Wednesday Class

Wednesday's class really got me thinking about the responsibilities of freedom of speech. I didn't like the way one student (I'm not postitive her name) was attacking another student (Laura) over difference of opinion. In fact, I thought her remarks were rude and not appropriate in a class setting. She raised her voice and I felt that was completley out of line. On top of that the student was not even listening to what Laura said. Laura didn't say she thought there should be a draft, she simply asked the question, what is the military suppose to do if people no longer sign up for the military? Anyway, I am not trying to start anything, or offend anyone, this is just my opinion and I feel that especially in a class where we are learning about free speech, I think it is important that we all respect eachother and different view points and opinions.

Fair and balanced my butt!

I learn something new every time I go to this class (HCOM 310). Today we watched a video about fox news, and I knew that fox was really right winged, but I had no idea that they actually lie and manipulate the truth. I also never heard their slogan "fair and balanced." I mean, what a load of crap! They couldn't be more the opposite. They are so one sided it is apawlling. Bill O'Riley is just a jerk too! He is so arrogant and aggressive and rude, ugggghhhh! I don't know how people watch him. Even more so, I can't believe people would actually go on his show and be subjected to such mean and unfair treatment. Anyway, I really want to tell my parents to watch the film, but they probably won't. They are completley blinded when it comes to politics and I feel like I can't ever get through to them.

Not in our town

Watching that video in class yesterday just completley blew my mind. I have never heard of anyone saying anything bad about an enviornmentalist before, especially referring to them as "terrorists," and "Nazis." I consider myself an enviornmentalist and I definetly know now that I would never want to move to Montana! haha But anyways, on regards to John Stokes, I can't believe that guy. There is something wrong with someone who wants to stir up trouble in that way. I still can't believe he gave out names and addresses over the air. That should be illegal I think. Someone even said he told his listeners to go vandelize Keith (an enviornmentalists) house! *sigh* It's sad that this town couldn't seem to settle their differences. I see some valid points on both sides and I think that is they really sat down and talked about things, they could really understand the others' point of view.

Spring Break

I just wanted to say that I hope everyone is enjoying their spring breaks. Mine is going way too fast.

Homophobics

I have been thinking since class on wednesday, and well, I still can't believe that 15 year olds (kids) are shooting other kids over homosexuality. Not that any reason for one kid killing another would ever be exceptable, but this just really shocked me. Of all the reasons to hate someone... I don't really understand the fear and hatred that surrounds the gay community, I mean, what are people so affraid of, and why would one chose to not like a person based souly on their sexual orientation? *sigh* It's just depressing.

Obama

http://http//www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjXyqcx-mYY
The more speeches and debates I watch, the more I am convinced that Obama is the candidate for me. Everytime I watch his speeches, I feel inspired. My mom was visiting this weekend and she showed me a video on youtube of a Barack Obama speech. It was called "YES WE CAN." I thought it was really cool because his speech was put to music. It made me cry in some parts like this line...
"We've been warned against offering the people of this nation false hope, but there has never been anything false about HOPE." -Barack Obama
I urge you to check it out and let me know what you think. The link is at the top of this post, or you can go to youtube and search, barack obama-yes we can. I truly believe there is hope for this country. I remain optimistic that some day we will not be a capitalist nation, that puts money and power, above love and compassion.
I find it amazing that the people of this nation will object to the lessons of evolution, but will stand for the murder of innocent people. We react in uproar when creationism is brought into the classroom, but don't seem to care about the real problems in our school systems.
I read this thing that Jay leno said the other day about how with all the problems in the U.S. is this really a good time to take, "God" out of the Pledge of Allegiance.

I know this country is full of beautiful and amazing people. I believe in our people. I believe in our nation.
"We can heal this country. We can repair the world. YES WE CAN!"

Myspace

This post was inspired after reading, "Myspace free speech or pain in the a$$?, posted by Homework Hostage.

Reading that post really got me thinking. I can't believe it is legal for kids to get a myspace account. I'm not sure if they even ask you for your age when you create an account, but I know you don't need to provide any proof.
When my cousin was only 13, she had an account with pictures of herself in a bikini. I have also seen plenty of young girls (friends' younger siblings) from my home town, with seductive pictures of themselves on myspace, some of which bare most of their breasts or bra. It just freaks me out that they can post things like that, and that anyone (perverts included) can look at that.