School Prayer

Conservatives believe that school prayer should be present in all schools. They think that it will limit violence and teach children good values. Liberals believe that it should not be held, because not all kids are chistian and that they may get discriminated against if they don't take a part in it.

I personally believe that it should not be present in public school, because it is not revelent. I believe that if a student feels that he/she needs to leave class and pray, then they should be allowed to. The presentation went well, I think it is a topic that most people have an opinion on and can put some input into to make good arguments.

Gay Rights

Conservatives believe that homo sexuals should not be able to get married. They believe that it is going against religion and this country was found by Christians and we should follow certain values such as not accepting gay marriage; that marriage is a sacred ceremony only between a male and a female. Most conservatives believe that being gay is a choice. Liberals believe that gay marriage should be and accepted law. They believe that peoiple should not be judged based on their sexual orientation and any two people have the right to get married. Most liberals think that being gay was something your born with.

I am personally liberal on this topic. I completely support gay marriage. Why would someone chose to be homosexual? Why would someone chose to be "different", "unacceptable", or to be discriminated against? i don't think people neccessarily want to be this way, they just are. I also believe it is not the governments right, responsibility, or place to tell homosexuals that they cannot get married. The presentation went well, especially the conversation. It is a hot and controversial topic, yet it is mostly opinion based.

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.