, or election. Each Call Should Last No Longer Than Two Minutes. In these time-sensitive situations, it’s imperative that all contacts are made quickly to ensure that the alert is delivered throughout the pro-gun community. Using the Phone Tree Alert Form, will allow you to deliver the message succinctly, ensure the person you’re calling captures the pertinent information, and move on to your next call. If one of the contacts on your list wants to discuss the matter at length, do so only after all your calls are completed. Remember, time is of the essence! After You Have Completed Your Calls, Remember to Take the Required Action Yourself! Always Work to Expand the Number of People on Phone Tree! The goal of a phone tree is to mobilize as many people as possible in a very short time. Thus, you should work to continuously recruit and add to your ranks. Be sure you keep your phone tree lists current, and make sure all persons in the phone tree network are working off of the most current contact lists (they should discard older lists when updated versions are provided). Only Utilize Your Phone Tree in Time-Sensitive Situations! To stress the importance of your phone tree, and magnify its results, only utilize this resource in critical situations—when time is of the essence!

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E-MAIL/PHONE TREE ALERT FORM

BILL NUMBER: _____________ BILL SPONSOR: _____________________________

SUBJECT OF BILL: _______________________________________________________
______

POSITION: Support Oppose

BILL LOCATION: Senate House Governor

Floor Committee (identify): ___________________

REQUIRED

ACTION: Call Write *Attend Hearing

CONTACT: Senator Representative Governor

*IF HEARING:

Date:_______________________________

Location:____________________________

Time: ______________________________

Miscellaneous: _______________________

MESSAGE TO BE COMMUNICATED: _________________________________________________

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(NOTE: This form should be modified accordingly when the message pertains to supporting a candidate in an election.)

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Many of the strategies outlined in this section may seem basic. Sadly, however, far too many Americans fail to utilize these techniques and don’t actively engage themselves in the legislative process.

y working together with your fellow NRA members and gun owners and taking these steps to effectively influence the outcome of legislation, you can ensure that our Second Amendment rights are protected for us and for future generations.

While we can’t expect everyone to do everything we have discussed in this Manual, we need to work together to ensure everyone does something!

Some final volunteer reference tools follow after this summary. We hope you find them useful.

As always, thank you for your active assistance in our mutual cause of preserving and protection the Second Amendment!

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OLUNTEER CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET:

Important Phone Numbers & Addresses

Contact Information for NRA:

NRA: 11250 Waples Mill Road

Fairfax, VA 22030

NRA-ILA: (800) 392-8683 - phone

(702) 267-3918 - fax

Email: ila-contact@nrahq.org

NRA Membership: (800) 672-3888

Websites: NRA-ILA: www.NRAILA.org (ILA)

NRA: www.nrahq.org (NRA)

The President

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20500

White House Phone: (202) 456-1111

White House Fax: (202) 456-2461

Internet Address: president@whitehouse.gov

U.Senator

The Honorable (Name)

U.Senate

Washington, D.C. 20510

Senate Switchboard: 202/224-3121

enate home page: www.senate.gov

U.Representative

The Honorable (Name)

U.House of Representatives

Washington, D.C. 20515

House Switchboard: 202/225-3121

House home page: www.house.gov

Federal Communications Commission

(202) 418-0500

e-mail: fccinfo@fcc.gov

homepage: www.fcc.gov

Federal Elections Commission

(800) 424-9530

e-mail: webmaster@fec.gov

National Association of

(606) 264-9257

www.nass.org

e-mail: alsecst@alalinc.net

Democratic National Committee

430 S. Capitol Street, E.

Washington, D.C. 20003

(202) 863-8000

www.democrats.org

Republican National Committee

310 First

Washington, D.C. 20003

Phone: (202) 863-8500

Fax: (202) 863-8820

www.rnc.org

e-mail: info@mc.org

National Governors’ Association

Hall of States

444 North Capitol

Washington, D.C. 20001-1512

(202) 624-5300

www.nga.org

Republican Governors’ Association

310 First

Washington, DC 20003

Phone: (202) 863-8727

Fax: (202) 863-8659

www.rga.org

Democratic Governors’ Association

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Washington, D.C. 20003

Phone: (202) 479-5153

Fax: (202) 479-5156

www.democraticgovernors.org

e-mail: dga@dnc.democrats.org

U.S. Conference of Mayors

1620 I

Washington, D.C. 20006

Phone: (202) 293-7330

Fax: (202) 293-2352

www.usmayors.org

e-mail: info@usmayors.org

National Association of Attorneys General

750 First

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Washington, D.C. 20002

Phone: (202) 326-6000

Fax: (202) 408-7014

www.naag.org

 

 

 

 

 

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Secretaries of StateStreet, S.E.Street, Suite 267St., S. E.South Capitol Street, S. W.Street, N.W.Street, N.E.

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National Rifle Association of America

Institute for Legislative Action

11250 Waples Mill Road

Fairfax, Virginia 22030

Phone (800) 392-VOTE (8683)

Fax: (703) 267-3918

www.NRAILA.org

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Bolstered by impressive results in the recent elections, NRA members have demonstrated what can be accomplished in the legislative arena. Whether it’s the passage of pro-gun laws or the defeat of numerous attempts further restrict our freedom, these victories don’t happen by accident. They happen because of the commitment by gun owners to our freedom and your willingness to actively participate in the legislative process.

Few groups today are able to claim the legislative clout NRA possesses because few organizations have a membership as committed and dedicated as ours. NRA members don’t just talk about protecting freedom, they do it!

Whether it’s a local ordinance, state bill, or legislation pending in Congress, one thing’s been proven—if it affects our Second Amendment rights, NRA members will make their views known and get involved. While it’s true that not every American citizen is willing to get involved in the legislative process, that only amplifies the efforts of each and every one of us who does, and it reinforces the importance of our continued vigilance in defense of freedom.

This

Whatever you are able to extract and put to use from this section will be helpful, and will go a long way toward preserving our

Please feel free to reproduce this information and pass it along to your family, friends, and fellow firearm owners so they too may get involved in the fight to protect our cherished liberties.

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BUS-173 Introduction to Business

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World History II

Course Section Number

HIS-256-01

Description

Credits

4.00

CEUs

Start Date

12 January 2009

End Date

02 May 2009

Academic Level

UG - Undergraduate


 

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1

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Faculty name

Phone

Extension

E-mail address

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Thomas Klug

313-927-1291

tklug@marygrove.edu

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Intro to Forensic Science

Course Section Number

FSC-140-01

Description

Forensic science is the application of science to the law and encompasses various scientific disciplines. This course will introduce various methodologies and applications used in the forensic context. Topics discussed include organic and inorganic chemical analyses of physical evidence, principles of serology and DNA analysis, identificatioin of fresh and decomposed human remains, ballistics, fingerprint analysis, facial reconstructions, drug analysis, and forensic entomology.

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3.00

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12 January 2009

End Date

02 May 2009

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Faculty name

Phone

Extension

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Sally Welch

313-927-1319

swelch@marygrove.edu

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Section Information

Title

African-American Politics

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POL-320-02

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Credits

3.00

CEUs

Start Date

12 January 2009

End Date

02 May 2009

Academic Level

UG - Undergraduate


 

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Faculty name

Phone

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Ellis Ivory

313-927-1294

eivory@marygrove.edu

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African-American Politics

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01/12/2009-05/02/2009 - Tuesday, Thursday 01:30PM - 02:45PM, Liberal Arts, Room 234

 

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Ellis Ivory

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The White House has approved my volunteer activism concerning the Sen.Barack Obama and Sen. Joe Biden according the the national Campaign office.. It will not be long before the list of presidential invitations go out to the campaign staff and volunteers.

 

 

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At the house meetings, you'll reflect on our campaign, discuss the future of this movement, and identify some ways to get involved in your community.

Meeting hosts will report back, and your feedback will be instrumental in guiding this movement through some important and unprecedented territory.

This grassroots organization has always been about more than an election. It's about transforming our country -- and we've only just begun.

Thanks and happy holidays,

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Obama for America

 

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The Maine Campus, "Coke 'killers' on prowl at UMaine," By Aislinn Sarnacki, November 24, 2008
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"Pepsi, Coca-Cola, A&W and Jones - all a part of the same carbonated family? Not according to Killer Coke, a campaign that has reached the University of Maine. UMaine's 10-year contract with Coca-Cola will expire on June 30, 2009...The Campaign Against Killer Coke began in April 2003. The small organization spreads the message that Coca-Cola is involved in numerous unethical practices in several countries. The main goal is to encourage boycotts on Coca-Cola products."

India Resource Center, "Coca-Cola's Latest Scam - Water Neutrality," by Amit Srivastava , November 25, 2008
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"Becoming water neutral is impossible, and Coca-Cola is very well aware of this. But matters like that have never stopped the company from making preposterous claims, however misleading and troublesome they may be. What is surprising, however, is the complete lack of scrutiny that Coca-Cola is subject to by the corporate social responsibility community and the media. Allowing Coca-Cola to get away with such a disingenuous plan significantly weakens the core aims of corporate social responsibility as well as objective reporting and makes CSR nothing more than an extension of public relations for companies."

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Belfast Telegraph, "TEEU urges members to boycott Coca-Cola," November 23, 2008
"Trade Union members were urged to choose Pepsi over Coca-Cola.

"The Technical Engineering and Electrical Union said Coca-Cola's policies are anti-union and unethical, after it closed its Drogheda plant earlier this year with the loss of 250 jobs.

"It wants its members to boycott the company's products.

"TEEU spokesperson Arthur Hall said consumers need to use their power and think about how they spend their money."

International Labor Organization, "Report Evaluation Mission Coca-Cola Bottling Plants in Colombia 30 June - 11 July 2008"
Read the ILO Report
"...the Mission found that there appears to be a link between outsourcing and the fall in union membership and/or the fact that these workers do not organize.

"One union representative (SINTRAINDEGA), from the Bogota South plant, said that "with the company's hiring system, the union is destined to disappear... In the space of one year we have lost 100 members." [Another union,] USITRAG, said: "The main problem is that very few have a direct relationship with the enterprise. This is due to the way in which the enterprise hires workers who provide certain services; the problem is the high incidence of subcontracting. Because of this workers are unable to organize and the future of the union is in danger."

"The SINALTRAINAL representatives in the same plant agreed, observing that "Union membership has been decimated as a result of various ploys used by the enterprise such as the reinforcement of the accord [collective accords are agreements between employers and non-union workers]. All the unions are dwindling because the enterprise is standing in their way..."

The outsourcing of certain areas of the operation processes and, increasingly, of the production processes themselves, makes it difficult for the workers concerned to form or join unions..."

Exposing Coke's Lies About ILO Colombian Probe: the Campaign's Response to the ILO Report," November 19, 2008
Read the Campaign's Response.
"Coke claimed: 'On March 2nd, the International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers' Associations (IUF) announced that it had requested the International Labor Organization (ILO) to investigate and evaluate past and present labor relations and workers' rights practices of the Coca-Cola bottling operations in Colombia...'"Coke's claims were contradicted by the IUF, Coke representatives and the ILO:

1. The IUF never asked for such an investigation.
The IUF's Ron Oswald:
"Well, he [Coca-Cola Chairman and CEO E. Neville Isdell] was wrong, and they know he was wrong...Our proposal to the ILO was very clear: we did not ask them to do an investigation into criminal or murderous events in the 1990s...I don't think they've got the competence to do that, frankly... There are still calls for Coke to agree to an independent investigation of those incidents and that's something we thought Coke should have agreed to many years ago."

2. The Company never supported such an investigation.
Coca-Cola's Dana Bolden wrote:
"The agreed-upon scope of the assessment [in Colombia] was always of current workplace practices."

3. The ILO never agreed to conduct such an investigation.
The ILO's Sally Paxton said:
The ILO would at most be carrying out an "assessment of current working conditions at enterprises in Colombia" and not an "investigation" of The Coca-Cola Co. or past labor practices or human rights abuses of its bottlers.

Washington Square News," Coke ban vote pushed to Feb.," By Arielle Milkman, December 1, 2008
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"The ban, enacted in December 2005, prohibits the sale of Coca-Cola products on campus until the company agrees to an independent assessment of its labor practices in Colombia following allegations that it sponsored the murder of several union leaders at its Colombian bottling plant...

"The ILO report concluded that though Coca-Cola has enforced child labor laws and has encouraged equality and nondiscrimination in the workplace, not all of its workers have benefited. Since the company outsources many of its positions to subcontractors in Colombia, not all workers share the same rights as direct Coca-Cola employees."

PBS, "Coca-Cola, Indian Farmers Compete for Water Supply," The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, November 18, 2008
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Read Text of Segment
"The India Resource Center worked closely with Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) producers to highlight the critical campaign against Coca-Cola in Kala Dera in the state of Rajasthan. The story aired on NewsHour with Jim Lehrer on November 17, 2008 which has a daily viewership of 2.7 million in the US. While we think that the story missed some key points and could have been much stronger, we welcome the national attention nevertheless."

PinoyPress, "Aspartame: Sweet, Sweet Poison," By Carlos H. Conde, November 25, 2008
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"Reading all the stuff about aspartame could make your head explode. But what convinced me that aspartame is not safe are not just the studies that have found its link to cancer but also the efforts of Donald Rumsfield and Searle/Monsanto in ramming this product down our throats. Monsanto, as you know, is the world's leading producer of genetically modified products - another innovation that many are convinced has already wrought havoc on human life and the ecosystem - and uses not just money and influence but also threat and intimidation on those who go against it, as this Vanity Fair investigative report makes clear. Indeed, Monsanto's track record alone is enough to convince me that this product can kill me."

India Resource Center, "Norway Students Vote to Restrict Coca-Cola: Seek Ethical Alternatives to Coca-Cola," November 11, 2008
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"Students at the University of Oslo have voted overwhelmingly to restrict the dominant presence of Coca-Cola products on campus, and introduce ethical alternatives to Coca-Cola on campus. In a resolution passed yesterday at the University of Oslo Welfare Council (Velferdstinget I Oslo), the student body will now seek to restrict significantly the size of Coca-Cola's contract, offer alternative beverages that are ethical and fair trade as well as adopt more stringent criteria for ensuring that companies that do business with the University of Oslo have strong environmental and ethical records. The student body will also inform Coca-Cola of their decision to restrict Coca-Cola, citing the company's practices in India."

The Miscellany News, "Administration must act on Coke resolution," By Reed Dunlea, November 5, 2008
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"On Oct. 10, the Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council voted to support "replacing the sale of Coca-Cola products on campus with a viable alternative company (or companies)." The resolution and the Vassar Kick Coke Campaign (a coalition of six VSA organizations) urge the administration to remove all Coca-Cola products from campus. A whopping 68 percent of students who responded to their VSA representatives' requests for feedback on the resolution supported kicking Coke."

The Miscellany News, "VSA Council [Vassar College] passes resolution advocating the removal of Coca-Cola products from campus," By Matthew Brock, November 3, 2008
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"At the Vassar Student Association (VSA) Council meeting on Nov. 2, Council passed the Kick Coke campaign's resolution by a vote of 14 to 8-only one vote above the majority required to pass..."

"Reed Dunlea '09, a member of the Kick Coke group, opened the discussion at Sunday's meeting, addressing some of the largest concerns raised about the campaign over the past week. Dunlea explained that the resolution, which states the VSA Council's support for removing Coke products from campus, was not a question of student choice. "This campaign is about the institution and community of Vassar College lending its support to people who've been negatively affected by Coke's practices," said Dunlea. He reminded the audience that even if Coca-Cola products are banned from campus, students can choose to purchase the products off-campus."
Read Adopted Resolution

The Kick Coke Campaign, Vassar College, February 22, 2007

IBEW Local 2323 [International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers] Executive Board votes to eliminate Coke products from union meetings and events, Oct. 30, 2008
This motion was presented at the October 30, 2008 Executive Board meeting.

The motion was made, seconded and approved to support the boycott. Information explaining the reason for the boycott will be distributed to the membership of IBEW Local 2323 at union meetings.

"I make a motion that IBEW Local 2323 will support the boycott of Coca Cola products that include Dasani, Fanta, Minute Maid, Nestea, Powerade and Sprite at our union meetings and events.

"Additionally, we will support trade unionists in their efforts to represent Coke workers in Columbia and other locations worldwide."

Press Release, "Coca-Cola Sustainability Review Omits India," By India Resource Center
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"The Coca-Cola company released its 2007/2008 Sustainability Review yesterday, and surprisingly, critical issues facing the company's operations in India do not find mention in the review. The Coca-Cola company gives itself high marks in its sustainability report which covers areas such as the workplace, environment and community engagement. However, the omission of the issues facing the company in India - various community campaigns accusing the company of creating water shortages and pollution - raise the question whether Coca-Cola's sustainability report is an attempt to manufacture a green image of itself rather than actually addressing the critical challenges facing the company's operations."

KillerCola Kills

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The Globe and Mail, "Maude Barlow: the Al Gore of H2O," By Erin Anderssen, October 25, 2008
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"The outspoken Canadian activist tells Erin Anderssen that she will bring the same doggedness she displayed in opposing NAFTA and globalization to her new post as the UN's senior adviser on water issues.

"...Ms. Barlow sat for two days in a small village with mothers who were holding a silent vigil to protest against a Coca-Cola plant that was siphoning off their water to bottle it. She was tear-gassed during an anti-globalization rally at the World Trade Organization meeting in Hong Kong in 2005."
Interview with Maude Barlow, Democracy Now! September 12, 2008
Watch the Interview Click above or here to watch video

Song Video, "Pour Coca Cola Down the Drain," By Gary Kaye

Coca Cola's very evil
Pour Coca Cola down the drain
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Video, "The Cost of a Coke 2nd Edition," By Matt Beard
Matt Beard's new movie, "THE COST OF A COKE: 2ND EDITION" has been released.

Click above or here to see the video.You can also go to Matt Beard's new website, www.BattleforJustice.com, to see this and other videos. Email Matt at justice.beard@gmail.com for info on how you can get a DVD with an Update on THE ILO's "INVESTIGATION" into the murders and corruption.

The Guardian, "To Die For: Being a trade union organiser in bottling plants used by Coca-Cola in Colombia is a dangerous business - they are prime targets for death squads. Can Coke be held responsible? Mark Thomas follows the trail from Bogotá to New York," Excerpt from "Belching Out the Devil," By Mark Thomas, September 20, 2008
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"When I asked Coca-Cola about these talks, it portrayed them as 'fruitful and informative'. The purpose of the talks, the company said, was 'to assess whether a mediated resolution of the parties' differences could be achieved'. In short, it was looking to settle out of court, and with a settlement such as this comes money - a lot of money. How much? A barrowful. Although I cannot disclose the exact sum offered to Sinaltrainal and the plaintiffs in the lawsuit, it is my understanding that it had six noughts at the end of a dollar sign and a couple of digits in between.

"If the company was offering money, what were the conditions attached to it? I spoke to Ed Potter, the Coca-Cola Company's global workplace rights director, a man with intimate knowledge of these negotiations. I said to him that the company had history in this department: 'Financial settlements are reached, but part of that financial settlement is that you don't criticise us again, you shut up, you go away.' Potter replied, 'All I will say, as a general matter, is we've had several different resolutions ... You've described one of them.'

"Sinaltrainal did not use the words 'fruitful and informative' to describe the talks. 'We were in a process that lasted almost a year and a half, where we talk and talk and talk with them in order to find a solution to the conflict - and it didn't give us any result at all,' says Edgar Paez, the union's international officer. He is sitting in his office, by the same table where Giraldo and Manco gave their testimonies. The only reason Coca-Cola negotiated, he believes, was 'because they don't want us to keep reporting them [campaigning] ... What the company wanted was to buy the silence of the people involved. They give some money to the victims in order not to denounce the problem.'

The negotiations broke down in early 2008. Coca-Cola said 'no final resolution was possible. An impasse was reached and no further discussions are anticipated at this time.' Arguably, the impasse was a result of the conditions of the settlement: Coke would pay millions of dollars, but anyone working for Coca-Cola Femsa and involved in the lawsuit had to leave their jobs - they could no longer work for Coke's contractors. But more than this, they would be legally bound never to criticise Coca-Cola again. According to Paez, this would apply 'not only in Colombia but everywhere in the whole world. They wanted us to sign an agreement that no one would denounce Coca-Cola any more, for the rest of their lives.' In effect, the agreement, if signed, would prevent them from campaigning against any multinational that Coca-Cola had business with. From the moment they signed until the day they died."

Mark Thomas on 'Belching Out the Devil'
Mark Thomas read from his new book-Part 1
Mark Thomas read from his new book-Part 2
Mark Thomas read from his new book-Part 3

Video, "The Hard Truth About a Soft Drink," By Natalie Bogard

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The Canberra Times, "Coke draws the fizz for myth-busting ad," By Jullian Lee, October 15, 2008 Read Article
"The Australian Dental Association has called on the company [Coca-Cola] to withdraw the full-page ad - which busts myths that fizzy drinks are unhealthy - saying the information was either ambiguous or wrong. The association took exception to the claim that the ad busted the "myth" that Coke rots teeth.

"Its president, Dr John Matthews, said: 'We shouldn't rely upon Coca-Cola for giving us dental health advice. They have underestimated the problem and put a spin on it. Most people know Coke is bad for them but they continue to do it so I don't know why Coca-Cola feels the need to do this.' "

Metrolife Books, " 'Ice-cold Coca-Cola: Belching Out The Devil,' by Mark Thomas," Aricle by Sharon Lougher - Tuesday, October 14, 2008
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"As a child, Mark Thomas adored Coca-Cola. He'd drink it whenever he visited his much-loved nan - a warm family image that would doubtless play nicely with the company's brand managers.

"A few decades on, and this formidable comic campaigner continues to unravel claims, first highlighted in his Dispatches programme for Channel 4 last year, of the company's alleged corporate irresponsibility regarding the behaviour of those employed within its complicated web of franchisees and distribution deals.

"After a nauseatingly saccharine experience at the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, he uncovers many fascinating case studies: in Colombia, union members claim they have been badly treated by bottling facility managers; in India, Coca-Cola factories are using so much water the land is sucked dry.

"What emerges is a disheartening and frustrating tale of a company seemingly trying to extricate itself from being ethically liable for those who work under what it calls 'the Coca-Cola system'.

"Thomas is effortlessly funny and vivid in his description of every furrowed unionist brow and makeshift protest shelter. The company mostly stonewalls his efforts to make it redress the balance but Thomas's study isn't in vain: if this book doesn't make you boycott The Coke Side Of Life, few things will."

S&B News, "Book Festival: A look behind the Coca-Cola brand," By Richard Pain, September 10, 2008
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"POLITICAL activist, comedian and writer, Mark Thomas, provides one of the standout attractions of the Guildford Book Festival when he arrives to give an insight into his latest work, Belching Out The Devil...Focusing on the workers and events that are not part of the company's multimillion-dollar advertising campaigns, he exposes a series of provocative tales."

Metro.co.uk, "Five questions for... Mark Thomas," by DAVID BALDWIN, October 5, 2008
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"Both cheeky comic and committed campaigner, Mark Thomas is on the case of Coca-Cola in his new book, 'Belching Out The Devil', which takes the company to task with accusations of human rights abuses."

India Resource Center, Review of "Belching Out the Devil: Global Adventures with Coca-Cola"
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theage.com.au, "The bitter-sweet truth about vitamin water," By Mark Russell, September 21, 2008
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"Vitamin and sports water drinks are so laden with sugar and caffeine that claims about their health-giving benefits should be taken with a grain of salt, nutritionists have warned.

"Consumer advocate group Choice says an unwitting public is being deliberately misled about the health benefits of enhanced water drinks, with some 500-millilitre varieties containing eight teaspoons of sugar, high levels of caffeine and a host of additives, including flavours and colours.

While it purported to be a healthy beverage, a 575-millilitre bottle of Nutrient Water contained seven teaspoons of sugar, she said, and Smart Water's 500-millilitre bottle had eight teaspoons. A 375-millilitre can of Coca-Cola contains 10 teaspoons of sugar."

Democracy Now! "FLOW: For Love of Water...New Film Examines Global Water Crisis," September 12, 2008
Read about film and watch the DN! segment Click here to go to the film's website.

Interview with:
Maude Barlow, head of the Council of Canadians, Canada's largest public advocacy organization, and founder of the Blue Planet Project. She is the author of sixteen books, including Blue Gold. Her latest is Blue Covenant: The Global Water Crisis and the Coming Battle for the Right to Water. She is a recipient of Sweden's Right Livelihood Award, known as the "Alternative Nobel."
Irena Salina, award-winning filmmaker. She is the director of FLOW.

The New York Times, "Flow: The War Between Public Health and Private Interests," By Jeannette Catsoulis, September 12, 2008
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"A documentary and a three-alarm warning, "Flow" dives into our planet's most essential resource - and third-largest industry - to find pollution, scarcity, human suffering and corporate profit. And that's just in the United States."
There is a segment in the film highlighting the demonstrations at the Coke bottling plant in Plachimada, India. These demonstrations led to the closing of the plant.

India Resource Center, "Coca-Cola Continues Unethical and Dishonest Practices in India, Company Must Follow Recommendations of Company Funded Study: Shut Down Kala Dera Bottling Plant," By Amit Srivastava, September 12, 2008
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" It is said that those who don't learn from the mistakes of the past are destined to repeat them. It seems that the Coca-Cola has not learnt any lessons from its past mistakes in India. The manner is which the Coca-Cola company has decided to deal with another formidable community-led campaign in India — in the village of Kala Dera in the state of Rajasthan — is indicative of the arrogance and impunity of the company that has landed it in trouble before. And Coca-Cola in India is in for a rude awakening, once again."

The Oregonian, "For bottled water, we pay twice -- not counting all the unrecycled bottles, By Shelby Wood, September 12, 2008
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"Coca-Cola and Pepsi, makers of the No. 1 and 2 top-selling waters under the Dasani and Aquafina labels, have been pressured to spell out that their products begin as plain old tap water, from public supplies already deemed safe to drink by the Environmental Protection Agency...

"Bottled water, of course, doesn't cost $4 a gallon. It costs $5.76 a gallon (for a bottle of Dasani, at 4.5 cents per fluid ounce). The same amount of Fiji ("Every drop is green") will set you back $7.55. Celebrity-endorsed, electrolyte-enhanced Smartwater ('the water with all the answers') is $6.14. Arrowhead, in an 'Eco-Shape' bottle, is a relative bargain, at $4.48 per gallon."

Trailer, "The Cost of a Coke: 2nd Edition," By Matt Beard
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