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Show r Utah State Bar Dialogue on rlRFFUDOM 1 bJl Lj is created by the "Eiertrimg that is really great and inspiring - individual who can labor in freedom," Albert Einstein Ve often take freedom for grante- d- until it is taken away. To help remind us that freedom is the basis of our democracy, the Utah State Bar presents a Dialogue on Freedom. U pages you will find information to stimulate discussions about freedom a story about the fictional land of Quest comments by Utahns about the place that most reminds them of their freedom, quizzes on citizenship, historical events and documents, and suggestions on books and movies which reflect feelings of freedom and our American way of life. In these 'A also find headings titled "Remembering 91T and "Be to television programs and websites. You will 7 d A Good Citizen" which are guides democracy survives because citizens take an active, responsible role in their everyday lives. To help engage you and your children in the democratic process, you'll find a number of tools in the following pages, such as voter registration information and suggestions for good citizenship. For additional information on all of these topics, click on Dialogue on Freedom on the Utah State Bar A : . - 'A'- website, www.utahbar.org. ..jsewiiflt 0 2002 Message from the Utah State Bar U 5 f 1 j I 1 LX I r ii . time uian Mate ear pieasea 10 '"'"Q to Utah's secondary schoofs an important nationwide initiative called is the wake of the September 1. attacks on America, 11 with the American Bar Association, created the Dialogue on Freedom program. During the week of September 11. Utah lawyers will team up with representatives from the three branches of government to lead discussions ; in Land Landing of Mayflower at Cape Cod, I! Massachusetts United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, along . mrxumui WUtf 2. Battles of Lexington and Concord , begin the American Revolution hundreds of Hardf Corrupt Dates: 1954, 1775, 1215, 1945, 1962, 1919, 1620, 1791, 1776, & 1862 interactive program designed to increase students' appreciation of the freedoms we enjoy as Americans. each discussion, the classroom dialogue begins with a hypothetical situation in which a young American becomes stranded V ' of Rights Note: The following story is fictional. sister-w- i 6. the American teenager Quest's the 19th Amendment gives women Ulnwi mnwi is a hypothetical situation to launch discussions political system and way 7. of life. The teen is forced to defend America and its values In Brown v. landing on the island of Quest. While his plane waited for repairs, Brown had the opportunity to meet two Quest citizens: Board of Education of Micahand his older sister, Topeka, Supreme Court (see article on this page). This hypothetical situation and the discussion it generates will encourage young people to think ".'about the following three basic principles: (1) "We the People" ' support the rule of law; (2) Americans believe in and support hile returning from a vacation to Nepal, Jason Brown, Utah high school student, made an unscheduled a right to vote are critical of America and discuss ho It 1 ii in classrooms this month as part of the Utah State Bar's Dialogue on Freedom.) in a brother and with Bill 5. Emancipation Proclamation the imaginary land of Quest, a poor country with few individual rights. The teenager meets two Quest citizens-- 1 ; ' I. 4. Ratification of the In , VA ASM 3. Declaration of Independence secondary classrooms throughout the state. V State Bar 800K 802 Days in the event with the Dialogue on Freedom. Dialogue on Freedom is a lively, In Two Qreat Events In Freedom Quiz (V. correct date.) (Match Utati Willa. . : desegregates schools 9. Victory ; We in Europe - VE Day explained "Life is very hard here. We have six in our family and live in a two room hut. Our mother needs aspirin for her arthritis, principle of in Baker v. Carr However, the classroom presentation is only a beginning. hope that you will continue the Dialogue on Freedom at in When Brown asked Micah and Willa about life in Quest, they 10. Supreme Court sets forth the asked to identify great events of freedom in history, as well as books and movies that represent the American way of life. ; opened my eyes to how America and our society are viewed some parts of the world." 8. Magna Carta adopted individual rights; and (3) every citizen needs to be informed and involved. As part of the dialogue, students will also be : Brown says his short stay in the poor island nation, "really but we don't have enough money to pay for it. Even only available now and then, on the black market." (Answers on page 2) if we did, it is (continued on page 2) home during "Dialogue on Freedom Week" (see information about Governor Leavitt's Declaration on page 3). Whether it is around the dinner table, on a hike, in the car, or in any setting where young people gather, it is our sincere desire that you use this material as a teaching tool to spark further Q , mm) discussion, inspire greater participation in government, and expand your understanding of our political system. ; fit John A. Adams J ' President, Utah State Bar - ' f' ' "1 " BitfatflilfiVlitNTlifiWyjH'il (CWhat place in the world most reminds you of your freedom?" Francs A. Davis, Pastor Ro&ccca'St2s!c(8th The Historic African American Church is the greatest reminder of my freedom. When denied opportunity in the larger community, we could gather for fellowship and fulfillment here. It provided freedom to gather, educational opportunity, economic development, political involvement, a refuge from a hostile . and experienced "somebodiness." We sang with liberty and participated in true Rxk!i4:ru3?E..!!::yi me ui my iiccuuiii lid veieidiib H cemetery where people who died in the name of freedom lie. They sacrificed themselves self lessly for freedom, These veterans put their lives--- ' ! on tne line so that I could be free to fulfill my hopes J jf- :, - ; j 1 and dreams, get an t education, and reach my potential. I give them credit for my freedom. ; i x f Ccach 1 go to my polling precinct on C V campus to vote, at that moment, when the lever - A. n : i it me oauoii j.is cast,i is puiiea, il. and the curtain drawn, I know that irrespective of any other. had a voice in government. It is this basic premise of oovernment that therefore enables me to have so many other freedoms in a democratic society, the best the world has ever known. 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