Passport Diplomacy

I came across an article in the New York Times online newspaper called " Passport Diplomacy", in this article it addresses the current issue of the Supreme Court's decision to consider the citizens born the Jerusalem list Israel as their place of birth on their passports. President Obama's administration believes that this is something the Palestine and Israelites should negotiate on their own. The question asked is does Congress have the power to override the Presidents foreign policy wishes. There is listed a debate in which there appears to be various views regarding the issue. Stephan Vladeck, professor of law and co-editor of Just Security blog states that " the American foreign policy is a complex series of powers shared between Congress and the executive branch." He argues that the president does not act as the "sole organ" in the decisions of foreign policy. However, Elizabeth Foley professor at Florida International University  and author of The Tea Party: Three Principles states that "It would be unwise and potentially dangerous for any court to allow Congress's passport power to trump sensitive foreign policy judgments such as the president's position on sovereign recognition." According to the constitution the powers regarding foreign policy issues should be decided among the Congress and executive branch.

Commentary of " Do I matter" blog

I am writing in response to The People's blog post called "Do I matter" by Hernando Fonacier. This blog is addressing the concept that congress is a misrepresentation of all the nations people. I think Hernando brought to light some valid points about how most of the congress is mostly white males. I do not believe everyone is truly represented if this is in fact the case. Hernando Fonacier also mentions that congress is to " enhance and refine" public opinion, he then argues that this is not possible unless congress represents all of public opinion. He then brings to attention the gender differences in the House of Representatives. He states that women are " grossly underrepresented" in the House of Representatives. This statement I do believe to be true, and this can be a major dilemma , because lets be honest women think differently than men. I think this blog touched on valid points that should be considered.