On Thursday, Katie and I presented our debate on Adoption, being a topic in which you can't really know the feelings of both birth parents and adopted children, it was hard to find the information needed to answer our question.
In my eyes our presentation would've went better if there wasn't SO much information that we decided to report on. It seemed like tooo much and caused people to become bored with the topic fast.
The debate portion didn't go as I good as I thought it would. It started off kinda slow, but when we reached the questions about adopting and smae sex couples as well as what age should u tell a child they were adopted, it became a full on war between Jordan and Willow, that in my eyes didnt really pertain to our topic.
All in all our presentation could've been better if we cut out some of the information and stayed on topic with regards to the debate.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
School uniforms
On Monday, we had an interesting debate on school uniforms and whether they are good or bad. In my opinion school uniforms should not be mandatory.
School uniforms will do nothing but cut down on a students individuality. A uniform is not the way to cut down on school violence. The only thing that will cut down on school violence is if parents would pay attention to their children and keep their children out of trouble and give them consequences when they disobey and not to let them run wild.
School is also the place where the next actors, writers, artists, politicians, inventors, designers and musicians are trained. School uniforms send a clear early-life message to students that conformity is important and creativity is not, that authority is allowed to abuse it's power and constrain our right to free speech and expression. Students learn from uniforms that their individuality, political opinions and religious rights are unimportant, as is their education, students are regularly suspended for non compliance to the uniform code even if their school work is excellent.
School Uniforms are expensive and have no use in and out side of school plain and simple.
School uniforms will do nothing but cut down on a students individuality. A uniform is not the way to cut down on school violence. The only thing that will cut down on school violence is if parents would pay attention to their children and keep their children out of trouble and give them consequences when they disobey and not to let them run wild.
School is also the place where the next actors, writers, artists, politicians, inventors, designers and musicians are trained. School uniforms send a clear early-life message to students that conformity is important and creativity is not, that authority is allowed to abuse it's power and constrain our right to free speech and expression. Students learn from uniforms that their individuality, political opinions and religious rights are unimportant, as is their education, students are regularly suspended for non compliance to the uniform code even if their school work is excellent.
School Uniforms are expensive and have no use in and out side of school plain and simple.
Age Majority
Today we had a debate on whether we should lower the age majority and the answer is no.
I agree consistency's important - but I don't think driving a car's proof that you're an adult. It means you have basic motor skills.
Across Canada, 16 year olds are minors. You can't buy a house if you're 16. You can't get married if you're 16. You can't buy a beer. Your parents can't kick you out of the house if you're 16.You're held to a different legal standard if you're 16.
So, if we're going to give 16 year-olds the vote then lower the age of majority to 16 and throw them into the world of adulthood. I don't feel comfortable with that idea.
I do think the age of majority should be standardized and then ALL rights of citizenship should be bestowed on a Canadian at that age (ie. being a legal adult at 18 in Ontario but legally prohibited from drinking is BS) and they should have all the protections until that age (being able to sign up for military service while you're legally a minor is crazy)
I agree consistency's important - but I don't think driving a car's proof that you're an adult. It means you have basic motor skills.
Across Canada, 16 year olds are minors. You can't buy a house if you're 16. You can't get married if you're 16. You can't buy a beer. Your parents can't kick you out of the house if you're 16.You're held to a different legal standard if you're 16.
So, if we're going to give 16 year-olds the vote then lower the age of majority to 16 and throw them into the world of adulthood. I don't feel comfortable with that idea.
I do think the age of majority should be standardized and then ALL rights of citizenship should be bestowed on a Canadian at that age (ie. being a legal adult at 18 in Ontario but legally prohibited from drinking is BS) and they should have all the protections until that age (being able to sign up for military service while you're legally a minor is crazy)
Sicko
After watching this movie, I decided to live in France.
Sicko is a 2007 documentary film by film maker Michael Moore. The film investigates the American health care system, focussing on its health insurance and pharmaceutical industry. The film compares the for-profit, non universal U.S. system with those of universal and nonprofit systems of Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Cuba.
I find the American health care system is a complete joke. When the health care system is turning away people who are in need of medical care because they cannot afford it, is a low blow in order to get a quick dollar. Even the insurance companies are more into getting a paycheck than allowing for the survival of the ill.
During this movie we saw insurance companies deny claims for vital medical procedures saying that it was unnecessary or experimental, when really that "unnecessary" procedure could’ve saved that individuals life.
The heroes that helped with the 9/11 tragedy are even not covered for the problems that occurred due to them serving their country. An individual who needed an inhaler to help breathe was paying a minimum of $135 per inhaler, whereas in Cuba (America’s enemy, and they pay five cents!
Why should citizens have to pay for something that should be free? We are trying to prolong live and sustain our race but how can we when we cannot afford health care and therefore are turned down for the care they need and should be provided.
Sicko is a 2007 documentary film by film maker Michael Moore. The film investigates the American health care system, focussing on its health insurance and pharmaceutical industry. The film compares the for-profit, non universal U.S. system with those of universal and nonprofit systems of Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Cuba.
I find the American health care system is a complete joke. When the health care system is turning away people who are in need of medical care because they cannot afford it, is a low blow in order to get a quick dollar. Even the insurance companies are more into getting a paycheck than allowing for the survival of the ill.
During this movie we saw insurance companies deny claims for vital medical procedures saying that it was unnecessary or experimental, when really that "unnecessary" procedure could’ve saved that individuals life.
The heroes that helped with the 9/11 tragedy are even not covered for the problems that occurred due to them serving their country. An individual who needed an inhaler to help breathe was paying a minimum of $135 per inhaler, whereas in Cuba (America’s enemy, and they pay five cents!
Why should citizens have to pay for something that should be free? We are trying to prolong live and sustain our race but how can we when we cannot afford health care and therefore are turned down for the care they need and should be provided.
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