In "Do We Have The Courage To Stop This" author Nicholas D. Kristof brings to the light how easy it is to buy guns off of people and how the rates are increasing for kids ages 5-14 dying from them.
One example from the article that supports the given statement is when a facebook friend included in the article stated his opinion on how it's more easy to buy a gun than to adopt a pet.
Another example that supports my answer from the article is when the aut3hor states "And don't say that it won't make a difference because crazies will always be able to get a gun. We're not going to eliminate gun deaths any more than we have eliminated auto accidents. But if we could reuce gun deaths by one-third, that would be 10,000 lives saved annually."
This article is very interesting to me because someone is finally taking matters into their own hands about gun regulations. Not only is the author stating their opinion on how they feel about no one standing up to the NRA, but they also explain how the rates will affect others and how safe children would be.
Another example that stood out to me in this article is when the author says "The tragedy isn't one school shooting, it's the unceasing toll across our country. More Americans die in gun homicides and in suicides in six months than have died in the last 25 years in every terroroist attack and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq combined."
This statement stood out to me because, the death rates of Americans should not be higher than the death rates of victims occuring in the war. I prefer that there'd be a specific function to track down the particular gunman if there was a shooting with that particular gun.
Although with many poeple not really stepping up and doing anything about the buying of guns, Australia managed to take things into consideration.
"In Australia in 1996, a mass killing of 35 people inspired the nations conservative prime minister to ban certain rapid-fire long guns. The "national firearms agreement," as it was known, led to the buyback of 650,000 guns and to tighter rules for licensing and safe storage of those remaining in public hands."
I found this example very interesting because unlike other areas, australia took matters into their own hands and decided to ban certain guns in the city.
However, this states that they're not like other people and aren't afraid to step up the NRA.
Australia did what they had to do keep victims harmless and make their country safe.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Friday, January 25, 2013
Give Lance Another Chance ?
In "Give Lance Another Chance" CNN brings people's opinions to life about whether they should forgive Lance Armstrong for taking steroids during professional cycling and how he should get all his Golden Titles taken away from him.
One opinion from the article is from Frida Ghitis. She thinks that Armstrong still has a chance to redeem himself. Ghitis states, "Armstrong still has a chance to redeem himself. But he should do it in the arena where he had the greatest impact. He became famous because he spoke to all of us about being human, He should make a new career of speaking out about the cost of living a lie."
Another opinion from the article is from Roxanne Jones. Jones states, "Lance Armstrong, who malisculously lied for more than a decade, who i watched from my sideline seat in sports to crush the voice of anyone who dared to call him a cheater. No, he gets no second chance from me. There are too many reasons to question his apology."
Another opinion is from Kevin Powell. Powell states, "I see the Lance Armstrong story as a tragedy and an opportunity. It's a tragedy becasue he lied for so long to many people. Lying is not the way to live one's life, ever, especially if you've positioned yourself as a role model and a hero. But I am not here to judge nor convict him. We all have our flaws, we all fall short as human beings. So, yes, I do think anyone can be redeemed, and should be given another chance if he shows true remorse and make amends for his bad deeds."
I found this article very interesting because of how many people have different opinions on if Armstrong should be forgiven.
I think that Armstrong should apologize for what he's done & for lying after so many years, but also agreeing with Kevin Powell I don't judge anyone for what they do, or how they do it. I'm pretty sure many other athletes have cheated once in a while, it's just the matter of fact that Armstrong has gotten reported or got caught trying to add people onto his "dope" team.
One opinion from the article is from Frida Ghitis. She thinks that Armstrong still has a chance to redeem himself. Ghitis states, "Armstrong still has a chance to redeem himself. But he should do it in the arena where he had the greatest impact. He became famous because he spoke to all of us about being human, He should make a new career of speaking out about the cost of living a lie."
Another opinion from the article is from Roxanne Jones. Jones states, "Lance Armstrong, who malisculously lied for more than a decade, who i watched from my sideline seat in sports to crush the voice of anyone who dared to call him a cheater. No, he gets no second chance from me. There are too many reasons to question his apology."
Another opinion is from Kevin Powell. Powell states, "I see the Lance Armstrong story as a tragedy and an opportunity. It's a tragedy becasue he lied for so long to many people. Lying is not the way to live one's life, ever, especially if you've positioned yourself as a role model and a hero. But I am not here to judge nor convict him. We all have our flaws, we all fall short as human beings. So, yes, I do think anyone can be redeemed, and should be given another chance if he shows true remorse and make amends for his bad deeds."
I found this article very interesting because of how many people have different opinions on if Armstrong should be forgiven.
I think that Armstrong should apologize for what he's done & for lying after so many years, but also agreeing with Kevin Powell I don't judge anyone for what they do, or how they do it. I'm pretty sure many other athletes have cheated once in a while, it's just the matter of fact that Armstrong has gotten reported or got caught trying to add people onto his "dope" team.
Civil War In Syria Raises Questions About When To Intervene
In "Civil War In Syria Raises Questions About When To Intervene" PBSNEWSHOUR tells us how almost 200,000 people has to move to more calmer and quieter places because of the civil war that's going on. Also how different countries are accepting refugees but as many people as there is, they can not continue to take care of another full population. Therefore many people such as 2.5 million, are being affected by this and aren't being sheltered, fed, or even cared for.
One example that supports my answer is in the article it says "Temporary camps built to house large numbers of refugees are only for a short-term solution, as refugees often cannot obtain illegal rights in their new host country. These countries must perform a balancing act as they try to assist the flood of needy poeple while not putting a strain on their own citizens and resources".
Another example that supports this answer is in the article when many people start to wonder if the U.S should get involved because of the many innocent people that'll most likely be caught in the cross fire while the war is going on.
I found this article very interesting because of how many people are walking far distances just so they can find peace and sleep at night without worrying about if they'll live for the next day. Although, with the civil war going on and everything, the president of that country doesn't seem to acare about anyone else's life because he's killing innocent people day by day.
Another reason I found this article interesting is because of how the U.S is interferring, they've made it clear that they care for the victims in this situation and they've tried to make a peace offering with the people that are intervening with the situation.
This article made me wonder about the safety of the U.S because with us interferring, will they ever try to go against us because of us standing up or bstepping in the middle? But then again, what will happen to these innocent people if we dont stick up for them, will it be too late, and everyone is already gone?
One example that supports my answer is in the article it says "Temporary camps built to house large numbers of refugees are only for a short-term solution, as refugees often cannot obtain illegal rights in their new host country. These countries must perform a balancing act as they try to assist the flood of needy poeple while not putting a strain on their own citizens and resources".
Another example that supports this answer is in the article when many people start to wonder if the U.S should get involved because of the many innocent people that'll most likely be caught in the cross fire while the war is going on.
I found this article very interesting because of how many people are walking far distances just so they can find peace and sleep at night without worrying about if they'll live for the next day. Although, with the civil war going on and everything, the president of that country doesn't seem to acare about anyone else's life because he's killing innocent people day by day.
Another reason I found this article interesting is because of how the U.S is interferring, they've made it clear that they care for the victims in this situation and they've tried to make a peace offering with the people that are intervening with the situation.
This article made me wonder about the safety of the U.S because with us interferring, will they ever try to go against us because of us standing up or bstepping in the middle? But then again, what will happen to these innocent people if we dont stick up for them, will it be too late, and everyone is already gone?
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Philadelphia Superintendent Identifies Schools He Intends To Close
In "Philadelphia Superintendent Identifies Schools He Intends To Close" Author Kristen A. Graham brings to the light how many schools will be shut down this coming march because of low financial problems.
One example that supports this statement is when Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. says how 22 elementary, 4 middle, and 11 high schools will be shut down in nearly every neighborhood if adopted by the School Reform Commission.
Another example that supports the school district having financial problems is when the article informs readers on how the district recently borrowed $300 million to pay bills and issue paychecks.
I found this article very interesting because of how tense not olny students but teachers are on which schools will be shut down and how many jobs will be lost. Therefore, if this many schools shut down then 17,000 students will have to attend new schools and even make new friends. Not only will 2,000 teachers be unemployed but it'll be even tough for them to find new jobs.
This article is important in my life because of how many new students will be squeezed into classrooms, and the result of so many students in one classroom either there won't be as much attention given as usual, or there won't be any work getting done because of the students that constantly interrupt the class' learning.
Some students aren't fast learners like others, and there are even those students that just doesn't care about their education.
Another reason why this article is important and affects my life is because of which students will be sent into different schools. Knowing that there are still bullies lingering around, how will teachers and pricipals handle the violence, or will the violence rates even increase?
I feel as though this article is very affective to people's lives and the decisions that the Superintendents are making will be tense and many pepole will be raged with anger because of the outcome of this situation.
Another example that supports the district having financial problems is stated in the text which says that many schools and buildings will be shut down because of the utility use. The use of utilities in buildings increased from 67% to 80%.
I think that with all these different schools being shut down and students being shifted over into new schools the utility bill will be double the amount. If there is a high bill for the utility use now, the amount will only increase because more people will be using electricity during school hours.
Although with the costs of utilites increasing and everything, I don't understand why the Superintendent would raise the SAT scores if they're shifting students into different schools which will multiply the number of students per classrooms, which would result to students not concentrating on their work with all the commotion going on in the class.
One example that supports this statement is when Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. says how 22 elementary, 4 middle, and 11 high schools will be shut down in nearly every neighborhood if adopted by the School Reform Commission.
Another example that supports the school district having financial problems is when the article informs readers on how the district recently borrowed $300 million to pay bills and issue paychecks.
I found this article very interesting because of how tense not olny students but teachers are on which schools will be shut down and how many jobs will be lost. Therefore, if this many schools shut down then 17,000 students will have to attend new schools and even make new friends. Not only will 2,000 teachers be unemployed but it'll be even tough for them to find new jobs.
This article is important in my life because of how many new students will be squeezed into classrooms, and the result of so many students in one classroom either there won't be as much attention given as usual, or there won't be any work getting done because of the students that constantly interrupt the class' learning.
Some students aren't fast learners like others, and there are even those students that just doesn't care about their education.
Another reason why this article is important and affects my life is because of which students will be sent into different schools. Knowing that there are still bullies lingering around, how will teachers and pricipals handle the violence, or will the violence rates even increase?
I feel as though this article is very affective to people's lives and the decisions that the Superintendents are making will be tense and many pepole will be raged with anger because of the outcome of this situation.
Another example that supports the district having financial problems is stated in the text which says that many schools and buildings will be shut down because of the utility use. The use of utilities in buildings increased from 67% to 80%.
I think that with all these different schools being shut down and students being shifted over into new schools the utility bill will be double the amount. If there is a high bill for the utility use now, the amount will only increase because more people will be using electricity during school hours.
Although with the costs of utilites increasing and everything, I don't understand why the Superintendent would raise the SAT scores if they're shifting students into different schools which will multiply the number of students per classrooms, which would result to students not concentrating on their work with all the commotion going on in the class.
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