by Mackenzie Hernandez
Are you for or against gay marriage and why?
**If you are uncomfortable answering this blog post, see Mrs. McAffry for an alternative assignment.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Abortion. Your Thoughts?
by Emily H.
I know it's kind of blunt, but it should make interesting conversation - right? Just thought it would be interesting to see everybody's point of view and thoughts. And DEBATES!
I know it's kind of blunt, but it should make interesting conversation - right? Just thought it would be interesting to see everybody's point of view and thoughts. And DEBATES!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Favorite Book
by Brooke Stanley
Given that everybody in the class has (hopefully) read a book, tell what your all-time favorite book is and why.
Given that everybody in the class has (hopefully) read a book, tell what your all-time favorite book is and why.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Can Money Buy Happiness?
by Allison Hooter
Can money buy happiness? This has been a long-time debate in American society. If given the choice would you choose to be dirt poor and happy or filthy rich and miserable?
Can money buy happiness? This has been a long-time debate in American society. If given the choice would you choose to be dirt poor and happy or filthy rich and miserable?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
In God We Trust
by Natasha Leiding
In 1956, "In God We Trust" was officially made the U.S. national motto by Congress. Before that, "Under God" was added to out pledge in 1954. In 2002 an atheist by the name of Michael A. Newdow was successful in having this phrase declared unconstitutional. However, an act by Congress limited the power of Judiciary, therefore, preventing the removal of this phrase. Does having "In God We Trust" as our national motto, or "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, violate the constitution? Should these statements be eliminated from our currency and Pledge? How do you think this debatable issue should be handled?
In 1956, "In God We Trust" was officially made the U.S. national motto by Congress. Before that, "Under God" was added to out pledge in 1954. In 2002 an atheist by the name of Michael A. Newdow was successful in having this phrase declared unconstitutional. However, an act by Congress limited the power of Judiciary, therefore, preventing the removal of this phrase. Does having "In God We Trust" as our national motto, or "Under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance, violate the constitution? Should these statements be eliminated from our currency and Pledge? How do you think this debatable issue should be handled?
Friday, March 6, 2009
Creationism
by Danny Rose
Several years ago the Louisiana Science Education Act was passed which states that any science teacher in a public school who teaches evolution must teach an equal or greater amount of creationism. Basically this means that the science courses are now vague versions of religious education which directly contradicts the separation of church and state. Do you believe that it is right for the state to require such a controversial subject to be taught in public schools? Why or why not?
Several years ago the Louisiana Science Education Act was passed which states that any science teacher in a public school who teaches evolution must teach an equal or greater amount of creationism. Basically this means that the science courses are now vague versions of religious education which directly contradicts the separation of church and state. Do you believe that it is right for the state to require such a controversial subject to be taught in public schools? Why or why not?
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
DemoCom
by Andrew King
Is it possible to have a mix of democracy and communism? If so, would our country befefit from it? (This is an idea. I'm not a communist.)
Is it possible to have a mix of democracy and communism? If so, would our country befefit from it? (This is an idea. I'm not a communist.)
Monday, February 23, 2009
Stimulus Bill
by A. Benson
As many of you know, Obama's $787 billion stimulus bill was recently passed. The democratic party has pushed and said it was bipartisan, yet not one republican voted for it. Do you think a more fair solution to the stimulus would exist in allocating 46% of the funds to the republican party to do with how they wish and give 54% to the democratic party because that is how the votes were divided on election day?
As many of you know, Obama's $787 billion stimulus bill was recently passed. The democratic party has pushed and said it was bipartisan, yet not one republican voted for it. Do you think a more fair solution to the stimulus would exist in allocating 46% of the funds to the republican party to do with how they wish and give 54% to the democratic party because that is how the votes were divided on election day?
Friday, February 6, 2009
I Have a Dream?
by Kaily Herd
Martin Luther King, Jr., known as one of the greatest leaders in America's history and a pivotal activist in the Civil Right Movement, has been brought up many times in the recent election on account of the heritage of our new president, Barack Obama. The real question underlying this past election is this: Has Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream finally come true? Has America pushed past its ignorance and looked past the color of people's skin to see who a person truly is?
Martin Luther King, Jr., known as one of the greatest leaders in America's history and a pivotal activist in the Civil Right Movement, has been brought up many times in the recent election on account of the heritage of our new president, Barack Obama. The real question underlying this past election is this: Has Martin Luther King, Jr.'s dream finally come true? Has America pushed past its ignorance and looked past the color of people's skin to see who a person truly is?
Monday, January 26, 2009
Monday, January 12, 2009
Word Choice
Diction is a fancy term that simply means "word choice." One of the best ways to improve your writing is to strengthen your vocabulary. For this week's blog post, you need only post one word at a time, but you must post three different times throughout the week. The word you choose must be a powerful, strong word and it must start with the same letter the previous entry ended with. If you think some of us won't be familiar with your word, please list a brief definition. I will start...
ambiguous: open to interpretation
(So the next entry must start with an 's.')
ambiguous: open to interpretation
(So the next entry must start with an 's.')
Monday, January 5, 2009
Accidental or Intentional?
Did Gene intentionally jounce the tree limb or was it simply an accident? Use specific evidence from the text to support your answer and make sure to cite the page number. You must say something new. Do not merely repeat what someone else has already said.
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