1. THE NEW YORK CITY MAYORAL ELECTION 2013: WHO WILL GET MY
VOTE By: Brandon Dat Period 7
2. Question 1 DOES YOUR WORLD VIEW TEND TO BE MORE LIBERAL OR
MORE CONSERVATIVE? WHERE ARE YOU ON THE POLITICAL/ECONOMIC/SOCIAL
SPECTRUM? WHAT BELIEFS DO YOU HOLD THAT SUPPORT THIS/THESE
PARTICULAR PLACEMENTS ON THE POLITICAL/ECONOMIC/SOCIAL SPECTRUM?
WHICH POLITICAL PARTY WOULD YOU BE MORE LIKELY TO BECOME AFFILIATED
WITH? EXPLAIN.
3. My ideology As I became more aware of political policies and
beliefs, I realized that my world views tend to be more liberal. If
I were to analyze the political spectrum more thoroughly, I would
be a moderate. Furthermore, as I look at the economic spectrum, it
is clear that I share capitalistic views along with hints of
socialism. I believe that it is essential to have government
regulations in economic activities. Lastly, I believe that in order
to have social development it is necessary to be selfish but also
be fittingly philanthropic.
4. Political Spectrum: - I believe there should be government
laws that prevent fraud from private business. - There should be
laws that protect the environment. - The government should aid
those in need. - The upper class (the rich) should be taxed a
larger percent of their income, and taxes for the middle and lower
class should be reduced.-Social Spectrum: I support welfare and the
aid to citizens in need. The social security system should be
tampered with. Same-sex marriage should be allowed. There should be
a separation of church and stateEconomic Spectrum - I personally
believe government regulates the economy is best. Government must
protect citizens from the greed of big business. Government
regulation in all areas of the economy is needed in order to
prevent fraud.
5. POLITICAL PARTY THAT I AM MOST LIKELY TO BECOME AFFILIATED
WITH From looking at the ideologies of the Republican and
Democraticparties, I believe that I most likely will be affiliated
with the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party shares most of my
social, economic, and political views. For example, they believe in
more government regualtions in the economy. From the social
perspective, the Democrats share almost all of my views.
6. Question 2 SELECT 1 NEW YORK CITY ISSUE AND RESEARCH THE
VARIOUS POSITIONS THAT ARE TAKEN. DEFINE THE ISSUE (WHY ARE THERE
DISAGREEMENTS AND CONTROVERSIES?) WHAT ARE THE EXTREME POSITIONS ON
THESE ISSUES? THE MODERATE POSITIONS?
7. STOP AND FRISK AND RACIAL PROFILING Stop and Frisk is a
major issue that New Yorkers face everyday.However, it is quite
evident that minorities are the individuals targeted in the stop
and frisk policy. There are is a major disagreement between the
mayoral officeand the city council. The City Council believes that
the stop and frisk policy is a violation of the rights of the
people of New York. However, the mayor and law enforcers have a
contrasting view. They believe that it is in the best interest of
New York to maintain this policy since it helps prevent crimes. The
City Council is complaining that this policy targetsminorities,
primarily Hispanics and African Americans. The mayor however, feels
that there is not enough minorities being stopped and frisked.
8. EXTREME AND MODERATE POSITIONS Extreme Positions The Stop
and Frisk policyshould be enforced, and minorities should be the
most targeted because they commit the highest percentage of crimes.
The Stop and Frist policy should be deemed unconstitutional because
this policy is a complete violation of New Yorkers rights.Moderate
Positions This policy should be allowedonly in areas where the
crime rate is high. There should be no biasedactions taken by laws
enforcers that target minorities. This policy should not beheavily
enforced, and if used the law enforcer should have a legitimate
reason in enacting this policy.
9. Question 3 IDENTIFY YOUR POSITION ON THIS ISSUE AND EXPLAIN
HOW THE STAND YOU TAKE MIRRORS OR CONTRADICTS YOUR GENERAL
POLITICAL/ECONOMIC/SOCIAL IDEOLOGY. WHERE DO YOU STAND ON THE
ISSUE? WHY DO YOU TAKE THIS PARTICULAR STAND? IN YOUR OPINION, IS
YOUR POSITION EXTREME OR MODERATE? EXPLAIN. DO ALL OF THE STANDS
YOU TAKE ON THE ISSUES MATCH WITH THE IDEOLOGY YOU HOLD? IF YES,
WHY? IF NO, WHY NOT?
10. MY STAND ON THE ISSUE/ MY REASONING I personally believe
that stopand frisk should only be permitted in times when police
officers have legitimate reason or evidence that would require them
to frisk an individual. Furthermore, there should be no biased
actions taken by laws enforcers that target minorities. New York
citizens should have the right to report an officer that frisks
them with no legitimate reason. The reason I share theseviews is
because the United States was created on the premise that all men
are created equal. Furthermore, I personally believe that frisking
is a direct violation of our rights.
11. IS MY VIEW MODERATE OR EXTREME From my perspective I
believe that I share a moderate view on thestop and frisk policy. I
do not regard this policy as unconstitutional, and I do believe
that this policy is necessary New York. Based on my ideologies, my
view seems moderatelyrepublican, meaning that my stand on this
issue is not entirely reflective of the ideologies I hold. With
that being said, I understand that the worries of many
non-supporters of the stop and frisk policy.
12. Question 4 IDENTIFY THE STANDS THAT ARE TAKEN ON YOUR
SELECTED ISSUES BY THE MAYORAL CANDIDATES. BASED ON THEIR DEBATES,
SPEECHES, WEBSITES, COMMERCIALS IN WHICH THEY GIVE THEIR POSITIONS
ON THE ISSUES: ARE THEIR STANDS CONSISTENT OVER TIME OR DO THEY
FLIP-FLOP? DO THEIR STANDS ON THE ISSUES AGREE WITH OR CONTRADICT
THEIR PUBLIC IDEOLOGIES? DO THEIR IDEOLOGIES MATCH THEIR POLITICAL
PARTY AFFILIATIONS? GIVE EXAMPLES.
13. MAIN CANDIDATES POSITIONS: ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORK TIMES
HOW WOULD YOU CHANGE, OR WOULD YOU ELIMINATE, THE POLICE
DEPARTMENTS STOP, QUESTION AND FRISK PRACTICE?Mr. de BlasioMr,
LhotaAccording to Bill de Blasio, the stop and frisk policy has not
helped society in any substantial way. He believes that this policy
just causes distrust between law enforcement and New Yorkers.Mr.
Lhota called the stop-andfrisk tactic an essential tool in crime
reduction. By way of changes, he said, I will enhance communication
with the public so they have a better understanding of the tactic,
as well as continuous training of the N.Y.P.D. to ensure its proper
use.
14. EACH CANDIDATES CONSISTENCY Mr. De Blasio According to the
New YorkTimes, the Post, and multiple analysts, it is clear that De
Blasio was determined to end the stop and frisk policy. Lhota's
recent campaign advertisement went so far as to claim that de
Blasios public safety policies will lead to race riots and
increased murder rates. De Blasio maintained his position on the
stop and frisk policy.Mr. Lhota Lhota also maintained hisposition
on the stop and frisk policy. He did not flop on any of his claims.
On the contrary, Lhotacreated ads that reflected his support of the
stop and frisk policy. Both candidates sparred overthis matter in
the debates.
15. Question 5 WHO ARE THEY? WHERE DO THEY COME FROM? DO THEY
HAVE ACADEMIC CREDENTIALS? WHAT EXPERIENCE DO THEY HAVE? IF YOU
WERE THE CEO OF COMPANY N.Y.C. WHAT QUESTION(S) WOULD YOU ASK
BEFORE YOU WOULD SELECT THE BEST PERSON FOR THE JOB? WHAT MATTERS
MOST TO YOU FROM THE CANDIDATES BIOGRAPHIES? COULD THIS AFFECT YOUR
CHOICE OF CANDIDATE? WILL AGE, RACE, RELIGION, ETHNICITY, GENDER
IMPACT YOUR DECISION? EXPLAIN. IS IT MORE IMPORTANT FOR US TO BE
ABLE TO IDENTIFY WITH THE PERSON WE ELECT OR THAT THE PERSON WE
ELECT STANDS WITH US ON THE ISSUES THAT MATTER THE MOST TO US?
EXPLAIN.
16. BIOGRAPHIES: BILL DE BLASIO AND JOSEPH LHOTA Bill de Blasio
De Blasio is a New York City publicadvocate. He formerly served as
a New York City council member. He was born in Manhattan, however
hewas raised in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He received his bachelors
degree fromNew York University (NYU) and then received his masters
from Columbia Universitys School of International and Public
Affairs. His first job was in the Urban FellowsProgram. He then
worked for a nonprofit organization focused on improving health
care in Central America.Joseph Lhota Lhota is the former chairmanof
the New York City Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He is also
a former deputy mayor under Giuliani. He was born in the Bronx. He
graduated with honors from Georgetown University and then attended
Harvard Business School.
17. MY PERSPECTIVE ON THE BIOGRAPHIES From my perspective both
candidates academic credentials areoutstanding. Bill de Blasios
experience has a public advocate and city council member shows his
commitment and knowledge of the issues of New York. Joseph Lhotas
experience as a deputy mayor under Giuliani alsoshows that he has
experience as a leader for New York. However, I believe that Bill
de Blasio will have a greaterconnection to the people of New York.
More importantly, it is essential that the candidate that I
chooseshares the same views as I do on the most important
topic.
18. Question 6 IDEOLOGICALLY, WHICH OF THE CANDIDATES WORLD
VIEWS COMES CLOSEST TO YOURS? OF THE TWO, WHO TAKES THE MOST
SIMILAR STANDS ON THE ISSUES? WHOSE BIOGRAPHICAL DATA IS MORE
SIGNIFICANT TO YOU?
19. Who do I choose? After a thorough analysis of each of the
candidates, I can fairly say the perspectives on the issues of New
York that de Blasio has, most closely relates to my views. For
instance, his focus on helping small business and enhancing New
York Citys education standards parallels the importance that I
place on these matters.
20. Question 7 WHO WILL GET YOUR VOTE? EXPLAIN
21. Bill de Blasio FROM MY PERSPECTIVE, BILL DE BLASIO SHARES
MOST CLOSELY SHARES MY PERSPECTIVES ON THE ISSUES OF NEW YORK. HIS
POLICIES RELATE DIRECTLY TO MY IDEOLOGIES. BASED ON HIS BACKGROUND
INFORMATION, DE BLASIO ALSO HAS MORE CREDENTIALS TO BECOME THE
MAYOR OF NEW YORK CITY. HOWEVER, I AGREE WITH MR. LHOTA ON THE STOP
AND FRISK POLICY.