The pros for joining the Army are the education benefits. The US Army developed various programs to assist soldiers and their
families who want to begin or complete their educations or to finish
paying off their school loans. Secondly You get Army pay which consist of allowances, drill pay and basic pay. Third, The Army offers mortgage and moving assistance for soldiers.
Cons: caveats that are not explicit in the contract when you sign up is that 1. You cant quit , they can send you to war if need be and they can change your contract at anytime without your consent.
1. If my friend considered joining the army i would advise that he read the contract carefully and see if that's what he really wants to do because it isn't as easy as he thinks.
2.The reasoning behind my thinking would be because i searched it up and has to understand all the aspects of being in the army. i would explain that you cant just quit and there's a chance you can go
to war. i Would point out that his pay an change and benefits. i WOULD
THEN TELL HIM the good parts about being in the army such as the housing
assistance, insurance, and education help.
3. Military Debate : Should military service be mandatory ?
Some people said that It should be mandatory military service. Their arguments behind that is
"There's no reason as to why men shouldn't be obliged
to serve their country in times of warfare crisis and/or be prepared for
hypothetical wartime" This person feels as though if you are living in America as a man, You should fight for our country when there is a time of need. Another argument behind this is " It can also teach us a set of skills that WILL come in handy. I think
everyone should go through it once. Service in the U.S should be 1-2
years. We get a lot of freedom from this country we should repay it by
fulfilling a military service" This person believes that Serving in the military will teach us skills and if we are living in a free country , unlike others, we should pay our respect by serving . (www.debate.org/opinions/should-military-service-be-mandatory)
I Personally do not think it should be mandatory for people to serve in the military because You can't put some random person that doesn't want to be in war out to war. Their lives are at risk when they go to war. why should have to be forced to serve? Not everyone is built for that type of setting. Also, there are plenty of volunteers that willingly want to serve so why should others be forced? Due to the benefits that come with serving, There are more than enough people who want to be involved in the wars, training, and whatever else comes with it. Those who want to serve just has to understand the rules and regulations that come with being in the military such as You cant
quit, They can send you to war, They can change your job contract at any
time without notice such as your pay, duties and benefits.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Monday, May 23, 2016
Refugees
The words about America's commitment to refugees means that America will help them and take them in. The text quoted "
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
That means that America will accept refugees with open arms and help give them better life opportunities. The commitment is that they will be accepted.
Activity 1:
What does Minster Farrakahn think about Donald Trump's immigration policy? List at least 3 reasons why he likes Trump? Explain in 8+ sentences.
Minister Farrakahn approves of Donald Trump's immigration policy. He feels as though since America created a lot of issues, there's a lot of hatred for America and if we allow refugees into our country it might set us up for our own destruction. '
He likes Trump because (1) Trump told the rich that he doesn't want their money. Farrakahn quoted "When a politician does'nt want money from the rich, it makes him freer than the others to really do good for the masses of people" Farrakhan Feels : Anytime a man can say to those who control the politics of America, 'I don't want your money,' that means you can't control me. And they cannot afford to give up control of the presidents of the United States
IN PROGRESS
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"
That means that America will accept refugees with open arms and help give them better life opportunities. The commitment is that they will be accepted.
Activity 1:
What does Minster Farrakahn think about Donald Trump's immigration policy? List at least 3 reasons why he likes Trump? Explain in 8+ sentences.
Minister Farrakahn approves of Donald Trump's immigration policy. He feels as though since America created a lot of issues, there's a lot of hatred for America and if we allow refugees into our country it might set us up for our own destruction. '
He likes Trump because (1) Trump told the rich that he doesn't want their money. Farrakahn quoted "When a politician does'nt want money from the rich, it makes him freer than the others to really do good for the masses of people" Farrakhan Feels : Anytime a man can say to those who control the politics of America, 'I don't want your money,' that means you can't control me. And they cannot afford to give up control of the presidents of the United States
IN PROGRESS
Monday, May 16, 2016
How Has Wealth Inequality Destroyed Democracy In America?
Who is Noam Chomsky ?
Noam Chomsky was an American linguist, Philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, logician, social critic, and political activist, There are many quotes created by him that people acknowledge
What is the American dream?
The American Dream was the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
10 principles The Wealthy use to Consolidate their Power
1: Reduce Democracy - Chomsky finds this acted on by the very "founding fathers" of the United States, in the creation of the U.S. Senate, and in James Madison's statement during debate over the U.S. Constitution that the new government would need to protect the wealthy from too much democracy.
2. Shape Ideology -The Powell Memo from the corporate right, and the Trilateral Commission's first ever report, called "The Crisis of Democracy," are cited by Chomsky as roadmaps for the backlash. That report referred to an "excess of democracy," the over engagement of young people with civic life, and the view that young people were just not receiving proper "indoctrination."
3,Redesign the Economy. Since the 1970s the United States has been moved toward an ever larger role for financial institutions. By 2007 they "earned" 40% of corporate profits. Deregulation has produced wealth concentration and economic crashes, followed by anti-capitalist bailouts making for more wealth concentration
4. Shift the Burden. The American Dream in the 1950s and 60s was partly real. Both the rich and the poor got richer. Since then, we've seen the steady advance of what Chomsky calls the plutonomy and the precariat, that is the wealthy few who run the show and get all the new wealth, and the precarious proletariat. Back then, taxes were quite high on corporations, dividends, and wealth but Not anymore.
5. Attack Solidarity. To go after Social Security and public education, Chomsky says, you have to drive the normal emotion of caring about others out of people's heads. The U.S. of the 1950s was able to make college essentially free with the G.I. Bill and other public funding.
6. Run the Regulators. The 1970s saw enormous growth in lobbying. It is now routine for the interests being regulated to control the regulators, which makes things much easier on the regulated.
7. Engineer Elections. Thus we've seen the creation of corporate personhood, the equation of money with speech, and the lifting of all limits under Citizen
8. Keep the Rabble in Line. Here Chomsky focuses on attacks on organized labor, including the Taft Hartley Act, but one could imagine further expansions on the theme.
9. The goal of directing people to superficial consumption as a means of keeping people in their place was explicit and has been reached. In a market economy, Chomsky says, informative advertisements would result in rational decisions.
10 Marginalize the Population. This seems as much a result as a tactic, but it certainly has been achieved. What the public wants does not typically impact what the U.S. government does.
Noam Chomsky was an American linguist, Philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, logician, social critic, and political activist, There are many quotes created by him that people acknowledge
What is the American dream?
The American Dream was the ideal that every US citizen should have an equal opportunity to achieve success and prosperity through hard work, determination, and initiative.
10 principles The Wealthy use to Consolidate their Power
1: Reduce Democracy - Chomsky finds this acted on by the very "founding fathers" of the United States, in the creation of the U.S. Senate, and in James Madison's statement during debate over the U.S. Constitution that the new government would need to protect the wealthy from too much democracy.
2. Shape Ideology -The Powell Memo from the corporate right, and the Trilateral Commission's first ever report, called "The Crisis of Democracy," are cited by Chomsky as roadmaps for the backlash. That report referred to an "excess of democracy," the over engagement of young people with civic life, and the view that young people were just not receiving proper "indoctrination."
3,Redesign the Economy. Since the 1970s the United States has been moved toward an ever larger role for financial institutions. By 2007 they "earned" 40% of corporate profits. Deregulation has produced wealth concentration and economic crashes, followed by anti-capitalist bailouts making for more wealth concentration
4. Shift the Burden. The American Dream in the 1950s and 60s was partly real. Both the rich and the poor got richer. Since then, we've seen the steady advance of what Chomsky calls the plutonomy and the precariat, that is the wealthy few who run the show and get all the new wealth, and the precarious proletariat. Back then, taxes were quite high on corporations, dividends, and wealth but Not anymore.
5. Attack Solidarity. To go after Social Security and public education, Chomsky says, you have to drive the normal emotion of caring about others out of people's heads. The U.S. of the 1950s was able to make college essentially free with the G.I. Bill and other public funding.
6. Run the Regulators. The 1970s saw enormous growth in lobbying. It is now routine for the interests being regulated to control the regulators, which makes things much easier on the regulated.
7. Engineer Elections. Thus we've seen the creation of corporate personhood, the equation of money with speech, and the lifting of all limits under Citizen
8. Keep the Rabble in Line. Here Chomsky focuses on attacks on organized labor, including the Taft Hartley Act, but one could imagine further expansions on the theme.
9. The goal of directing people to superficial consumption as a means of keeping people in their place was explicit and has been reached. In a market economy, Chomsky says, informative advertisements would result in rational decisions.
10 Marginalize the Population. This seems as much a result as a tactic, but it certainly has been achieved. What the public wants does not typically impact what the U.S. government does.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Has The Gun rate Improved?
The rate have not improved , it in fact got worst . There has been 9,471 Injuries due to guns this year for 2016 and 4,669 incidents resulting in deaths. Its starting to look like nothing is changing for the better . People are killing each other with petty reasons behind it. Majority of incidents are involving young people between 16-21Years of age.
A November ProPublica article noted that half of American gun death victims are men of color in “poor, segregated neighborhoods that have little political clout.” Timothy Heaphy, a former U.S. attorney in Virginia, says this is precisely why they don’t capture the public’s attention. “I don’t think we care about African-American lives as much as we care about white lives,” he said.
A November ProPublica article noted that half of American gun death victims are men of color in “poor, segregated neighborhoods that have little political clout.” Timothy Heaphy, a former U.S. attorney in Virginia, says this is precisely why they don’t capture the public’s attention. “I don’t think we care about African-American lives as much as we care about white lives,” he said.
That right there shows that gun violence need to come to a end. its not only about African Americans but they are mostly involved and have a huge role in the statistics.
https://www.thetrace.org/2016/05/atf-gun-stores-electronic-record-keeping/
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