Civil Liberties During a Time of War

Civil liberties should never be limited during a time of war in my opinion. Our rights should never be touched unless we commit some sort of crime and get arrested. At no other time should these rights be taken away. I think that everyone has the right to criticize anything the government says, and with the Sedition Acts, it takes these right away. Not only that but it complete steps on the first amendment,which is delectably the best and well-known amendment in the bill of rights.

Today, this would never happen. People can make fun of the government in public form, even movies and book, and get in no trouble whatsoever. I think this is an amazing thing to have because a lot of countries don't allow this. Some people take this for granted, but I think everyone eventually realizes the worth of having the right to say whatever they want, and the fact that it will never be taken away.

THE SPANISH ARE AT IT AGAIN!

Cuba and Spanish are our current worst enemies and they KEEP digging themselves a bigger hole with each treat. Ever since the dreaded "de Lome letter", the Spanish seem to be in the spotlight of the United States. But, they are at it again and this time its so much worse. Now, you can't even be a sailor and safe from Spain's wrath. Normal everyday people are at risk, and we have to stop them.

The U.S.S. Maine was a US ship that sailed around, causing no harm whatsoever. Cuba, seeing this as an easy target went ahead and attacked, giving no warning or anything. All 250 people on the ship died. Think about their families, and what the Spanish people did to them. They have to be stopped. There is no choice now, but to declare war.

McKinley on the other hand? Still debating on what we should do. Cuba is currently stocking up, rebelling against Spain whose constantly messing with the Cubans and killing them, putting in concentration camps, etc. Thanks McKinley, I guess they can just have this happen and not help. We helped with a dispute in South America and now that this is a world issue, you hesitate. We needs to stand together and unite against the Spanish. Down with Spain, Remember the Maine.