Pd.3 Bellringer 12/3/13

I think the message is controversial because it has to do with an entire religion and the views of the pope of that religion. People aren't used to having politics and religion mix. They don't want their religions to be viewed as any less significant than any other religion.

Civics Pd.3 Gettysburg Assignment Zeke/Patrick

Eleven score and seventeen years ago, our forefathers established this land with certain freedoms. Freedoms which were given to us, the people in order to establish the best lives for ourselves possible. However some of these freedoms, if not used responsibly, will lead to unhealthy citizens and a damnpened society. This is an issue of tobacco products in our country. The use of tobacco in America has been a reserved freedom of those with the proper age for a very long time. We do not aim to take away this freedom, only to make sure it is followed and respected as it should be. The legal age required to buy tobacco products should be raised in order to help prevnt minors from acquiring them. Stricter tolerance laws should be enforced in places where the public health is a concern such as in schools. Our goal in making the laws regarding tobacco use more strict does not set a goal in removing your given freedoms in America. We only wish to keep our country a cleaner, and overall healthier nation. Please take these factors in to consideration, and make an effort to better yourself, your fellow citizens, and your country itself.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/19/13

The paper didn't expect Lincoln's short, inciting speech to catch on, or have any lasting value for America. The speech was "mildly" received on the day it was given.

Bellringer 11/18/13

I believe that prayer held prior to meetings should be allowed. If the constitution gives individual rights then I believe a persons choice of religion is included in that.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/6/13

1. I disagree with kmarts choice in being open all day thanksgiving. As the article says i think it is unfair to employees who have to work all day. I don't believe the store should open at all on thanksgiving day. I don't believe there would be a good enough shopper turnout to even justify being open. I think this is a greedy decision. 2.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/4/13

1. I think the stricter the requirements the more people will think voting isn't worth the effort and they will stop voting all together. 2. I guess the voter's rights could be violated if they arent allowed to vote because of the new requirements.

Bellringer Pd.3 11/1/13

1. I dont think the crime was even close to being serious enough to justify the shooting, the man shuld have taken alternate action to deal with the problem. 2. I think it shows a decline in our society in more ways than one. I think both of the crimes that took place both may show that some citizens think they have a little to much freedom.

Pd.3 10/30/13 Assignment

1. http://www.cagle.com/news/redskins/page/5/
http://www.cagle.com/news/obamacare-exchange/page/9/
http://www.cagle.com/news/halloween-2013/page/2/
http://www.cagle.com/news/syria-chemical-weapons/page/3/
http://www.cagle.com/2013/10/darth-obama/

2. In the redskins cartoon Obama is asking a native american if he is offended by the redskins name, to which he replies only the washington part. This is during the government shutdown so the native american is criticizing washington and its practices there is symbolism through the use of a newspaper.
In the obama care exchange cartoon the inability to sign up on the obama care website is symbolized as a brick wall.
In the halloween cartoon the NSA's spying is made fun of by a trick-or-treater dressed as a spy with NSA on thier coat. They have spy equipment and the person makes a comment on how they can still hear the other people, which is irony due to the NSA's questionable practices.
In the syria chemical weapons cartoon obama and putin try to catch assad, who is represented as a smelly skunk spraying chemicals, symbolic of syrian chemical weapon attacks.
The darth-obama cartoon is making fun of obama care's nullifying of other health care providers. due to obama care some cant keep thier current provider. A quote from star wars is used to poke fun at this subject.
  

Bellringer Pd.3 10/29/13

1. I feel the tape test used in measuring the soldiers is inaccuate and faulty.
2. I feel that weight definitely affects whether a person is welcome or not.
3. I would come up with a better test for upcoming soldiers that was more accurate in judging thier abilities.

Pd.3 10/29/13 Assignment

1. 1.Whose side is the illistrator on?-Subject of Cartoon
    2.What does the mans shirt say?-Uses of images
    3.What statement is this cartoon making about voters?-Cartoon's message
    4.How does the illistrator feel about the boulder pushers?-Subject of the Cartoon
    5.Why is the boulder represented by the capitol?-Uses of images
2. In reviewing a political cartoon the first step is to look at the cartoon and pick out the major points
    in the illistration. The next step is to pick out the main points by viewing the natural flow of the
    cartoon. The third step is one in which you should determine the audience, or who the cartoon
    is trying to address. Now you should try to understand the overall concept of the cartoon if you
    don't already. Next, look for recongnizable symbols like uncle sam or the president. Lastly,
    look for the smaller details which will help in conveying the humor and ideam of the cartoon.
3. The techniques used in political illustrations are designed to symbolize, exaggerate, convey irony,
    make an analogy, or to lable to make a statement on something.

Bellringer Pd.3 10/28/13

1. I have to agree with most of what the author said in the article, however i think i care a little less about how much the confederate flag is shown/used.
2. Yes, most of the writer's opinion is backed up by fact.
3. I think most people still negatively associate the conferderate flag with slavery which causes some of the problems today.

Civics Assignment for 10/25/13 Results

• Based on your responses, YOU are a… Disaffected

• Overall, your political values are closest to those of an… Independent

• Your political compass

  Economic Left/Right: -2.00
  Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: -0.87

• According to your answers, the political group that agrees with you most is...

  CENTRIST

Today i took test to figure out my political party. The majority of my results tell me im moderate or a centrist. This means i have rounded views on government and politics. I agree more with one party on certain issues, and another party on certain other issues. I think this result is fitting for me.

 

 

Bellringer pd.3 10/22/13

1. I dont believe the man should be allowed to carry out the lawsuit because i dont think hes actually hurt as severly as he says, after all he just shoved a boulder off a mountain.

2. I do believe the men should be charged with destruction of property because the rock they pushed had been there for years untouched ans was considered a monument.

Bellringer Pd.3 10/16/13

1. Yes, I think they should be charged because they admitted to the bullying.
2. A misdeameanor is generally a less serious crime and punishment then what is involved in a felony.
3. I think more attention should be payed to social media in order to catch cyber-bullying in its early stages.

Bellringer Pd.3 10/15/13

I think the janitor in this story has no common sense, but the students mother also seems to lack some sense. This could've been avoided if the janitor would've just reported the boy's remark.

Bellringer Pd.3 10/14/13

Protests are taking place at the WWII memorial between republicans and democrats over the closing of the memorial and whose fault it is.

Bellringer 10/11/13 pd.3

1. I didn't think this story was fair at all, the states have to pay for their own re-openings. The government even said they must staff their parks if re-opened.

2. I would like to visit either the grand canyon or zion national park because they seem to have the most interesting terrain.

Bellringer 10/10/13 pd.3

1. This shows that the state of our legislative branch is troubling, most American citizens basically find congress worthless.

2. To rectify the situation I would simply try to make congress better as a whole, and make some actual decisions toward the advancement of our country.

Bellringer pd.3 10/8/13

I disagree with the changing of the team name. I think that the name is being taken a little too seriously. I personally dont see reason to be offended by a football team's name. I don't see enough real meaning for it to be offensive. I think if the Redskins want to keep their name they should be able to, after all it's already been their name for years.

Bellringer pd.3 10/7/13

1. It reveals that we are still lacking in our national security, a child was able to make it all the way through airport security.
2. I am a little surprised that this could happen with all the heightened security, but not surprised something this bizzare could happen.

Bellringer pd.3 9/30/13

All articles were bombings/ acts of terror.

1. Student safety, Suicide prevention, and Monitoring.
2. Yes, the school can directly extract student information and won't disclose their methods.
3. I dont use social media anymore so i wouldnt be too worried about new information getting out.

Bellringer pd.3 9/16/13

There was a memorial for a church bombing which killed four little girls and started a civil rights movement.

Bellringer pd.3 9/17/13

1. It shows that America still has its fair share of prejudice.
2. The cicil rights movement has not affected all minorities in America, some still suffer from prejudice.

Bellringer Pd.3 9/10/13

1. They think it increases values, plus its a promotion for the Kansas City Chiefs.

2. I would say even divided by two that there is over 1,000 calories in this meal. I believe any fast food could potentially contribute to obeseity problems.

3. Yes, it could be good value maketing, plus the article said other restaurants are already thinking about it.

Bellringer pd.3 9/9/13

1. I think over time the U.S. has built up a responsibility to be a world police force.

2. I think the UN should take any step in enforcement they need to take to prevent crimes.

3. Chemical weapons worry people because they have large areas they affect and are painful weapons.

Bellringer pd.3 9/6/13

1. I think this is an interesting article, I believe the man who slapped the young boy may have some issues.

2. I think it shows the father may have anger and/or patience issues.

3. I'm not sure, i wouldn't think slapping a kid would be viewed differently back then, but maybe so.

Bellringer Pd3 9/5/13

1. I dont believe McDonalds should raise it's "dollar menu" prices because i think it shpould hold true to its name and contain dollar items.

2. Yes, i think any working employee should be paid at least a living wage.

Bellringer 9/3/13

1. I think this is an invasion of privacy, however, i believe you should be aware of the risk when signing up on a social networking site.

2. I've never read the terms and conditions so i don't know them well enough to tell.

3. I think this is just outside the violation of our 4th amendment rights