Sunday, August 30, 2009

08/30/09 Week 2 Response

I felt that the SAC this week went really well. At least in my group, we were all able to discuss the topics of the essays thoroughly and everyone was very respectful of each other's opinions. It really made me think about all the different issues we have in our society and how we might be able to solve many of them if our representatives were able to listen to other's views and take into consideration all sides of the issues. Then if they would calmly and politely discuss the problems and possible solutions without attacking each other's beliefs and values, I think progress could be made and it would make our society more effective.
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  1. EVickAugust 31, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    I think you have a really good point here. If officals and representatives could calmly discuss issues and respectfully listen to opinions, we would make a lot more headway. Unfortunately, it's so confusing to know what's right! For example, today when we discussed flag burning, I was so vehement in my views. Flag burning is wrong! Disrespectful! Cruel and disloyal to the our country! But then we looked at some actual examples of flag desecration, and discussed whether or not they should be banned. At first, I thought yes, completely. But then Lauren said "Should we take away the freedom of speech and thought from individual citizens?" and I didn't know how to answer that. I mean, I think it's wrong to desecrate the flag, but what about the people who don't? Why am I right, why are they wrong? Who can say for sure? Do we follow the majority, or the minority? It's so confusing! I'm just glad I'm not in a position of authority, because I would be way to torn to come to a conlusion!

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  2. jf951September 1, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    i think its really great how lauren can mannage to have class debates with us that not even some top political figures can talk about with out becoming disrespectful twards one another while we all keep calm. im looking forward to an interesting rest of the semester with what ever else she's got up her sleve

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