The American Revolution and constitutionalism in the seventeenth-century West Indies

Article Abstract:

Thomas Jefferson's constitutional argument to the King regarding parliamentary authority over the colonies appears to parallel conflicts that occurred in the West Indies in the seventeenth century. Jefferson argued that the colonies were subject to the King's authority but were not bound by laws enacted by the Parliament. Between 1630 and 1665, West Indian colonies, particularly Barbados, confronted whether the colonists were merely subjects of the King or whether the colonization was done for the benefit of England as a whole. This conflict ultimately was a point of contention in the American Revolution.

Research, History, United States history, Constitutional history, United States history, 1600-1775 (Colonial period), Caribbean Islands

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Admission of computer generated visual evidence: should there be clear standards?

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Computer simulations should be admissible according to the general relevancy requirement of Federal Rule of Evidence 401, and only be excluded when their potential for prejudice and confusion outweighs their usefulness in establishing facts at issue. This will end end application of the more stringent Kelly-Frye standard which makes general acceptance of the scientific community a prerequisite to admission of new types of evidence. The more flexible, case by case admissibility standard will keep the law in step with technology development and allow juries to consider more evidence.

Standards, Usage, Technology application, Evidence (Law), Evidence, Demonstrative, Demonstrative evidence, Computer simulation

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The Computer Revolution Bypasses the Poor

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The need for commitment to computer education is becoming obvious, but the source of funding is not. Most schools have established goals and curricula for computer education, but only wealthy communities have the equipment. The article states the need for a coherent program from the federal government to ensure computer literacy for both blacks and whites.

Computers, Laws, regulations and rules, Digital computers

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