blog 2/22

McGee developed the term ideograph to explain language used in politically language that do not have a concrete definition, however have a clear meaning, understood by all. McGee gives an example of the ideograph equality. He explains how the word, on political reference, is defined by previous experiences in history and it's importance in politics. From his article we also see how ideographs are often intertwined. Equality and liberty are very popular in politics.

     Another ideograph we hear a lot is rights.  As Americans we are entitled to certain rights.  We hear this in almost every speech and campaign. cams re hearing a lot of this in reference to Arizona's recent law which legally allows discrimination against gays and lesbians.  The law allows business owners to deny service to the group if they make their religious believes known. Some argue that business owners have the right to deny service to days and lesbians because it goes against their right to religious freedom. Others argue that this such law takes away rights entitled to gays and lesbians due to equality