Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Should we pull out of the war?

I think we should pull out of the war. We have no bussiness over there whatsoever. The war is a endless pit of deabt for our country. Everyday there are billions of dollars spent trying to reform a country that has nothing to do with us. Why are we wasting so much effort to help a communist country when people here in our own country are homeless, hungry, etc. One thing that irks me most about this war is that most people think it's over 9/11. Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11. It was a result os an attack made by Alqueda, an organization funded by Osama Bin Ladin, a man from Afganastan NOT Iraq. I find it heart wrenching the way we all celebrated over Sadame Hussein's capture. I found it sort of sad. How is it we can find a man six feet down in a hole but we cannot find a 6;7 man hiding in a cave? I find it confuessing.

Monday, November 24, 2008

Separation of church and state.

I am an avid supporter in the belief that church and state should not be connected in any way, shape, or form. It is unconstitutional to express your views as a Christian or any other religion in politics. Many politicians get their votes from stating that the are a devout (insert religion). You can not base how you run the government from a religious point of view. Not everyone is the same religion, nor will they ever be. For example the outlook on Homosexual marriages. Everyone who is against it is looking from a religious point of view. The statement of "Well in the Bible . . ." is prominent in this topic. Nowhere in the constantution declares that they cannot have the same legal rights as Hetero sexual couples. I strongly belive in separation of church and state. That doesn't mean I am an atheist, it concludes that I am open minded and believe in everyone's right to choose on how their life should be. I think that this world would be a far better place if we were all open minded.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

my report

“In the end people are just ignorant.” This comment was stated by a student by the name
of Brandon Walters. He was one of the students in a class that was interviewed to find what they
thought on the topic of racism. This statement is agreeable in some ways. Some people are racist
because it is the way they were raised and they don’t know any differently. This is why the idea
of having a Tolerance/Anti-Racism class at Spring Valley High School is suggestible.
School should be an enjoyable experience for everyone. Unfortunately however, there are
circumstances that make it not as enjoyable to a mass of people. Judgment is an issue that we, as
humans, all experience at some point in life. There is stereotyping and racial tension in almost
every place you go. However there may be a way to help eventually cease all the hate in this
world. The answer very well could be to simply teach people how to respect one another. With the
right motivation equality could be something that can excel tremendously. All that is needed is a
little push and it could be accomplished. Accomplishing a more open minded, friendlier
environment will take some effort, but it would be a great outcome and be well worth it in the
end.
If the matter you think this class will fail is that of financial issues , you can rest easy
knowing that it is quite inexpensive. This class is one that does not really necessarily need a text
book in order to instruct. Everyday things may be used in this circumstance. The building blocks
needed for this can be found at any local library. For example a great book to reference from is
“The Sneetches”. This story is by non other than the renown, children’s books author Dr. Seuss.
In this tale Dr. Seuss tells of bird-like creatures that have issues in accepting one another.
Throughout the story the Sneetches are constantly trying to prove how they are better than the
others. However in the end when the Sneetches no longer can make any differences to “make
themselves better” than the others, the Sneetches realize their errors in the way they were treating the others. The Sneetches all realize the equality that they all share and befriend one another.
This simple children’s story shows a strong reflection on the outcomes of both rejection and
acceptance. A fun and easy to comprehend lesson and it’s absolutely free as long as you have a
library card.
Perhaps you merely do not believe the class would actually work. Well in response to
this is the fact that other schools that do have these programs are actually becoming less racial
pitted and more focused on learning. “When you don’t have to worry about being bullied for who
you are or what you look like. You no longer have to fear coming to school and can enjoy
yourself.” Said a girl when asked on the subject of tolerance in schools. This class could benefit
other activities in the school as well. Such as the club Friends of Rachael for example. There is a
day called Mix it up day that many schools have been participating in. The day is quite simple.
The students start off the day by receiving a colored piece of paper. After receiving their colours
the students go out on a field, such as the football field, and find the rest of the people with that
colour. After they are put into groups the students converse with each other about many different
topics and get to know each other. It’s a fun day filled with events that let you actually get to
know the people around you. According to statistics 83% of the students said that the event
helped students make new friends. 79% of the students stated that as a result of the day students
have heightened sensitivity towards tolerance and social justice issues. Also 78% said that it
made students seem more comfortable interacting with different kinds of people. It’s a great way
to start seeing people’s faces not just seeing them
as a random person walking by.
Knowledge has a lot to do with racism and intolerance. In a poll taken from three
different classes it was found that out of sixty-six students only eleven knew what the Holocaust
was. A vital reason in the equation of racism may be because of this fact. This class would be a
burst of light on the ignorance on the subject. With knowledge on what could happen when
racism goes spiraling out of control the students may think twice before neglecting a person for
their differences.
As you can see there are quite a few things that these classes can offer to the student body
and later when they leave, the community. In fact who knows how far this could go. It may affect
society as a whole in the future. Can you imagine a world where no one would ever has to
worry about what may happen just for their beliefs and such? In everything there is always a
possibility. Now think Spring Valley High School, could very well be one of the starts in this. As
long as we all are trying to strive for the same goal anything is possible. Together as one we are a
united heart, and together we all make the heart beat.

Friday, November 21, 2008

my views on outsourcing.

I think that outsourcing is a good way to take away American jobs. And while we are already losing jobs and going through a recession I don't think it's a good idea. It may be cheaper for the companies to have their products manufactored in other countries but in the end they are losing money too because their consumers won't have the money to actually buy the product.

my views on outsourcing.

I think that outsourcing is a good way to take away American jobs. And while we are already losing jobs and going through a recession I don't think it's a good idea. It may be cheaper for the companies to have their products manufactored in other countries but in the end they are losing money too because their consumers won't have the money to actually buy the product.

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Wen.

Today is Wen. ugh I have a migraine and I have come to find that Jared cannot draw girlie parts. XD I finished my report on how the school should have an anti-racism class. It was only limited to 2 pages. I find that to be so caging. I wanted to write so much more and had tons of things to write but only got to state a minor amount of my main points. I think I shall post my report on here later on.

Monday, November 17, 2008

ABSOLUTLY PATHETIC!

I am quite furious at the moment. And if you know me you know that doesn't happen very often. I have to write a persuasive essay on how a Tolerance/ anti-racism class whould be benneficial in schools. Well I interviewed three classes. A total of sixty-six students. I asked them if they knew what the Holocaust is. My answer: Eleven . . .. Eleven! Eleven out of Sixty-six people knew what the Holocaust was. Another thing every question I asked people kept asking me to rephrase it and not to use that big of words. I'm no Rocket Scientist but I can deffinitely tell there is a problem. Considering I merely used everyday words that you can hear on a daily basis and they still could not comprehend what I was asking thre is a problem. Since people don't know one of the biggest, most vital part of history. THERE IS A PROBLEM! What has happened to our school system? Are we merely just not trying to learn, do we not care, is it the teachers, or perhaps is it maybe the curiculum. I don't know but frankly something needs to be done. For the sake of the future of our intellect something NEEDS to be done! Not knowing something as big as the Holocaust is a main reason why we still have racism. I am researching this and eventually I WILL get my answer!

Which is more evil: Letting people have handguns or not letting them have handguns?

This is a random topic that to be honest, I find quite irrelavant. People are going to have guns weither you let them or not. Because merely that's just how people are. People are going to do what they want, when the want and there's really nothing to change this. As long as they haven't killed anyone let them have the guns. If they're not hurting anyone, what's the big deal?

Friday, November 7, 2008

Future goals and desires.

My goal in life is . . . to help people. I think that our society thinks too much about money and getting higher on the food chain than people. Another thing is, I want to help the environment and the animals. If we don't start now everything we know and love will be gone. We will be put into a barren wasteland that we ouselves created. I mean considering some things we can do are extrmely easy I find it to be a disgrace. Pick up your garbage and throw it away it's not that hard. Or better yet recycle it!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Favourite teacher/subject.

I have a couple favourite teachers. The number one would have to be Mrs. Alexander.
. . .
Yeah right like that could ever happen!
My real favourite teachers would have to be; Mr. Davis, Mr. Reed, Mr. Hardin, Mr. Daniels, Mr. Chaffin, Mr. Hardwick, Mr. Page, and Mrs. Turner.
My favourite subjects are English and History because without english you are illiterate, plus I like to read, and without knowing your history you're bound to repeat it, plus I like to know things. I also love science. I like math when I understand it. This year my favourite class is game design because it's a fun class where I get to do work and chill at the same time. Plus it really helps my migrains to be in this class, I'm not sure why. But by time for chemistry it's there again. =T.T=