Percolated Central BlogSpot (8/12/07)

Periscope Articles (Newsweek)

In Newsweek magazine, there was an article that deals with the NSA's ability to surveillance any U.S. citizen, for the sake of the safety of the American people. This is an epithet for the "constitutionality" for autonomous surveillance of so-called "terrorists." The post-Watergate Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) stated that wiretapping can only be justified with a warrant. However, due to the recent events of the 9/11 terrorist attack, wiretapping can be procured without the FISA mandate. What does this say of our 14th Amendment rights? Although it isn't enunciated as a legitimate right, courts have ruled in its implication, ad hoc in reference to civil rights. Therefore, how much more should we argue against the derogated (unjustifiably), the personal rights of its citizens (of any country)? It is treated under the right to privacy. One or two court decisions here would be appropriate.

Is privacy, then, a right that one ought to procure or a privilege? I would say yes, it's a right. In a democracy, it is an implied right. But if a government is run by "big government," then it is not a right; it is a granted privilege, via the government. Therefore, under my thesis, where is America going? I believe it is no different from a fascist state (i.e. Statism).

Education

McKeller's Mathematics & Genderism
She writes lengthily on math and incentive for women should love math. In fact, it
is cool to be a math nerd: "It isn't just for boy nerds."

I love the fact that she is making math a passion for women who "play" and iconize ditsy characterization of feminization in modern social classes. Women, now monomaniacs, love to highly hyperbole these icons of modern play. So her endeavors are kind and honest. This is something I am truly grateful for. This is truly what I desire to instill not only in men but women, too. The author of the article says that McKellar's view shows that women will get more out of life when they realize the importance of 'knowing' and discipline. I couldn't agree more. That was an amazing phrase! The thing was that McKellar was in the Wonder Years on Fox 11. The thing was that she wasn't portrayed as the smart child. She was, however, a shy girl. She reminds me a great deal of a girl I used to date: shy, smart, timid and sometimes a pain in the ass (but it's OK).
The amazing part is that she (McKellar) is showing to be the epitomy of the viable prospect for marriage, not just dating. It is amazing, however, the things McKellar has accomplished. She's even been in scholarly journals with other Mathematicians, contributing to Mathematical and physics theorems.