Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Dear Reader,
To whom it may concern,
I posted my POG 2 essay below to esure myself and whoever reads that i have improved in the areas of details and conventions.
Details for me on POG 2 came easy this time, due to the fact the simulation we did involved tons of details and information. It was very simple to put down in an essay.
However, conventions have been difficult in the past. I usually forget a few commons or i put other things in the wrong areas. This time i actually think i did a terrific job on conventons.
I posted my POG 2 essay below to esure myself and whoever reads that i have improved in the areas of details and conventions.
Details for me on POG 2 came easy this time, due to the fact the simulation we did involved tons of details and information. It was very simple to put down in an essay.
However, conventions have been difficult in the past. I usually forget a few commons or i put other things in the wrong areas. This time i actually think i did a terrific job on conventons.
POG 2-Ideal Society
I-Deal Society and the Constitution
What protects our individual liberties? Our class proved that the Constitution does effectively protect our individual liberties because during the Idea society, the right to protest was used, also a passage of a bill occurred. Finally, the court case, known as Miller Vs Young took place in the Supreme Court.
Throughout the whole simulation, what was always happening on the sidelines? The right to protest was in action. Most of the citizens, including myself, received cruel treatment, such as nasty remarks about our opinions. However, that did not stop the citizens from using their first amendment rights, “freedom of speech”. Even though their first amendment rights were tested when it came to the law, in my opinion, if we did not have that amendment, we as citizens would not have gotten our ideas or demands recognized or even understood.
Through all the arguments and all the yelling, a bill was proposed by Congress and signed by the President. The bill stated that if you were over 18 years of age, the I-chip was optional. If you were under the age of 18, you were not allowed to possess it. The problem this law caused is that people underage that already had the I-chip were now considered illegal. The law caused problems for everyone, even the Legislative Branch. Congress could not go into someone’s house who was illegal and just take the I-chip right out of their head. This would be thought unconstitutional in many ways, but to sum it up, it violates the 4th amendment. This amendment guarantees “ The right of the people to be secure in persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” My point is that when they put together the bill, you can tell they didn’t quite think it through all the way. However, if we had more time in the simulation, I think all of us were on the same page. The government would have probably amended the law.
To finish this simulation off, Miller vs. Young court case won back the citizens their freedom of speech. The court case arose based on some words that Miller said, which could have been taken as a threat to the President. The court case started off with Miller’s lawyer presenting a well-written speech. She cited a past case, in which a court approved a citizen’s freedom to speak. The President’s defense could not top anything like that; consequently, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Miller.
In conclusion, what I’m getting at here is that Constitution guards the citizens’ individual liberties and not just the government’s. These three key points- the right to protest, passage of a bill and the actions of the court- prove it.
What protects our individual liberties? Our class proved that the Constitution does effectively protect our individual liberties because during the Idea society, the right to protest was used, also a passage of a bill occurred. Finally, the court case, known as Miller Vs Young took place in the Supreme Court.
Throughout the whole simulation, what was always happening on the sidelines? The right to protest was in action. Most of the citizens, including myself, received cruel treatment, such as nasty remarks about our opinions. However, that did not stop the citizens from using their first amendment rights, “freedom of speech”. Even though their first amendment rights were tested when it came to the law, in my opinion, if we did not have that amendment, we as citizens would not have gotten our ideas or demands recognized or even understood.
Through all the arguments and all the yelling, a bill was proposed by Congress and signed by the President. The bill stated that if you were over 18 years of age, the I-chip was optional. If you were under the age of 18, you were not allowed to possess it. The problem this law caused is that people underage that already had the I-chip were now considered illegal. The law caused problems for everyone, even the Legislative Branch. Congress could not go into someone’s house who was illegal and just take the I-chip right out of their head. This would be thought unconstitutional in many ways, but to sum it up, it violates the 4th amendment. This amendment guarantees “ The right of the people to be secure in persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” My point is that when they put together the bill, you can tell they didn’t quite think it through all the way. However, if we had more time in the simulation, I think all of us were on the same page. The government would have probably amended the law.
To finish this simulation off, Miller vs. Young court case won back the citizens their freedom of speech. The court case arose based on some words that Miller said, which could have been taken as a threat to the President. The court case started off with Miller’s lawyer presenting a well-written speech. She cited a past case, in which a court approved a citizen’s freedom to speak. The President’s defense could not top anything like that; consequently, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Miller.
In conclusion, what I’m getting at here is that Constitution guards the citizens’ individual liberties and not just the government’s. These three key points- the right to protest, passage of a bill and the actions of the court- prove it.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Dear reader
To whom it may concern...
I choose the 2011 essay for two reasons Intro/conclusion and Transition of ideas. In my opinion my 2011 essay shows that I can write a good intro and conclusion if I put me mind into it. I think my intro iIhad a nice hook, because right away i stated a fact, which is in my opinion some what interesting. Im not used to starting off a paragraph with a fact, usually i start with a question or trying to relate with the readers. This intro confirmed that I can do something different once in awhile.
Furthermore, I noticed I can use transitions in other ways that how we are taught and still get do very well on it. We are taught to start paragraphs off with a transititons then to stop and leave it at that. However, I feel if you know how to use them and that word at the exact moment makes perfect sense transititons can sometimes go anywhere.
I choose the 2011 essay for two reasons Intro/conclusion and Transition of ideas. In my opinion my 2011 essay shows that I can write a good intro and conclusion if I put me mind into it. I think my intro iIhad a nice hook, because right away i stated a fact, which is in my opinion some what interesting. Im not used to starting off a paragraph with a fact, usually i start with a question or trying to relate with the readers. This intro confirmed that I can do something different once in awhile.
Furthermore, I noticed I can use transitions in other ways that how we are taught and still get do very well on it. We are taught to start paragraphs off with a transititons then to stop and leave it at that. However, I feel if you know how to use them and that word at the exact moment makes perfect sense transititons can sometimes go anywhere.
Will i graduate in 2011?
2011
The class if 2007 had a 68.5 percentage of graduates. In 2011 I will be part of that percentage. Good grades, staying out of trouble, staying out of trouble and always keeping my future in mind are my main reasons why.
Good grades will take me far in life, such as college and grad school. Right now I have a 3.5 grade point average, if I keep it or make it higher, it should take me far. In order to accomplish this school has to be an important factor in my life, which to me should be no problem.
Moving on, staying out of trouble should be simple for me since I’m always around good influences. Therefore, helping me at a young age learn the right from the wrong. Good influences are not the only thing that keeps me out of trouble; my attitude toward things in life is a big part too. They always say, “If you have a positive attitude, your more likely to succeed.”
My future to me is like everything. Ever since I can remember I always am stressing and focusing on the future. Each step I take I’m always contemplating my new move. Precisely how I landed here in Constitution High. I wanted to go here because I would like to pursue a career in law.
In conclusion, as I stated before, given that I have the good grades, staying out of trouble and always keeping my future in mind down, graduating should be simple. However, will you be part that percent?
The class if 2007 had a 68.5 percentage of graduates. In 2011 I will be part of that percentage. Good grades, staying out of trouble, staying out of trouble and always keeping my future in mind are my main reasons why.
Good grades will take me far in life, such as college and grad school. Right now I have a 3.5 grade point average, if I keep it or make it higher, it should take me far. In order to accomplish this school has to be an important factor in my life, which to me should be no problem.
Moving on, staying out of trouble should be simple for me since I’m always around good influences. Therefore, helping me at a young age learn the right from the wrong. Good influences are not the only thing that keeps me out of trouble; my attitude toward things in life is a big part too. They always say, “If you have a positive attitude, your more likely to succeed.”
My future to me is like everything. Ever since I can remember I always am stressing and focusing on the future. Each step I take I’m always contemplating my new move. Precisely how I landed here in Constitution High. I wanted to go here because I would like to pursue a career in law.
In conclusion, as I stated before, given that I have the good grades, staying out of trouble and always keeping my future in mind down, graduating should be simple. However, will you be part that percent?
Picture observation
A. Whats happening in the photograph?
It seems they are enjoying themselves as they wait for the food to come.
B. What were the people feeling and thinking at the time?
Probably to smile for the picture or when their food will come.
C. Why was the photograph taken?
Probably to show that they were having fun together and want to remember that moment.
D. What title would you give the photograph?
Family and friends having some fun
It seems they are enjoying themselves as they wait for the food to come.
B. What were the people feeling and thinking at the time?
Probably to smile for the picture or when their food will come.
C. Why was the photograph taken?
Probably to show that they were having fun together and want to remember that moment.
D. What title would you give the photograph?
Family and friends having some fun
Friday, October 12, 2007
Reflexing on I-chip
As being a citizen in the simulation these last two weeks its been a struggle and a little fursrating. Knowing that the congress and the exucetive power didn't really give a hoot about your admendments or rights. This made it diffultcult to get your views to everyone who needed to get them.But using my 4th and 5th admendment rights got me pretty far. However, made me realize we need more freedon and secrity but on different levels.
Friday, October 5, 2007
POG
Is government necessary, or is it not? Yes, in my opinion, government is necessary, because we all know what happened during the “balloon experiment”: chaos, cheating, and yelling. If this experiment had some rules and structure the probability of this happening again would be slim. An even better example of chaos without rules is the living conditions in Iraq. All you hear about is how people are dying and suffering there. What is the cause? A weak government. Perhaps Locke’s principles would have worked in the past to let Iraq have peace, however now it’s really out of the question. Also Thomas Hobbes philosophy would of got us nowhere to, however if you put them together, there could be hope.
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