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Post your discussion NO LATER THAN Monday morning at 8 a.m.
By class on Tuesday, be sure you've read all of the posts. In class, we'll decide which issues to use as our topics for the long term projects.
To comment, click on the little "comments" link at the bottom of this post.
Be sure to include your first name and last initial, so I can give you credit for doing the assignment!
Don't forget, we meet in the LISC on Thursday.
Not enough bike lanes, on the roads and streets.
ReplyDeleteRichard Phung
do the pros of having chevron in richmond outweigh the cons.
ReplyDeleteSusan S.
too many resources supporting teen pregnancy, makes people think its okay.
ReplyDelete-Brittany W.
People in general and the media in particular are afraid to speak the hard truths about difficult social issues (e.g. problems inherent in Islam, complex issues surrounding same-sex marriage, the profound negative effects of marijuana, etc...); while these issues are deeply important to many people, the tyranny of being "Politically Correct" obstructs freedom of expression and commonly wears the mask of "sensitivity."
ReplyDeleteConversely, those who ignore the oppression of being "Politically Correct" (e.g. political candidates, shock jock radio hosts, edgy bloggers, etc...) frequently make oversimplified arguments that do no honor to the issue at hand, their constituency, or those people who may be the subject of the discourse.
Does it serve the public to only discuss those topics that are considered "Politically Correct" in a manner that is similarly approved of? Should we instead seek to challenge status quo opinions with carefully thought out arguments that convey the truth of our internal perspectives, regardless of how controversial they may be?
Craig W.
I think an important issue we should all discuss is the unhealthy environment we live in. for example pollution and how that affects us in many ways. But I am also talking about other aspects of our community which affect our health that people usually don't take into consideration like violence and crime,lack of compassion for one another,television,advertisement,poor diets,unhealthy eating habits and lack of knowing and caring about what's unhealthy for you because all of those things affect our health. All of those things also affect our mood and thoughts and that also affects our health.
ReplyDeleteJoel Guerrero
United States Navy owned land in Bay Area contaminated with toxic waste. Treasure Island and Hunters Point for example.
ReplyDeleteFletcher B.
These are great, y'all! Looking forward to these projects developing!
ReplyDeletePolice layoffs causing a rise in crime. Not such a bright idea, or is it. I will have to do research and look at both sides to come up with a conclusion. The negative impact of this decision is obvious but what is the positive impact, is it worth it?
ReplyDeleteDominique Hines
There should be a law requiring all pet owners to spay/neuter their domesticated pets unless they have a breeding license.
ReplyDeleteGabby Urbina
Lack of affordable healthy food store in the inner city.
ReplyDeleteEbony Kelly
Since the ruling by the courts on Citizens United and Speechnow.org in 2010, corporations, unions and individuals have been able to make unlimited contributions to political action committees, better known as super pacs. Now a relatively small number of individuals can make sizable contributions to influence elections. How has the court rulings changed the political landscape?
ReplyDeleteGary O.
Having so many Plantations around this area, and studies showing most of are air is polluted and one of the worst around
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Jasmine Thomas
ReplyDeleteExamining the black Panther Party's Crusade to End Injustice In America
The rise of violence has changed communities drastically because now it is not safe to go outdoors. This has affected a lot of families because they are not able to do physical activities.
ReplyDeleteVictoria P.
Should Public Schools teach Creationism?
ReplyDeleteTrevor M.
what would you rather stop war or world hunger?
ReplyDeleteJasmeet Singh
Jasmeet, we're looking for issues that we can use as a project for applying our critical thinking skills. Is there something effecting a community you feel you're a part of, that you could see being a project you could inquire into at length and develop an argument about? Hunger and poverty are certainly issues, but this is a bit too broad to serve as a project topic.
DeleteI think we should address the issue of how we can fix the ncaa and how it is very corrupt. The reason why i chose this issue is because of first hand experience of college recruiting for sports. though it might not be ncaa it was still college basketball
ReplyDelete-andrew faro
More programs to help teens stay out of the streets.. Violence prevention programs.
ReplyDeleteTrinell G.
or we can talk about the issue thats going around the bay area about the government officials who get free niners tickets and the ethics issues behind that
ReplyDeleteA very important issue that we can argue can be obesity. There are many contributing factors around our community affecting this issue, such as the easy access to fast food and the high amount of stress levels. It is important to raise awareness about this issue due to the simple fact that it is affecting people’s health. Children are diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure at a much younger age, and overweight citizens are also limiting their life expectancy.
ReplyDeleteAngelica Ponce 114
online education is not better than actually attending a school like environment
ReplyDeletebirti k. singh
Health Issues: which arise due to the increase in number of people detected with life-threatening diseases like cancer and AIDS every year. This social issue can be handled only if another issue i.e. health care reform, is dealt with appropriately.
ReplyDeleteJasmeet Singh
-Undocumented students who have graduated high school should be allowed to have all the financial support in college from the government as residents and citizens.
ReplyDelete-Constant referral to Christianity should not be allowed in grade schools. Such stories as "Adam and Eve". It confuses and almost lures young children into a religion.
Solongo B.
Addressing the issue of organic farming vs. inorganic farming. What is the difference between the two techniques via a healthier and safer way of cultivating and if it is just a media hype or not.
ReplyDeleteSarah Niualiku
1. Health Issues such as obesity. And why San Pablo was voted as one of the most obese city yet so far.
ReplyDelete2. Drugs and Poverty. Why people are neglecting outreach programs instead of using them as an aid to help them change their ways.
Kimberly Chao
Addressing the issue of proposition 30 and how it would affects the school system within California if it does or doesn't get pass.
ReplyDelete-Thomas T
Prop 30 is a sales and income tax increase for CA. It raises CA sales tax from 7.25% to 7.5%, and creates 4 new upper-income tax brackets for incomes exceeding $250,000, $300,000, $500,000, and $1,000,000.
DeleteRevenues will go to K-12 schools (89%) and Community Colleges (11%).
There's an overview here.
the National Defense Authorization Act that was passed not too long ago because of how it conflicts with our First Amendment rights.
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The [controversial parts of] NDAA’s detention provisions would authorize the president — and all future presidents — to order the military to pick up and indefinitely imprison people captured anywhere in the world [aside from limiting military imprisonment to those captured on a battlefield].
DeleteThe amount of recreation centers for young kids to partipate in physical activities shouldbe increased so that obesity rates can be lowered as well as kids having a safe and secure place to play at.
ReplyDeleteChris m.
Addressing the issue of Social Networking/Internet Addiction and how it has affected society now.
ReplyDelete-Camille Matue
From Camille M.
ReplyDeleteHow has social networking changed society and how can we address those changes?
from Trina W.:
ReplyDeleteThe health effect from noise. It can give you a range of health effects like sleep disturbance, and it can damage your work and school performance.
Excellent job, everyone! These are really interesting issues - it'll be tough to choose just a few to work on!
ReplyDeleteAnd great response rate: 85% on time! Y'all rock - give yourselves a round of applause.
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ReplyDeleteMayra Ibanez
ReplyDeletei had some internet problems so I couldn’t post it before, but I’ll post some of the ideas i have in mine. I think we are poisoning ourselves by eating so many chemicals in our food. Many corporations’ makes their product with chemicals that harm our body, and the problem is that we don't even know what we are eating.
Affirmative action, beneficial or not?
ReplyDelete- Harin Heang