Tuesday, November 11, 2008
SweatShops
Many believe that sweatshop are immoral,and is another form of slaver. Tom Hayden and Charles Kernaghan are againsy sweat shops and believes "Two billion peopole in the world make less than American dollars a day. As voters and consumers of sweatshops productds, Americans can make a diffrence in ending the miserable conditonsunder which these people work"(779). Nicholas D. Krisof who wrote Let Them Sweat believes otherwise,"They should start an international campaign to promote imports from sweatshop,perhaps with bold lables depicting an unrecognizable flag and words " Proudly Made in a Third World Sweatshop!" Both articles Pennies and hour an no way and let them sweat both expalin views for against sweatshops.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Racial Profiling ( Edit )
Racial profiling is the consideration of race when developing a profile of suspected criminals,and by extension, a form of racism involving police focus who on people of certain racial groups. Sharon R. Reddick, the author of “Point: The Case For Profiling,” and Christina Fauchon ,the author of “Counterpoint: The Case Against Profiling” both state their opinions on racial profiling. Reddick believes that only Muslims or people that look like they could be a terrorist should be searched. Fauchon believes otherwise,and is against racial profiling.Fauchon states: “ If racial profiling has proven time and time again not to be beneficial, it seems logical to stop using a practice that alienates an entire group of people based on their race , a factor that can not be changed” (767). Racial profiling isn’t the best way to find terrorists, but it the citizens feel safe in The United States. Racial profiling is inforced to grantee safety with the law and the citizens of The United States.
I believe that racial profiling should be used when and where it is necessary. Racial profiling could be useful at times,but it can also target the wrong individuals. For example,a young African American male about 5’8,wearing a black shirt,and jeans, could be targeted for a crime that happened around the area. This male could be targeted just because he fits the description, and clothing. Fauchon uses a great example of racial profiling: “law enforcement officers have detained members of minority groups in vehicles more than whites”(768).This situation happens within my community . This racial profiling is called D.W.B ( Driving While Black). Officers assume that African Americans or other minorities are committing drug offenses to obtain their nice vehicles. Is it not possible for minorities to obtain expensive vehicles without dealing drugs? This is definitely a case where racial profiling is immoral.
Sharron R. Reddick believes that Muslim Arabs should be searched. She feels as though that it is safer to search Arabs because they attacked The United Stated; it is only right that we search Arabs before leaving or entering our country. Reddick disagrees with random searches at the airport.“ Random selection allows a young Arabic-looking man through security while a ninety-year old great- great- grandmother from Arizona is virtually strip searched” (765). Fauchon goes against this statement: “Targeting peopole returning from Arab countries is one thing, but targeting Arabs in general is quite another.”(770). I disagree with Reddick because, if you take the time to search each and every Arab or an Arab looking person at the airport we would be at the airport we would be at the airport for a very long time. I think random searches is the best because, now in The United States it is hard for terrorists or people with outstanding records to leave the country or enter the country due to the Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening, Second Generation ( CAPPSII). This high tech device was created to locate every passengers travel reservation, housing information, family ties, credit report information, and other personal data. This computerized security determines who will be chosen for heightened security checks, and this system does not attract a particular group of people but it attracts individual's records. The CAPPAII ensures safety within the law and the citizens of The United States of America.
Both articles are very interesting.Both authors have well-written views on racial profiling. Although they have different views on racial profiling they have similar ideas when it comes to a particular topic: behavior and racial profiling. They both agree that behavior, rather than appearance, has proven to be more successful.
I believe that racial profiling should be used when and where it is necessary. Racial profiling could be useful at times,but it can also target the wrong individuals. For example,a young African American male about 5’8,wearing a black shirt,and jeans, could be targeted for a crime that happened around the area. This male could be targeted just because he fits the description, and clothing. Fauchon uses a great example of racial profiling: “law enforcement officers have detained members of minority groups in vehicles more than whites”(768).This situation happens within my community . This racial profiling is called D.W.B ( Driving While Black). Officers assume that African Americans or other minorities are committing drug offenses to obtain their nice vehicles. Is it not possible for minorities to obtain expensive vehicles without dealing drugs? This is definitely a case where racial profiling is immoral.
Sharron R. Reddick believes that Muslim Arabs should be searched. She feels as though that it is safer to search Arabs because they attacked The United Stated; it is only right that we search Arabs before leaving or entering our country. Reddick disagrees with random searches at the airport.“ Random selection allows a young Arabic-looking man through security while a ninety-year old great- great- grandmother from Arizona is virtually strip searched” (765). Fauchon goes against this statement: “Targeting peopole returning from Arab countries is one thing, but targeting Arabs in general is quite another.”(770). I disagree with Reddick because, if you take the time to search each and every Arab or an Arab looking person at the airport we would be at the airport we would be at the airport for a very long time. I think random searches is the best because, now in The United States it is hard for terrorists or people with outstanding records to leave the country or enter the country due to the Computer Assisted Passenger Prescreening, Second Generation ( CAPPSII). This high tech device was created to locate every passengers travel reservation, housing information, family ties, credit report information, and other personal data. This computerized security determines who will be chosen for heightened security checks, and this system does not attract a particular group of people but it attracts individual's records. The CAPPAII ensures safety within the law and the citizens of The United States of America.
Both articles are very interesting.Both authors have well-written views on racial profiling. Although they have different views on racial profiling they have similar ideas when it comes to a particular topic: behavior and racial profiling. They both agree that behavior, rather than appearance, has proven to be more successful.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Harrison Bergeron Three
Kurt Vonnegut uses the story Harrison Bergeron to explain the future (2081). In this story he gives equality and takes individuality from all the citizens. By him doing so this puts everyone in the same level, no one has the upper hand in this goovernment.Giving everyone the same rights just frustrates the citizens because they cant express who they really are.Society can ensure citizens are equal without taking away their individualism because, it isn't possible for the government to control every last citizens individualism. Taking away individuality creates a battle freedom verses equality.
Harrison the protagonist of this story was declared the "perfect" person. He was very intelligent, he had tremandous strength, and he was good looking. All these strength had restrictions placed by the government to make everyone equal. The government placed headphones on Harrison's ears to distact him.They also placed three hundred pound weights on his body to restrict him from making any movements,and mask to hid his beauty.To top it all off he was forced to wear glasses, that caused him to have horrible headaches.
The government has a great impact on citizens, examples are shown in Harrisn Bergeron. After going dealin with all the pain and mesory Harrison finally finds the strength to escape and invade a televison station. shortly after the this invasion he commits sucide. If the government did not place all these restrictions on Harrison life would've been sucesssful for him. Taking away indivilality cause cios amongst citizens and citzens and citizens against the government.
This story proves that the government has a huge impact on citizens. Harrison Bergeron is an excellent story to show that citizens follow the government until, things get out of hand. Reading this short story should really open your eyes and gives you (the readers) that there are countries whom suffer from equality and an dictated governments.
Harrison the protagonist of this story was declared the "perfect" person. He was very intelligent, he had tremandous strength, and he was good looking. All these strength had restrictions placed by the government to make everyone equal. The government placed headphones on Harrison's ears to distact him.They also placed three hundred pound weights on his body to restrict him from making any movements,and mask to hid his beauty.To top it all off he was forced to wear glasses, that caused him to have horrible headaches.
The government has a great impact on citizens, examples are shown in Harrisn Bergeron. After going dealin with all the pain and mesory Harrison finally finds the strength to escape and invade a televison station. shortly after the this invasion he commits sucide. If the government did not place all these restrictions on Harrison life would've been sucesssful for him. Taking away indivilality cause cios amongst citizens and citzens and citizens against the government.
This story proves that the government has a huge impact on citizens. Harrison Bergeron is an excellent story to show that citizens follow the government until, things get out of hand. Reading this short story should really open your eyes and gives you (the readers) that there are countries whom suffer from equality and an dictated governments.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Harrison Bergeron Two
Kurt Vonnegut uses the story Harrison Bergeron to explain the future (2081). In this story he gives equality and takes individuality from all the citizens. By him doing so this outs everyone in the same level, no one has the upper hand. Giving everyone the same rights just frustrates the citizens because they cant express who they really are.Society can ensure citizens are equal without taking away their individualism because, it is not possible for the government to control every last citizens individualism. Taking away individuality creates a battle freedom verses equality.
In the story Harrison Bergeron the author ensures to the readers that equality is an issue. He uses the character Harrison Bergeron who escapes from jail and plots on overthrowing this unfair government,taking individualism created ciaos in this story proving that it is impossible for the government to control everything each citizen does.
In the story Harrison Bergeron the author ensures to the readers that equality is an issue. He uses the character Harrison Bergeron who escapes from jail and plots on overthrowing this unfair government,taking individualism created ciaos in this story proving that it is impossible for the government to control everything each citizen does.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Thoreau essay 2
Henry David Thoreau wrote "The Battle of the ants." In this passage he writes about the war between two breeds of ants the black ants and the red ants. Henry David Thoreau uses Geeek mythology to give the readers a better understanding on how intense the ants fouaght. Through Thoreau studies show war is human nature
Through this short passage Henry David Thorea sends a message to the readers which is humans and animals think diffrently but, they all think the same when it comes to claiming what belongs to them. This ususally leads to an altercation.
It is nature that insects or animals fight but, it is also human nature when we fight eachother. For example America against Iraq individuals fight to support their countries (territory). Thoreau main audience is people of political interest. This passage opens up your eyes and gives you (the readers) a better understanding of what's going on in society.
Through this short passage Henry David Thorea sends a message to the readers which is humans and animals think diffrently but, they all think the same when it comes to claiming what belongs to them. This ususally leads to an altercation.
It is nature that insects or animals fight but, it is also human nature when we fight eachother. For example America against Iraq individuals fight to support their countries (territory). Thoreau main audience is people of political interest. This passage opens up your eyes and gives you (the readers) a better understanding of what's going on in society.
Thoreau Essay
Through this short passage Henry David Thorea sends a message to the readers which is humans and animals think diffrently but, they all think the same when it comes to claiming what belongs to them. This ususally leads to an altercation.
It is nature that insects or animals fight but, it is also human nature when we fight one and other. For example America against Iraq individuals fight to support their countries (territory). Thoreau main audience is people of political interest. This passage opens up your eyes and gives you 9( the readers) a better understanding of what's going on in societt.
It is nature that insects or animals fight but, it is also human nature when we fight one and other. For example America against Iraq individuals fight to support their countries (territory). Thoreau main audience is people of political interest. This passage opens up your eyes and gives you 9( the readers) a better understanding of what's going on in societt.
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