BR - 10/31/13

I think the letter is very harsh, but that may be what is needed to get the point across and change people's attitude.
I also believe it is her constitutional right since the kids come to her asking for handouts.

Drinking age debate questions

Pro:
At age 18, we can not only choose who represents and leads our country, but we can also go and die for our country, whether forced or by choice. We can also expose ourselves to addictive substances that are found in cigarettes and tobacco. Why then can't we choose something as simple as what we drink?

con:
If you lower the drinking age to 18, what would prevent high schoolers from easily accessing alcohol from their older friends.

BR - 10/30/13

The trend is that the majority of the younger generation is largely liberal and democratic in their views on politics
I believe this is the trend throughout America as the technology natives are now the age to vote.
This will hurt the conservatives in the long run and maybe cause their extinction as the republican party.

10/29/13 assignment

What does the man being arrested represent?  -  Message of cartoon
Why does the officer have voters written on his sleeve?  -  Use of Images
What is the cartoon comparing?  -  Cartoon subject
Why is one wearing a don't tread on me shirt?  -  Use of images
Why is the white house broken?  -  Message of cartoon
1. let your eyes "float" over the cartoon
2. Follow the cartoon's natural flow by discovering the interaction with the primary focus
3. Determine the audience
4. Understand the context of the cartoon
5. Look for widely recognized symbols
6. Look at the minor details in the cartoon that will contribute to the humor or the point of the cartoon
They use symbolism to stand for something larger
Irony is used to show that something is not what it should be, or that it is wrong and not being what it is supposed to be
Analogy is used to show the similarities or contrast in two things or ideas
labeling is used to show exactly what the artist wants it to represent
Exaggeration is used when showing how large or strong something is, or the opposite. it is used to prove their point

BR- 10/29/13

I believe the fat test is legal since the military has a right to set the standards of who is in the military.
Your weight doesn't necessarily make you fit since you can be super skinny and unfit.
I would have them pass a physical test.

BR - 10/28/13

I think this paper is very inconsiderate of the confederates that sacrificed their lives for what they believed in.
No, I don't agree with the writer at all.
I believe it is an issue due to people ignorantly using the flag for different reasons other than what it truly represented 150 years ago.

political standpoint quiz

Based on your responses, YOU are a… Solid Liberal

Along with 14% of the public

Overall, your political values are closest to those of a…Liberal Democrat

left libertarian

You Are 5% Conservative, 95% Liberal

Left liberal

This shows that I am strongly liberal. On all things including economic and social ideas. I am even libertarian on the social level. This shows I most closely fit with the democratic party. 

assignment 10/22

Antifederalists: Believed in a limited government and had support from the common man

Federalists: Believed in strong national government. Supported by the rich and well-born

Democrats (1800-1860): Believed in voting rights for all white males, more offices, started the spoils system. supported by slave holders, small farm holders, debtors, and pioneers.

Whigs: supported a high tariff. had support from bankers, merchants, and industrialists

Democrats (1860-1932): opposed sectionalism. supported by businesses

Republicans (1860-1932): African American rights. supported by African Americans, farmers, and laborers

Democrats (1932-1968): Restoring economic and social policies. supported by southerners and farmers

Republicans (1932-1968): Restoring economic and social policies, different than democrats. supported by northerners and manufacturers.

BR - 10/22/13

I think they have now lost the disability law suit since he was very capable at pushing over the boulder. I don't think they should be charged with the destruction of property since it is public property.

BR - 10/21/13

1. It's hard to get away because we are so used to it and it is always with us. We are also afraid of being left out of something. We also always have access to this technology and there is no reason to not have it.
2. Considering I don't have a cell phone or mp3, then yes I believe I could live without them.

BR - 10/17/13

Next is business as usual in congress and the Conservatives are still going to try and oppose Obama care at every corner.

BR - 10/16/13

1. I am split on this since I don't want a trend in bullying laws to take place since it is such a grey area, however I believe the charge sounds proper
2.A misdemeanor are less serious and don't have jail time but felonies stay on record
3. The only thing that can really change bullying is a revolution in society and the way kids think and act.

people who made a difference

Alice Paul
1. led a women's right movement
2. Grew up in New Jersey

Deganawidah
1. member of the Iroquois tribe
2. He created a powerful alliance between the Iroquois confederacy

Andrew Carnegie
1. Wealthiest man at the turn of the 20th century
2. Steel tycoon

Eva Perone
1. Born May 7, 1919
2. Married the man that became president of Argentina

Harriet Beecher Stowe
1. Best known for Uncle Tom's Cabin
2. Born in Connecticut

John Keynes
1. He was an economist
2. Married a Russian ballerina

Frances Willard
1. Key to passage of 18th and 19th amendment
2. Died in 1898

Eugene Debbs
1. Born in Indiana in 1855
2. Quit school at the age of 14

Betty Williams
1. Co founder of community of peace people
2. Won Nobel Peace Prize in 1976

Emmeline Pankhurst
1. Married Richard Pankhurst
2. Arrested several times for her suffrage strikes

Helenna Rubinstein
1. Founded an organization for health and rehabilitation
2. Born in Poland in 1870

Edward Jenner
1. Became the founder of the smallpox vaccine
2. Studied surgery at 14

Dolores Huerta
1. She started as an elementary school teacher
2. She was a labor leader and civil rights activist

Tagore
1. Born in 1841
2. Helped spark the renaissance in Asia

Dorthy Hotchkins
1. father was an archaeologist
2. She invented x ray cristalology

BR - 10/15/13

I think it is crazy to want to see little kids fight. The reason was also very stupid. I don't think there is anything that can be done to stop this, it's just a random thing most people wouldn't do.

BR - 10/14/13

This article is saying how protests have broken out against the shutdown of memorials. Each side, both Republicans and Democrats are  using it as political ammo against the other.

BR - 10/11/13

No I don't think it's fair that the state government should have to do what national government is failing to do.
I think Olympic or Zion would be the two best parks to go visit. They look the nicest with the most stuff to do

BR - 10/10/13

I think it shows that people are very upset with congress and what they are doing. I think the only thing he can do is let time take care of it.

BR - 10/9/13

I think there should be a limit to the amount of money a person or business so that a business can not supply huge funds and have a politician in their pocket to do whatever. There are other ways someone can show their support such as putting up signs or advocating what they believe. People are already told how much and where they can spend money through regulations. This would change campaigning in a huge way by giving richer candidates a huge advantage.

BR - 10/8/13

While I think it might be a little extreme to completely change its name and logo, I also sympathize with those offended. They make some good points as to why the change should be made.

Response to Grandchild

Well ya see grandson, back when I went to college, not everyone went. That was a major accomplish to me. after that, I was able to get a great job and marry my beautiful wife. However, my greatest accomplishment is being  your grandfather.

BR - 10/7/13

I think it shows little, since no one would expect a nine year old to be by himself. I think it could easily happen now in 2013

BR - 10/1/13

I think it's unfair that since the senators can't agree, they still get paid while thousands of workers who did their job are not. One question is what if this continues and we can't pay for our military at all? Another is are we deeming NSA as essential. How is this different than what is supposed to happen on the 17th?