12. August 2010 by student.

Hoarders are hard to live with by far. They keep practically everything because they are emotionally attached to their posessions. A lot of times when a hoarder wants to stop their habbit they’ll reach out to their family or to friends or even appearing on the show Hoarders on A&E. This show shows what hoarding does to the hoarder’s family but mainly focuses on the psychological problems of these participants. Many times they have their posessions filling every family members room stacked and stacked at least 3 feet high. Hoarders feel like their in their comfort zone when they’re home because they are surrounded by everything that means something and i mean everything even crap they don’t even think they’ll use. It can get so out of control living conditions become dangerous. The hoarders who have a family and/or pets might even face the risk of having their animals taken away based on what the police or animal police observe.

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12. August 2010 by Mr. Andoscia.

Some of you are still not putting names on your blogs! I can’t grade them if I don’t know who you are.

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11. August 2010 by student.

It’s baby boomin’ time once again but this time it is not married couples, it’s young teens. Society today makes having babies seem like a good thing. In the past, having a child was a big responsibility but now really it is taken for a play thing. People use to be punished for having babies at an early age but now there are tv shows being made based on teens having babies. Usually, many people worry about the risk of having a baby but never really worried about catching a STD. It is sad because even though there are many ways to protect yourself from being pregnant or receiving a STD people overlook that and say “Oh it’ll never happen to me” but in all actuality it does. There are many factors that can even cause people to get pregnant. Some people think that having babies is as easy as 1, 2, 3. Some may be caused by the surroundings and what they are being exposed to. Watching shows like 16 and Pregnant and also Teen Moms lets people think that babies are okay. Although they are sweet and a blessing, there are many responsibilities that come with a baby. Even though parents teach their children not to have sex because they can get pregnant, society will tell them other wise. It can also be peer pressure that causes people to have sex, in result they get pregnant. Pregnancy is something that was meant to be for married people but its turning into a fashion statement. People now are having babies like it’s an accessory.

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11. August 2010 by student.

There was a controversial debate going on amongst a group of friends and the topic was about superiority. One asked “Why does White Americans still think that they are more superior than black people?” and another person asked “Why can’t Haitians accept their culture? Why do they have to blend in with the black society?” These questions triggered me. It is sad to say but still today many White Americans believe that they are more superior than African Americans. It is hard to understand the reason why. However, I believe that many whites believe they are more superior because ever since back then they were more superior than us. They had more privileges, rights, and more access to resources. They were in control of blacks. So, even though there is no more segregation or slavery, being that that is how they were raised that concept is still embedded in their heads. It may not be an intentional thing but that is probably one thing that their ancestors taught them. But maybe I am wrong? If I am what is the reason many white people today believe that still have superiority over others? Is it because they make more money? Or what? Also, for the other question, it is hard to really understand why some Haitians do not accept themselves for who they are. Because, growing up Haitians learn to take pride and joy for their country. However, when Haitians first came to America, just like the Whites did not accept the Blacks, the Blacks did not accept Haitians. So from then on many Haitians started disclaiming their own culture and started calling themselves black just so they can fit in. Not until these past few years have Haitians started being proud of who they are. My question is, is it because of society we still have separation amongst different groups? Is it because society we cannot accept ourselves for who we are? Is it because of our financial situations? In school, don’t we all come for one thing, and that is to learn? So why is there still separation? Shouldn’t we come together and help one another out? Or will their forever be a division amongst one another? If Haitians, Blacks, or any other culture stop selling themselves short, then we wouldn’t have to have exceptions when it comes to things. For example, “To enter into this school a white person needs a 4.5 but a black person only needs a 3.8”. If colored people stepped up more respect would be given and maybe, just maybe White Americans or any other race wouldn’t have to look down at them.

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11. August 2010 by student.

Immigration is an ethical issue that goes back to the prehistoric time. It always helped building great countries and even empires in the world. When we consider, for example, the ancient Egypt, Babylonia, Persia and Rome with their great civilizations, it was never only the works of the ancestors and the natives of such countries. Actually, the United States of America has become the greatest and the strongest of the nations in the whole world. Certainly, people from different backgrounds, different cultures and different languages have had contributed to this achievement. Yet, some people still believe that immigration can weaken this country. I strongly believe that immigration can and will strengthen a country.

Many reasons may occur for people to leave either willingly or unwillingly their native countries. For example, political trouble, economic crisis, poverty, anarchy and any uncomfortable situation that disturb people precious life. When those crisis prevail against them either they stay to suffer (even to die) or they head by any means to the United Stated of America for a better life. When these needy people land to this country, they are seeking a legal status to work because they are responsible. If they are among the luckiest people, their petition for a green card or authorization to work may be granted. They accept lower jobs with unfair wages and pay taxes to the U.S. government. They buy houses, cars which are profitable to the builders and the banks. They build strong families and educate their children in order to serve better this country. They have become great personalities in different areas such as in education, technology, military, arts, U.S. government, etc… to bring United Stated of America on high.

Some citizens have now different conceptions about immigration problem because of the attacks on United Stated of America . Therefore, we need to be able to identify and locate the America’s enemies who come to destroy our nation. I think it is a mistake to chase a larger group which has good intention for another little tiny group with bad intention. In this concept, should we stop immigration because of the anti-immigration activists? No, United States of America has become prosperous by receiving immigrants and documenting them to work legally. The undocumented workers paid taxes which they cannot claim in return. Those who have only a work permit cannot claim tax-exemption on their houses. They pay some hundreds of dollars to renew their work permits every year. The price becomes much more increased when they are qualified for a green-card. Finally, the right to citizenship costs much more. I call all of these a booster to the United States of America’s economy.

Do the anti-immigration activists understand how immigration is profitable to our country? I am sure they know. However, conservativeness has played a role. Different cultures, colors and languages all together increase the strength of our nation. For example, in the military those differences stand as one to defend and secure the nation when we are in terror. We learn to work together in the time of crisis and sorrow. “Most of the arguments made by anti-immigration activists are based in racism,” said Tim Wise.

I strongly disagree when they attribute most of the social crimes to the immigrants who are seeking asylum. They have risked their life and become defenseless hard workers in this land. However, a study at the University of North Carolina found it is only after immigrant families become more “Americanized” that they experience dramatic increases in drug use, weapons use, violence and sexual promiscuity. Other studies have found that immigrants nearly always exhibit lower crime rates than native-born person.

Last year, there was a campaign conducted by U.S. Immigration against illegal immigrants. That was the worst I have ever seen before. I was very disappointed about our great nation by the way they chased and treated illegal human beings. The U.S. Immigration Officers arrested them tactically at any time and anywhere without respect of human right. They went to their work places, knocked at the doors of their houses at night and before sunrise, arrested and kept them in detention until they sent them back to their belonging countries. Most of them have no resources to survive in their countries after leaving many years ago. As a result, their poverty increases considerably. Husbands have been deprived of their wives and children of their parents reciprocally.

Should we proclaim strong families by acting in this manner? I think not. There was absolutely no consideration for the immigrant small kids and babies who were born in the United Stated of America. Those small native-born kids and babies lost brutally parental cares and affections. Some families with their native-born children escaped to Canada to continue their lives. Who knows if they are welcome or not? Surely, that will make history. History spares nobody. However, I pray that these native-born kids forgive their debtors who render them miserable. I pray that these fatherless and motherless children do not turn into drugs and alcohol to compensate.

One of the resources of America is immigrants. A lot of them forcefully left the country regardless of their possessions and debts. As a result, thousands of houses, rental properties and cars remained vacant. Banks, apartment owners and car dealerships are in great deficit because thousands of monthly payments are no longer made. As evidence, President Barak Obama came to bring hope to Lee County which is leading in foreclosure in the nation. Now, we are facing the reality. There is , in fact, a judgment or a reward for every human action. After the exodus of children of Jacob, the LORD brought judgment upon Ancient Egypt (book of Exodus). He taught them , “When an alien lives with you in your land, do not mistreat him. The alien living with you must be treated as one of your native-born. Love him as yourself, for you were aliens in Egypt. I am the LORD your God” (Leviticus 19 :33, 34). So, we are a great nation under God. He is the source of our many blessings and prosperities.

Immigration is a very complex issue. Different people have different opinions. Although the Bible has been ignored, it still remains the greatest source of our moral inspiration. If we are to be one nation under God , then we need to obey God command “ love one another”. I can understand why some people oppose immigration. However, whatever their reason may be, they need to understand that these immigrants are seeking hope, and America needs them to continue to grow as a strong nation.

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10. August 2010 by student.

Is abortion really the right decision? Will that clear all problems away? I believe not. Abortion is a real touchy topic and a controversial issue that will continuously be going on. Many people would abort a child because they do not want to go through the many troubles they will have to face rather than give the child up for adoption. But why get rid of someone’s life when they have done absolutely nothing wrong? Is it because of the mistakes someone has made, the child should have to suffer? My thing is, how does someone know the great influence the child could have had on society. What if the child was the person who found a cure for AIDS? Or the next president to solve many of the problems we face. Aborting the child just killed any “What If” that could have been figured out. Someone may say that they do not believe in murdering or whatnot but when someone gets rid of a child what are they doing? Killing a defenseless being. Many people believe that having an abortion will solve all their many problems. But what they do not know is that they still have to face the emotional problems that they will be feeling after aborting the baby. That bond that someone may have started with their child is no longer their all because of a simple decision. This decision will stay on one’s conscious for life. There are many other people that would die to have a baby; however, the one’s who do have the ability to have take it for granted. Society at times makes it okay to abort a child because they are continuously building clinics solely for aborting babies. They are advertising it in a way that is basically telling the rest of the world that it is okay to kill. There are already enough people dying, so why kill a life that did absolutely nothing wrong

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9. August 2010 by Mr. Andoscia.

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5. August 2010 by student.

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4. August 2010 by student.

I don’t believe that the government should legalize same sex marriage because I don’t think it’s okay for same sex couples to show their affection in public. I personally don’t have a problem with same sex couple but I don’t approve of their lifestyles. Sociologically speaking, it would be right to accept it because it is considered taboo and forbidden. If we were to accept things that are taboo, we would then legalize marijuana. Homosexuality is also frowned upon in the Bible and our government was based on Christian beliefs so why would we go against it? In addition, if we legalized homosexuality in America, it would cause a lot of problems in the society due to that fact that many people still do not approve of same sex relationships. I believe that majority rules and I think most people would vote not to legalize same sex marriage. In contrast, I do believe the freedom of ones’ right but we must also consider order and how would it affect the majority of America. How would America be like if we legalize same sex marriages? How would you feel if you child saw the same sex kissing in public?  These are factors we must consider and not think of what is right for ourselves, but we must think what is right for our country.  

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4. August 2010 by student.

Internet is one of the greatest forms of communication, more in particular social sites. The affect many social sites, such as Facebook and Myspace, has on society is much greater than what was expected.  From what was once a friendly site is now becoming one’s life.  Social sites were made to create new friendships and reconnect with old ones. However, that made a full 360 turn and became a site that breaks many friendships and causes failures in relationships. It forms poor communication skills due to the simple fact that people who once use to speak face to face now write each other. Many people lose jobs and opportunities to receive jobs because of the things they exploit on these social sites. Although, this was not the motive the creators intended on for these means of communications society has developed it into its own personal lifestyle.  

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