Prompt: Human Rights v. Majority Rule
Today is your child’s first day of High School. Of course he/she is very excited, because this is the first day of their young adult hood. We as parents are very nervous and only want the best for our young teenager. We expect the teachers to provide an excellent education and also to be a great role model. Everyone is entitled to their rights, but what if it was brought to your attention that one of your child’s teachers was a homosexual. We are all aware that we are entitled to our human rights and majority rule always come into play. How should we react to this situation? Should we immediately cause conflict or should we give the teacher his/her privacy?
This was started in Miami several years ago, the attempt to forbid in public employment discrimination based on sexual preference. The gay community has come to the conclusion to no longer hide their sexual preferences. Should individuals have rights or should the majority rule? These are decesions that only us as an individual can make.
Human rights are not often used to our advantage. We as citizens have the right to speak out on our beliefs and how we feel about different situations. Majority rule basically comes into place when a group of people decide that a situation isn’t right in their eyes. They usually try to take action on the situation that would eventually leave the main party feeling as if they don’t have rights. It’s really possible if the main party doesn’t fight for his/her beliefs.
If I was in this predicament with my child, I don’t think that I would be as judgmental. As long as my child was getting the proper education, I don’t think that it would be my right to say if she should be in the teacher’s class. Society is focused on the wrong things sometimes. We should be more focused on our own household and what perceptions our kids are receiving from us, such as being prejudice against a different sexuality preference.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
DO I REALLY AGREE?
Prompt: Hijack
After September 11th, there were a lot of questions that were brought towards the government. Was the situation was handled correctly and in an orderly fashion? I personally don’t think that they could’ve have done a better job. This was not only a surprise to our nation, but to our government as well. I do feel that if there was a way to prevent this from happening that all necessary actions should have been taken. After reading the Terrorism Policy, I don’t know if necessary measures would have been taken. That’s like saying if the terrorist would have made demands then 9/11 would have still happened, because we wouldn’t have met any of their needs. To me the thousands of people that died at least deserved some kind of consideration to these matters.
Now on the other hand, I totally understand where they are coming from. If we start making negotiations we terrorist, we are really going to have some problems. There is a saying that states, “Once you do for one, you have to do for all.” Once you make that bargain with one organization you will have to make it again. That would put The United States into a terrible predicament, because we would never have our solidness to fall back on again. There are so many difficult decisions to make concerning these situations. We really have no room to speak on the government with these matters, because we aren’t in their chairs.
The government also has responsibility for the safety and welfare of persons within their boarders. This is the reason they have advanced the security programs. They believe that with these methods being taken the government can lower the risk of terrorism.
In conclusion, I think that the government has done an okay job. We as a nation can only ask for so much. Everyone has room for improvement, so I think the best thing for us to do as a nation is stand behind our government. I ONLY MEAN IN TERRORISM, NOT EVERYTHING. I won’t go into details, but there are some things that could have been left alone and our terrorism level wouldn’t be on yellow 90% of the time.
After September 11th, there were a lot of questions that were brought towards the government. Was the situation was handled correctly and in an orderly fashion? I personally don’t think that they could’ve have done a better job. This was not only a surprise to our nation, but to our government as well. I do feel that if there was a way to prevent this from happening that all necessary actions should have been taken. After reading the Terrorism Policy, I don’t know if necessary measures would have been taken. That’s like saying if the terrorist would have made demands then 9/11 would have still happened, because we wouldn’t have met any of their needs. To me the thousands of people that died at least deserved some kind of consideration to these matters.
Now on the other hand, I totally understand where they are coming from. If we start making negotiations we terrorist, we are really going to have some problems. There is a saying that states, “Once you do for one, you have to do for all.” Once you make that bargain with one organization you will have to make it again. That would put The United States into a terrible predicament, because we would never have our solidness to fall back on again. There are so many difficult decisions to make concerning these situations. We really have no room to speak on the government with these matters, because we aren’t in their chairs.
The government also has responsibility for the safety and welfare of persons within their boarders. This is the reason they have advanced the security programs. They believe that with these methods being taken the government can lower the risk of terrorism.
In conclusion, I think that the government has done an okay job. We as a nation can only ask for so much. Everyone has room for improvement, so I think the best thing for us to do as a nation is stand behind our government. I ONLY MEAN IN TERRORISM, NOT EVERYTHING. I won’t go into details, but there are some things that could have been left alone and our terrorism level wouldn’t be on yellow 90% of the time.
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
IS THERE REALLY A RIGHT OR WRONG?
Prompt: Right or Wrong?
Who decides if we are right or wrong? Some people may say a law maker or depending on the individual God (or a higher power). I honestly think that it’s everyone’s personal opinion, even though certain circumstances may seem cruel and/or harsh. As we all know there is a thin line between the two. This is where our judicial system comes into place. We sometimes don’t agree with them, but it’s what keeps society in check.
A major example would be fetal abortions. This is a touchy subject because each of us has our own opinions. There are different circumstances that may cause a female to have an abortion, which may include age, weather or not one of the parties is fund of having a child, or a sexual crime. When we put all of these into context we find that we ask ourselves, is this right or wrong?
We are all human so our emotions play a large part in our decisions.
I have a sad, but great example to share. I hope that this will put all of us into a position where we can understand and respect other people feelings. There was a young lady who attended a basketball game on an anything but a regular night. She proceeded to go to the restroom after a couple of sodas. As she was going into the stall, a male came in behind her and forced a piece of cloth material over her face. He then assaulted and rapped her. A couple of weeks later at a check up, she found out that she was pregnant. She now has a dilemma, because the cops still didn’t find the rapist. Then there was the fact that she was only fifteen years old. Her mother was already working two jobs to support her children, so this would be a great burden on her. Should she have an abortion? Under the circumstances would it be right or wrong?
Now we all have sympathy for this young lady, but some of us still don’t think that it’s right. Once again this would only be our personal opinion. These are the situations that cause us to sometimes want to change them. As we have to learn, we will have to respect everyone’s feelings about situations of this sort.
Who decides if we are right or wrong? Some people may say a law maker or depending on the individual God (or a higher power). I honestly think that it’s everyone’s personal opinion, even though certain circumstances may seem cruel and/or harsh. As we all know there is a thin line between the two. This is where our judicial system comes into place. We sometimes don’t agree with them, but it’s what keeps society in check.
A major example would be fetal abortions. This is a touchy subject because each of us has our own opinions. There are different circumstances that may cause a female to have an abortion, which may include age, weather or not one of the parties is fund of having a child, or a sexual crime. When we put all of these into context we find that we ask ourselves, is this right or wrong?
We are all human so our emotions play a large part in our decisions.
I have a sad, but great example to share. I hope that this will put all of us into a position where we can understand and respect other people feelings. There was a young lady who attended a basketball game on an anything but a regular night. She proceeded to go to the restroom after a couple of sodas. As she was going into the stall, a male came in behind her and forced a piece of cloth material over her face. He then assaulted and rapped her. A couple of weeks later at a check up, she found out that she was pregnant. She now has a dilemma, because the cops still didn’t find the rapist. Then there was the fact that she was only fifteen years old. Her mother was already working two jobs to support her children, so this would be a great burden on her. Should she have an abortion? Under the circumstances would it be right or wrong?
Now we all have sympathy for this young lady, but some of us still don’t think that it’s right. Once again this would only be our personal opinion. These are the situations that cause us to sometimes want to change them. As we have to learn, we will have to respect everyone’s feelings about situations of this sort.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
JUST MY PERCEPTION. . .
Prompt: Perception
The word perception can mean a variety of things to different people. Living in an era as we are today, comes with different perceptions within cultures, ethnicity, age, and gender. We have all experienced different pasts, which sometimes affect our views on subjects. Perception itself comes from within the individual person, which is what sometimes alter a “true” view. This is where Gorgias idea goes into place, which states that objective perception is impossible.
When speaking on this diligent subject, the first thing that comes to mind is racism. Being that I reside in a culture that has issues with the differences of another person skin color. Of course it is seen less now then ever, but the presence is still here. People are just becoming use to the idea of different races being together intimately, which my perception of the situation is different. I don’t think that this should have been a problem in the beginning. As long as the two people have chosen to be together, it shouldn’t be an issue. Of course this is easier said than done, because we are so grounded into our own ways. Society finds itself so wrapped up in right and wrong that we miss the bigger issues.
Now that was just my perception. I don’t think that anyone should judge another person on his/her perception. Again this is just the way that we actually see certain situations, which usually gives us the answers of our right and wrong. I honestly believe that everyone’s perception could be true, because who are we (society) to tell someone that their views are wrong. As long as a person perception doesn’t interfere with the harming of another person, or break the law. I don’t think that anybody could honestly judge a person on how they see things. We may not like it, but that’s life. Unfortunately we can’t change these situations, but we can begin to understand them. There are going to be some people who won't come terms with these facts, but we can only go on to hope.
The word perception can mean a variety of things to different people. Living in an era as we are today, comes with different perceptions within cultures, ethnicity, age, and gender. We have all experienced different pasts, which sometimes affect our views on subjects. Perception itself comes from within the individual person, which is what sometimes alter a “true” view. This is where Gorgias idea goes into place, which states that objective perception is impossible.
When speaking on this diligent subject, the first thing that comes to mind is racism. Being that I reside in a culture that has issues with the differences of another person skin color. Of course it is seen less now then ever, but the presence is still here. People are just becoming use to the idea of different races being together intimately, which my perception of the situation is different. I don’t think that this should have been a problem in the beginning. As long as the two people have chosen to be together, it shouldn’t be an issue. Of course this is easier said than done, because we are so grounded into our own ways. Society finds itself so wrapped up in right and wrong that we miss the bigger issues.
Now that was just my perception. I don’t think that anyone should judge another person on his/her perception. Again this is just the way that we actually see certain situations, which usually gives us the answers of our right and wrong. I honestly believe that everyone’s perception could be true, because who are we (society) to tell someone that their views are wrong. As long as a person perception doesn’t interfere with the harming of another person, or break the law. I don’t think that anybody could honestly judge a person on how they see things. We may not like it, but that’s life. Unfortunately we can’t change these situations, but we can begin to understand them. There are going to be some people who won't come terms with these facts, but we can only go on to hope.
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