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By Erin Hogan & Mackenzie Martin
Staff Writers
Governor Troy Tauber has been accused of dismissing
two girls from his cabinet for sexist reasons.
Miriam Keep and Becca Mohl missed their morning
cabinet meeting today. They told reporters that they were not
fully told of the time and place of the meeting or whether or
not their presence was required. They believe that they if
they were not woman, they would remain on the cabinet.
They also claim that Troy makes derogatory comments
during debate sessions. Also, the girls think that Troy has
recently passed a bill giving him the ability to fire women
without contest. Whether this is true or not has not been
determined. The governor commented that if you miss 1 of
2 of the cabinet meetings, it’s like missing half of your days
of work. And that any normal employer would fire their
Staff Writers
Governor Troy Tauber has been accused of dismissing
two girls from his cabinet for sexist reasons.
Miriam Keep and Becca Mohl missed their morning
cabinet meeting today. They told reporters that they were not
fully told of the time and place of the meeting or whether or
not their presence was required. They believe that they if
they were not woman, they would remain on the cabinet.
They also claim that Troy makes derogatory comments
during debate sessions. Also, the girls think that Troy has
recently passed a bill giving him the ability to fire women
without contest. Whether this is true or not has not been
determined. The governor commented that if you miss 1 of
2 of the cabinet meetings, it’s like missing half of your days
of work. And that any normal employer would fire their
| DEVELOPING STORY: TAUBER DISMISSES CABINET Sources say Gov. let them go for 'sexist' reasons |
employees for missing 50% of their work. He claims he is not sexist, just an angry
employer who doesn’t think that the girls deserve the privilege of being on his cabinet.
He also says the meeting was clearly printed in the bill book and they have no excuse
for missing it. A trial is pending for later this weekend.
employer who doesn’t think that the girls deserve the privilege of being on his cabinet.
He also says the meeting was clearly printed in the bill book and they have no excuse
for missing it. A trial is pending for later this weekend.
By Debbie Thomas
Editor-In-Chief
We see them throughout Model Government, debating
controversial bills and diligently following parliamentary
procedure. But what is truly underneath the polished,
governmental shell of Youth in Government members?
What are some interests or talents you have that most
people don’t know about? Any interesting facts about you?
►“I am a pretty good singer and clarinet player—I am a music
and drama freak. I was also a lobbyist during the election
and I made $14 dollars an hour.” -Karl Kemnitz, Wausau,
member of the Senate
►“I’ve been to Rwanda on a mission trip with my church to
help widows and children of the genocide. I also love
fashion-I was voted best dressed at my school.” -Ashlyn
Thomas, Kettle Moraine, member of the Assembly
►“I can do amazing things with my facial expressions, and I
currently have 3 jobs—one at a file management
warehouse, one at a sushi bar and one as a rep for Bank
of America.” -Nick Renard, Green Bay, member of the
Supreme Court
►“I can lick my elbow and I play in three different bands.”
Garth Halverson, Green Bay, member of the Press Corps
Why are you in Youth in Government—what do you like
about it?
►“I like debating the bills and coming to Madison.” -Laura
Patterson, Stevens Point, member of the Senate
►“I think YIG looks good for college admissions. I joined
because I thought I would have a lot of fun—and I do!”
David Logemann, Fox Cities, member of the Assembly
►"I joined YIG because I didn’t know much about government,
and also because I think it is fun to meet new people.” -
Danny O’Heron, Wausau, member of the Supreme Court
Editor-In-Chief
We see them throughout Model Government, debating
controversial bills and diligently following parliamentary
procedure. But what is truly underneath the polished,
governmental shell of Youth in Government members?
What are some interests or talents you have that most
people don’t know about? Any interesting facts about you?
►“I am a pretty good singer and clarinet player—I am a music
and drama freak. I was also a lobbyist during the election
and I made $14 dollars an hour.” -Karl Kemnitz, Wausau,
member of the Senate
►“I’ve been to Rwanda on a mission trip with my church to
help widows and children of the genocide. I also love
fashion-I was voted best dressed at my school.” -Ashlyn
Thomas, Kettle Moraine, member of the Assembly
►“I can do amazing things with my facial expressions, and I
currently have 3 jobs—one at a file management
warehouse, one at a sushi bar and one as a rep for Bank
of America.” -Nick Renard, Green Bay, member of the
Supreme Court
►“I can lick my elbow and I play in three different bands.”
Garth Halverson, Green Bay, member of the Press Corps
Why are you in Youth in Government—what do you like
about it?
►“I like debating the bills and coming to Madison.” -Laura
Patterson, Stevens Point, member of the Senate
►“I think YIG looks good for college admissions. I joined
because I thought I would have a lot of fun—and I do!”
David Logemann, Fox Cities, member of the Assembly
►"I joined YIG because I didn’t know much about government,
and also because I think it is fun to meet new people.” -
Danny O’Heron, Wausau, member of the Supreme Court
| YIG members share 'interesting' facts |
By Daniel Roberts
Editor-In-Chief
Press Corps has many advantages in the Youth in
Government Program. One of the best things about Press Corps
is the freedom. You think about a topic to use as an article and
get the necessary information. This sometimes invovles going to
the Capital building and interviewing people, or sitting in on
intersting bills and debate.
The whole other side of YIG is the technology of video taping
interviews, newscasts and interesting bills. The person that goes
around video taping goes around video-taping, helps with
interviews and other interesting topics. The newscast tells
everyone about some of the biggest issues that happened during
the day.
If you don't like writing about a topic, that's okay! The Press
Corps needs people who take pictures and video tape. This is my
first year and I really liked going around and doing all these
things. Join Press Corps next year if any of these things interest
you.
Editor-In-Chief
Press Corps has many advantages in the Youth in
Government Program. One of the best things about Press Corps
is the freedom. You think about a topic to use as an article and
get the necessary information. This sometimes invovles going to
the Capital building and interviewing people, or sitting in on
intersting bills and debate.
The whole other side of YIG is the technology of video taping
interviews, newscasts and interesting bills. The person that goes
around video taping goes around video-taping, helps with
interviews and other interesting topics. The newscast tells
everyone about some of the biggest issues that happened during
the day.
If you don't like writing about a topic, that's okay! The Press
Corps needs people who take pictures and video tape. This is my
first year and I really liked going around and doing all these
things. Join Press Corps next year if any of these things interest
you.
| Press Corps searching for members |
| Kelly-Grewe ticket combines experience, diversity Cheif Justice and Editor-In-Chief say they're ready to move to the legislative branch |
By Savannah Reising
Staff Writer
Dan Kelly of the Wausau and Lisa Grewe of Green Bay have joined together in
the candidacy for governor and lieutenant governor. Between interviews and busy
schedules, Lisa, Editor-in-Chief of Press Corps, and Dan, Chief Justice of Supreme
Court, found some spare time to tell us about their campaign. They admit their
excitement
about the process of becoming a candidate and winning over their fellow delegates.
Dan expressed his enthusiasm, saying he is “really excited about what could come
out of this.”
The two describe themselves as an “interesting pair,” and they hold a lot of
power between them. When asked about her chances of winning the vote, Lisa says,
“I think Dan and I have a pretty good chance. We’re from different delegations. He’s
in the judicial branch, and I’m in press corps, which makes a pretty unique ballot.”
Dan is very pleased with Lisa and is glad to have her as a running-mate. He finds an
advantage with the wide range of experience they have working as a team. Together,
they have familiarity with all three branches of government, including press corps,
which is “something so different,” says Dan. Grewe thinks Kelly is “well-qualified” for
the position of governor, and has good ideas.
There are two major things Dan and Lisa plan to improve in their hopeful
positions. One, they want to make the Supreme Court more public, as they feel a lot
of the work members do goes unnoticed. “He has a lot of experience in the
Supreme Court, so he knows some of the problems it faces and has thoughts on
Staff Writer
Dan Kelly of the Wausau and Lisa Grewe of Green Bay have joined together in
the candidacy for governor and lieutenant governor. Between interviews and busy
schedules, Lisa, Editor-in-Chief of Press Corps, and Dan, Chief Justice of Supreme
Court, found some spare time to tell us about their campaign. They admit their
excitement
about the process of becoming a candidate and winning over their fellow delegates.
Dan expressed his enthusiasm, saying he is “really excited about what could come
out of this.”
The two describe themselves as an “interesting pair,” and they hold a lot of
power between them. When asked about her chances of winning the vote, Lisa says,
“I think Dan and I have a pretty good chance. We’re from different delegations. He’s
in the judicial branch, and I’m in press corps, which makes a pretty unique ballot.”
Dan is very pleased with Lisa and is glad to have her as a running-mate. He finds an
advantage with the wide range of experience they have working as a team. Together,
they have familiarity with all three branches of government, including press corps,
which is “something so different,” says Dan. Grewe thinks Kelly is “well-qualified” for
the position of governor, and has good ideas.
There are two major things Dan and Lisa plan to improve in their hopeful
positions. One, they want to make the Supreme Court more public, as they feel a lot
of the work members do goes unnoticed. “He has a lot of experience in the
Supreme Court, so he knows some of the problems it faces and has thoughts on
They are prepared to do individual recruiting, as well as creating brochures andpamphlets to get the word
out about the program. Overall, their progression through the campaign has been very beneficial. Lisa
says, “Even if we don’t win, I’m so glad I was able to go through this, it’s been very valuable.” Dan is also
satisfied with what he has taken away from the process, and says, “I’ve learned a lot, and this is the first
year I’ve really been involved in all aspects of the program at once, instead of just a narrow area.” These
two powerful officers have joined forces. Together they’re bringing fresh ideas to Youth in Government and
have high aspirations for the program.
out about the program. Overall, their progression through the campaign has been very beneficial. Lisa
says, “Even if we don’t win, I’m so glad I was able to go through this, it’s been very valuable.” Dan is also
satisfied with what he has taken away from the process, and says, “I’ve learned a lot, and this is the first
year I’ve really been involved in all aspects of the program at once, instead of just a narrow area.” These
two powerful officers have joined forces. Together they’re bringing fresh ideas to Youth in Government and
have high aspirations for the program.
how to improve it,” says Grewe. Achieving this includes
announcing case winners, so Supreme Court members
can feel more gratification for the work they’ve done. Two,
Lisa and Dan already have big plans to raise YIG numbers.
announcing case winners, so Supreme Court members
can feel more gratification for the work they’ve done. Two,
Lisa and Dan already have big plans to raise YIG numbers.
| Elliot v. Brown reaches Supreme Court Privacy right issues discussed in nude photo case |
By Andrea Parmentier
Staff Writer
A vacation in Costa Rica. A nude beach. A camera. All set the stage of the
curent case in the Supreme Court. Elliot v. Brown Photography is a lawsuit from
a college student who took pictures of her and her roommate at a Costa Rican
nude beach and had them developed. The studio refused to print the “obscene”
pictures, but behind the scenes an employee developed them and gave them
to a friend who put them on the internet. The employee was fired but the
pictures still circulated around campus and the girl and her roommate sued the
company.
Arguing for the appellant, Elliot’s side, is Jon Collins. Brittany Noffke is for
the respondent, Brown Photography. The big questions
they had to answer are:
► Was Elliot’s right to privacy invaded by Brown Photography and its staff?
Staff Writer
A vacation in Costa Rica. A nude beach. A camera. All set the stage of the
curent case in the Supreme Court. Elliot v. Brown Photography is a lawsuit from
a college student who took pictures of her and her roommate at a Costa Rican
nude beach and had them developed. The studio refused to print the “obscene”
pictures, but behind the scenes an employee developed them and gave them
to a friend who put them on the internet. The employee was fired but the
pictures still circulated around campus and the girl and her roommate sued the
company.
Arguing for the appellant, Elliot’s side, is Jon Collins. Brittany Noffke is for
the respondent, Brown Photography. The big questions
they had to answer are:
► Was Elliot’s right to privacy invaded by Brown Photography and its staff?
► Is Brown Photography responsible when one of its employees
acts inappropriately?
► Is the company responsible for the conduct of someone who is not its employee?
Jon argued that the employee stole the photos and caused Elliot emotional distress. Elliot didn’t feel the need to censor his
private photos, and their release is a public disclosure of private facts. There is also currently a Wisconsin state statue that requires
a release form to be signed for a third party to put photos up on the internet. Jon also argued that the company
didn’t fire him until afterwards, so the company is still at fault and responsible for its employee’s actions. He did, however, say it
wasn’t responsible for the employee’s friend’s actions.
Brittany countered that the photos were taken in a public place and disclosed to a third party – Brown Photography – so they
weren’t private photos anymore. “Privacy is limited to people that are in a place that a person would reasonably expect to be private,”
she explained. Brown is still responsible
for its employee’s actions, but dealt with him appropriately
by firing him. The employee behaved inappropriately, but not illegally. She also posits that the company has no control over the
employee’s friend.
The court, unfortunately, would not let Brown-Chica Brown Cow listen in on the justice’s deliberation of these arguments. This
secret activity is the pinnacle of the Supreme Court; the most important, interesting, and hidden part. Six of the members not arguing
the case and the Chief Justice (or a stand-in) seclude themselves in a back room to debate the case’s constitutionality. The validity
of the arguments is taken into account, but overall the Constitution is what the argument is based on.
However, the justices will probably throw out many of the arguments that are irrelevant to the core question of constitutionality.
They will focus on whether Elliot’s privacy was invaded and whether Brown Photography itself is responsible for the actions of the
employee and his friend. Whether the appellant or the respondent won will have to wait until Sunday when the justices’ decision is
announced.
acts inappropriately?
► Is the company responsible for the conduct of someone who is not its employee?
Jon argued that the employee stole the photos and caused Elliot emotional distress. Elliot didn’t feel the need to censor his
private photos, and their release is a public disclosure of private facts. There is also currently a Wisconsin state statue that requires
a release form to be signed for a third party to put photos up on the internet. Jon also argued that the company
didn’t fire him until afterwards, so the company is still at fault and responsible for its employee’s actions. He did, however, say it
wasn’t responsible for the employee’s friend’s actions.
Brittany countered that the photos were taken in a public place and disclosed to a third party – Brown Photography – so they
weren’t private photos anymore. “Privacy is limited to people that are in a place that a person would reasonably expect to be private,”
she explained. Brown is still responsible
for its employee’s actions, but dealt with him appropriately
by firing him. The employee behaved inappropriately, but not illegally. She also posits that the company has no control over the
employee’s friend.
The court, unfortunately, would not let Brown-Chica Brown Cow listen in on the justice’s deliberation of these arguments. This
secret activity is the pinnacle of the Supreme Court; the most important, interesting, and hidden part. Six of the members not arguing
the case and the Chief Justice (or a stand-in) seclude themselves in a back room to debate the case’s constitutionality. The validity
of the arguments is taken into account, but overall the Constitution is what the argument is based on.
However, the justices will probably throw out many of the arguments that are irrelevant to the core question of constitutionality.
They will focus on whether Elliot’s privacy was invaded and whether Brown Photography itself is responsible for the actions of the
employee and his friend. Whether the appellant or the respondent won will have to wait until Sunday when the justices’ decision is
announced.
By Debbie Thomas
Editor-In-Chief
A number of bills from a number of different subject areas were debated in the YIG the Assembly this past weekend. Debate
was streamlined and fast, and many delegates presented unique and throughly provoking arguments for the various bills they were
presented with. The bills that were debated were detailed and well thought through, and the authors were able to counter
arguments against their bills and provide new ones for it adeptly and effectively.
One bill that was debated was bill number 43, a bill to “Standardize the grading scale in Wisconsin Public High Schools and
weight Advancement Classes”. The bill stated that the objective was to “…have all school’s students to be compared on one
grading scale and also to reward students who choose to take advanced courses, in that grading scale”. The bill pointed out that
the same standard grading scale was used for both basic school courses as well as advanced one, a system that author Jack
Vidani sees as inadequate and ineffective. The solution that Vidani proposes would be to multiply the grade of a student taking an
AP or college credit course by a factor of 1.5 for that subject. Students taking an Honors course would not be forgotten-according to
the bill they would receive a 1.25 multiplied factor on their grades as well. As a concluding motion, Vidani adds that that the GPA of
all public schools would “…be extended to a 6.0 grading scale to accommodate for this change” Debate on this bill resulted in a
landslide victory.
Another bill that was presented in debate was written by delegate Elizabeth Braatz of the Fox Cities delegation. Her bill offered
to enact a water tax throughout the state of Wisconsin and the opening speech on began by emphasizing the fact that the average
amount of water used by a US citizen is a recorded as 121 gallons per day, a huge number when compared to the UK’s 33 gallons
and China’s 19 gallons. The suggested tax was a meager one cent a gallon or about $442 a year for the average citizen. However,
an unseen observation during debate was that this figure only applies to a single person. Couples would have to pay an extra $884
in taxes each year, and the average family of four would have to pay $1768 in water taxes in addition to the already standing water
bill, the same amount of money that this family could invest in a child’s college education or to help pay off debt or make necessary
repairs or maintenance on their house. Elizabeth took into account business owners and farmers, allowing them a 65% tax
reduction on the required water needed for irrigation and the maintenance of a company. Debate on this bill was fast-paced and
exciting, and more than one raised placard could be seen waving after a delegate had made his argument on the bill. Nonetheless,
Elizabeth’s bill was not as successful as delegate
Vidani’s though, as hers failed with what appeared to be a 2/3 vote. Elizabeth Braatz agreed to answer some questions after
her bill was debated. She stated that “the long term affects and savings were not considered at all during debate.” She explained
that the money generated from this tax would be going into the research and installation of energy-efficient devices, so it was her
opinion that taxpayers would be benefiting from the tax instead of suffering from it.
First year delegates have met and exceeded expectations and have lived up to the standards that previous
generations of YIG members have set.
Editor-In-Chief
A number of bills from a number of different subject areas were debated in the YIG the Assembly this past weekend. Debate
was streamlined and fast, and many delegates presented unique and throughly provoking arguments for the various bills they were
presented with. The bills that were debated were detailed and well thought through, and the authors were able to counter
arguments against their bills and provide new ones for it adeptly and effectively.
One bill that was debated was bill number 43, a bill to “Standardize the grading scale in Wisconsin Public High Schools and
weight Advancement Classes”. The bill stated that the objective was to “…have all school’s students to be compared on one
grading scale and also to reward students who choose to take advanced courses, in that grading scale”. The bill pointed out that
the same standard grading scale was used for both basic school courses as well as advanced one, a system that author Jack
Vidani sees as inadequate and ineffective. The solution that Vidani proposes would be to multiply the grade of a student taking an
AP or college credit course by a factor of 1.5 for that subject. Students taking an Honors course would not be forgotten-according to
the bill they would receive a 1.25 multiplied factor on their grades as well. As a concluding motion, Vidani adds that that the GPA of
all public schools would “…be extended to a 6.0 grading scale to accommodate for this change” Debate on this bill resulted in a
landslide victory.
Another bill that was presented in debate was written by delegate Elizabeth Braatz of the Fox Cities delegation. Her bill offered
to enact a water tax throughout the state of Wisconsin and the opening speech on began by emphasizing the fact that the average
amount of water used by a US citizen is a recorded as 121 gallons per day, a huge number when compared to the UK’s 33 gallons
and China’s 19 gallons. The suggested tax was a meager one cent a gallon or about $442 a year for the average citizen. However,
an unseen observation during debate was that this figure only applies to a single person. Couples would have to pay an extra $884
in taxes each year, and the average family of four would have to pay $1768 in water taxes in addition to the already standing water
bill, the same amount of money that this family could invest in a child’s college education or to help pay off debt or make necessary
repairs or maintenance on their house. Elizabeth took into account business owners and farmers, allowing them a 65% tax
reduction on the required water needed for irrigation and the maintenance of a company. Debate on this bill was fast-paced and
exciting, and more than one raised placard could be seen waving after a delegate had made his argument on the bill. Nonetheless,
Elizabeth’s bill was not as successful as delegate
Vidani’s though, as hers failed with what appeared to be a 2/3 vote. Elizabeth Braatz agreed to answer some questions after
her bill was debated. She stated that “the long term affects and savings were not considered at all during debate.” She explained
that the money generated from this tax would be going into the research and installation of energy-efficient devices, so it was her
opinion that taxpayers would be benefiting from the tax instead of suffering from it.
First year delegates have met and exceeded expectations and have lived up to the standards that previous
generations of YIG members have set.
| Assembly hard at work Several bills debated over the last two days |
| Senate rejects 'plastic bag' bill |
By Debbie Thomas
Staff Writer
A bill advocating the elimination of non-biodegradable plastic bags was presented to the Senate on Saturday. The author of the
bill, Abbie Martin of the Kettle Moraine delegation, seeks to end the dependency on plastic bags in grocery and convenience stores
in Wisconsin by replacing them with reusable bags, such as biodegradable bags made from corn or canvas. Her concern is to
reduce the carbon footprint on the environment.
Martin, who has a passion for the environment, says that “the Earth has given us so many wonderful things and I want to take
whatever step possible to protect it.” Her bill passed through the Assembly on Friday, where it was faced with some disapproval.
Opponents of the bill in the Assembly claimed that the timing of the proposal was wrong as Wisconsin simply is not ready for the
change. Another criticism of Martin’s bill was the fact that the elimination of plastic bags is addressing only part of the problem;
other factors such as the use of plastic Ziploc and sandwich bags are an issue.
When the bill was presented to the Senate, it faced similar scrutiny, but also a surprising amount of support. While the
Staff Writer
A bill advocating the elimination of non-biodegradable plastic bags was presented to the Senate on Saturday. The author of the
bill, Abbie Martin of the Kettle Moraine delegation, seeks to end the dependency on plastic bags in grocery and convenience stores
in Wisconsin by replacing them with reusable bags, such as biodegradable bags made from corn or canvas. Her concern is to
reduce the carbon footprint on the environment.
Martin, who has a passion for the environment, says that “the Earth has given us so many wonderful things and I want to take
whatever step possible to protect it.” Her bill passed through the Assembly on Friday, where it was faced with some disapproval.
Opponents of the bill in the Assembly claimed that the timing of the proposal was wrong as Wisconsin simply is not ready for the
change. Another criticism of Martin’s bill was the fact that the elimination of plastic bags is addressing only part of the problem;
other factors such as the use of plastic Ziploc and sandwich bags are an issue.
When the bill was presented to the Senate, it faced similar scrutiny, but also a surprising amount of support. While the
feasibility of eliminating plastic bags as well as the enforcement was questioned, the idea that it
would be difficult to find any use of plastic bags that could not be replaced with alternatives, perhaps
biodegradable bags, nylon-fiber bags or canvas bags, was mentioned. Seth Hoffmeister of Eau
Claire called the bill a “progressive bill that goes in the right direction.” Delegate Becca Mohl, who
works at a department store, pointed out that despite the fact that she sees the waste of plastic bags,
often times people who own reusable bags forget to bring them into the store anyway. She thought
that a better idea would be to promote the recycling of the bags rather than the elimination. Other
opponents of the bill argued that it violates the rights of the businesses to decide what they can or
cannot use, as well as the risk that the companies who produce the plastic bags would go out of
business.
Although many agreed with the bill’s intent of saving both the environment and animal life,
ultimately, issues with the enforcement of the bill and flaws with funding caused the majority of the
Senate to reject the bill. Following the session, Martin said, “I’m disappointed that my bill did not
pass, but I hope that this cause will not be laid to rest.”
would be difficult to find any use of plastic bags that could not be replaced with alternatives, perhaps
biodegradable bags, nylon-fiber bags or canvas bags, was mentioned. Seth Hoffmeister of Eau
Claire called the bill a “progressive bill that goes in the right direction.” Delegate Becca Mohl, who
works at a department store, pointed out that despite the fact that she sees the waste of plastic bags,
often times people who own reusable bags forget to bring them into the store anyway. She thought
that a better idea would be to promote the recycling of the bags rather than the elimination. Other
opponents of the bill argued that it violates the rights of the businesses to decide what they can or
cannot use, as well as the risk that the companies who produce the plastic bags would go out of
business.
Although many agreed with the bill’s intent of saving both the environment and animal life,
ultimately, issues with the enforcement of the bill and flaws with funding caused the majority of the
Senate to reject the bill. Following the session, Martin said, “I’m disappointed that my bill did not
pass, but I hope that this cause will not be laid to rest.”
| Assisted suicide bill passes Senate Bill would legalize physcians ability to lethaly inject patients |
By Grace Schroeder
Staff Writer
One bill that sparked several debates in Senate was to leaglize
physician assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Terminally ill patients
are defined as people with degenerate diseases that cause emotional
and physical pain with no chance of recovery. Supporters of the bill argue
that it is a humane option for terminaly ill patients with no other options.
Others argue that it is a bad option because it is unethical and goes
against the Hypocratic Oath.
This bill proposes to make it legal for physcians to assist terminally
ill patients in commiting suicides through lethal injection. It would be a
controled procedure because it would require the consent of at least two
doctors, a physcologist, and the member of the patient's family that has
power of attorney if they are mentally incoherent. If the patient is coherent,
they would not need the permission of a family member.
Staff Writer
One bill that sparked several debates in Senate was to leaglize
physician assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. Terminally ill patients
are defined as people with degenerate diseases that cause emotional
and physical pain with no chance of recovery. Supporters of the bill argue
that it is a humane option for terminaly ill patients with no other options.
Others argue that it is a bad option because it is unethical and goes
against the Hypocratic Oath.
This bill proposes to make it legal for physcians to assist terminally
ill patients in commiting suicides through lethal injection. It would be a
controled procedure because it would require the consent of at least two
doctors, a physcologist, and the member of the patient's family that has
power of attorney if they are mentally incoherent. If the patient is coherent,
they would not need the permission of a family member.
Authors Zach Dressler, Ellie Larson, and Laura Van Es wrote it because they believe that terminally ill patients should die with their
dignity intact and not suffer for months or even years. At the end of their lives, terminally ill patients would no longer be coherent or
the people their friends and family used to know. The only humane way to deal with these patients would be to ease their passing
painlessly when they choose. The authors of this bill argue that if a patient really wanted to kill themselves, they could. Physician
assisted suicide would keep their dignity intact. In addition, it would be better for their families because they could be prepared for
the patient's death. Another pro is that sometimes during a terminal illness, the patient's internal organs become severly damaged.
If physician assisted suicide was made legal, they could save the terminally ill patient's organs could be saved and given to other
patients.
Naysayers of this bill argue that it is unethical and it goes against the Hypocratic Oath. The Hypocratic Oath is an oath written
by Hippocrates, father of western medicine, in 4 bc. This oath is taken by all doctors before they begin to practice. One line in this
oath says 'I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan'. Lethal injection would go directly against
the oath. However, in the states of Oregon, Washington and Montana where lethal injection is legal, doctors are allowed to assist
patients with suicide without breaking the Hypocratic Oath. Naysayers also argue that it is unethical because it is the job of a
physcian to sustain, not destroy life. Another argument is the sanctity of life. They say that life is a privilage, not a right. Also, they say
that few physcians would be willing to help terminally ill patients who wish to commit suicide because of their beliefs.
This bill passed in the Senate. Tomorrow it will pass to Assembly where it will undoubtedly be a hot topic among delegates and
advisors alike.
dignity intact and not suffer for months or even years. At the end of their lives, terminally ill patients would no longer be coherent or
the people their friends and family used to know. The only humane way to deal with these patients would be to ease their passing
painlessly when they choose. The authors of this bill argue that if a patient really wanted to kill themselves, they could. Physician
assisted suicide would keep their dignity intact. In addition, it would be better for their families because they could be prepared for
the patient's death. Another pro is that sometimes during a terminal illness, the patient's internal organs become severly damaged.
If physician assisted suicide was made legal, they could save the terminally ill patient's organs could be saved and given to other
patients.
Naysayers of this bill argue that it is unethical and it goes against the Hypocratic Oath. The Hypocratic Oath is an oath written
by Hippocrates, father of western medicine, in 4 bc. This oath is taken by all doctors before they begin to practice. One line in this
oath says 'I will not give a lethal drug to anyone if I am asked, nor will I advise such a plan'. Lethal injection would go directly against
the oath. However, in the states of Oregon, Washington and Montana where lethal injection is legal, doctors are allowed to assist
patients with suicide without breaking the Hypocratic Oath. Naysayers also argue that it is unethical because it is the job of a
physcian to sustain, not destroy life. Another argument is the sanctity of life. They say that life is a privilage, not a right. Also, they say
that few physcians would be willing to help terminally ill patients who wish to commit suicide because of their beliefs.
This bill passed in the Senate. Tomorrow it will pass to Assembly where it will undoubtedly be a hot topic among delegates and
advisors alike.
By Stephanie Mann
Staff Writer
All delegates attended the Gubernatorial debate in the Assembly Chambers
on Saturday to learn more about the candidates running for governor. The
candidates and their lieutenant governors were Alex Smurawa of Fox Cities and
Jack Vidani of Green Bay on the Red Ticket, Maria Peeples of Fox Cities and
Jacob Kelly of Dane County on the Blue Ticket, and Dan Kelly of Wausau and Lisa
Grewe of Green Bay on the White Ticket.
All governmental candidates are aware of the dire problem of recruitment, the
bane of Youth in Government. Kelly says that he could boost the numbers of
delegates within Wisconsin by getting to know new delegates
personally and by working through the school systems and newspapers to recruit
potential delegates. He adds later on that it is important to have a balanced
Staff Writer
All delegates attended the Gubernatorial debate in the Assembly Chambers
on Saturday to learn more about the candidates running for governor. The
candidates and their lieutenant governors were Alex Smurawa of Fox Cities and
Jack Vidani of Green Bay on the Red Ticket, Maria Peeples of Fox Cities and
Jacob Kelly of Dane County on the Blue Ticket, and Dan Kelly of Wausau and Lisa
Grewe of Green Bay on the White Ticket.
All governmental candidates are aware of the dire problem of recruitment, the
bane of Youth in Government. Kelly says that he could boost the numbers of
delegates within Wisconsin by getting to know new delegates
personally and by working through the school systems and newspapers to recruit
potential delegates. He adds later on that it is important to have a balanced
number of delegates, as too many could potentially be extremely hectic and confusing, especially during large events within the
calendar such as Pre-Gov and Madison, but he would have no problem at all with filling the empty seats that can be seen in the
assemblies. Alex Smurawa says that recruitment has dwindled to almost nothing within the past few years and that the program is
rapidly losing members. He stated: “It cannot be denied that [the lack of recruitment] is something that needs to be improved.” Alex
and Jack Vidani claim to already have recruitment systems set up and ready to run, with interactive and convincing methods, such
as PowerPoint presentations, to name one. He plans to introduce more people to the Supreme Court and allow new members to
be able to see and understand every aspect of the program, and he wants to make it open to all.
Maria Peeples does not disappoint us either. She says that every delegate present could be actively involved in recruitment,
which would let in a flood of new members. Maria’s ambitions also spread beyond recruitment-she plans to strengthen the
program and improve the Pre-Government session to raise the quality of bills and the debate on them. She says that the program
could be much better for many of the new people, and that if potential delegates could see the enthusiasm that is shared by all
delegates in the program, it would spread to them as well. The election will be held tomorrow in each program area.
calendar such as Pre-Gov and Madison, but he would have no problem at all with filling the empty seats that can be seen in the
assemblies. Alex Smurawa says that recruitment has dwindled to almost nothing within the past few years and that the program is
rapidly losing members. He stated: “It cannot be denied that [the lack of recruitment] is something that needs to be improved.” Alex
and Jack Vidani claim to already have recruitment systems set up and ready to run, with interactive and convincing methods, such
as PowerPoint presentations, to name one. He plans to introduce more people to the Supreme Court and allow new members to
be able to see and understand every aspect of the program, and he wants to make it open to all.
Maria Peeples does not disappoint us either. She says that every delegate present could be actively involved in recruitment,
which would let in a flood of new members. Maria’s ambitions also spread beyond recruitment-she plans to strengthen the
program and improve the Pre-Government session to raise the quality of bills and the debate on them. She says that the program
could be much better for many of the new people, and that if potential delegates could see the enthusiasm that is shared by all
delegates in the program, it would spread to them as well. The election will be held tomorrow in each program area.
By Andrea Parmentier
Staff Writer
White Ticket
Dan Kelly of Wausau feels he brings something fresh to the
table, as he has been in both the assembly and Supreme Court.
He also thinks that the enrollment in YIG is its weakest aspect,
especially with neighboring states like Michigan with as many as
5,000 delegates. Dan looks up to Dave Obey, a congressman
from Wausau, because he was in YIG and is now one of the most
important men in the Capitol. He also believes that the
government needs to shoot for the middle ground when
balancing human rights and the protection of its citizens to keep
between the extremes of communism and anarchy.
Lisa Grewe of Green Bay thinks the strongest aspect of
Youth in Government is the quality of the members. They are
small this year, but mighty and ready to debate. Her political hero
is George Washington, our beloved founding father, because he
had to figure out how to be the president of a fledgling nation and
set many precedents.
Staff Writer
White Ticket
Dan Kelly of Wausau feels he brings something fresh to the
table, as he has been in both the assembly and Supreme Court.
He also thinks that the enrollment in YIG is its weakest aspect,
especially with neighboring states like Michigan with as many as
5,000 delegates. Dan looks up to Dave Obey, a congressman
from Wausau, because he was in YIG and is now one of the most
important men in the Capitol. He also believes that the
government needs to shoot for the middle ground when
balancing human rights and the protection of its citizens to keep
between the extremes of communism and anarchy.
Lisa Grewe of Green Bay thinks the strongest aspect of
Youth in Government is the quality of the members. They are
small this year, but mighty and ready to debate. Her political hero
is George Washington, our beloved founding father, because he
had to figure out how to be the president of a fledgling nation and
set many precedents.
Red Ticket
Alex Smurawa of the Fox Cities believes that the government
has no right to strip the rights from one person unless there is no
doubt the person committed a crime or has some sort of
knowledge that could save thousands. Alex is a fan or Andrew
Jackson, the “American Lion.” He admires him for his strength of
leadership and how he stood his ground against his opponents.
Alex also thinks that bills should be equally good and debatable.
Debatable bills present character and skill building opportunities,
but good bills are important too. “Both stir up fiery passion that
everyone has inside.”
Jack Vidani of Green Bay feels that the strongest aspect of
Youth in Government is that no matter what side people are on or
how viciously they tore apart someone’s article, they still walk up
afterwards and congratulate them on good debate. Jack is a
Demond Tutu fan because he believes “we can control the
future,” which is basically what YIG is all about. His favorite bill
was Lukas Brasher-Fons’s, to decrease censorship in public
schools, because to censor ideas is to censor what America was
originally built on.
Alex Smurawa of the Fox Cities believes that the government
has no right to strip the rights from one person unless there is no
doubt the person committed a crime or has some sort of
knowledge that could save thousands. Alex is a fan or Andrew
Jackson, the “American Lion.” He admires him for his strength of
leadership and how he stood his ground against his opponents.
Alex also thinks that bills should be equally good and debatable.
Debatable bills present character and skill building opportunities,
but good bills are important too. “Both stir up fiery passion that
everyone has inside.”
Jack Vidani of Green Bay feels that the strongest aspect of
Youth in Government is that no matter what side people are on or
how viciously they tore apart someone’s article, they still walk up
afterwards and congratulate them on good debate. Jack is a
Demond Tutu fan because he believes “we can control the
future,” which is basically what YIG is all about. His favorite bill
was Lukas Brasher-Fons’s, to decrease censorship in public
schools, because to censor ideas is to censor what America was
originally built on.
Blue Ticket
Maria Peeples of the Fox Cities is running because YIG, and CONA, changed her life. She believes in the strength of the Youth in
Government program, but thinks that recruitment is the weakest aspect. She looks up to Martin Luther King Jr. because he continues
to inspire people to make a difference if they really care about something. Maria also thinks that a mixture of good and debatable ideas
is important, but debatable ones are the best overall. They make people think about their views, bring up points they’ve never thought
of before, and strengthen ideas about a bill.
Jacob Kelly of Dane County thinks the strongest aspect of Youth in Government is the people – their enthusiasm and happiness.
He believes that the government has the right to limit the rights of one to protect many and already does today. Jacob is also an FDR
fan for his courageousness, effort, perseverance, and enthusiasm
in the face of one of the worst crisis in American history.
Maria Peeples of the Fox Cities is running because YIG, and CONA, changed her life. She believes in the strength of the Youth in
Government program, but thinks that recruitment is the weakest aspect. She looks up to Martin Luther King Jr. because he continues
to inspire people to make a difference if they really care about something. Maria also thinks that a mixture of good and debatable ideas
is important, but debatable ones are the best overall. They make people think about their views, bring up points they’ve never thought
of before, and strengthen ideas about a bill.
Jacob Kelly of Dane County thinks the strongest aspect of Youth in Government is the people – their enthusiasm and happiness.
He believes that the government has the right to limit the rights of one to protect many and already does today. Jacob is also an FDR
fan for his courageousness, effort, perseverance, and enthusiasm
in the face of one of the worst crisis in American history.
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