- The Child Abuse Address -

Maggie lawrence
Josh poling
James fisher.
 ^ the other two did nothing, btw.                   
                  
                 The Child Abuse Address



             Eleven Score and seventeen years ago, our forefathers established rules and regulations so that society can function.  All crimes are to be punished. Child abuse is among those punishable crimes. Any form of abuse whether it be mental, physcial, or sexual would be punished in a court of law. Absolutely no level of child abuse is to be tolerated, not even nelect.
               
               Children under English common law were considered the property of their fathers until the late 1800's.  American colonists in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries carried this tradition to the early years of the United States. The first eye opening cases of child abuse were seen in most foster care homes,but at the time didn't have any stuctural laws against child abuse. Our nation founded many organazations to put a hault to all forms and levels of child abuse. Justice is to brought every child of the past, present, and future.  

11/18/13



I feel that religion should be allowed in public speech, because we have a freedom of speech right. If others don't think so, then they don't have to listen to it.

Bellringer 11/6/13

 
I don't agree with k-mart's decisons. No one cares about the family values of holidays anymore. Most stores are open on holidays, and back in the day mostly every store was closed on major holidays because of time being spent with family and friends. Modern day employees are more concerned about making money.

Bellringer 10/30/13

five cartoons.
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My interpretation of this is that obama doesn't know what he's talking about.






He believes in the Great Pumpkin but not Obama care.








Obama looks annoyed with everyone trying to get him what he's supposed to do.








The government watches everything we do .

Bellringer 10/28/13

               FAT TEST
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You can use the fat test in a postive mannor.

Does your weight make you "fit"?
 i don't think that the number really matters. But your health does.

Bellringer 10-29-13

 


Five Questions


Why are the guys happy about the fallen government?




What does the elephant stand for?




Why is the elephant getting arrested?




Who is the "voters" officer that is arresting the elephant.



Why is the capitol on the ground?

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ps

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   Let your eyes "float" over the cartoon. Artists know what will capture the mind's attention first. Allow your mind and your eyes to naturally find the portion of the cartoon that most stands out. Most often, this will be a caricature, which is an exaggeration or distortion of a person or object with the goal of providing a comic effect.
   • In this example, "Join, or Die," the main focus is a snake:
     
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   Follow the cartoon's natural flow by discovering the interaction with the primary focus (found in step 1). If it's a person, to whom are they talking? Where are they standing? If it's an object, what is being done to the object? What is it doing there? Most often, you can look around the immediate vicinity of the primary focus to find what is being described. This is usually an allusion, or an indirect reference to a past or current event that isn't explicitly made clear within the cartoon.
   • Following our example, the snake looks like it might be poised to attack. What would it be attacking?
   • The body is disjointed, and each of the eight sections has an abbreviation. Can you recognize any of them?
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   Determine the audience. What section of the population is the publication geared towards, and in what country and locality? A political cartoon will be created with consideration to the experiences and assumptions of the intended audience. For example, a political cartoon in a publication distributed in a strictly conservative tone will convey its message in a different way than it would if the audience was a particularly liberal group.
   • "Join, or Die" was first published in his Pennsylvania Gazette on May 9, 1754. The audience at the time would probably recognize the abbreviations as standing for a British American colony or region.
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   Understand the context of the cartoon. More often than not, the political cartoon will be published in context, meaning that it is associated with the main news story of the day. If you are viewing a political cartoon outside of its original publishing source, you will want to be well-read about current and historical events. For example, if Al Gore is talking to the Democratic National Convention about the Internet and how great it is, you need to understand that the press at one time misinterpreted what Al Gore said in an interview with CNN's Wolf Blitzer that he "invented" the Internet.
   • "Join, or Die" was drawn by Benjamin Franklin and appeared in conjunction with an editorial by him that addressed the dissatisfaction of the colonies and encouraged colonial unity.
   • The cartoon and editorial were published when the colonists were deciding whether to fight the French and their Indian allies for territory between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River.
   • The phrase itself, "Join, or Die" implies that if the colonies don't join forces to "attack" or fight opposing forces, they will "die" or fail to work towards their own interest.
   • At the time, there was also a superstition that a cut snake could come alive again if it was put back together before sunset.
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   Look for widely recognized symbols. Some metaphors are commonly used by political cartoonists.

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Bellringer

10/28/13

I never really thought of the confederate flag as anything  but a racial flag. But that was mainly because the impression of the racial bashing was all I was told that it was for.
I feel like the writers opinion is pretty influencial and informitive.

10-25-13

Based on your responses, YOU are a… Disaffected

Along with 11% of the public

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2nd test-

Where Do You Fit?

The Political Party Quiz

Based on your responses here is where you fit…

• Overall
• On Economic Issues
• On Social Issues

 

Overall, your political values are closest to those of an… Independent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd test -

Your political compass

Economic Left/Right: 0.38
Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 1.13

4th - You Are 40% Conservative, 60% Liberal





5th -

Your PERSONAL issues Score is 60%

Your ECONOMICS issues Score is 60%

This quiz has been taken 20,036,345 times

According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

October 10/22/13

1.  Do you believe this is a frivolous law suit?  Why or why not? i think the lawsuit is ridiculous.

2,  On another note, do you believe the men who toppled the rock should be charged with destruction of property?  Why or Why not? 

I don't think he should be in trouble with the boulder but he should be in trouble for fraud.

Maggie Lawrence

4^TH period Civics

School and Educational Issues

There are plenty of different opinions and things that could be complained about at everyone’s school. Of course not every student is satisfied on any specific topic with any of their peers. But usually something we all manage to agree that we strongly dislike is lunch. The gross textures and bland “needed” calories we have to indulge in aren’t very appetizing. If we were to have food courts instead of regular lunches I feel that the school would profit more, but we would also all gain an insane amount of weight. It’s always a win lose situation in such a system like school.

Larger schools try to minimize judgmental bullying by requiring all students to wear uniforms. I don’t believe it helps or hurts in any way. They seem quite pointless, other than the fact that it makes the student body and staff as a whole look professional. But being able to express yourself in your own appearance is more freeing than forcing an entire school to wear uniforms.

All students complain every year about going back to school. No matter what day in August or September   it may fall on, it’s always a drag to attend. I’ve heard many opinions on year round schooling with weekly break periods. I wouldn’t be appalled by the idea. It would help the student community to get through with each year quicker. That would be worth it to me.

Student safety is one of the most important things that should be executed at any and every school. Cameras should be at every inch of the appropriate places in a school. Hall monitoring isn’t doing its justice like it used to. Cameras are more detailed and get straight to the conflict. Not only just for student to student interactions, but student and teacher interactions as well.  Some teacher on teacher interactions should be monitored as well.

Playing along in the student safety topic, security should be heavily enforced after all the tragedy that we have all faced in being at school. There are at least 9 out of every 10 people that will give a reason for feeling safe at school. Armed officers and metal detectors would be a miracle in itself if it were to reach all schools. It would also save the lives of many students and staff. Feeling smart in school isn’t as easy as it is for others, but feeling safe should be a common level that everyone can embrace.

 Bellringer 10-10-13



1. What does this say about the state of our legislative branch?
 They must not be highly appreciative of the legislative branch.

2. If you were the Speaker of the House, how would you rectify this situation?    Honestly, I wouldn't know how to rectify the specific situation.

   


 Bellringer 10/8/13

 The name change makes no sense. Every merch. and all fans will have to change their appearence for the team. Although, it wouldn't matter about the team of it won't affect games. I can understand why they would want to, but it hasn't made a problem thus far.

    Bellringer 10/7/13

1. What does this say about our national security?
  Mainly our national security is safe, but no one would expect anything bad to happen from a 9 year old child.


2. Are you surprised that something like this could happen in 2013?
 Yes, i'm surprised about it because how our nation has cracked down on security ever since 9/11.

Eagle Eye Questions.

1.      From the movie, what are the benefits of a centralized system?

2.     How did the advanced technology control the lives of the people in the movie?

3. Do you want to have that kind of technology in our community, like our school or municipality? Defend your stand.

4.      In what way do you use technology wisely? Give an example.

5.      What message does the movie want to convey? How should you use or treat technology in this digital age?

1. Anyone can be found at any time, and anywhere. 

2. They're threatening their lives.

 

3. We have cameras. Anything can be accessed by them and satellites.

4. I change my password to my social networks frequently. 

5. Don't do everything someone tells you to do, because if you've done anything wrong then you can't be held against your will. 

.. I believe the government would and probably will do all of that at some point. Not because of technology but government people who think they rule this country. When in reality "we the people" do.  

 Bellringer 9:30:13 

 -They're all in the 90's. 

- All the attacks were made in our country. 

Bellringer 9/17/13




1. What does this type of reaction say about America as a melting pot?

That we apparently pick a part what we don't like.


2. Has the civil rights movement equally affected all minorities in America?

Obviously not. American needs to get off it's perfect american girl image bandwagon and shut up.





Bellringer 9/18/13


1. List three reasons why the school district claims to be collecting this information


"safety"
 "We had to educate the student on the dangers" of posting such photos, Sheehan said
"This is the government essentially hiring a contractor to stalk the social media of the kids


2. Is this an invasion of privacy?
to an extenet yes.


 
3. How would you react if this practice were implemented in Barbour County?

i would probably get rid of all of my electronics because that's absolutely ridiculous.

Bellringer 9/10/13


1. Identify the motivations that McDonald's has for offering this large multi-person meal.
Sell more of different things in a combination and profit from it.



2. Approximate the number of calories in this meal and divide by two. Could this have an affect on the obesity rate.
   It honestly will get so bad, America will die from heart failure from all the blockage from the calories.






3. Do you predict that other fast food businesses will follow this trend? Justify your answer


I hope they don't, but I believe they will because everyone wants to make just as make profit as McDonald's.

Bellringer 9/9/13

1.  Does the US have a responsibility to be a world police force?

I don't think we should get in other peoples business, but if it's protecting our country then yes. 

2.  What roll should the UN play in enforcement?

They should take charge of the situation.

3.  Why are chemical weapons of such concern to the world?

Because of the history of devastation they have caused different countries. They are eliminators. Not just killers. 

 Bellringer 9/6/13

 I feel that trying to get your children to understand something amd being stern about it just drills it in their head. My parents were stern. But by no means struck me because I didn't comprehend what they were saying, or trying to get me to understand.

The fathers actions show that he honestly wants his child to be correct. I feel that he tried hard to help his child but in a way society frowns upon it.

In the 1950's it would've been accepted because no one messed with the fathers input.

Bellringer 9/4/13
1. What fields and or degrees should a person pursue?
 Anything that is secure and will always be in demand.


2. What additional data would you like to see?
 ...



3. How will this impact your decisions about college?
 Wouldn't impact anything.






Bellringer 9/5/13
 1." Should McDonalds raise the prices on its "Dollar Menu?" Justify your answer"

    I suppose if it's comepletely necessary I would pay an extra dollar or so for anything on the dollar menu. But I wish they would add new items to make it worth it.

 2. Should entry level fast food workers be paid a "living wage?"

     I think that they should attempt to raise minimum wage, only for those who actually do their work.

Bellringer 9/3/13

1. Do you think this is invasion of your privacy? Justify your answer.




 

  I personally don't care. I don't have a facebook, but for people that do it would make me mad.


2. Does this comply with the terms and conditions for use of Facebook? Have you read them?

 I honestly have never read the terms and conditions for facebook.

     3. Does this violate your 4th Amendment rights?

 Yes, I think it does, we need some form of privacy.

Bellringer 8/30/13
 

I think that's probably the most ridiculous thing i've ever heard. If they're a regular at a resturant and get denied because someone "felt" threatened that's insanity. I feel that the next time an ignorant white, mexican, or any other ethnicity makes a fool of themselves in a public place should be asked to leave. If the customer was "so threatened" and uncomfortable then he should have taken it upon himself to remove himself from it.

"Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children" --

 "Now is the time to make justice a reality for all of God's children."

 I chose the direct quote above from Dr. King's speech because it was the one part that spoke to me. We are all created equal, but for whatever reason we were divided. By race not by character or behavior. 
    Justice doesn't just apply in a court room, or a jail. It should apply in our everyday. Justice, equality, freedom, all words negros from that time period wish they could have in their vocabulary. Yet they were neglected of their rights. 

   They were frowned upon for very little or no reason at all. Because their skin was different. Because they came from a different land. None of that should matter. In God's eyes we're all his children. Made with the same requirements to carry us through this world. I feel like Dr. Martin Luther king had more gifts & requirements than whites acknowledged. 

Bellringer 8/29/13

  Thursday :

  Objective: react to the "I Have A Dream" speech.

        Dr. King was expressing his opinion on how him, and his fellow negro's are treated. They were never granted complete freedom, but only away from slavery. His powerful words spoke to all people who heard them and made them understand the freedoms that average white people take for granted. Negros at that time were not allowed to sit in the front of the bus, or drink from the same water fountains, or even go to a white school.
      African-Americans earned less than whites. We were divided. Dr. Martin Luther King brought it to the nations attention that they were no longer going to accept being mistreated for only the reason that their skin was different. He wasn't only speaking for the negros, but as one who knows the difficulties. King was not asking for anything but respect and equallity.