After reading Chapter 5, the chapter reflects unique issues and opportunities within public policy. There were several instances and examples used within the chapter. One of the examples that I would like to use is the use of marijuana. "The federal government prohibits the sale, possession, or growth of marijuana for any purpose." (Dye, page 82.) Marijuana has been classified as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substance Act from the Food and Drug Administration. Many states decided they wanted to take action and found that there is a huge disconnect between state and federal laws with medical marijuana. Although many states have used the ballots and the people's 'voice' to have medical marijuana approved within certain states, "Colorado and Washington have approved it for recreational purposes; The U.S. Justice Department has declined to intervene." (Dye, page 89.)
So yes, if the majority of the public decides on a certain measure or change, a revolution can be done to overthrow the government in the United States. If people seek the change it wants to see, like the approved use of medical marijuana, it can be done and is proactively being done today.
Dye, T. R. (2017). Chapter 5 and 6. In Understanding public policy (pp. 70-118). Boston, MA: Pearson.
A revolution to overthrow the federal government can happen when the people are stripped of their rights or feel like the government no longer has their best interests at heart.
According to Learn Liberty (2016) "the Declaration of Independence says that we not only have the right but we also have the duty to alter or abolish any government that does not secure our unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
It doesn’t seem likely that our government would ever be overthrown for a couple of reasons. Our nation is extremely divided at this time and differing opinions means that there would not be one united front to take on the government. Second, to overthrow the government would mean doing so by force, which is unlikely.
The best chance for a legitimate change in government leadership in a democracy is to do so by voting out the bad and bringing in the good.
Learn Liberty (2016) The Declaration of Independence Says We Have the Right to Overthrow the Government. Retrieved from https://www.learnliberty.org/blog/the-declaration-of-independence-says-we-have-the-right-to-overthrow-the-government/
PUBLIC POLICY 801 (15620)
Module
3
Discussion
T
his
is from Chapter 5 &
6
you read
Discussion: Why would people (or states) have a legitimate right to start a revolution or
overthrow the government in the United States?
Directions:
respond to two other students' posts with your opinion of their evidence and/or
position statements. Responses such as, “I agree” or “good idea” are not acceptable and will
receive no credit. The response m
ust add to the scholarly dialogue presenting the reasons for
your opinion and supporting documentation cited.
(50 words
each
)
Peer 1 J
After reading Chapter 5, the chapter reflects unique issues and opportunities within public
policy. There were several instances and examples used within the chapter. One of the examples
that I would like to use is the use of marijuana. "The federal govern
ment prohibits the sale,
possession, or growth of marijuana for any purpose." (Dye, page 82.) Marijuana has been
classified as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substance Act from the Food and Drug
Administration. Many states decided they wanted
to take action and found that there is a huge
disconnect between state and federal laws with medical marijuana. Although many states have
used the ballots and the people's 'voice' to have medical marijuana approved within certain states,
"Colorado and Wash
ington have approved it for recreational purposes; The U.S. Justice
Department has declined to intervene." (Dye, page 89.)
So yes, if the majority of the public decides on a certain measure or change, a revolution can be
done to overthrow the government i
n the United States. If people seek the change it wants to see,
like the approved use of medical marijuana, it can be done and is proactively being done today.
References:
Dye, T. R. (2017). Chapter 5 and 6. In Understanding public policy (pp. 70
-
118).
Boston, MA:
Pearson.
Peer 2 V
Class,
A revolution to overthrow the federal government can happen when the people are stripped of
their rights or feel like the government no longer has their best interests at heart.
According to Learn Liberty (2016) "the Declar
ation of Independence says that we not only have
the right but we also have the duty to alter or abolish any government that does not secure our
unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
It doesn’t seem likely that our g
overnment would ever be overthrown for a couple of reasons.
Our nation is extremely divided at this time and differing opinions means that there would not be
one united front to take on the government. Second, to overthrow the government would mean
doing
so by force, which is unlikely.
PUBLIC POLICY 801 (15620)
Module 3 Discussion
This is from Chapter 5 & 6 you read
Discussion: Why would people (or states) have a legitimate right to start a revolution or
overthrow the government in the United States?
Directions: respond to two other students' posts with your opinion of their evidence and/or
position statements. Responses such as, “I agree” or “good idea” are not acceptable and will
receive no credit. The response must add to the scholarly dialogue presenting the reasons for
your opinion and supporting documentation cited. (50 words each)
Peer 1 J
After reading Chapter 5, the chapter reflects unique issues and opportunities within public
policy. There were several instances and examples used within the chapter. One of the examples
that I would like to use is the use of marijuana. "The federal government prohibits the sale,
possession, or growth of marijuana for any purpose." (Dye, page 82.) Marijuana has been
classified as a Schedule 1 substance under the Controlled Substance Act from the Food and Drug
Administration. Many states decided they wanted to take action and found that there is a huge
disconnect between state and federal laws with medical marijuana. Although many states have
used the ballots and the people's 'voice' to have medical marijuana approved within certain states,
"Colorado and Washington have approved it for recreational purposes; The U.S. Justice
Department has declined to intervene." (Dye, page 89.)
So yes, if the majority of the public decides on a certain measure or change, a revolution can be
done to overthrow the government in the United States. If people seek the change it wants to see,
like the approved use of medical marijuana, it can be done and is proactively being done today.
References:
Dye, T. R. (2017). Chapter 5 and 6. In Understanding public policy (pp. 70-118). Boston, MA:
Pearson.
Peer 2 V
Class,
A revolution to overthrow the federal government can happen when the people are stripped of
their rights or feel like the government no longer has their best interests at heart.
According to Learn Liberty (2016) "the Declaration of Independence says that we not only have
the right but we also have the duty to alter or abolish any government that does not secure our
unalienable rights, including life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
It doesn’t seem likely that our government would ever be overthrown for a couple of reasons.
Our nation is extremely divided at this time and differing opinions means that there would not be
one united front to take on the government. Second, to overthrow the government would mean
doing so by force, which is unlikely.