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Democracy, why is it important? Who wants it? Who has it? #2

Posted by Victoria Yarbrough on
5/5/11
    In further research, I discovered that some countries are divided and have different opinions on democracy. For example, Arabs and Muslims have a very different view on democracy. Most Arabs take to the idea of "democracy" and wouldn't mind having a bit more freedom. On the other hand, Muslims disagree. The religion of Islam is an authoritative religion, so as a result, having control over one's own decisions is a bit "iffy". I also learned that Democracy is proliferating and as time goes by.

    I am beginning to move into the Asian population and what I have noticed is that some nations are democratic-ish or just all communistic or socialistic. In North Korea, Kim Jong il is the dictator/ruler. I have heard stories about how punishments are given to people who do not comply with his way. In my research, these stories held to be true. In South Korea, they have more of a democratic society, they have a president who had to be voted in. The difference between these two naions is staggering, they differ and dissagree with theyre governmental issues.In North Korea if one doesn't bow when they see a picture of Kim Jong il they get arrested. Someone should not be arrested for not "bowing". That's demeaning, In America people don't have to bow. This is another reason why I'm studying this topic because  it brings me anger. It may sound weird but I like the challenge it brings my emotions.


Sources:
http://www.wmd.org/about/current-challenges/current-challenges-democracy
http://www.fnf.org.ph/liberallibrary/democracy-democratization.htm
http://www.nytimes.com/books/first/c/carothers-democracy.html

No, I'm Not Going To Eat The Yellow Squishy Kernels On My Plate, Mom

Posted by DeShawn McLeod in English 1 - Dunn on

You know that warm blueberry muffin with melted butter permeating the insides you had this morning? Along with cheesy scrambled eggs? And the pork bacon that accompanied the two? And don't forget about cranberry juice you accidentally spilled on your white shirt that made you late for work. Well, guess what. All of these delicious things had the vegetable you hated as a kid in it, corn. 


Yup, you've been getting your vegetables in your stomach for quite a long time now. But, don't get excited because although you've been eating corn without knowing, they've been altered to be used in all those things, which takes away from it's nutrience. But, don't worry about it, it's just a starch anyway. 


Corn is in drinks, food, and even meat. This crop is America's number one grown for a reason. Corn sweetens drinks, such as the Coke you have along with that hoagie and chips you had to get because you were running late in the morning because of the purple stain, so you couldn't pack you're own lunch anyway. Again don't worry, the frozen lunch you wanted to bring also had corn in it. 


Farmers controlled by big corporations, are forced to use the corporations genetically modified seed. As for agriculture, big corporations feed their animals corn also. Although the yellow kern mil isn't great, it complies with the regulations for the slight health of animals. So, by default, your bacon and eggs have corn in them.



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Yay!

Posted by Rachel Patterson in Storytelling - Chase on
So I applied for a 1,000 scholarship from my bank a few months ago.

I got a letter in the mail two days ago that said that I didn't get the award.

However, I got a $25 American Express gift card just for applying. :D

I felt so grown up today swiping my card at the store and even having to sign a slip for verification.

Oh yeahhhhh.

A day in the life

Posted by Rumman Haq in Globalization - Laufenberg on
​After understanding the lifestyle of an average 12 year old in Pakistan, I am so thankful for the way I live. I thought it was really surprising how when children go to a public school, people automatically judge their class level. The families who could afford to send their children to school were the ones that were treated with respect. If a child went to public school, people are extremely judgmental because of how weak the public school system in Pakistan is. I expected that the health care was really bad in Pakistan because illnesses like Hepatitis are so common there and there are huge problems with sicknesses from the unfiltered water. Everybody has to boil their water before they drink it because of how unsanitary thew water is.  When I was 12, I had no responsibilities which is so different from the children's lifestyles in Pakistan. The average village kid has the same amount of responsibilities as a parent in America. I think when they are 40, they will be doing the same amount of work and try to pass it on to their children because that is just how their culture and tradition works. 

Differences (5/4)

Posted by Oliver Dzierzewicz in Storytelling - Chase on
​You know how a magnet works right? Two opposites attract, well I do not think that a magnet type of view works on relationships. When you and your partner just start going out and you come across different opinions on how relationships are supposed to work, steam starts to come out of everyones head (90% her head) and its as if though we were teleported to a debate tournament going for first place. Then reality hits and I realize that there is no winners. In fact it felt like a lose/lose situation. Words were exchanged, particularly words that were not meant to be said (her :p) and judgement was placed. Now i know before you get into something, make sure you know what your getting into. Now I know that I don't think I want to get into anything, like ever. >:l

Funny Moments

Posted by Ralen Robinson in Storytelling - Chase on
On Saturday coming home I was in the car with a few friends and this lady name Fran. While cutting through Drexel we have to pass the volleyball court right next to the soccer field as you know it was hot therefore everyone was out. Not just everyone but the hout shirtless guys playing volleyball. I was so excited I was like look at the guys look at the guys  since evryone was conversing amongst themselves I wanted them to notice the hotness. there response to the ht guys Fran  says"I'm 48 looking at the hot guys" oh Fran you cougar you.

Wednesdays

Posted by Lenea Harris in Storytelling - Chase on
Kamille looks directly at me. "Zip." 

My head snaps to look at Slim. "Zap!" 

Slim turns and claps his hands towards Rob. "Zop." 

Rob looks at Cam. "Zip." 

Cam looks at Jay. "Zap."

Jay stops to think as quickly as he can. "Zap! No wait... fuck." 

We all start to laugh. 

"Sit downnnn." Cam yells, ready to continute with the game.

"Ready?" 

"Yeah," we all answer with competitive smiles. 

"Zip!" Cam continued the stupidest, but the most fun game we all played. 

We should punish those who add to the country's turmoil, not those trying to fix it.

Posted by Andre Serrano in Storytelling - Chase on
 Firemen, police officers and teachers all serve their patriotic duties to their country every day. Children, full of innocence and ignorance, go to school to learn and laugh and play with kids every day. None of these previously mentioned have contributed a dime to the nations deficit. So why are they getting punished? Philadelphia's most recent resolution to leveling the debt? Reduce kindergarten programs to only a half day, while eliminating transpasses as a means of transportation. This is placing a huge unnecessary burden of the families of those who are not responsible for the nations debt and, for lack of a better word, it is absurd.

We are getting out of Philly at the right time.