1. In this Chicago Tribune article, the argument is whether or whether not there should be a seperate schools for gays. I am on the side of the poeple that don't support this, because quite frankly, I don't believe it to be neccessary.
2. The celebrity example I'm going to use is very appropriate for this issue. In the Advocate magazine, Adrian Brody is repeatedely asked very inappropriate and personal questions about some apparent on-screen sex scene. The reporter asks Brody who he would be having a gay on-screen romance with, over and over again. This is exremely invasive and I definetely do not think this is fair treatment, and a celebrity, let alone, anyone, shouldn't have to endure that kind of scrutiny.
3. Privacy is very important in my life. Some situations in which I feel I need more privacy is
in my religion and schoolwork. My parents are always getting into my business about both of these issue, asking me if I remembered to pray, or if I did my homework. It ticks me off. Why does it tick me off? Because I'm turning 18 in a month and I'm not a little kid anymore. Therefore, I should alone for my prayers and homework.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Sports Taboo
1. According to the author, sportswriters feed into the stereotypes of racism in athletics by saying whites actually have to work harder than blacks athletically because the natural physical ability of african americans exceeds that of white people. I agree with this opinion to a certain extent because I believe that each race has their certain strenghts and abilities. Gladwell uses the NFL example to back this theory up. In the NFL, most of the quarterbacks are white, and most of the running backs are black, proving that blacks are faster and better runners, while whites are better throwers. In my opinoion, this is fact, NOT opinion. Gladwell dispels the notion that black athletes are better than whites, by using Michael Jordan and Cal Ripken as an example of two different athletes of two different races, who the best in their sport. So, it's not about race, rather, it's about eliteness.
2. According to Gladwell, the most important thing to be successful in sports is your drive and how much you work for it. Gladwell came to this conclusion from his experiences when he ran miles with his friends. They proved to be more successful than him because of the fact that they were more motivated. Instead of him joining them while they would run backwards up a cliff, he ended his workout and ran home. Yes, I obviously agree with this one of his theories. The harder your drive, and your work-ethic, the farther you'll get in your sport, and the better you'll be. You get what you put into.
3. Two areas of life I think racism is greatly defined in is, love, and movies. Whenever a black guy goes out with a white girl, there's always gossip and much dissaproval surrounding the relationship. The same thing also happens when a black girl goes out with a white guy. I think this PROVES that racism is evidently still present in today's society. Why can't people date/marry whoever it is that they want?? Also, in the movie business it seems like at times, they force black people into the scripts, so the movie won't be viewed as racist. But it takes out of the movie, when one of the caharacters with a different ethnic background doesn't fit. Example: The movie Wild Wild West. Whoever heard of a black cowboy?? Come on people.
4. What can be possible solutions for racism? One, living in a foreign country. In doing this, people will have an oppertunity to explore different cultures, which will lead to understanding and tolerance. Another way to eliminate racism is by being less concieted and pridefull about yourself. This will lead to recognition of other people's strengths and positives, no matter what the race.
2. According to Gladwell, the most important thing to be successful in sports is your drive and how much you work for it. Gladwell came to this conclusion from his experiences when he ran miles with his friends. They proved to be more successful than him because of the fact that they were more motivated. Instead of him joining them while they would run backwards up a cliff, he ended his workout and ran home. Yes, I obviously agree with this one of his theories. The harder your drive, and your work-ethic, the farther you'll get in your sport, and the better you'll be. You get what you put into.
3. Two areas of life I think racism is greatly defined in is, love, and movies. Whenever a black guy goes out with a white girl, there's always gossip and much dissaproval surrounding the relationship. The same thing also happens when a black girl goes out with a white guy. I think this PROVES that racism is evidently still present in today's society. Why can't people date/marry whoever it is that they want?? Also, in the movie business it seems like at times, they force black people into the scripts, so the movie won't be viewed as racist. But it takes out of the movie, when one of the caharacters with a different ethnic background doesn't fit. Example: The movie Wild Wild West. Whoever heard of a black cowboy?? Come on people.
4. What can be possible solutions for racism? One, living in a foreign country. In doing this, people will have an oppertunity to explore different cultures, which will lead to understanding and tolerance. Another way to eliminate racism is by being less concieted and pridefull about yourself. This will lead to recognition of other people's strengths and positives, no matter what the race.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Juiced
1. In Canseco's introduction to juiced, he takes his stand regarding steroids and it is clear that he is 100 percent FOR the drug. "Steroids are the future" he says. Positives of what him writing this is the fact that the general public finally gets to see the side of the story regarding illegal use of steroids in the MLB. The negative effects of him writing this is the fact that he points other major league players out, telling about their usage of the drug. Obviously these players were trying to keep this a secret. Another negatives of his exposure, is the fact that him and the other players mentioned might now be faced with legal consequences for their actions, now that it is out in public. For the most part, I disagree with his statements, because he is most of the time, stating the obvious. We already know that steroids make you better. THAT'S WHY IT"S CHEATING. ?
2. Yes, I agree with the large focus on this issue, because the abusers/cheaters of Major League Baseball must be punished and accounted for what they did/are still doing. I would solve this issue, by either legalizing steroids and meke EVERY SINGLE baseball player take it. Or do the opposite, which is making sure no player takes it, because that way everyone's equal, and nobody's cheating, or at an unnatural advantage. And I strongly disagree with Barry Bonds. This is no doubt an important issue, therefore; a large amount of media coverage is neccessary.
3. No, I don't think the government should produce physicaly enhancement drugs simply because that's eliminating the all-natural solutions, and replacing them with artificial ones, which is unhealthy. Especially unhealthy in the long run. That is the obvious negatives.
2. Yes, I agree with the large focus on this issue, because the abusers/cheaters of Major League Baseball must be punished and accounted for what they did/are still doing. I would solve this issue, by either legalizing steroids and meke EVERY SINGLE baseball player take it. Or do the opposite, which is making sure no player takes it, because that way everyone's equal, and nobody's cheating, or at an unnatural advantage. And I strongly disagree with Barry Bonds. This is no doubt an important issue, therefore; a large amount of media coverage is neccessary.
3. No, I don't think the government should produce physicaly enhancement drugs simply because that's eliminating the all-natural solutions, and replacing them with artificial ones, which is unhealthy. Especially unhealthy in the long run. That is the obvious negatives.
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