Bellringer 10/16/13

1. Should the two girls be charged? yes or no and explain your answer

Yes, the girls should be charged. Obviously, they tormented the girl enough to kill herself, so they should feel the same torment in a juvenile detention facility.

2. What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

The gravity of the crime and it's effect is the major difference. Also, the charge and punishment are a deciding factor on the difference issue.

3. What one thing do you think should be done to combat bullying?

I think we should either lessen the punishment to the kids that fight back to bullying, or increase the punishment to the ones who are doing the bullying. Make an example out of the bullies and see if that changes anything. Plus, if we lessen the punishment of those who fight back, that may fix something. Truth hurts, but there's a big difference between lying down and taking it or a swift punch in the face.

Bellringer 10/15/13

simply read the article and respond

how do we keep events like this from happening? 

Honestly, there isn't much you can do in a situation like this. We could place the janitor in jail to set an example of her actions. Other than that, there are always crazy people in this world that will do crazy things. One of those things being hiring 4th grade hitmen.

Bellringer 10/14/13

Summarize the article, and explain how this protest differed from earlier protests at the WWII Memorial.

The article is about a protest going on about how the closing of national monuments because of the government shutdown is unjust. People cut the links off the fence and entered. This is what made this protest different from the others. These people showed more force and enthusiasm towards their cause.

Bellringer 10/11/13

1. Is it fair to force the states to pay something that is the responsibility of the national government?
No it's not! It isn't the states fault that our government can't get themselves together and work out an issue. That's on their heads and they need to be the ones to pay for it.

2. go to http://travel.nationalgeographic.com/travel/national-parks/most-visited-parks-photos/ and look at the most visited national parks in the United States. Then select which of the parks you would most like to visit and tell why.

I myself would like to visit Yosemite. It's a beautiful area with plenty of places to explore. It is the park that easily peaks my interest with just a few pictures.

Bellringer 10/10/13

1. What does this say about the state of our legislative branch?

It says they aren't thought much more fondly than dirt, and rightfully they shouldn't be at this point.

2. If you were the Speaker of the House, how would you rectify this situation?

I would try to rectify this situation and get the government back on track, instead of being a bunch a whiny chunks of decomposing baby fat!

Bellringer 10/8/13

1. Do you agree or disagree with changing the name? Defend your position in one paragraph.

      The name change is really an irrelevant issue. With all the problems this country is facing right now, an NFL team name change should be on the bottom of the things to worry about. Nevertheless, I disagree that we should actually change the name, but for the sake of sparing the feelings of others, they could easily just change it. It wouldn't take much effort, and it would save a lot of time and problems just to change the name to something the people wouldn't find offensive. In my opionion though, the name is classic and traditional, and I believe that it should stay. Nobody focuses on what the racial term means, except for the people who feel the need to complain over an issue nobody has cared about for decades.

Bellringer 10/7/13

1.. What does this say about our national security?

It says that even though we have greatly advanced in our technology and security, there are still holes and flaws that will allow mishaps to happen.

2. Are you surprised that something like this could happen in 2013?

Yes, but not so much. I am bit surprised that a 9-year old could accomplish this task, but it is understood that accidents happen. The only thing to do now is move on and work harder.