Abortion

The conservative viewpoint is pro-life that abortion should not be legal, expect for certain circumstances. They believe that abortion is murdering a child, they view it was killing a person. However, if one was raped or if it was very dangerous for the mother to give birth and would risk her life, than they think that abortion could be used for those circumstances. Also, there are other alternatives, such as adoption, where you could give up the child without killing it. Liberals believe that abortion should be legal. They think that it is terminating an undeveloped life and not as murder. They think that anyone should be able to get an abortion because the conditions would be more safe.

I would be moderate about abortion between the liberals and conservatives. I believe that performing an abortion is killing a life and there are better alternatives such as adoption. However, I also believe people should be able to chose for themselves if they should get one or not; it is not the governments right to place those restrictions. the presentation went well, the conversation was difficult because it is mostly opinion.

Conservatives vs. Liberals

Conservatives have the political viewpoint to preserve existing conditions or restore traditional ones and limit change. Liberals favor “maximum individual freedom, guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties. They are open to new ideas for “progress and are tolerant of the ideas and behaviors of others.” Most conservatives are pro-life, do not support gay rights/marriage, are strict on immigration, etc. Liberals typically take the opposing argument on these topics. Other topics conservatives and liberals may fight over is war, gun control, taxation, health care, social security, the environment (ie. Global Warming), business regulation, education (ie. school prayer and curriculum), the first amendment, and foreign policy.

Lyrics: Irreplaceable-Beyonce (Blog #4)

I did my project on Beyonce Knowles.  I chose the song Irreplaceable.  This song deciphers women empowerment and confidence.  The song discusses her kicking out her boyfriend because he was cheating on her.  She continues to say how she doesn't need him because she can replace him easily.  I like the lyrics to this song because it is one of the few songs that signifies women empowerment and confidence, not vulnerability under men.

Lyrics: www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/beyonceknowles/irreplaceable.html

Response to Quote (Blog #5)

"It's a shame that the people who are listening to you the most are only interested in you because they want you and tour peers to buy your product."

It's not a shame, because humans as do all creatures have the natural instinct to put themselves before others.  If the consumer was in the sellers shoes, the consumer would do the same thing; anyone would.  I guess it's not morally correct, but it's something that most people would do to benefit themselves.

What is authentic about today's teen subculture?

Technology is authentic to today's teen subculture.  we grew up with advanced technology and most commonly use it more so than the older generations.  Teens are always on the internet, cell phones, ipods, etc.  Teens of this age do not know life without advanced technology alon with its benefits and downfalls.  Some believe that this technology has made life much too complicated and face-paced.  They also believe that it created the ill-influencing media, which has corrupted this age of teenagers and distracted them from elements of greater importance.  Yet, others believe that technology has had a positive influence on teens of this age.  They most commonly believe that the advances in technology cause advances in human knowledge and intelligence from generation to generation.  They also believe that it provides greater opportunity and accessibility whether it be education, socialization, etc.  I remain indifferent on the topic; I agree with both opinions of benefits and downfalls and cannot distinguish which bias had great effect on my opinion.  I also don't really care, because there is nothing that will change.

CD Project

I chose to do Beyonce Knowles for the CD project.  She is classified as an R&B/Soul artist.  However, she is mostly known for combining various genres, whether through tempo, instruments, vocals, style, etc.  My favorite song by Beyonce is Irreplaceable.  I think the lyrics are powerful in a passive way.  One of her idols, Gloria Gaynor, spoke of women empowerment in her song "I Will Survive".  Beyonce brought back the issue of women empowerment with a more modern song, that appeals to a younger crowd.  

Elvis

In class Friday, we watched a movie on Elvis Presley.  I knew he acted as a stepping stone in making America a more liberal country, appealing to teenage girls with his good looks and swinging hips.  However, I had no idea his influence on America in the 1950's was so great; not only fighting for sexuality, but women liberation, integration, teenage rebellion, etc.  He's more than the king of rock n' roll.