BR 10/31/13

1.  do you believe this letter is too "harsh" why or why not?
Yes, I believe it's too harsh. Obviously parents know if there kids are overweight, that's not a reason to deprive them of childhood fun. I think it's stupid. 


2.   do you believe that it is her Constitutional right to hand out said letter?  Why or why not?
I guess by law she can but that kind of makes her a horrible person. 

BR 10/29/13

1.  Do you feel the "fat test" is legal?
I guess it has to be if people are losing their jobs over it.


2.  Does your weight make you "fit"?
No. They're are several different body types and some people are naturally big and weigh a lot but could be physically fit. 


3.  How would you handle this issue if you were the government?
I would get rid of the test, it's pointless and stupid. 

BR 10/21/13

1. Why is it so hard to break away from devices?
Sometimes people use their cellphone for their job. People make their devices a primary part of their routine.

2. Could you survive without your device(s)?
I definitely could, but I use it for many things. Primarily music. That's all I need.

BR 10/16/13

1.  Should the two girls be charged?  yes or no and explain your answer
      Yes. They need to be charged.  They should not have said the things they said. It's truly depressing. 


2.  What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
      Felony is on your record and more serious. Misdemeanor isn't as bad. 


3.  What one thing do you think should be done to combat bullying? 
      Parents need to stop thinking their children are angels and view the possibilities. 

BR 10/15/13

I think it's pretty humorous, I mean if a kid cusses at you and you pay children to beat him up you're pretty stupid. The kid could have been suspended anyway, but she decided to lode her job. I find it funny.

Notes on "Making A Difference"

1. Annie Beacant
    Born 10/1/1847
    Woman's Rights Activist
Arrested for her work on several occasions. Lived in India for a good section of her life. Inspired woman's rights.

2. Leon Sullivan
    10/16/1922
    Civil Rights Activist
Became a preacher at 18. Helped many African Americans get jobs. Ran boycotts.

3.Hansel Adams
   2/20/1902
   Photographer
   He dropped out of school and had an interest in music.

4. Susan B. Anthony
    Fought for anti-Slavery and Woman's rights

5.  Indira Gandhi
     3rd prime minister of India
     Daughter of Mahatma Gandhi

6. Rachel Carson
    Was against synthetic chemical pesticides. Died from breast cancer in 1964.
    Activist

7. Caesar Chavez
     3/21/1927
    Civil Rights Activist

8. Roger Baldwin
    1/21/1864
    Bachelor's Degree from Harvard, Veteran.

9. Eva Peron
    5/7/1919
    Died of uterine cancer.

10. Akbar the Great
       9/15/1542
      Died in 1605, Started a military conquest and conquered many.

11. Aung San Suu Kyi
Father created Burmese army, she is contained in her home there.

12. Jane Adams
9/6/1860

Known Woman's rights activist

13. I presented. (John Muir)

14 Deganawida
     Made Peace, stopped cannibalism in Indian tribes. Born to virgin mother.

15. W.E.B. Dubois
Civil Rights Activist, Author.
Died at 95.

16. Jacques Cousteau
      Diver, inventor, explorer.
      June 11, 1910

17. Ida Wells
      July 16, 1862
      Didn't give up her seat before Rosa Parks.

BR 10/14/13

People are protesting because the government has closed the WWII memorial because of the shutdown. People broke into it to protest, many were in attendance.

BR 10/10/13

1.  What does this say about the state of our legislative branch?
      People really don't have a high opinion of them. When the majority of people prefer jury duty then they are pretty disliked.  


2.  If you were the Speaker of the House, how would you rectify this situation? 
     I would reopen it, its pretty gnarly. 

BR 10/9/13

1.  Do you think there should be a limit on campaign contributions?  Why or Why not?
     Yes, Everyone needs a fair chance.


2.  How does this deal with the issue of free expression that we discussed in class?
      People have the right to spend their money but this doesn't make sense. 


3.  Should a person be limited on what and where they spend their  money?
     Typically no, but in this situation particularly yes.


4.  If the Supreme Court agrees with the McCutcheon  how would this change political campaigning? 
     The rich will pretty much run elections.

BR 10/8/13

I think they have a good point with it, that it seems to be more alright to make racist comments to native Americans than other races. I think they are a little too touchy about it, like it's a middle school problem.

BR 10/7/13

1.) I would think after 9/11 nobody, especially a little boy could get through security. That kid also ruins it for everyone, most kids will probably be searched and what not.
2.)Very surprised. I doubt an adult could have pulled that off.

BR 10/2/13

I enjoyed the emphases on the immense amount of pride and dominance Americans have yet they can't agree on a budget. I really liked the term, "the very pinnacle of human civilization'. It made me laugh.