Chapter 3 discussion and prep for the film: True Justice

Hey, you! Check out today's #RadLearningGoals: Understand the difference between Bentham and J.S. Mill AND the basic ideas of Libertarianism as well as critiques of Libertarianism.

Starter Question:
Should the government legalize narcotics? After all, some adults want to use drugs privately. Shouldn't they be allowed to?  Defend your response and incorporate a moral philosophy to support your reasoning? Utilitarianism or Libertarianism.

Class Biz

1. Interested in more discussion/info on these philosophies: watch our author's class lectures!  Check out his lectures on Libertarianism which include #5, 6, 7 and 8

Study group time-- finish ch. 2 discussion and get through ch. 3 

Whole Class Debrief of questions from study group time

Work Time

1. Prep for film tomorrow: “True Justice” (see below for the prompts)
2. Senior Project Brainstorm Phase 1 (on the documents page)
3. Read chapter 6 for Friday
4. Get caught up!

• ​Last week's portfolio update (or get ahead and start this week's!)-- see documents page
• Confirm your Be of Service time
• Check in with Ashley if needed

TRUE JUSTICE: BRYAN STEVENSON’S FIGHT FOR EQUALITY examines the personal journey of Bryan Stevenson, a public defender in Alabama and director of the Equal Justice Initiative, who is working to bring justice to the incarcerated, wrongfully convicted and disadvantaged. This film weaves together Stevenson’s own story, those of his clients, and a history of injustice and complicity by our justice system to reveal how a narrative of racial inequality emerged in this country. Bryan challenges us to seek the truth, confront it, and work towards reconciliation.

Pre-film Reflection 
Please share your responses with Ashley either by hand or digitally:

1.  When you think about the criminal justice system in America, what comes to mind?
2. How would you describe the ways in which race has shaped America?
3. How does your identity inform your understanding or experience of race in America? ​