Jason Crighton

America The Beautiful

The term �Ugly American� is a degrading term that no one here wants to be called. However, for years we have degraded the people of other countries and called them names a lot worse. After 9/11, there have been a lot more names that we have been called due to our political views and opportunities. It is now time for our political leaders to rethink our approach to world politics and the way we treat so called �Third World Countries.�

So here's my agenda item: Where does the name calling stop and the peace begin? How can we talk shit on other countries and not expect them to talk shit on us?

By Any Means Necessary

This aritlce helped me to solidify my standing on the Patriot Act. If our country had enabled this law before 9/11, the chances of it happening would have been less. I know that the only reason that we have this act now is to keep terrorism from happening again, but wouldn't it have been nice to never have to go through 9/11? My agenda item is: How much freedom are you willing to give up so you, your family, and your future kids can be safe?

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War On Terrorism

This comic strip sorta disterbed me. It taught me alot by reading this article. It was very interresting since it was soooo easy to read. After reading this article and some other blogs our other students, I have come to realize that people do not understand politics. My agenda item is: How are we to fix our own problems when all are problems are based in other countries?

Hughes' poem

I had to read this poem a couple times to fully grasp what Hughes was trying to say. I think his points are very misleading. Although he does make us feel like America was trying to trick us into believing our life is better here than anywhere else in the world, he doesn't take in account we took in the people no one else wanted. Don't forget that we take in thier sick and tired and poor. Is America a land where everyone wants to live. If so, then why do people attack us like on 9/11.

Mickey Mouse

Entertainment and the media affects every aspect of our lives. This is also true in other countries. But is it too much for our countries entertainment and media to have a great affect on other countries? How would we feel as a nation if another countries views and entertainment were pushed onto us?

Assimilation

OK! This essay is about all the people in the world who just want to do what they want. I'm glad to see a story where the girl cheats on the guy instead of the typical guy-cheats-on-girl routine. Here's my agenda item: Why do people cheat on a person that they say they love? Shouldn't this exploring take place during dating and before one commits oneself to another? Just a thought...

Notes on the state of virigina

In this essay, Thomas Jefferson is not the heroic figure that he was portrayed as in our elemantary history books. Instead, he is shown to be a former slave owner who thinks very badly of the african race. My question is, if you were told this information prior to college life, maybe in middle school, would your views of our country and it's founders change?

White, Black

So this article was about equality amoung whites and blacks. This is something that I personally have heard enough about. Everyone knows that Blacks and Whites are not looked upon as equals. This is unfortunate but it is true. So my agenda item is, do you agree with me that blacks and whites are not viewed as equal?

C.P. Ellis

This essay, to me, shows just how messed up our society is. People will do anything to fit in. We don't care who we might hurt, as long as we fit in. Joining the KKK and developing a deap hatred for blacks just to fit in is just wrong. My agenda item is, what is the reason that you think C.P. joined the KKK? Do you really think it was because he wanted to fit in, or was it somthing else?

Community Service Day

I was able to help out with the mailing of envelopes to people about cancer. We sent cards to various people trying to get them to buy daffodiles this year to help fund cancer research. It was a very tedious process, however, I am glad I was able to help in any way possible.

MLK Day

The presentation on Martin Luther King Day was a very enlightening experience. I went into the presentation thinking it would be a very dry and boring lechture on the history of Martin Luther King. However, it was quite different than what I expected. It was a very entertaining peice that lead me to see how a person, black or white, can really appriciate what he has done for our society. I am really glad I attended this presentation.

Aunt Ida

Where would people be without family? Who cares if a person has so many friends that they don't even know all their names? This essay shows the importance of family. How does this reflect on our lives?

About Marriage

Marriage has changed in only the past 20 years. Back in the "good old days," couples would work their problems out. Now, people are lucky to last a year after they realize they can't stand each other. What's wrong with people these days? We might marry later in life, but we don't know enough about each other. It just doesn't make sense.

Envy

Envy is one of the worst things that a person can posses. Why is it that a person evies another? I understand that this little girl might not have the same opportunities in her life as the other girl in her class. However, this does not entitle her to want to stab another person. "Harmony at Home," not anymore!