Post Trial Reflection

1. Summarize the facts of the case, as presented by the prosecution. Include relevant witnesses and testimony.
I felt like the prosecution brought on some good points with regarding how every person should be given a fair trial. I also feel that their witnesses being that some were "expert witnesses" I think that they gave a good argument when the defense cross examined them. For example when the defense cross examined James Madison they asked her questions about things that were stated in the Constitution she hit them back with great answers about how the bill was unconstitutional and that everyone should be allowed a speedy and fair trial as stated in the Constitution.
2. Summarize the facts of the case, as presented by the defense. Include relevant witnesses and testimony.
I feel that the defenses argument on how the environments in Arizona aren't safe for the illegal immigrants was weak because if it's not safe for the immigrants how is it safe for the people that actually live there. I also feel that the defenses witness "Kyle" gave a good argument when he said "The constitution says ("We the people of the United States") not ("We the people of the World") because the right and freedom in the constitution is aimed towards American citizens not illegal citizens.
3. What was the most significant piece of evidence, in your personal opinion?
I feel that the most significant piece of evidence was the amendments because they helped the prosecution in many ways to help their case in why the bill is unconstitutional.
4. What was the most significant argument made, in your opinion?
That everyone, citizen of the United States or illegal citizen, should be given an opportunity to a speedy and fair trial.
5. What do you personally believe the correct verdict should be? Do you agree with the jury? Why or why not?
I agree with the verdict and the jury because I feel that the prosecution gave a strong argument and that their questioning with their witnesses as well as the defense's witnesses was strong. And I feel that the defense wasn't really prepared, i felt that the witnesses were good but that the lawyers were jumbled and they were just making up questions on the spot.

Optional Assignment

* As an optional assignment, you can post a quick explanation of why Kurt Vonnegut is often compared to Mark Twain and include 3 non-wikipedia based sources, as well as a minimum of 3 things that interest you about KV and/or his writing. Do all of this by 3:30 on Monday and you get up to a 10/10 added to your grade.

-because they both used humor to answer a well-known question known to everyone, about why we are here and is there a god, and if so why is their suffering in the world.
-because they both shared a profound pessimism
-both had a folksy charm personality
-he resembled Mark Twain in just about everything, especially looks.

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