Wyclef Jean: 60 Minutes Interview

Hi, Class--

I apologize for the technical difficulties today, but here is the link for the interview I want you to watch this evening. Please answer the following questions, as well, and do not forget to set aside some study time for the unit exam!!! Good luck and I will see you tomorrow!

http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=4713518n


1. Why do you think Wyclef's family succeeded in emigrating to America when so many other Haitians cannot?
2. To what would you attribute his success? Is it just talent or something different about him?
3. Why do you think he feels so committed to returning to his homeland to help?
4. Can you think of anyone else who has done something similar? (It can be in this country or another.)
5. How might you help out right here in Smithtown or someplace else on Long Island? Is anyone needy here? Do you need to be wealthy to help?
6. Why don't wealthy nations do more to help Haitians?

What are inalienable Rights

Inalienable rights are given rights that every person should have. these rights are included in our bill of rights. they are include in our declaration of Independence and some of them are; the right to life, freedom, and and the pursuit of happiness. We, United States citizens are very to have these rights because most governments deprive their people these rights. in my opinion every single person should have these rights except when they fail to follow the law.

Inalienable Rights

Inalienable rights are rights that we are born with and can not be taken away. History states that our inalienable rights are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Unfortunately, these rights are taken away quite often. Inalienable rights are the rights that people should have, but prejudice and discrimination often play a role in depriving people of them.

Inalienable Rights

Inalienable rights are rights that every single human being should have, or at least start their life out with, without questioning. These rights are usually generalized to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness. I believe that inalienable rights should basically include people being able to do whatever they want, as long as it does not interrupt another person or animal's life or happiness. However, I do believe if someone is to stop another person from enjoying their rights to the fullest, that that person too may have to face the consequences of having their rights taken away for a period of time, depending on what exactly they did.

What are inalienable rights?

An inalienable right is a right that you are born with as a human. They are the freedoms that are given to you at birth. They are not rights that are given to you by government but rather rights that a government should help protect. They should never be taken away or infrideged upon. These rights are your birthright. The Declaration of Independence cites some of our inalienable rights such as life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. It says all men are created equal. These are principles that every human deserves to possess. They are universal ideals of what it means to be free and no one should ever take that away from another human.

Inalienable Rights

Inalienable rights are rights that cannot be taken away, unless by the permission of the individual. Most people hold on to them because they feel they are very important to lead a fulfilling life. However, in some parts of the world, inalienable rights are almost overlooked all together, restricting the freedoms of their people. People here in America are conditioned to believe that the rights we have were given to us at birth and can never be taken away, and rightfully so. It is stated the Declaration of Independence. But this is not the case in many other countries, and perhaps may not be in our own country at some point in time, sooner or later.

Inalienable Rights

Inalienable rights are the basic rights which all people should be given, right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness among a few of them. This idea was brought up by our own constitution, as well as John Locke's "Two Treatises of Government". In short, they are rights which cannot be taken away from anyone, the ones which provide for our safety and our freedoms. These rights seem to be becoming more exclusive to only the more "stable" countries. Places such as Haiti or Darfur, where people are constantly fighting for survival tend to go without these rights due to a lack of law enforcement keeping them safe.

Inalienable rights

Inalienable - incapable of being alienated, surrendered, or transferred

Inalienable rights are those rights that cannot be taken from us. They're natural rights such are having the right to be whomever you choose to be, the right to Life and to live, the right of expression, right of faith and the right to believe. As in the Declaration of Independence and as John Locke stated

"Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness"

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Inalienable Rights

Inalienable rights are rights that every human has at birth but they can change as life goes on. The right to bare arms or the right to an attorney are inalienable rights because if congress passed a law stating that both of these are ineffective, we would lose these rights. These are important and represent laws or any right the government gave you such as the right to drive at 17 years old. They can change that to 18, 19, 20 and so on because there temporary rights until they change them. From birth until death, chances are you will loose and gain inalienable rights. 

Inalienable rights are the rights that we are born with that should not be suppressed, except under specific circumstances such as being put in jail or the person willingly gives up there rights for a price. Unalienable rights are different from inalienable rights in that they are not life liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Inalienable rights are sellable and unalienable rights can not be sold which explains why slavery is illegal.

what are inalienable rights?

Inalienable rights are the rights given to the individual, which cannot be taken away without the individual's consent. They are mistakenly confused with "unalienable rights" which cannot be taken away with or without consent. The committee behind the Declaration of Independence believed that human rights shouldn't be alienated even by those given the right because of their major importance. Such rights include "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." They are absolute rights given by the creator which cannot be tampered with by government. In basic terms, man has the right to happiness, security, freedom and private property. These natural rights are given to the individual at birth with understanding that all men are created equally.

What are Inalienable Rights?

Inalienable rights are rights that a person is born with. They ensure that a person is treated equally to those around them. In our Declaration of Independence, our inalienable rights are considered as life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness which I interpret to be the rights that every human being should have in addition to the rights given to them by their own governement. People should have to right to live, be free, and be happy whenever they choose. I also believe that inalienable rights are not to be taken away or changed. Inalienable rights are our natural rights and are the basis for which all other laws are formed, to protect our own personal liberty.

What are inalienable rights?

Inalienable rights are the rights that are given to you at birth. These rights are incorporated into the Declaration of Independence as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. They are natural rights that cannot be taken away from us and remain permenant throughout our lives. I believe that these rights were included in the Declaration of Independence to insure that all people will be treated equally.

What is an inalienable right?

An inalienable right is one of those ideal concepts made notable in the Declaration of Independence. It is the assumption of Sovereignty by each and every individual who is willing to accept the responsibility for such an exalted office. For example, a being a human being.

-Melanie King

What are inalienable rights?

Inalienable rights are certain privileges that we as humans are given at birth. They are rights that can not be violated, or taken away. They are permanent for as long as you live. I believe that the idea of inalienable rights were created to ensure certain amenities to the individual to create a peaceful existence. Also to make sure that every individual is given equal opportunities.


We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain Inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

What are inalienable rights?

Inalienable rights are a right according to natural law. These rights can not be transferred, denied, or be taken away. An example of these rights is the "natural rights". The natural rights are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Inalienable rights are the rights that you receive the second you are born. We get these rights because we are human.

Up Close With Racism

Good morning!!! As a reminder, please read Krik? Krak! Chapter 2 ("1937") for tomorrow's class, and finish the discussion questions for "Children by the Sea." Below you will find a link of a clip regarding some of the discussions we have had over the past week, thanks to one of your peers (who shall remain anonymous for the moment:)) We'll be reviewing this in class, but feel free to watch and comment on it if you like. See you tomorrow!!!


Up Close With Racism