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Why is this being discussed? (Blog stage 7)

       There is no question that Donald Trump is not the most likeable person of all time. He has said many things without thinking that fall in line with racism and complete disrespect towards women. While it is not at all ideal to have a president who talks in this manner, the discussion of impeachment does not need to be brought up. Under what argument would we be able to impeach Donald Trump? His bad comments and loose tongue are not enough to impeach him. A person cannot be impeached just because you don't like him. In order for a president to be impeached, a president must commit treason, bribery, high crimes or misdemeanors. I decided to take a look at the arguments that people are giving to impeach Trump, as well as the consequences and benefits that would come along with his impeachment.        The arguments for Trump's impeachment are mainly based on people not liking certain decisions he makes and the vulgar and mindless things he says. But that does not seem to fal

Commentary on Sarah's Original commentary #1 (Blog stage 6)

       In Sarah Banks' interesting & intellectual perspective on u.s. government blog, her stage 5 commentary  covers the controversy of the NFL national anthem protests. The assignment was to write an original editorial or commentary about U.S. national government. Sarah's blog seemed to focus on two subjects. She clearly made commentary toward the US people by telling us to not lose sight of the great freedom we have been given to free speech. Her second focus was commenting briefly on the U.S. national government, saying, "The First Amendment might seem like a curse at times, but it's a blessing that defines who we are as Americans. It makes America different than any other country in the world and we can thank our founding fathers for that."        While the assignment was to write a commentary on the U.S. national government, this blog focused more on reminding people why we should be thankful that players can take a knee during the anthem. However, Sar