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             Well, I really don't know what to say on my blog, so I'll talk about classes. A couple weeks has past since classes has started and it's been pretty good so far and hoping it stays like this. I enjoy my classes and professors, but just hate waking up so early. But it's nice not having any classes on Tuesdays or Thursdays so I can have a break throughout the week. Last semester went by really quick and I know this spring semester will do as well.

                                   Senate fails the people

                           Yesterday the Senate didn't pass the common-sense gun reform, which would require people would purchase guns undergo a background check. Twelve people went to the Senate who lost their love ones at the mass shooting Sandy Hook. They were hoping they would pass the law, as so was I, but that didn't happen. Which is so disappointing and unfair to America and the victims and their families. How can someone not pass the bill, especially to those young children, who lost their lives.  Those who voted against the gun reform didn't even had one reason for why they shouldn't pass it, but it was all about politics, the second amendment. I know it's our right as a people to bear arms, but it isn't a right for innocent people to die due to someone else stupidity or mental problems that bear arms. Enough is Enough! America as a nation needs to take a stand to make a gun reform. The reform would have better background checks, and background checks for those purchasing guns, ban assault weapons, and limit high capacity ammunition magazines. It would prevent a gun being in the wrong hands. 

Call your Senator to make a difference!!!

These are the Senators who voted against the common-sense reform.

1.            Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN)

2.            Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)

3.            Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)

4.            Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT)

5.            Sen. Mark Begich (D-AK)

6.            Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO)

7.            Sen. John Boozman (R-AR)

8.            Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC)

9.            Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA)

10.          Sen. Dan Coats (R-IN)

11.          Sen. Tom Coburn (R-OK)

12.          Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS)

13.          Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN)

14.          Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)

15.          Sen. Michael Crapo (R-ID)

16.          Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)

17.          Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY)

18.          Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE)

19.          Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ)

20.          Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

21.          Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA)

22.          Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT)

23.          Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND)

24.          Sen. Dean Heller (R-NV)

25.          Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND)

26.          Sen. James Inhofe (R-OK)

27.          Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-GA)

28.          Sen. Mike Johanns (R-NE)

29.          Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI)

30.          Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT)

31.          Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY)

32.          Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS)

33.          Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK)

34.          Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY)

35.          Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH)

36.          Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR)

37.          Sen. James Risch (R-ID)

38.          Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS)

39.          Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL)

40.          Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC)

41.          Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-AL)

42.          Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL)

43.          Sen. John Thune (R-SD)

44.          Sen. David Vitter (R-LA)

45.          Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS)

                                                     

                                                       Education

             Today in class we had another group discuss their topic. It was about a 8 or 9 year old boy Tanishq Abraham, who is a genius. He and his sister both had a high IQ at the age four.  He actually takes college classes and wish he could take more. He doesn't feel challenged in his regular grade, so there no point in having him be in class we're he's going to get bored. I can say he values his education and loves learning.  In the school system they won't let him go any further, because he is so young. Having him further his education, he may be exposed to things he doesn't know. He's a genius he probably already knows about this. I think he should be allowed to go further, he will have a parental  guidance with him, because he's so young. I do believe they should have programs for children like him, because he is truly gifted to be so smart. It's not fair to have programs for children who have difficult learning and comprehending, because they are gifted as well. It also, makes me think how much we need to value or education. We also discussed if we didn't receive grades or any degree would we go to college? or If we would go to school for the knowledge or money?  For the first question I wouldn't because it wouldn't be a point for me to go if I'm not receiving anything in return. I would say I go to college to have a better job and will be able to be stable but in the path I will be receiving knowledge along the way. I have to know what I'm doing and information in what I want to become, so I can say I want the money and knowledge.      

           

                 
           

                                        BULLYING

                   In class we discussed bullying in society. Their was an article about a young boy committed suicide, because he was being teased about his farther. It lead to him taken his own life, which is sad, he was so young.  Also, a smaller boy punching a bigger boy, the bigger guy had enough and reacted and picked the little kid up and slammed him. It was crazy, it may seem that the big guy was wrong, but I feel one someone puts their hands on you, you have the right to defend yourself. No one has the right to put their hands on you that crosses the line. Yes, you may feel that the boy was much smaller, but he knew the gut was much bigger then him and he shouldn't been picking on someone at all.  Bullying gone to the extreme, children are killing themselves due to it and people you are bullying them. While in class we had a few people opened up about their bullying experience and how they had enough or couldn't take it. I'm glad they overcame their situation.  Everybody is going to talk about you or even laugh at you, but that shouldn't bring you down, it takes confidence and strength so they won't get to you. If that doesn't work, go tell someone about it. When are we as a society going to take action, especially school systems. Teachers, parents, or guardians need to step up and take to their children and teach them, everything a child learns is from home.  I hate bullying, their is no need for someone else to put someone down and keep doing it over and over again. To me the bully has something going on with themselves and at home. They aren't happy with themselves.  It's really sad, on how our generation is turning out to be, but we can't blame no one but ourselves. If you see someone getting bullied speak out and take action, don't just watch, because you're just as bad as the bully if you're watching.  

                           Something New

                    In class today we did something different. Sweeney decided instead of reading and discussing, he'll let the students take control over the discussions we usually have. We would be put into our grammar schrammer groups and receive topics each group would talk about . I think this is a good idea he came up with, so the students can be more hands on in class. It gives us more interaction with one another. To me it makes class more interesting, it gives us students to discuss and take the lead instead of a teacher. I think we will learn some useful information, opinions on how people feel, and great stories on each topic. I would say this should keep going on in English. 

                               Spring Begins

            Springs officially begins we'll on the 22nd,  flowers bloom, the warm weather, and light weight attire. That isn't the case in Virginia, it's SNOWING!!! Yes I said it's snowing during the spring. It's crazy and the snow is actually sticking. The weather down here is  being bipolar , one day it's cold the next day it gets warmer, then the next its snowing and its freezing cold.  It's not suppose to be this cold in March, well not snowing. Society has to look at making our environment better, because this is Global Warning, no doubts about it. We have too take better care in the world we live in.  I'm just ready for the warmth and tired of the cold. I want to wear my sandals and trousers, some type of spring clothing. But hey we never know what a couple weeks is going to bring us. *crosses finger* warm weather! 

                              Spring Break

              It's Spring Break!!! I hope everyone is going to have fun on their break. I know I need a break from all these classes and I'm finally getting it. But, I do wish we had our break the same time other colleges do, I don't know why we don't, but hey I'm not trying to complain. Hopefully my plans don't mess up, road trip and beach. Also, I have to make time for my classes, i have a big paper due in history and stuff. Other then that I'm going to enjoy it, make the best out of it. Enjoy your break and just take time to take a break. :) 

                             Guest Speaker

           In English we had a guess speaker Mark Harris from Australia. He's works with the Global Education Skills Alliance. He was informing us about the internship his company provides in New Zealand and Australia. It good information and a lot of things I didn't know. We as students can benefit from it. The laws over there are much different from over here, in the States the drinking age is twenty one and over there the age is eighteen.  The weather doesn't get that cold and if does get that cold, all he needs is a light jacket but it's really hot. We can stay up to six weeks the longest I think and receive up to $18 or so, that's the minimum wage. He also stated that it's very expensive there, like cars a Subaru can cost as much as an BMW in Australia, but him living here in the U.S  he can afford it. If you're in the middle class, you get those taxes back , but when you're in the upper class, you pay more. Thinking about their economic, I feel america should be like that, even though i'm off topic. Any way I think it's a good opportunity for students to broaden their horizon and travel  and learn about another country. 

                                                   
                                                            Torture

         Is punishing someone or something that causes pain. It's inflicting  pain and agony to get unaddressesed questions, it's mostly used on terrorist. Being crushed, burned, water boarding, sleep deprivation, breaking finger or certain body parts, etc... Torture always been part of the federal, state, local, or any government branch policy. It's necessary, it can help get useful information to save lives before a tragedy occurs, but also we can torture someone, who doesn't know anything and it ,may result in death and their bloods would be on our hands.  Is it justified?   Who gives us the right to inflict pain on someone?

                              Shootings

        In class we discussed the mass shootings that's been occurring throughout the years. A recent tragedy in Newton, Ct, 26 people, mostly 20 students between six and seven years old were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary .  During the summer , the Aurora shooting took place in a movie theater at the premiere of the Dark Knight Rises in  Aurora, Colorado, 12 people and 58 were injured. The shooting at Virginia Tech losing 32 students.  Also, the Tucson, Arizona shooting, the gunman slaughtered  six others and shot Gabby Gifford in the head, but she survived. This wasn't a mass shooting, but the Trayvon Martin killing. These tragedy opened our eyes as a society and impacted the victims families and America. Everybody doesn't need to have access to  guns, it puts society at risk. We don't know who's crazy or have any problems. You can go buy a gun at Walmart if you're 18 and older.  Gun's shouldn't be that easy to get, we need to take control. America needs stricter gun laws, so these tragedies won't occur or just get rid of them. Why does America need weapons? so, they an fire them at innocent people? Their is no good reason why? Gun's is an act of violence, and we don't need to be losing our youth who hasn't even lived their lives through the dangers of people having handguns.  How many times do we need to lose lives over gun violence. When the elderly dies we lose our past, but when children die we lose our future. 

                                                      Love is in the Air 

                 Happy Valentine's Day Everyone. Hope everyone's enjoying  there day with their significant other and love ones. I do love holidays, but I I feel that Valentine's Day is a made up holiday. You shouldn't show the one you love for this only day how much you love them, it should be everyday. You can give them a gift whenever and show love and affection throughout however long you been with each other. So, just don't show your lover you love them and appreciate them on this day, but acknowledge them everyday  especially you men.  :) Have a good Valentine's Day. 

-XOXO