Core Democratic Values

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Core Democratic Values

• Stephanie Henslee
• Ms. Dent
• Alternative Education

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Life
Life
A life should not be threatened or killed unless
your own life is in danger.
This works everyday when a new life is brought
into this world.
This didnt work on 9/11 when terrorist took many
innocent lives.
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Liberty
Liberty
Right for freedom and to express your own
opinions or beliefs.
This worked when George W. Bush makes his
speeches and says how he feels about America.
This didnt work when slavery was around because
every time they would talk, they got slashed.
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Pursuit of Happiness
Pursuit of Happiness
You can be happy however you want to, but not to
traumatize someone else's happiness.
This works when youre having fun and a good time.
This doesnt work when people get raped against
their own will.
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Justice
Justice
All people should be treated fair. No one should
be favored.
This works when your parent buys you a candy bar
and have to get one for your sister too.
This didnt work when there were slaves. They
were treated more different because they were
black.
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Everyone is to be treated equal no matter what.
Equality

• This worked when black and white people finally
  shared schools and bathrooms.

This didnt work when women didnt have the right
to vote.
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Truth
Truth
The government is not allowed to lie to the
people.
This worked when our country became free of
slaves.

• This didnt work when Bush said the Middle
  Eastern countries had weapons of mass destruction.

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Patriotism
The right to show the love for your country.
This worked when our soldiers went to war in Iraq.
This didnt work when the terrorist on 9/11
attacked the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.
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This works when you accept someone into your life
that doesnt dress like you or maybe isnt the
same race.
Diversity
The right to be different in your own way.
This doesnt work when you make fun of someone
because of their race, religion, language,
heritage, etc.
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Freedom of Religion
Freedom of
Religion
The right to practice the religion or no religion
that you want.
This works for the people who go to church and
worship God.
This doesnt work for the children of parents who
make them believe in what religion they are their
selves.
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Common Good
Common
Good
Doing something good for your community.
This worked when people started community service.
This doesnt work if the person or people you try
to work with isnt any help to what youre trying
to achieve.