Spring 2004

Can Good Sportsmanship Be Legislated?

by Dale Frost Stillman

While today's youthful amateur athletes may practice this sentiment, it seems their parents and coaches don't always adhere to the same standard. Sports rage, as the relatively new but growing phenomenon has come to be called, is on the rise, especially among parents whose children are involved in competitive sports.

Dissection: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

by Cheryl Baisden

What would happen if you went to school and told your teacher you didn't want to do the assignment that day? In most cases you would find yourself being sent to the principal's office or receiving an F for the assignment. But if the New Jersey Legislature passes a proposed law, students will be able to refuse to complete a class assignment without getting into trouble.

A Burning Question: Protect the Flag or the U.S. Constitution?

by Roberta K. Glassner, Esq. and Jodi L. Miller

Old Glory, the Stars and Stripes-the American flag has many names and some groups think burning it should be a crime. Others see the burning of our flag as a right protected under the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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