Let's try this again... Remember you need 2 posts a week, and one of them should be from an OpEd. You should have a 75ish word post that includes the cite you are referencing. Be respectful of each other and keep it appropriate :)
I am opposed to school choice. While it is a wonderful thing that a parent would be engaged enough in their child’s education that they would apply for a scholarship so their child could attend a private school, not all kids are so lucky to have someone like that in their life. Their guardians might be too busy with work or even just don’t care. Meanwhile, children in foster care rarely have an adult figure they can look to for support. Instead of outsourcing our education, we should be looking to improve public education as a whole. While money would create some increase in the quality of education, what we need to do is foster an environment where students love learning. Individualized and going at their own pace would be a start to this. KIPP school, a charter school in the South Bronx, is an example of this. In an area where less than 20% of students or at or above grade level for math, KIPP school has a rate of 86% of students who are at or above grade level. Author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell argues that they achieved this through cultivating an environment where students are given high expectations. A school day at KIPP begins at 7:25 and ends at 5:00. Students even come during summers for a few weeks so they don’t forget what they have learned. While I’m not saying this exact model for a school should be adopted, we could take a few pages out off KIPP’s book so these benefits can be extended to all students of all backgrounds.I
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/01/opinion/psychology-is-not-in-crisis.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&_r=0 (I hope this is a OpEd article)
After first reading the first paragraph I was in doubts about it. When they said over 60% of psychology experiments have "failed" to be replicated and that was part of how science works, I was thinking that science had to be replicated to be proven. But after reading the whole article it does seem like my first doubts were wrong, the article provided examples that the context is a massive part that counts in a experiment. Though I think it would be better if they added more then just two real life examples.
You would think a robot would have problems with following the rules of the road but in a case like this, it is people not following enough and the robot doing it to the letter. I wonder if this driver-less car could even work without any crashes at some point in the near future, but it comes down to humans being pretty unpredictable at least to a robots point of view. It could work if say we replaced every car with driver-less ones so they themselves could communicate with each other, that would be amazing. Even for medical services, say a ambulance comes through a busy road, the cars infront would automatically give the ambulance space to go right through; or even that there would never BE busy roads.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/01/europe/pope-francis-abortion/index.html I personally am with Pope Francis's choice to forgive those who have aborted. Pope Francis seems like a very contemporary Pope, beliefs that go to our time now. The catholic religion believes that abortion is a sin, a "moral evil." But if you are catholic you are able to repent these sins. Pope Francis believes that women are put through these situations where they feel like they have to abort, that doesn't mean the catholic religion should necessarily turn their back on these women in their darkest hour. The Catholic Church may find Pope Francis a bit a head of his time but I believe that is a good thing. Religion is suppose to make you feel acceptable, loved and welcomed; and I think that Pope Francis is just trying his best to make the majority feel this way.
I agree with Alexis, because we live in a world where many people use their religion to justify being hateful to another person, or group of people. But Pope Francis helps to show that there is a different side of people of organized religion, and perhaps exhibits the whole idea of Christianity better than those who condemn women for having abortions. Pope Francis does make everyone feel welcomed, and exhibits the characteristics of a Christian better than most.
I personally believe that solitary confinement can be beneficial when used appropriately. People tend to get hostile in prison and will beat someone to death because why they maybe in there. I do disagree with solitary confinement being used as punishment. Humans are very social animals and it's cruel to force them in a small areas while being isolated. So the only true way to meet in the middle is to only use solitary confinement for the safety of yourself and others. For extended periods of time, people commit suicide for being isolated so long. I overall all believe that the way the United States runs its' prisons and jails is corrupt. They tend to dehumanized a prison for breaking a law, I understand in some cases. But putting someone in solitary confinement for extended amounts of time or as punishment is considered cruel and unusual.
People often will do anything they can do even if its hypocritical to make the people that they are against look bad. It is kinda funny that people will ridicule other people for making assumption and not getting the full story but do the same thing when it is in the person favor. The police department, the news anchors, and politicians in this story were rather quick to point fingers at the movement without facts. I get that this would have to a rather emotional case because the person that was murdered was a fellow cop so that might be an excuse for the cops but the other people just wanted to ride the fire. i just believe the only way to make you better than what you are against you should not use the same tactics that you bash them for.
This is why open doors policies do not work in the real life. Sure they are great in thought like Communism but they do not work due to people ambition. If people actually cared about the well being of the group instead of themselves then these would work fantastically. But the fact is these do not work because people always believe that they deserve the best even if it damages the group as a whole. Sure someone in a European country might look like they live a better life than you but the economy in those European countries are already so poor that they can not afford to help other people. Germany is taking the right step in securing that they will make it financially.
I think it’s so great that Ben Carson rose in popularity because I personally like him a lot more than Donald Trump. However, I think Carson can thank Trump for letting him slide into the top spot without question from the media. Trump is a big attention hog so the media eats it up and only focuses on him, allowing slip-ups that Carson made to be almost insignificant. Although, I will say that it is stupid how the media focuses on every controversial thing that a candidate says. They need to report more on what each candidate’s actual platform is and not focus on what they say so much.
I definitely agree with the people who commented on this. She works for the government so she is expected to follow the laws even more. It’s just like you have to do what your boss says in any other job. I understand her beliefs because I agree with her but we still have to obey the law and we have to love one another. That’s one thing that many Christians aren’t understanding about things like gay marriage and marijuana. Even if we don’t agree with them, we can’t treat them like they don’t deserve any love or kindness. Many people in the gay community think that everyone hates them because, unfortunately, some people are acting that way. It’s a sad day when we can’t even agree to disagree. Definitely stand by what you believe, no matter what it is, but I think everyone in the world needs to have a little more respect for each other.
I agree with Kara because some people are going so far as to compare this woman to Rosa Parks when she resembles more the person driving the bus. She's breaking the law to oppress a group of people not liberate anyone. Her faith includes forgiveness and love for everyone despite differences and she's doing a poor job in displaying that. She has a duty and needs to fulfill that duty as a woman of faith and a woman who works for the government.
This is a horrible tragedy that I personally feel could have been avoided with proper padding. On Friday night during a punt return late in the fourth quarter, Tyrell Cameron took a nasty hit and went down with an injury. Fortunately the paramedics rushed out to the field to aid Cameron. On their way to Franklin Medical Center Cameron died. The cause of death is still under investigation but paramedics state the cause was a broken neck. Since the 90's over 77 people have suffered their life due directly to football. I feel that all these injuries are due to lack of proper padding. When I was in the 8th grade I fell to a broken knee and a partially torn MCL. Then during my time off my family and I found out that is is regulation for all lineman to wear knee braces, that this whole injury could have been avoided. I feel that in Cameron's case he was hit hard and fell back on his neck, now in the NFL I see players wearing shoulder pads with extensions so that they don't fall back on their neck. My question is could this death could have been avoided if the school could have just bought the extension.
I agree with Curtiss that this was a horrible tragedy. I also agree that many football related injuries can easily be avoided with proper protection. However, even if the school had bought the extension, it is not required to be worn. Unfortunately, on Saturday 5 Clemson WR Mike Williams was carted off the field with a serious neck injury as well. Luckily he is ok and has complete movement in arms and legs but will miss the rest of the season.
I agree with Curtiss and Jalon. Many people are injured or even killed every day from sports, or even skateboarding because of a lock of proper protection including, but not limited to helmets, and padding. People also are reluctant to wear full protection because they're scared or nervous that they might look stupid or dumb, or their peers will make fun of them, but is not going fully protected worth a horrible injury?
This article is about a former transplant surgeon and his stories about having to take over the operation on his family members. This time he is sitting at his 17 year-olds side watching her infection get worse and worse. He knew that she needed more fluids or the infection would get worse. When he told this to the nurse she said she would call the doctor but he eventually found the nurse shopping online in the lounge of the hospital. He then broke into the fluid cart and proceeded to inject three liters of saline solution into his daughter. When the doctor came the next day he was surprised to see how well the girl was doing. This is not the first time the man has had to step in a do the right thing for his loved ones, once he stepped in and saved his younger son's life and he also saved his mother-in-law from a tragic virus. However unfortunately he wasn't able to save his father from a heart attack. I feel that even if I knew something was wrong with the procedure I would not be able to take matters into my own hands because if I messed something I could kill one of my loved ones, and I feel horrible for this father for having to go through that not only once but multiple times in his life.
In the article Pope Francis says that All priests can forgive women who have had abortions. I agree with Pope Francis because a Catholic church is supposed to help you repent your sins so that you can be able to follow God's way of living. I believe that what Pope Francis is doing is a good thing an that all Catholic churches should be able to embrace this new way of living. As a Catholic you should be able to go to church and find comfort in God because it said that God loves all of his children no matter what their sexuality, race, or decisions are. i completely agree with Pope Francis 100%.
With this issue, churches have to be careful how they state things like this. It is true that you can and should forgive people who abort their children, and likewise the homosexual population. But then you get some churches who state that if you abort a child or if you are homosexual then you have done nothing wrong and you are still going to heaven. But this is not right. Even if the child is not born, it is still alive. It would have been a person who could have lived a full life, but instead it was murdered for whatever reason the mother may have. The Ten Commandments states "Thou shalt not kill," in Exodus 20:13, which if you believe that the child is alive before birth, like me, then abortion is considered murder. As for homosexuality, it is way more direct. First Corinthians 6:9-10 states "Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God." (The first one is from a King James Version Bible and the second one is from a New Living Translation Bible only because it is easier to read.) This is why churches have to be careful because someone could easily mistake a pope, priest, or any christian saying that these can be forgiven, for these things being alright in God's eyes.
I understand and agree with what your saying and how you interpret it but not all women have the choice of abortion. Some women have to abort either because their in poverty, have no way of living/ supporting the child, or there mainly forced to have an abortion. Not all can be forgiven in the eyes of God but I believe that as a Pope, Priest, or any Christian should be compassionate for whatever reason that they chose to do what they did and be able to forgiven because everyone makes mistakes. Your probably thinking that I think that abortion is no sin or that you should be forgiven for it but that's not entirely true. Growing up as a Catholic you don't really have a choice because through their eyes the choice is already made up for you or you have to follow the rules that are stated in the bible. Catholics have always thought that having an abortion is one of the "Greatest Evil" in the entire world which I think its not. What if the mother of this child is not ready to have it. Would you rather let the child live a life that's not ready/ good enough for them. Would you let the child starve, get abused, be treated badly all because the mother thought that having a abortion would keep her from entering God's kingdom.
The title and the picture presented for this article makes it seem like a cult who holds sacrificial ceremonies. In reality, though, it is only a group of people who believe that it would be a good idea to go back to the simpler times of early american settlers who had to kill what they ate. This gives people a completely new outlook on how you can get your food. You do not have to rely a store to buy a cow that someone threw into a grinder. You have the ability to get your own food where you know how you are going to make it. I personally cannot see how the article portrays this as being extremely morbid and bloody, when meat production in factories is probably ten times worse.
In this article, police officers are expressing that they feel like they're "under siege". They feel like they cant do their jobs. Police officers shouldn't be worrying about public opinions as a deciding factor between what could be life or death for them. If someone is being a threat, whether the officer and suspect are black or white, then police officers will need to defend themselves or others. no matter what that protection should be whether it be a tazer or gun they should be able to pull it out if necessary. Citizens need to start understanding that police officers are not here to be racist towards any race that is in America, their job is to simply uphold the law and protect any law abiding citizen. However, I do understand that there are some crooked police officers in the world, as citizens it is our job to find and snitch on those officers. But, that doesn't mean that we just can go out accusing every officer of being crooked in any sort of way. We need to learn how to distinguish between cops that are using power and abusing power. I have to agree with the Hickman when he states that we need to just stick with the saying of "lives matter" and go about our day. We need to go back to not seeing colors or races of other people in the world.
It is impossible to "go back to not seeing colors or races" because race has always been an issue in America. Police brutality is not a new problem.Take the Rodney King case in 1991 where a black men was beaten severely by several police officers on camera, who were acquitted by the way. I want people to see I am black because I am proud of my skin color. To say I don't see color is to say I refuse to recognize what you have gone through due to the color of your skin. It is erasing my identity as a black woman. Furthermore, the police are there to serve the public. That includes black Americans. A police officer should know how to handle their self without resorting to murdering the citizens they're meant to protect. How can anyone say that twelve year old Tamir Rice deserved to die because a grown cop felt "threatened"? It is not just a few crooked cops; it's the system. The same people who were vehemently opposed to civil rights in the 60s and beat peaceful protesters still had their jobs after it was over. They went on to influence the next generation. Finally, to say "all lives matter" is ignorant when the black lives matter movement wishes to address problems uniquely faced by the black American community. It's like a straight person saying "straight people have problems too" when a lesbian is talking about being bullied for her sexuality. When it comes to injustice, the privileged should step back and listen to the minority and not try to interject their hurt feelings in the conversation. Also, to say citizens need to understand anything is wrong. It is our job as citizens to be critical of the system otherwise they'd get away with anything. Black Americans have a right to protest and demand change. It's the first amendment.
While there are a lot of police officers who are just doing their jobs, there are also those who aren't. And I agree with Amal, race has always been an issue in American and some people still see it as "black and white" regardless of how much things have changed. And while I do think it is necessary for police officers to protect themselves, I also think that they should remember that it is not always necessary to use lethal methods. A taser will stop most people if they are a threat, and only if they do not stop I feel like guns should be used, and not in a lethal method. A simple shot to the leg or knee can easily stop someone, and an unnecessary death is avoided. I also feel that citizens should watch cops, and criticize them, but that we should also remember that most of them are here to help us and not every single cop is crooked. And citizens who feel as if their demands aren't being met have the right to protest or the right to free speech, they shouldn't be silenced.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/05/politics/jeanne-shaheen-women-for-hillary/index.html Based on this article I think that both candidates are too focused on opposing their opponent’s campaigns than on supporting their own. Although they are both making arguments against each other, Clinton’s provide support for women’s rights while Trump’s seem to be a desperate counterargument with no real backup. Trump bases his arguments off her funding and way of speech instead of the points that she actually makes. However, in my opinion, both Trump and Clinton are still too absorbed in getting rid of the competition.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/06/opinion/sunday/frank-bruni-the-myth-of-quality-time.html?ref=opinion&_r=0 According to Frank Bruni, the myth of quality time is that it’s better to spend a lot of time with family, whether you want to or not. He believes this because his family has to spend a longer time with each other to open up and be themselves with the extended family as they are with their immediate family. I disagree with the point made in this article. His opinion is based on his own experience and there are many families that differ from his. People are very different; what might take a week for his family to accomplish could take a day for another.
To most, Donald Trump is the last person they would consider voting for to become president. I have mixed opinions on his decision to run, but this article does bring up some good points. Even if he does not have a plan to fix certain problems, he is still highlighting them, instead of ignoring them like others have. Placing higher tariffs on the rich isn't' a bad idea, and obviously the raising rate of hate-crime in the US is a major issue that needs immediate reassessment and action taken against it. He's obviously not a perfect candidate, but what politician or person is?
In this article the subject of legalization of prostitution is discussed. I am personally torn on the subject because not all sex workers are in the business of their own consent, but from what the article states it could be good for the women and other sex workers that are in the business for themselves. Today, the prostitutes are the ones being punished for selling their bodies, but pimps and brothel owners are the real criminals profiting off often non-consensual sex trafficking. This law could serve to prosecute these pimps and brothel owners and put the power in the hands of the women who are willingly selling their bodies.
I agree with Raquel. By making prostitution legal, you allow women that feel they have no other choice than sex trafficking to provide for themselves. Not only can women provide for themselves if the government were to make it legal, but this is also a safer way of doing it. The government can prevent under-age women from entering the business and prosecute pimps and brothel owners allowing prostitutes to work as they please. It should be their decision.
Prostitution is a very tricky topic to talk about. With the recent legalization of gay marriage, and current decisions of legalization of marijuana in different states throughout the country, it's not a surprise that prostitution is being discussed as well. I feel that people's view towards prostitution is more about their personal values towards that subject. Honestly I don't see prostitution as such a bad thing compared to other things in society. At the end of the day it's a job in which both sides of the interaction benefit. Legalizing prostitution will help regulate the sex business. regulating it can allow more laws to protect people in that business from abuse. And regulating it can hopefully prevent children (and adults ) from being in the sex trade business and being in that situation. It could lead to better monitoring and protecting under-age woman and men from going into the trade.
I agree with Miriam. Personally, I think being a prostitute would be a horrible way to live your life, but we all have our own opinions. If that's something a woman wants to do, no one should stop her.Just because you don't agree with something, doesn't mean you can't let others do it. It's also an easy way to earn money and you're guaranteed to have customers. If there were more willing women out there it would also probably reduce the number of women and children being kidnapped and forced into prostitution. In conclusion, I think prostitution should be legalized because you should have the freedom to earn money however you want and it will hopefully prevent some people from being forced into the sex business.
Based upon my opinion I do not believe that prostitution should be legalized. Yes, both sides do benefit from it but is the benefit something that should really be considered? If people need money, they should get a real job, not one where they're bumping nasties for a few hundred dollars, or even just tens of dollars. Prostitution will not help in the human trafficking that is going on either because it just creates another form of cover for the ring controllers to use. The trade will still happen no matter what we do or don't legalize, especially prostitution. To be honest, if we legalize that, it just brings us one step closer to legalizing human trafficking. We keep prostitution as illegal because we don't want the sex business to even exist at all. Sex isn't a business, its a form of pleasure that is supposed to be between two people who love each other. It is not supposed to to be used to obtain money while pleasuring someone who needs a break from his/her failing marriage or someone who just wants some "action" to relieve his/her stressful day. The only thing that legalizing would honestly contribute to is the continuously rising amount of citizens with STI's.
I agree with Miriam and Alyssa. I believe that prostitution should be legalized. Of course there are plenty of cons to the legalization of prostitution such as human trafficking, violence, and disease but I feel like it's more of a moral thing. Why should it be illegal to charge for something that is just given away freely? Aside from prostitutes being forced into the "business" because of economic reasons, there are some who just do it just because. If women are comfortable selling their bodies then then should be able to legally do it.
This editorial is basically about the public discontent in Ferguson and what the city is doing to provide public restfulness. Ferguson has started reforms aimed to help the people by attacking police and court operations that have trapped minor traffic offenders with a lot of fines and penalties and arrest and license suspensions targeted mostly African Americans. The reforms have helped and have resulted in a little more than 6,000 restores licenses by the state. I'm glad there is change in this community because this signifies that racism is still a problem in many parts and it's good that people are taking initiative to protect the rights of people.
This article is about Hillary Clinton possibly running for president, and how she will embrace being a woman during this election. Personally, I'm excited for the day where we finally have a woman as president. It will feel like full equality and like woman can have any job a man can, even though that's already been shown. Even though I support having a female president, I don't think we should ever pick a president based on gender, race, religious views, or anything like that. The president should be chosen based on their plans for America and the decisions they've made, and will make, that affect America, anything else is irrelevant. I think Hillary Clinton trying to gain more supporters based on her gender is unfair and wrong. People should support her because of her plans, not because she pointed out that she's a woman. I also believe that it isn't the president's job to promote things like feminism. The president should be handling foreign affairs, our troops, and things like that. A president that focuses on other things isn't doing their job to protect America.
The question that has been asked around is should prostitution be legalized. I believe that prostitution should not be legalized because selling your body out to other men shouldn't be your resort to making money or as they call it a job. I believe that sex shouldn't be given out for a couple dollars. I believe that sex is a intimate thing that you should experience with your partner/someone who you love and cherish and not someone who you probably wont ever see again in your life. I understand that some people need it for school, debts, and their way of living but I believe that selling your body shouldn't even be an option as a way to get money. If they want to get money so bad that they have to resort to that then why don't they decide to learn something new for themselves or actually start trying to make real money and not easy money.
Kim Davis, a 49-year-old marriage clerk from Rowan County, Kentucky, was recently jailed after refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses. Davis obviously does not agree with the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the subject, which was to formally legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. Many have argued that Davis was simply acting upon her religious beliefs, and should therefore not be punished for it. After all, America is supposed to be all about freedom of religion, right? Well, yes. However, this woman's personal beliefs should not dictate the lives of millions of other Americans. Just because she doesn't agree with something doesn't mean that she has the right to deny other people their fundamental rights. That would be like someone trying to outlaw cookies because they're on a diet. It's absurd for her to think that her despicable and bigoted behavior is okay. The Supreme Court, the highest place of law in the United States, made a definitive ruling on the matter, and the authorities have rightfully arrested her for her actions. Her crimes are no different than any other petty crime. Davis went against the law, and she is rightfully being punished for it. You would think that someone who is supposed to be a professional would know not to be so childish and hateful. Hopefully her time behind bars will give her a period in which she can reflect upon her actions and come out a kinder, more accepting individual.
I wholeheartedly agree with you Brandon. Even if she has strong religious beliefs, Equal marriage is the law of the land now, and she's going to have to understand that. As someone who works for the stats, and provides marriage licenses for society, she has no business imposing her religious beliefs on others, and as a result of her childish hate, she is now in a place where hopefully she can contemplate her actions, and hopefully, learn from them.
To summarize the article I would say that the author feels that attraction is attraction and there shouldn't be a label on it. Being that I'm a huge supporter of the L.G.B.T community I agree with his point of view. Love is love. Acceptance of the point of view has increased especially since the recent legalization of gay marriage. An example of the increase in acceptance is the transformation of Bruce Jenner into Caitlyn Jenner. This story has been covered in the media plenty of times. She has tons of supporters. E Entertainment even allows her to have a show called "I Am Cait". Years ago that would have been frowned upon. The author of this article points out that some people start off being lesbian, gay, bisexual, etc because of sexual attraction and some just feel like a person is a person no matter what gender or sexual orientation they are. People should be and are now able to love and express their love for who they want. I honestly don't see why being a member of the L.G.B.T community matter so much to others who aren't affected by it. Just let people live their life's they way they want and keep your negative comments to yourself.
This is an interesting article discussing the shot that Ohio Governor John Kasich has at getting the GOP nomination for the 2016 Presidential election. In my opinion I believe that Kasich doesn't really have a realistic shot at getting the nomination, but I think he would be very good as a running mate on the ticket of another Republican that does win the nomination. It's interesting that Kasich holds many moderate views compared to his more radical conservative party mates, and normally something like that would be viewed as a positive and a reason why he has a shot at the nomination, but instead I feel in many conservative house hold his progressive stances on some things are a serious negative. It does however, provide a valuable thing for his chances at VP, as his moderate viewpoints may sway some of the more moderate people of both parties, as well as independent voters to the GOP, and provide as a positive running mate selection, contrasting from the very negative decision of John McCain to choose Sarah Palin to run with in 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/07/opinion/we-dont-need-kim-davis-to-be-in-jail.html?ref=opinion In my opinion I think that Kim Davis should be put behind bars. Her decision to deny a same-sex couple their right to marriage was unacceptable. She has a specific job as a marriage clerk and that doesn’t include denying marriage to someone just because of your religious beliefs.She went against the law and now she is getting what she deserves. If she thought that this wouldn’t cause conflict then she was sadly mistaken. She needs to learn how to respect other’s decisions just as she would want someone to respect hers.
The article's author, Ignatieff, argues that the refugee crisis is not a European problem. He argues that we, as Americans, should aid or take in the refugees. In my opinion, Ignatieff is right. Although it isn't our direct responsibility to help the refugees, it is something that as Americans we should be a part of. We've armed the Syrian rebels to support their civil war, so we should also help the helpless citizens who are being hurt, killed, or forced to flee their homes. It is our duty as Americans to spread democracy, but what good is that if we're letting the lives of citizens the future, democratic Syria be taken away? No, the refugee crisis isn't a European problem. The refugees have fled to virtually all corners of the world, and the fact that we have only let in about 1,500 of them is unacceptable. If we are going to allow their civil war to happen, we need to be willing to aid the citizens that may be negatively affected.
I agree with the parent's choice to not abort their child, regardless of it it was the expectation for parents who found out their children had Down Syndrome before birth. Their doctors tried to push them towards abortion as soon as they heard the news, and when they disagreed they tried to persuade them by further explaining the risks, and telling them that their child would most likely have many disabilities and would need around the clock care for their entire lifetime, as well as a shortened lifespan. I feel like the decision should be up to the person themselves, but obviously there is no one else to decide but I feel as if life should always persevere, and that it's a gift. I'm glad that her parents made the decision they did
On another note, doctors do not always get their diagnosis right. When my mom was pregnant with me, her doctors told her that I was going to have Down Syndrome when I was born. Luckily, I was born perfectly fine, but if my parents would have decided to have gotten an abortion, then they never would've known that. Also, I don't think that their doctors had the right to try and change the parents mindset about their choice. I think that the parents made the right choice by keeping their child.
Kim Davis was sent to jail after denying a same-sex couple their marriage licenses as a marriage clerk. The author believes that she shouldn't of been sent to jail but rather every state follow North Carolina's lead. North Carolina passed a law stating that if a marriage clerk doesn't feel comfortable with giving them out to a same-sex couple, then someone else will take over for them at the time it happens if told to a supervisor.
When I first heard about same sex merriage I thought the choice was up to the clerk now I read this and Im wrong. But i do agree that it should be a choice and clerks should not be sent to jail for saying no. This who same sex is just stiring up the American society, wether its good or bad.
First off I'd like to say I have no problem with same sex marriage at all I don't feel it effects me in a life changing way so why should I care how others want to live there lives. I do however agree with North Carolinas law. As a marriage clerk it is Kim Davis' job to issue marriage licenses, and now that same sex marriage is legal in the U.S., she has no right to deny any couple a marriage license. So I do believe she should be replaced, but jail time? What's that going to solve ?
With it being Labor Day today, I chose to go with an article about Barack Obama's recent speech to union members, in which he had some strong words about comments some GOP presidential candidates have had about unions and union workers. I agree with President Obama that these comments are ridiculous, and that we should do more to support workers and collective bargaining in the United States than we already do. I am of the opinion that workers, as the backbone of the economy and our country, should be treated fairly and well, and should have more power in negotiations with their employers, because labor regulations such as laws on sick leave, vacations time, and maternal/paternal leave are way behind the same rights granted in other countries that our companies are competing with in the global marketplace.
After reading this article, I can say that strides are being made when it comes to racial prejudice in the criminal justice system.Like it or not, racial prejudice has been a big issue in this country, with police and other branches of the system targeting African-Americans for things like arrests, and traffic fines. But Ferguson is starting to do something about it. When it comes to traffic violations, more than 6,000 revoked or suspended licenses have been restored, and all arrest warrants for traffic violations before this year have been withdrawn. When it comes to the police force, Ferguson promises to adopt higher standards for police, especially when it comes to the use of force. While we may have a long way to go before institutionalized racism is gone, this is a very admirable first step.
This article speaks alot to be because its not about someone or murder its about a group who has taken justice into their own hands. Anonymous sees the corruptuion within the goverment and is taking a stand against it. This is important to Everyone because they arnt shooting peopld they are hacking. They could change the votes on a eletion they could find out who we are and its honestly something that is close to us wether we like it or not. Blog By Johnnie C.
I think that the father did the right thing by stepping in to ensure his daughter was being properly cared for while she was sick. If he hadn't previously worked in the medical field, I would disagree with his actions, but in this case I think it was acceptable. He tried to stay out of it as best as he could, but when he saw that her doctors were not doing their job, he decided it was time for him to step in and take over. He had also had to go through the same type of thing with his son and his mother in law. Since he is a retired surgeon he knew what he was doing to help his daughters health.
This article is about a man who tried to bomb the 9/11 memorial. This man was sentenced to twenty years, not life, not execution, but twenty years. He should be guilty of attempted, premeditated murder but all we sentence him to is twenty years in a prison cell. A prison cell that provides him with shelter, food, healthcare, daily gym access and whatever else he needs when he needs it. That is something that not even most Americans have, but were giving it to an attempted terrorist. Not only was he attempting that, but he was giving out information to other people on how to build his lethal bomb and when they could use it and how to use it. This man tried to take the lives of hundreds or even thousands of Americans and we wont try to put him on the line for execution. I strongheartedly disagree with his sentencing.
I agree with Hannah that he should've been at least to life in prison. The attacks of 9/11 should us that we were vulnerable for the first time as a nation. However, it also brought a lot of anger and our nation together. So for someone to have planned on doing another attack to us and also the target being the memorial of 9/11 should've brought out some of that anger.
this article is made entirely of different pieces from Senator Cruz's speech. It explains how he does not support the new Iranian nuclear deal. I, for one, agree with him in saying that i do not support it either. As the article states, we have three major problems if we go through with this new deal. The first problem being that we are basically giving power to the Iranians to either injure or kill millions of people. The second problem is that we abandon our own people just for a better reputation with Iran. that shows that we care more about our relationships with other countries than we care about our own people. The third consequence would be that we are the ones backing this deal with the money that they need. We are giving Iran all the tools they need in order to take us down as a country. Forty-two democrats that are on the senate have now voted in favor of this deal. This deal is creating one of the biggest security risks that America has ever seen, but were willing to do it because we want to kiss the butts of that country souly because they hate us. Were more worried about our appearance than we are the security of our own people.
In this article the author is stating that the teachers of America aren't stupid but the teacher training they receive is. The author states that a recent study conducted with English professors shows that they didn't understand the material that is being taught to students.
This video captures an officer abusing his athourity and using excessive force to take into custody a kid about half his size for walking on the side of the road. This is another great example of when some egotistic over controlling prick of an officer goes rogue because some kid said he didn't want to get off the side of the road as he waited for his bus. But this is just one incident. Time after time we hear about cops being overly aggressive and abusive for example that cop who tackled and arrested an innocent tennis player not to long ago as the man just stood outside a building. Oh and not to mention it's his third lawsuit for using excessive force. Shouldn't he be indefinitely suspended? I have first hand experience of being roughed up by some racist pig and yet I wasn't charged with anything. So what were his reasons for using force? I'm sick and tired of seeing these cops get away with crap like this
http://www.cnn.com/2015/08/28/opinion/jindal-school-choice-louisiana/index.html
ReplyDeleteI am opposed to school choice. While it is a wonderful thing that a parent would be engaged enough in their child’s education that they would apply for a scholarship so their child could attend a private school, not all kids are so lucky to have someone like that in their life. Their guardians might be too busy with work or even just don’t care. Meanwhile, children in foster care rarely have an adult figure they can look to for support. Instead of outsourcing our education, we should be looking to improve public education as a whole. While money would create some increase in the quality of education, what we need to do is foster an environment where students love learning. Individualized and going at their own pace would be a start to this. KIPP school, a charter school in the South Bronx, is an example of this. In an area where less than 20% of students or at or above grade level for math, KIPP school has a rate of 86% of students who are at or above grade level. Author and journalist Malcolm Gladwell argues that they achieved this through cultivating an environment where students are given high expectations. A school day at KIPP begins at 7:25 and ends at 5:00. Students even come during summers for a few weeks so they don’t forget what they have learned. While I’m not saying this exact model for a school should be adopted, we could take a few pages out off KIPP’s book so these benefits can be extended to all students of all backgrounds.I
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/01/opinion/psychology-is-not-in-crisis.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss&_r=0
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After first reading the first paragraph I was in doubts about it. When they said over 60% of psychology experiments have "failed" to be replicated and that was part of how science works, I was thinking that science had to be replicated to be proven. But after reading the whole article it does seem like my first doubts were wrong, the article provided examples that the context is a massive part that counts in a experiment. Though I think it would be better if they added more then just two real life examples.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/02/technology/personaltech/google-says-its-not-the-driverless-cars-fault-its-other-drivers.html?hp&action=click&pgtype=Homepage&module=photo-spot-region®ion=top-news&WT.nav=top-news
ReplyDeleteYou would think a robot would have problems with following the rules of the road but in a case like this, it is people not following enough and the robot doing it to the letter. I wonder if this driver-less car could even work without any crashes at some point in the near future, but it comes down to humans being pretty unpredictable at least to a robots point of view. It could work if say we replaced every car with driver-less ones so they themselves could communicate with each other, that would be amazing. Even for medical services, say a ambulance comes through a busy road, the cars infront would automatically give the ambulance space to go right through; or even that there would never BE busy roads.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/01/europe/pope-francis-abortion/index.html
ReplyDeleteI personally am with Pope Francis's choice to forgive those who have aborted. Pope Francis seems like a very contemporary Pope, beliefs that go to our time now. The catholic religion believes that abortion is a sin, a "moral evil." But if you are catholic you are able to repent these sins. Pope Francis believes that women are put through these situations where they feel like they have to abort, that doesn't mean the catholic religion should necessarily turn their back on these women in their darkest hour. The Catholic Church may find Pope Francis a bit a head of his time but I believe that is a good thing. Religion is suppose to make you feel acceptable, loved and welcomed; and I think that Pope Francis is just trying his best to make the majority feel this way.
I agree with Alexis, because we live in a world where many people use their religion to justify being hateful to another person, or group of people. But Pope Francis helps to show that there is a different side of people of organized religion, and perhaps exhibits the whole idea of Christianity better than those who condemn women for having abortions. Pope Francis does make everyone feel welcomed, and exhibits the characteristics of a Christian better than most.
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ReplyDeletehttp://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/09/03/opinion/solitary-confinement-is-cruel-common-and-useless.html?_r=0
DeleteI personally believe that solitary confinement can be beneficial when used appropriately. People tend to get hostile in prison and will beat someone to death because why they maybe in there. I do disagree with solitary confinement being used as punishment. Humans are very social animals and it's cruel to force them in a small areas while being isolated. So the only true way to meet in the middle is to only use solitary confinement for the safety of yourself and others. For extended periods of time, people commit suicide for being isolated so long. I overall all believe that the way the United States runs its' prisons and jails is corrupt. They tend to dehumanized a prison for breaking a law, I understand in some cases. But putting someone in solitary confinement for extended amounts of time or as punishment is considered cruel and unusual.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/03/opinion/charles-blow-ratcheting-up-the-rhetoric.html?ref=opinion
ReplyDeletePeople often will do anything they can do even if its hypocritical to make the people that they are against look bad. It is kinda funny that people will ridicule other people for making assumption and not getting the full story but do the same thing when it is in the person favor. The police department, the news anchors, and politicians in this story were rather quick to point fingers at the movement without facts. I get that this would have to a rather emotional case because the person that was murdered was a fellow cop so that might be an excuse for the cops but the other people just wanted to ride the fire. i just believe the only way to make you better than what you are against you should not use the same tactics that you bash them for.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/03/opinion/will-germany-succumb-to-hate.html
ReplyDeleteThis is why open doors policies do not work in the real life. Sure they are great in thought like Communism but they do not work due to people ambition. If people actually cared about the well being of the group instead of themselves then these would work fantastically. But the fact is these do not work because people always believe that they deserve the best even if it damages the group as a whole. Sure someone in a European country might look like they live a better life than you but the economy in those European countries are already so poor that they can not afford to help other people. Germany is taking the right step in securing that they will make it financially.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2015/09/02/ben-carsons-surge-how-raised-his-game-under-media-radar/
ReplyDeleteI think it’s so great that Ben Carson rose in popularity because I personally like him a lot more than Donald Trump. However, I think Carson can thank Trump for letting him slide into the top spot without question from the media. Trump is a big attention hog so the media eats it up and only focuses on him, allowing slip-ups that Carson made to be almost insignificant. Although, I will say that it is stupid how the media focuses on every controversial thing that a candidate says. They need to report more on what each candidate’s actual platform is and not focus on what they say so much.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/03/opinion/the-kentucky-clerk-who-denied-marriage-licenses-to-gay-couples.html?ref=opinion
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with the people who commented on this. She works for the government so she is expected to follow the laws even more. It’s just like you have to do what your boss says in any other job. I understand her beliefs because I agree with her but we still have to obey the law and we have to love one another. That’s one thing that many Christians aren’t understanding about things like gay marriage and marijuana. Even if we don’t agree with them, we can’t treat them like they don’t deserve any love or kindness. Many people in the gay community think that everyone hates them because, unfortunately, some people are acting that way. It’s a sad day when we can’t even agree to disagree. Definitely stand by what you believe, no matter what it is, but I think everyone in the world needs to have a little more respect for each other.
I agree with Kara because some people are going so far as to compare this woman to Rosa Parks when she resembles more the person driving the bus. She's breaking the law to oppress a group of people not liberate anyone. Her faith includes forgiveness and love for everyone despite differences and she's doing a poor job in displaying that. She has a duty and needs to fulfill that duty as a woman of faith and a woman who works for the government.
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.cnn.com/2015/09/05/us/louisiana-football-injury-death/index.html
ReplyDeleteThis is a horrible tragedy that I personally feel could have been avoided with proper padding. On Friday night during a punt return late in the fourth quarter, Tyrell Cameron took a nasty hit and went down with an injury. Fortunately the paramedics rushed out to the field to aid Cameron. On their way to Franklin Medical Center Cameron died. The cause of death is still under investigation but paramedics state the cause was a broken neck. Since the 90's over 77 people have suffered their life due directly to football. I feel that all these injuries are due to lack of proper padding. When I was in the 8th grade I fell to a broken knee and a partially torn MCL. Then during my time off my family and I found out that is is regulation for all lineman to wear knee braces, that this whole injury could have been avoided. I feel that in Cameron's case he was hit hard and fell back on his neck, now in the NFL I see players wearing shoulder pads with extensions so that they don't fall back on their neck. My question is could this death could have been avoided if the school could have just bought the extension.
I agree with Curtiss that this was a horrible tragedy. I also agree that many football related injuries can easily be avoided with proper protection. However, even if the school had bought the extension, it is not required to be worn. Unfortunately, on Saturday 5 Clemson WR Mike Williams was carted off the field with a serious neck injury as well. Luckily he is ok and has complete movement in arms and legs but will miss the rest of the season.
DeleteI agree with Curtiss and Jalon. Many people are injured or even killed every day from sports, or even skateboarding because of a lock of proper protection including, but not limited to helmets, and padding. People also are reluctant to wear full protection because they're scared or nervous that they might look stupid or dumb, or their peers will make fun of them, but is not going fully protected worth a horrible injury?
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ReplyDeleteThis article is about a former transplant surgeon and his stories about having to take over the operation on his family members. This time he is sitting at his 17 year-olds side watching her infection get worse and worse. He knew that she needed more fluids or the infection would get worse. When he told this to the nurse she said she would call the doctor but he eventually found the nurse shopping online in the lounge of the hospital. He then broke into the fluid cart and proceeded to inject three liters of saline solution into his daughter. When the doctor came the next day he was surprised to see how well the girl was doing. This is not the first time the man has had to step in a do the right thing for his loved ones, once he stepped in and saved his younger son's life and he also saved his mother-in-law from a tragic virus. However unfortunately he wasn't able to save his father from a heart attack. I feel that even if I knew something was wrong with the procedure I would not be able to take matters into my own hands because if I messed something I could kill one of my loved ones, and I feel horrible for this father for having to go through that not only once but multiple times in his life.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/01/europe/pope-francis-abortion/index.html
ReplyDeleteIn the article Pope Francis says that All priests can forgive women who have had abortions. I agree with Pope Francis because a Catholic church is supposed to help you repent your sins so that you can be able to follow God's way of living. I believe that what Pope Francis is doing is a good thing an that all Catholic churches should be able to embrace this new way of living. As a Catholic you should be able to go to church and find comfort in God because it said that God loves all of his children no matter what their sexuality, race, or decisions are. i completely agree with Pope Francis 100%.
With this issue, churches have to be careful how they state things like this. It is true that you can and should forgive people who abort their children, and likewise the homosexual population. But then you get some churches who state that if you abort a child or if you are homosexual then you have done nothing wrong and you are still going to heaven. But this is not right. Even if the child is not born, it is still alive. It would have been a person who could have lived a full life, but instead it was murdered for whatever reason the mother may have. The Ten Commandments states "Thou shalt not kill," in Exodus 20:13, which if you believe that the child is alive before birth, like me, then abortion is considered murder. As for homosexuality, it is way more direct. First Corinthians 6:9-10 states "Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God." (The first one is from a King James Version Bible and the second one is from a New Living Translation Bible only because it is easier to read.) This is why churches have to be careful because someone could easily mistake a pope, priest, or any christian saying that these can be forgiven, for these things being alright in God's eyes.
DeleteI understand and agree with what your saying and how you interpret it but not all women have the choice of abortion. Some women have to abort either because their in poverty, have no way of living/ supporting the child, or there mainly forced to have an abortion. Not all can be forgiven in the eyes of God but I believe that as a Pope, Priest, or any Christian should be compassionate for whatever reason that they chose to do what they did and be able to forgiven because everyone makes mistakes. Your probably thinking that I think that abortion is no sin or that you should be forgiven for it but that's not entirely true. Growing up as a Catholic you don't really have a choice because through their eyes the choice is already made up for you or you have to follow the rules that are stated in the bible. Catholics have always thought that having an abortion is one of the "Greatest Evil" in the entire world which I think its not. What if the mother of this child is not ready to have it. Would you rather let the child live a life that's not ready/ good enough for them. Would you let the child starve, get abused, be treated badly all because the mother thought that having a abortion would keep her from entering God's kingdom.
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ReplyDeleteThe title and the picture presented for this article makes it seem like a cult who holds sacrificial ceremonies. In reality, though, it is only a group of people who believe that it would be a good idea to go back to the simpler times of early american settlers who had to kill what they ate. This gives people a completely new outlook on how you can get your food. You do not have to rely a store to buy a cow that someone threw into a grinder. You have the ability to get your own food where you know how you are going to make it. I personally cannot see how the article portrays this as being extremely morbid and bloody, when meat production in factories is probably ten times worse.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/04/us/us-police-feel-under-siege/index.html
ReplyDeleteIn this article, police officers are expressing that they feel like they're "under siege". They feel like they cant do their jobs. Police officers shouldn't be worrying about public opinions as a deciding factor between what could be life or death for them. If someone is being a threat, whether the officer and suspect are black or white, then police officers will need to defend themselves or others. no matter what that protection should be whether it be a tazer or gun they should be able to pull it out if necessary. Citizens need to start understanding that police officers are not here to be racist towards any race that is in America, their job is to simply uphold the law and protect any law abiding citizen. However, I do understand that there are some crooked police officers in the world, as citizens it is our job to find and snitch on those officers. But, that doesn't mean that we just can go out accusing every officer of being crooked in any sort of way. We need to learn how to distinguish between cops that are using power and abusing power. I have to agree with the Hickman when he states that we need to just stick with the saying of "lives matter" and go about our day. We need to go back to not seeing colors or races of other people in the world.
It is impossible to "go back to not seeing colors or races" because race has always been an issue in America. Police brutality is not a new problem.Take the Rodney King case in 1991 where a black men was beaten severely by several police officers on camera, who were acquitted by the way. I want people to see I am black because I am proud of my skin color. To say I don't see color is to say I refuse to recognize what you have gone through due to the color of your skin. It is erasing my identity as a black woman.
DeleteFurthermore, the police are there to serve the public. That includes black Americans. A police officer should know how to handle their self without resorting to murdering the citizens they're meant to protect. How can anyone say that twelve year old Tamir Rice deserved to die because a grown cop felt "threatened"? It is not just a few crooked cops; it's the system. The same people who were vehemently opposed to civil rights in the 60s and beat peaceful protesters still had their jobs after it was over. They went on to influence the next generation.
Finally, to say "all lives matter" is ignorant when the black lives matter movement wishes to address problems uniquely faced by the black American community. It's like a straight person saying "straight people have problems too" when a lesbian is talking about being bullied for her sexuality. When it comes to injustice, the privileged should step back and listen to the minority and not try to interject their hurt feelings in the conversation.
Also, to say citizens need to understand anything is wrong. It is our job as citizens to be critical of the system otherwise they'd get away with anything. Black Americans have a right to protest and demand change. It's the first amendment.
While there are a lot of police officers who are just doing their jobs, there are also those who aren't. And I agree with Amal, race has always been an issue in American and some people still see it as "black and white" regardless of how much things have changed. And while I do think it is necessary for police officers to protect themselves, I also think that they should remember that it is not always necessary to use lethal methods. A taser will stop most people if they are a threat, and only if they do not stop I feel like guns should be used, and not in a lethal method. A simple shot to the leg or knee can easily stop someone, and an unnecessary death is avoided. I also feel that citizens should watch cops, and criticize them, but that we should also remember that most of them are here to help us and not every single cop is crooked. And citizens who feel as if their demands aren't being met have the right to protest or the right to free speech, they shouldn't be silenced.
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.cnn.com/2015/09/05/politics/jeanne-shaheen-women-for-hillary/index.html
ReplyDeleteBased on this article I think that both candidates are too focused on opposing their opponent’s campaigns than on supporting their own. Although they are both making arguments against each other, Clinton’s provide support for women’s rights while Trump’s seem to be a desperate counterargument with no real backup. Trump bases his arguments off her funding and way of speech instead of the points that she actually makes. However, in my opinion, both Trump and Clinton are still too absorbed in getting rid of the competition.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/06/opinion/sunday/frank-bruni-the-myth-of-quality-time.html?ref=opinion&_r=0
ReplyDeleteAccording to Frank Bruni, the myth of quality time is that it’s better to spend a lot of time with family, whether you want to or not. He believes this because his family has to spend a longer time with each other to open up and be themselves with the extended family as they are with their immediate family. I disagree with the point made in this article. His opinion is based on his own experience and there are many families that differ from his. People are very different; what might take a week for his family to accomplish could take a day for another.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/08/upshot/is-trump-the-candidate-reform-conservatives-are-seeking.html?ref=politics&_r=0
ReplyDeleteTo most, Donald Trump is the last person they would consider voting for to become president. I have mixed opinions on his decision to run, but this article does bring up some good points. Even if he does not have a plan to fix certain problems, he is still highlighting them, instead of ignoring them like others have. Placing higher tariffs on the rich isn't' a bad idea, and obviously the raising rate of hate-crime in the US is a major issue that needs immediate reassessment and action taken against it. He's obviously not a perfect candidate, but what politician or person is?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/07/opinion/should-prostitution-be-legalized.html?rref=opinion&module=Ribbon&version=origin®ion=Header&action=click&contentCollection=Opinion&pgtype=blogs
ReplyDeleteIn this article the subject of legalization of prostitution is discussed. I am personally torn on the subject because not all sex workers are in the business of their own consent, but from what the article states it could be good for the women and other sex workers that are in the business for themselves. Today, the prostitutes are the ones being punished for selling their bodies, but pimps and brothel owners are the real criminals profiting off often non-consensual sex trafficking. This law could serve to prosecute these pimps and brothel owners and put the power in the hands of the women who are willingly selling their bodies.
I agree with Raquel. By making prostitution legal, you allow women that feel they have no other choice than sex trafficking to provide for themselves. Not only can women provide for themselves if the government were to make it legal, but this is also a safer way of doing it. The government can prevent under-age women from entering the business and prosecute pimps and brothel owners allowing prostitutes to work as they please. It should be their decision.
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ReplyDeleteProstitution is a very tricky topic to talk about. With the recent legalization of gay marriage, and current decisions of legalization of marijuana in different states throughout the country, it's not a surprise that prostitution is being discussed as well. I feel that people's view towards prostitution is more about their personal values towards that subject.
Honestly I don't see prostitution as such a bad thing compared to other things in society. At the end of the day it's a job in which both sides of the interaction benefit. Legalizing prostitution will help regulate the sex business. regulating it can allow more laws to protect people in that business from abuse. And regulating it can hopefully prevent children (and adults ) from being in the sex trade business and being in that situation. It could lead to better monitoring and protecting under-age woman and men from going into the trade.
I agree with Miriam. Personally, I think being a prostitute would be a horrible way to live your life, but we all have our own opinions. If that's something a woman wants to do, no one should stop her.Just because you don't agree with something, doesn't mean you can't let others do it. It's also an easy way to earn money and you're guaranteed to have customers. If there were more willing women out there it would also probably reduce the number of women and children being kidnapped and forced into prostitution. In conclusion, I think prostitution should be legalized because you should have the freedom to earn money however you want and it will hopefully prevent some people from being forced into the sex business.
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DeleteBased upon my opinion I do not believe that prostitution should be legalized. Yes, both sides do benefit from it but is the benefit something that should really be considered? If people need money, they should get a real job, not one where they're bumping nasties for a few hundred dollars, or even just tens of dollars. Prostitution will not help in the human trafficking that is going on either because it just creates another form of cover for the ring controllers to use. The trade will still happen no matter what we do or don't legalize, especially prostitution. To be honest, if we legalize that, it just brings us one step closer to legalizing human trafficking. We keep prostitution as illegal because we don't want the sex business to even exist at all. Sex isn't a business, its a form of pleasure that is supposed to be between two people who love each other. It is not supposed to to be used to obtain money while pleasuring someone who needs a break from his/her failing marriage or someone who just wants some "action" to relieve his/her stressful day. The only thing that legalizing would honestly contribute to is the continuously rising amount of citizens with STI's.
DeleteI agree with Miriam and Alyssa. I believe that prostitution should be legalized. Of course there are plenty of cons to the legalization of prostitution such as human trafficking, violence, and disease but I feel like it's more of a moral thing. Why should it be illegal to charge for something that is just given away freely? Aside from prostitutes being forced into the "business" because of economic reasons, there are some who just do it just because. If women are comfortable selling their bodies then then should be able to legally do it.
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ReplyDeleteThis editorial is basically about the public discontent in Ferguson and what the city is doing to provide public restfulness. Ferguson has started reforms aimed to help the people by attacking police and court operations that have trapped minor traffic offenders with a lot of fines and penalties and arrest and license suspensions targeted mostly African Americans. The reforms have helped and have resulted in a little more than 6,000 restores licenses by the state.
I'm glad there is change in this community because this signifies that racism is still a problem in many parts and it's good that people are taking initiative to protect the rights of people.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/01/opinion/brazile-hillary-clinton-woman-2016/index.html
ReplyDeleteThis article is about Hillary Clinton possibly running for president, and how she will embrace being a woman during this election. Personally, I'm excited for the day where we finally have a woman as president. It will feel like full equality and like woman can have any job a man can, even though that's already been shown. Even though I support having a female president, I don't think we should ever pick a president based on gender, race, religious views, or anything like that. The president should be chosen based on their plans for America and the decisions they've made, and will make, that affect America, anything else is irrelevant. I think Hillary Clinton trying to gain more supporters based on her gender is unfair and wrong. People should support her because of her plans, not because she pointed out that she's a woman. I also believe that it isn't the president's job to promote things like feminism. The president should be handling foreign affairs, our troops, and things like that. A president that focuses on other things isn't doing their job to protect America.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/07/opinion/should-prostitution-be-legalized.html?ref=opinion&_r=0
ReplyDeleteThe question that has been asked around is should prostitution be legalized. I believe that prostitution should not be legalized because selling your body out to other men shouldn't be your resort to making money or as they call it a job. I believe that sex shouldn't be given out for a couple dollars. I believe that sex is a intimate thing that you should experience with your partner/someone who you love and cherish and not someone who you probably wont ever see again in your life. I understand that some people need it for school, debts, and their way of living but I believe that selling your body shouldn't even be an option as a way to get money. If they want to get money so bad that they have to resort to that then why don't they decide to learn something new for themselves or actually start trying to make real money and not easy money.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/04/us/kim-davis-things-to-know/
ReplyDeleteKim Davis, a 49-year-old marriage clerk from Rowan County, Kentucky, was recently jailed after refusing to issue same-sex marriage licenses. Davis obviously does not agree with the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the subject, which was to formally legalize same-sex marriage nationwide. Many have argued that Davis was simply acting upon her religious beliefs, and should therefore not be punished for it. After all, America is supposed to be all about freedom of religion, right? Well, yes. However, this woman's personal beliefs should not dictate the lives of millions of other Americans. Just because she doesn't agree with something doesn't mean that she has the right to deny other people their fundamental rights. That would be like someone trying to outlaw cookies because they're on a diet. It's absurd for her to think that her despicable and bigoted behavior is okay. The Supreme Court, the highest place of law in the United States, made a definitive ruling on the matter, and the authorities have rightfully arrested her for her actions. Her crimes are no different than any other petty crime. Davis went against the law, and she is rightfully being punished for it. You would think that someone who is supposed to be a professional would know not to be so childish and hateful. Hopefully her time behind bars will give her a period in which she can reflect upon her actions and come out a kinder, more accepting individual.
I wholeheartedly agree with you Brandon. Even if she has strong religious beliefs, Equal marriage is the law of the land now, and she's going to have to understand that. As someone who works for the stats, and provides marriage licenses for society, she has no business imposing her religious beliefs on others, and as a result of her childish hate, she is now in a place where hopefully she can contemplate her actions, and hopefully, learn from them.
Deletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/07/opinion/charles-m-blow-sexual-attraction-and-fluidity.html?ref=opinion
ReplyDeleteTo summarize the article I would say that the author feels that attraction is attraction and there shouldn't be a label on it. Being that I'm a huge supporter of the L.G.B.T community I agree with his point of view. Love is love. Acceptance of the point of view has increased especially since the recent legalization of gay marriage. An example of the increase in acceptance is the transformation of Bruce Jenner into Caitlyn Jenner. This story has been covered in the media plenty of times. She has tons of supporters. E Entertainment even allows her to have a show called "I Am Cait". Years ago that would have been frowned upon. The author of this article points out that some people start off being lesbian, gay, bisexual, etc because of sexual attraction and some just feel like a person is a person no matter what gender or sexual orientation they are. People should be and are now able to love and express their love for who they want. I honestly don't see why being a member of the L.G.B.T community matter so much to others who aren't affected by it. Just let people live their life's they way they want and keep your negative comments to yourself.
http://www.cnn.com/2015/07/20/opinions/zelizer-kasich-candidate/index.html
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting article discussing the shot that Ohio Governor John Kasich has at getting the GOP nomination for the 2016 Presidential election. In my opinion I believe that Kasich doesn't really have a realistic shot at getting the nomination, but I think he would be very good as a running mate on the ticket of another Republican that does win the nomination. It's interesting that Kasich holds many moderate views compared to his more radical conservative party mates, and normally something like that would be viewed as a positive and a reason why he has a shot at the nomination, but instead I feel in many conservative house hold his progressive stances on some things are a serious negative. It does however, provide a valuable thing for his chances at VP, as his moderate viewpoints may sway some of the more moderate people of both parties, as well as independent voters to the GOP, and provide as a positive running mate selection, contrasting from the very negative decision of John McCain to choose Sarah Palin to run with in 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/07/opinion/we-dont-need-kim-davis-to-be-in-jail.html?ref=opinion
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion I think that Kim Davis should be put behind bars. Her decision to deny a same-sex couple their right to marriage was unacceptable. She has a specific job as a marriage clerk and that doesn’t include denying marriage to someone just because of your religious beliefs.She went against the law and now she is getting what she deserves. If she thought that this wouldn’t cause conflict then she was sadly mistaken. She needs to learn how to respect other’s decisions just as she would want someone to respect hers.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/06/opinion/sunday/the-refugee-crisis-isnt-a-european-problem.html?_r=0
ReplyDeleteThe article's author, Ignatieff, argues that the refugee crisis is not a European problem. He argues that we, as Americans, should aid or take in the refugees. In my opinion, Ignatieff is right. Although it isn't our direct responsibility to help the refugees, it is something that as Americans we should be a part of. We've armed the Syrian rebels to support their civil war, so we should also help the helpless citizens who are being hurt, killed, or forced to flee their homes. It is our duty as Americans to spread democracy, but what good is that if we're letting the lives of citizens the future, democratic Syria be taken away? No, the refugee crisis isn't a European problem. The refugees have fled to virtually all corners of the world, and the fact that we have only let in about 1,500 of them is unacceptable. If we are going to allow their civil war to happen, we need to be willing to aid the citizens that may be negatively affected.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/04/opinion/does-down-syndrome-justify-abortion.html
ReplyDeleteI agree with the parent's choice to not abort their child, regardless of it it was the expectation for parents who found out their children had Down Syndrome before birth. Their doctors tried to push them towards abortion as soon as they heard the news, and when they disagreed they tried to persuade them by further explaining the risks, and telling them that their child would most likely have many disabilities and would need around the clock care for their entire lifetime, as well as a shortened lifespan. I feel like the decision should be up to the person themselves, but obviously there is no one else to decide but I feel as if life should always persevere, and that it's a gift. I'm glad that her parents made the decision they did
On another note, doctors do not always get their diagnosis right. When my mom was pregnant with me, her doctors told her that I was going to have Down Syndrome when I was born. Luckily, I was born perfectly fine, but if my parents would have decided to have gotten an abortion, then they never would've known that. Also, I don't think that their doctors had the right to try and change the parents mindset about their choice. I think that the parents made the right choice by keeping their child.
Deletehttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/07/opinion/we-dont-need-kim-davis-to-be-in-jail.html
ReplyDeleteKim Davis was sent to jail after denying a same-sex couple their marriage licenses as a marriage clerk. The author believes that she shouldn't of been sent to jail but rather every state follow North Carolina's lead. North Carolina passed a law stating that if a marriage clerk doesn't feel comfortable with giving them out to a same-sex couple, then someone else will take over for them at the time it happens if told to a supervisor.
When I first heard about same sex merriage I thought the choice was up to the clerk now I read this and Im wrong. But i do agree that it should be a choice and clerks should not be sent to jail for saying no. This who same sex is just stiring up the American society, wether its good or bad.
DeleteFirst off I'd like to say I have no problem with same sex marriage at all I don't feel it effects me in a life changing way so why should I care how others want to live there lives. I do however agree with North Carolinas law. As a marriage clerk it is Kim Davis' job to issue marriage licenses, and now that same sex marriage is legal in the U.S., she has no right to deny any couple a marriage license. So I do believe she should be replaced, but jail time? What's that going to solve ?
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.cnn.com/2015/09/07/politics/obama-labor-day-republican-candidates/
ReplyDeleteWith it being Labor Day today, I chose to go with an article about Barack Obama's recent speech to union members, in which he had some strong words about comments some GOP presidential candidates have had about unions and union workers. I agree with President Obama that these comments are ridiculous, and that we should do more to support workers and collective bargaining in the United States than we already do. I am of the opinion that workers, as the backbone of the economy and our country, should be treated fairly and well, and should have more power in negotiations with their employers, because labor regulations such as laws on sick leave, vacations time, and maternal/paternal leave are way behind the same rights granted in other countries that our companies are competing with in the global marketplace.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/07/opinion/reforms-follow-protests-in-ferguson.html?_r=0
ReplyDeleteAfter reading this article, I can say that strides are being made when it comes to racial prejudice in the criminal justice system.Like it or not, racial prejudice has been a big issue in this country, with police and other branches of the system targeting African-Americans for things like arrests, and traffic fines. But Ferguson is starting to do something about it. When it comes to traffic violations, more than 6,000 revoked or suspended licenses have been restored, and all arrest warrants for traffic violations before this year have been withdrawn. When it comes to the police force, Ferguson promises to adopt higher standards for police, especially when it comes to the use of force. While we may have a long way to go before institutionalized racism is gone, this is a very admirable first step.
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/08/15/us/ferguson-case-roils-collective-called-anonymous.html?_r=0
ReplyDeleteThis article speaks alot to be because its not about someone or murder its about a group who has taken justice into their own hands. Anonymous sees the corruptuion within the goverment and is taking a stand against it. This is important to Everyone because they arnt shooting peopld they are hacking. They could change the votes on a eletion they could find out who we are and its honestly something that is close to us wether we like it or not. Blog By Johnnie C.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/06/opinion/sunday/a-doctor-at-his-daughters-hospital-bed.html
ReplyDeleteI think that the father did the right thing by stepping in to ensure his daughter was being properly cared for while she was sick. If he hadn't previously worked in the medical field, I would disagree with his actions, but in this case I think it was acceptable. He tried to stay out of it as best as he could, but when he saw that her doctors were not doing their job, he decided it was time for him to step in and take over. He had also had to go through the same type of thing with his son and his mother in law. Since he is a retired surgeon he knew what he was doing to help his daughters health.
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ReplyDeletehttp://www.cnn.com/2015/09/10/us/9-11-memorial-bomb-plot-kansas-city-missouri/index.html
ReplyDeleteThis article is about a man who tried to bomb the 9/11 memorial. This man was sentenced to twenty years, not life, not execution, but twenty years. He should be guilty of attempted, premeditated murder but all we sentence him to is twenty years in a prison cell. A prison cell that provides him with shelter, food, healthcare, daily gym access and whatever else he needs when he needs it. That is something that not even most Americans have, but were giving it to an attempted terrorist. Not only was he attempting that, but he was giving out information to other people on how to build his lethal bomb and when they could use it and how to use it. This man tried to take the lives of hundreds or even thousands of Americans and we wont try to put him on the line for execution. I strongheartedly disagree with his sentencing.
I agree with Hannah that he should've been at least to life in prison. The attacks of 9/11 should us that we were vulnerable for the first time as a nation. However, it also brought a lot of anger and our nation together. So for someone to have planned on doing another attack to us and also the target being the memorial of 9/11 should've brought out some of that anger.
Deletehttp://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2015/09/10/ted-cruz-iran-nuclear-deal-editorials-debates/71974810/
ReplyDeletethis article is made entirely of different pieces from Senator Cruz's speech. It explains how he does not support the new Iranian nuclear deal. I, for one, agree with him in saying that i do not support it either. As the article states, we have three major problems if we go through with this new deal. The first problem being that we are basically giving power to the Iranians to either injure or kill millions of people. The second problem is that we abandon our own people just for a better reputation with Iran. that shows that we care more about our relationships with other countries than we care about our own people. The third consequence would be that we are the ones backing this deal with the money that they need. We are giving Iran all the tools they need in order to take us down as a country. Forty-two democrats that are on the senate have now voted in favor of this deal. This deal is creating one of the biggest security risks that America has ever seen, but were willing to do it because we want to kiss the butts of that country souly because they hate us. Were more worried about our appearance than we are the security of our own people.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/08/opinion/teachers-arent-dumb.html
ReplyDeleteIn this article the author is stating that the teachers of America aren't stupid but the teacher training they receive is. The author states that a recent study conducted with English professors shows that they didn't understand the material that is being taught to students.
http://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2015/09/19/stockton-california-teen-arrest-video-pkg.kovr
ReplyDeleteThis video captures an officer abusing his athourity and using excessive force to take into custody a kid about half his size for walking on the side of the road. This is another great example of when some egotistic over controlling prick of an officer goes rogue because some kid said he didn't want to get off the side of the road as he waited for his bus. But this is just one incident. Time after time we hear about cops being overly aggressive and abusive for example that cop who tackled and arrested an innocent tennis player not to long ago as the man just stood outside a building. Oh and not to mention it's his third lawsuit for using excessive force. Shouldn't he be indefinitely suspended? I have first hand experience of being roughed up by some racist pig and yet I wasn't charged with anything. So what were his reasons for using force? I'm sick and tired of seeing these cops get away with crap like this