The 3 Ss

Monitor correspondent Liz Marlantes suggest 3 beneficial ideas for Romney's preparation for the presidential debate. These ideas known as the "3 Ss", might be the key to boosting Romney's campaign. 

California bans gay "conversion" therapy for minors

Is this a good thing or bad thing?

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/30/us-california-gaytherapy-idUSBRE88T0DR20120930

Park51 Islamic Center Opens Its Doors Near Ground Zero

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/09/22/park51-islamic-center-ope_n_975585.html

Park51 Code-name: Mosque

Park 51 Islamic Center opened it's doors September 19, 2012 to the Lower Manhattan Community. Its first exhibit was held Wednesday. The exhibit was a way of showing the community what the Islamic Center was about and what it had to offer. The idea of having a mosque near the site of 9/11 was and still is a idea that many cannot bear. You are either for it or against it. One of the main arguments for not wanting a mosque near Ground Zero is that building a mosque symbolizes victory and by building the mosque near Ground Zero it will give Muslims a ultimate victory. Many people see victory as the purpose for the mosque, but one man has a different purpose. Sharif El-Gamal is the center's developer. His purpose of the mosque is completely different.

For more videos on Park51
click here http://park51.org/2011/01/video-sharif-el-gamal/

New Leaked Video From Fundraiser Looks Horrible For Mitt Romney

Lately, Romney's campaign has not been looking good. He has been criticized for his criticism and comments. And recently he has been criticized for his "47 percent" comment. And unfortunately, Democrats are using his "47 percent" against him. One place being used at is Ohio. 

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/23/us-usa-campaign-ohio-idUSBRE88M0GV20120923

"Shoot first and aim later"

In response to Mitt Romney's criticism of the Obama administration, President Obama tells CBS News that Romney "seems to have a tendency to shoot first and aim later. Here is President Obama's Response to Romney's Criticism

Film Creates Rage for the Muslims

    A film produced in the United States did not exactly get the usual attention most movies do. The movie, Innocence of Muslims, created rage among followers of the Muslim religion. The film mocked the Prophet Mohammad and the Muslims see it as an attack on the Muslim Religion. Because of the film, Protesters expressed their fury in several Asian cities. Police had to break crowds that marched on the U.S Consulate in the Pakistani city of Karachi, meanwhile people in Afghanistan and Indonesia burnt U.S flags and chanted "Death to America." In Indonesia, Police used tear gas and water cannons to disseminate hundreds of Protesters who scattered outside the U.S Embassy in Jakarta, capital of the most populous Muslim Nation. Also in Kabul, Protesters set cars on fire, shops and stoned police officers and buildings.
    This incident pertains to Foreign Policy. When I first heard of this, the first person that came into my mind was Obama. I wonder would this incident play a huge role in the election? Will Obama lose poll votes or followers in general? It depends on his response.

Harooni, Mirwais. "Muslim protesters rage at United States in Asia, Middle East."

NBCNews. n.p, 17 September 2012. Web. 17 September 2012. 

Bachelard, Michael and Doherty, Ben. "Embassy under attack as protests

 spread." TheAge. n.p, 17 September 2012. Web. 17 September 2012.

   

In Class Discussion #1

Today in Government class we had our first discussion. Many topics were discussed and different points were made. Although I did not talk much, I was definitely listening. I heard different point of views regarding the Upcoming Election,Abortion, War, the Economy and etc. I never really looked at any of the issues from others' views other than my own. Today's discussion was a learning experience and I will surely be more involved in the next discussion.

Words of the Republican and Democratic Convention

                                                                    Romney's Cloud

Obama's Cloud

Both Romney's and Obama's speeches addressed many issues. As you can see in the word clouds, the President and his Opponent discussed a variety of things. The only difference between Romney and Obama was the depth of their speech. In my opinion, I thought Obama went more into detail. He was more specific when describing topics, such as Education and Taxes. As for Romney, not so much. In Romney's speech, I felt that all he did was put Obama down. Although in Obama's speech, there were a few comments referring to Romney. I have to admit, these two sure know how to get the attention of the people. One way, was their repetition of the words "America" and "Americans". Even though their ways are different, their minds are focused on the right things. They both had a way of telling the people what they want to hear.

Marriage: Act of Love or Act for Show?

According to Dictionary.com, the defitiniton of marriage is the social institution under which a man and woman establish their decision to live as husband and wife by legal commitments, religious ceremonies, etc. My definition of marriage is the union between two people who love each other unconditionally.  

Among the many top issues, Same Sex Marriage is one of them. The issue of it is that Gays should be able to marry. I support Same Sex Marriage. I have family members and friends who are of the Gay Community. I believe people should marry who they want and that goes for everyone including the Gays. In my eyes, they are hurting nobody. Let them be. 

I believed that all Gays hoped for the same thing to be able to marry, but I was wrong. Last week, my eyes were opened to a whole new perspective. A perspective of the meaning of marriage. Most people see marriage as a event that bonds two lovers and wedding rings to show everyone they are in love. In this case, there are some who think marriage is pointless that people should not marry and wear rings to show they are in love. And surprisingly this perspective came from someone of the Gay Community. I would have never thought a Gay would be against it, but the reason for it was astounding, people don't need to prove their in love to others (by getting married).  

Public Opinion Project Reflection

For this project, I was asked to survey ten people. I asked them questions pertaining to the upcoming election. I surveyed people of different gender, age, religion, ethnicity and education, so I could have answers from various point of views. I thought to myself because of the many differences, the responses I would get would be very different. I was wrong. I learned that I cannot make assumptions based on the differences, but to be open to the possibilties of similarities. My favortie question was the one pertaining to the number one issue in the United States. Half of the people said the economy and the rest ranged from Abortion to Racism to Same Sex Marriage. Just from question 1 I was able to see different point of views. Some of the repsones even persuaded me in changing my own. The question that surprised me the most was the one about Same Sex Marriage. For this question, I thought religion would play a big role in the people's response, but shockingly age was the key factor. Older age groups were not to fond of the idea of Same Sex Marriage. They were very conservative because of their generation. In their generation, it was considered immoral.They believed marriage is a bond between Man and Woman. As for the younger age groups, especially my generation, were very open to the idea. They approved it. They believed that eveyone has the right to marry who they want. The younger groups seemed to be more liberal and open minded. From this project I gained the insight from Christians, Muslims, Catholics,Senior Citizens, High School Students, African-Americans, Polynesians, Hispanics, Asians and Caucasians. The interviews with people of different factors allowed me to see the many point of views, different and similar. Because of the interviews, I was able to create my own point of view of the upcoming election as well as topic related issues.