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From the state of Colorado: Emily Dickinson "Color-Caste-Denomination"

8/28/2013

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Hello there!  I would like to share my analysis of a classic poem by Emily Dickinson, “Color-Caste-Denomination.”  With so much blue running the state, the reds have claimed to feel forgotten.  A caste of ranchers and farmers are affected by new energy requirements.  From this, a new denomination emerges, they call themselves Northern Colorado.  “Color - Caste – Denomination - These are ‘Time's’ Affair?” (Dickinson)  Time recently offered five tips to help make this succession a reality.  “Tip #1: Get a better name.  Tip #2: Team up. Tip #3: Don’t be square. Tip #4: Timing is everything.  Tip#5: Rig the vote.”  (Trinklein, 2013)

“Tenets - put behind - Death's large - Democratic fingers - Rub away the Brand.” (Dickinson)  Sean Conway, Weld County Commissioner, has indicated that he loves Colorado, but he no longer recognizes it since it’s slipped from red to blue.  The liberals control the legislature and are using their power to bring change to the policies and regulation.  Colorado no longer feels like Colorado to the conservatives of the northern counties.  (Rawlings, 2013)

“If Circassian - He is careless.” (Dickinson)  Colorado Governor, John Hickenlooper, doesn’t even speak the same dialect as his northern counterparts.  What do they mean they want to secede from the state?  Governor Hickenlooper understands that their trying to get a point across, but what is their point?  They say it’s about gun sale policies, agriculture issues, and civil unions for gays. Well, that just can’t be.  These policies are popular with all.  If only someone could interpret for him the perception of this developing confederacy of Circassia?       

State senator, Greg Brophy, whose district covers the 11 counties petitioning to secede from the state, breaks it down.  “They feel like they have been ignored.”  (Whaley, 2013)  He is a republican candidate running against current Governor, Hickenlooper.  He hears these folks loud and clear.  They would like the GOP to take over.     

If Northern Colorado were to be granted secession, we must consider what would happen if they were ever to lose their red hue.  What if it again turned blue?  To answer, I share my final line.  “From the minutes of this meeting, we must deem implausible.”

Works Cited
Dickinson, E. (2004, 1 9). Color-Caste-Denomination. Retrieved 8 28, 2013, from American Poems: http://www.americanpoems.com/poets/emilydickinson/970.shtml
Rawlings, N. (2013, 8 22). Red State, Blue State, Old State, New State: ‘Northern Colorado’ Tries to Secede. Retrieved 8 28, 2013, from Time:  http://nation.time.com/2013/08/22/red-state-blue-state-old-state-new-state-northern-colorado-tries-to-secede/?xid=rss-topstories
Trinklein, M. (2013, 08 25). 5 Tips for North Colorado: #1 Get a new name. Retrieved 08 28, 2013, from Time:   http://ideas.time.com/2013/08/25/5-tips-for-north-colorado-1-get-a-new-name/
Whaley, M. (2013, 08 26). 51st state effort getting governor's attention. Retrieved 08 28, 2013, from Journal-Advocate:  http://www.journal-advocate.com/sterling-local_news/ci_23946481/51st-state-effort-getting-governors-attention?source=rss

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C'est la vie

8/14/2013

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“I'm not going to kill you. I want you to do me a favor. I want you to tell all your friends about me.” – Michael Keaton (Batman Quotes, 2013)

Strict drug sentencing for non-violent offenders has led to a state of multiplicity within American penitentiaries.  The Attorney General claims the United States prison population has increased by about 800% since the 1980’s.  We can take credit for a quarter of the world’s prisoners being held by our justice system.  To stop the overpopulation, a more lenient sentence for small time dealers, or those accused of possession is recommended.  Alternative methods to prison, such as community service programs and treatment facilities, are also proposed.  These changes are expected to bring about fairer punishment, while lessening the economic burden created by an over-crowded prison system. (Perez, 2013)            

America’s over-populated prisons have put the squeeze on federal funding.  A reform to mandatory minimum drug sentencing is one of the changes being proposed to decrease this population.  In a speech to the American Bar Association on Monday, Attorney General Eric Holder, outlined the steps necessary to correct the issue.  As part of the overhaul, he suggests we stop imposing a stiff sentence on non-violent drug offenders.  These are offenders without ties to major drug cartels. (Justice Dept to drop some mandatory drug sentences, 2013)

Desperate measures were taken during the Reagan era to enforce a drug free America.  Along with the “Just say no” campaign associated with Nancy Reagan, President Reagan signed the Anti-Drug Abuse bill into law in 1986. (Just Say No 1982 - 1989, 2010)  The mandatory minimum sentencing was part of the Anti-Drug Act and was meant to discourage children from drug use.  At that time, the sentencing was seen as effective.    

Three decades can bring a lot of changes.  In place of the 80’s anti-drug campaign, ads for teen drug and alcohol rehabs can be found advertised on pages reviewing strains of Jack Frost.  It is said to have some great benefits.  At one time, it was considered a win to hemp supporters when marijuana was approved for medical purposes.  Today recreational uses of marijuana are an option in some states, making the idea of mandatory sentencing for non-violent drug offenders seems a bit harsh.     

Like Keaton’s fun loving character, Johnny Dangerously, our government works to detour children from a life of crime by demonstrating how ridicules the law is.    

Works Cited
Just Say No 1982 - 1989. (2010). Retrieved 08 13, 2013, from Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library: http://www.reaganfoundation.org/details_t.aspxp=RR1005NRL&h1=0&h2=0&sw=&lm=reagan&args_a=cms&args_b=10&argsb=N&tx=1203
Batman Quotes. (2013). Retrieved 08 13, 2013, from IMDb:  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096895/quotes
Justice Dept to drop some mandatory drug sentences. (2013, 08 12). Retrieved 08 13, 2013, from Metro:   http://www.metro.us/boston/news/2013/08/12/us-usa-crime-sentencing-mandator-drug-sentences/
Perez, D. M. (2013, 08 12). Eric Holder seeks to cut mandatory minimum drug sentences. Retrieved 08 13, 2013, from CNN:  http://www.cnn.com/2013/08/12/politics/holder-mandatory-minimums

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