2Emma replied to 7Kami's discussion Does Social Media Hurt the Lives of Teenagers?
"I think that another negative of social media that this post failed to address is how people create fake personas of themselves. People are far more confident behind a screen. They take risks and say things that they wouldn't normally say in person.…"
Dec 20, 2020
2Emma replied to 7Aidan H.'s discussion Aliens in Virginia
"No, I do not believe there are aliens in Area 51. If aliens are real then I think the government would have a very hard time keeping them hidden for this long. If they were real and came close enough to Earth for us to catch them, they would have to…"
Dec 20, 2020
2Emma replied to 7Aidan H.'s discussion Aliens in Virginia
"I personally do not believe in aliens. I think that the Earth is simply built too perfectly for there to be something else so similar that it would not only hold life, but to hold intelligent life like us. The percent of oxygen in our atmosphere is…"
Dec 20, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Jose Marques's discussion Schools in Spain
"I think it's neat to hear about the big differences between the U.S. educational system and the one in Spain. I believe we have a good system here, especially hearing about how laid back as we (in the United States) are. With regards to dress code…"
Dec 20, 2020
2Emma replied to 7Daniel's discussion Is the US Really That Great?
"I do feel that the division in our country is our greatest flaw, however, I do not think this makes the United States overall bad. If Americans would agree to get along for the better of our country I think general life quality would improve. As I…"
Dec 20, 2020
2Emma replied to 7Daniel's discussion Is the US Really That Great?
"I totally agree Cameron, and I'm glad that you took the time to research this data and find what actually went into it. It's good to know what this data is based off of, and now, knowing that it's based on things such as "generocity, freedom to make…"
Dec 20, 2020
2Emma replied to 6Laney's discussion Was Ferdinand bound to die?
"I don't believe in the supernatural such as curses like killing the white stag. I do think it's quite the coincidence that all of these things happened though, especially the fortune teller. I have never heard that someone predicted he would spark a…"
Dec 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 8Vanessa's discussion The Mania of the Tylenol Murders
"I don't know if any of these three suspects were the murderer, but there is a chance in all of their cases. I don't believe that this case will ever be solved. Unless some investigators come across some major evidence the Tylenol Murderer may never…"
Dec 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 3 Josh Zimmerman's discussion Meet some of the first Americans to get the coronavirus vaccine
"I disagree with the statement that the vaccine is "finally perfected." There is no "perfect" vaccine for any sickness so to speak. If the flu shot made 100% certain that you would not get the flu then a lot more Americans would be recieving it every…"
Dec 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 8Jocelyn's discussion The Weeping Women(La Llorona)
"I personally do not believe in ghosts, although I would believe the story up until that point. I'll bet that at least once -likely many more times than that- a woman has gotten mad at her husband and taken it out on their children, resulting in the…"
Dec 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Raegen's discussion Corona Virus Vaccine? Yes or No?
"My concerns with the vaccine is that it doesn't stop the spread of COVID-19. Articles I've been reading say that the vaccine makes symptoms less bad if you do get COVID-19, which means you can still get it and you can still spread it to others.…"
Dec 16, 2020
2Emma replied to 8Julia's discussion The Tragic Love That Defined the Greek People
"I think this is an interesting story, but what I'm more interested in is the meaning behind this story. All mythology has a purpose behind it, usually to either explain creations or to teach a lesson. But as I read this I had no idea what readers…"
Dec 14, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Timber's discussion Should Teachers Assign Homework on the Weekends?
"I do belileve that homework on the weekends helps teach lessons. For example, by getting it done early on Saturday morning you're prioritizing. By working it into your schedule you're learning time management. I also think that homework can…"
Dec 14, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Timber's discussion Should Teachers Assign Homework on the Weekends?
"I think that assigning a little homework over the weekend is acceptable. If anything homework shouldn't be assigned on week nights, because thats when extracurriculars really come into play. On the weekend you have 48 hours (plus time after school…"
Dec 14, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Emma's discussion Should Inmates Vote? Bernie Sanders Says Yes
"Paola, I didn't think about it like this. "..he will have to go out in the world while the president he didn't choose is running it." That's totally true and I hadn't even considered this. Although you have a very valid point, that they should…"
Dec 3, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Emma's discussion Should Inmates Vote? Bernie Sanders Says Yes
"TJ, I've got to disagree with you here. The people in prison comitted crimes they knew were wrong in the first place. Plus, where do you draw the line? A woman killing her abusive husband could be considered a "small" crime to one judge, and a huge…"
Dec 2, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Emma's discussion Should Inmates Vote? Bernie Sanders Says Yes
"I agree Cameron, I don't know much about Bernie Sanders but what little I do know I don't agree with. This topic in itself -letting all prisoners vote- is enough to make me shy away from supporting him. Again, I don't know much about him, but…"
Dec 2, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Emma's discussion Should Inmates Vote? Bernie Sanders Says Yes
"I understand where you're coming from Vanessa, and I totally agree with you. Anything that gets you into jail is something everyone knows is wrong to do, and still the person made the choice to do the crime. Not being able to vote is part of the…"
Dec 2, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Emma's discussion Should Inmates Vote? Bernie Sanders Says Yes
"Kaiden, I could not have said it better myself. I really like your last sentence and how you included "they're the ones breaking the rules that are already there." With that said, I think that people should potentially get their right to vote back…"
Nov 30, 2020
2Emma posted a discussion
April 22 of 2020 Bernie Sanders was asked his beliefs on allowing inmates to vote. His response? “I think the right to vote is inherent to our democracy. Yes even for terrible people because once you start chipping away... you're running down a…
Nov 24, 2020
2Emma replied to 4Jessa's discussion Report finds Australian troops unlawfully killed 39 Afghans
"Shooting someone who's unarmed and isn't attacking you is wrong, regardless of if it's someone who's comitted a crime in the past. Shooting a prisoner is exactly that, it's killing, it's murder, and it's not something that should be celebrated. I…"
Nov 23, 2020
2Emma replied to 7Sophie's discussion Holiday Travel and Safety
"I do not plan to travel during this holiday season, but my family plans to accept any invitations we might recieve. If people are truly concerned about getting COVID-19 they should stay home, including the immune compromised and elderly people.…"
Nov 23, 2020
2Emma replied to 6Katie's discussion Paul Revere’s Ride: "The Regulars are coming"?
"I had no idea that Paul Revere didn't make it to Concord, and I get the feeling very few people do know. I think that the story of Paul Revere is good to know, but that it's only a minor detail in the major story of our revolution. Ultumately having…"
Nov 23, 2020
2Emma replied to Aila Baxter's discussion Groomers and Child predators on TikTok
"I absolutely think that TikTok should step up their monitoring of predator/grooming behavior. TikTok is an app where teens should feel comfortable expressing themselves and gaining followers. I personally don't use any form of social media in order…"
Nov 23, 2020
2Emma replied to Aila Baxter's discussion Groomers and Child predators on TikTok
"I think the creator was in the wrong for posting this video. I'm against sending explicit videos to anyone, not even to your significant other let alone posting it online for anyone and everyone to see. I think that in the first place this person…"
Nov 23, 2020
2Emma replied to 8Samantha's discussion The Bermuda Triangle
"I do not believe in the supernatural as I'm a Baptist. I think if there is something abnormal about the Bermuda Triangle it has nothing to do with aliens or UFOs. Planes and ships disappear all over the globe, it just happens that there's been a…"
Nov 19, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Caitlyn's discussion The First Modern Olympic Games
"I do not believe in any sort of mythology, as I'm a Baptist. I do think they -mythologies- are very interesting to learn about. I think of them as stories because I don't believe they're real, and the concept that people actually believed these…"
Nov 19, 2020
2Emma replied to 8Ben's discussion History of Nike
"I did not realize that Nike was such an old brand and that they've been producing shoes for nearly 50 years. I think Nike is a pretty quality brand, but I prefer to stick to off-brand clothes which are just as good for a significantly lower price. I…"
Nov 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 8Vanessa's discussion Restrictive Policies for Hysterectomies
"I think that it should be left up to the woman if they want a hysterectomy. A lot of women do this after they've had their children and don't want to deal with the potential of getting pregnant again. I do think you should have to be a certain age…"
Nov 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 56Sam's discussion The Reptilian Elite - Conspiracy theory
"I definitely do not believe in reptile humans. There is no evidence pointing to the possibility of reptiles living among us pretending to be humans. If these creatures were real, and are intelligent enough to coordinate things like things like the…"
Nov 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 7 Josh's discussion Why America Was Not In The Wrong For Nuking Hiroshima
"This year in history I got to talk about Operation Downfall. Before the atomic bombs were dropped they were a very secretive project, so nobody knew about them. At that time generals were planning an attack on Japan. Those planning it anticipated 10…"
Nov 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 7Kris's discussion HOT TAKE: Should To Kill A Mockingbird be banned?
"I read a majority of To Kill A Mockingbird during the quarentine when school was let out last year. I think that this book has a lot to teach us. The book does not promote racism and for this reason I believe it should not be banned. I cannot…"
Nov 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 7Alex's discussion Among Us Popularity
"I personally really enjoy playing Among Us, especially with my friends. The first time I heard about this game was last winter when the Show Choir was playing it. I didn't participate but I watched it and it seemed like a very interesting game. When…"
Nov 18, 2020
2Emma replied to 7GavinB's discussion Badger High Teen cited for Carrying a Concealed Weapon on Election Day
"I think the media is making this out to be a bigger thing than it is. I know a number of people who carry knives in their personal time because they use them for work. More than once I've seen these people with knives on them. If you ask them about…"
Nov 17, 2020
2Emma replied to 6corinna's discussion Did the "1950s Housewife" role help create modern misogyny?
"I agree with this Violet. In the 1900s a lot of women had to stay home because they didn't have any other option; many workplaces wouldn't hire them, and with their husbands in the military someone had to stay home to watch the kids. It's sexist to…"
Nov 17, 2020
2Emma replied to 2/5Abbie's discussion Has the School System Failed Us?
"The school has changed a lot in the past 100 years. I think first of the School to Work Initiative in the early 2000s where teachers -especially english teachers- were asked to practice writing resumes, cover letters, career exploration, exc. to…"
Nov 10, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Emma's discussion Who was Jack Ruby?
"You did a good job summarizing my view on the topic: although there were all these things Ruby was experiencing -abuse of his medicines, paranoia, potential psychomotor epilepsy- there is no justification for taking the life of another person. Had I…"
Nov 4, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Emma's discussion Who was Jack Ruby?
"I agree with everything that you said here, Cole. I don't know if Ruby showed up with the intentions of killing Oswald -although the fact that he carried a gun suggests it- but he made the decision to. Regardless of other things that may have…"
Nov 4, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Emma's discussion Who was Jack Ruby?
"Your response confuses me. You said you think he deserves the death penalty, but also that you don't think it's peoples job to make this decision. Do you mean think courts deciding to kill someone is more right than one person taking matters into…"
Nov 3, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Emma's discussion Who was Jack Ruby?
"The video footage of Jack Ruby shooting Lee Harvey Oswald can be found here."
Nov 2, 2020
2Emma posted a discussion
When Jack Ruby (the man in the tan fedora, gun in hand) pulled a gun from his coat and shot Lee Harvey Oswald (the man in the middle), Americans were not sure how to respond. Many felt his actions were justified; just two days ago Oswald had shot…
Nov 1, 2020
2Emma replied to 2 Mason's discussion JFK Assassination: The conspiracies
"Of the three conspiracies I think the third is the most likely to be true. If this is true and the CIA hired Lee Harvey Oswald, then I don't think that Jack Ruby killing him (Oswald) was part of anyones plan. Jack Ruby -the man who killed Lee Harvey…"
Oct 27, 2020
2Emma replied to 2 Dylan G's discussion The Great Pyramids of Giza
"I personally do not believe that aliens placed the pyramids. If hypothetically there were aliens, what would the point of placing these pyramids be? We know that there are tombs for egyptians inside of these pyramids, which is enough of a reason for…"
Oct 26, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Maci's discussion Should Fining be Based on Incomes?
"I think that -at least in the majority of crimes- people should NOT be fined based on income. We live in a great country where people get to work less or more based on the life that they want. If you want to go to college to get a degree and put 40+…"
Oct 22, 2020
2Emma replied to 7Kami's discussion Should we test on animals?
"I think that for the time being it is right and necessary to continue testing on animals. The potential result of not testing on animals would be to test on humans. We would be less venturous with our experiments, afraid to cause the person…"
Oct 22, 2020
2Emma replied to 7kenzie's discussion Teacher in Paris Decapitated
"This teacher did not deserve to die. You might expect this sort of thing from freedomless countries, a teacher getting killed and maybe by the government. After doing a little more research this situation only gets creepier. We don't know if the…"
Oct 22, 2020
2Emma replied to 3 Josh Zimmerman's discussion Sharks have killed 7 people in Australia this year, the most since 1934. Climate change could be a factor
"I do believe that climate change might be a factor into the abnormally high number of shark attacks this year, but I do not think it's the primary reason. Like you said, a lot of things go into these attacks, and I think it's just primarily bad luck…"
Oct 22, 2020
2Emma replied to 2Kaiden's discussion The Effect of Jingoism on National Economies and Social Issues it Produces
"Until this point I had never heard of the term jingoism, so this forum post was very informative. I also completely agree with your explanation of the difference of jingoism and national pride. National pride has to do with loving your own country…"
Oct 22, 2020
2Emma replied to 8Vanessa's discussion Natalie Wood's Death: Tragic Irony or Murder?
"I think it's sortof the opposite of disrespectful looking into the deaths of people like Natalie Wood. I understand the family and her friends just wanting Natalie to be forgotten about, especially if they've come to terms thinking she died in an…"
Oct 21, 2020
2Emma replied to 7Erin's discussion Supreme Court allows Pennsylvania to count ballots after election day
"If I were able to vote this year I would be sure to get my vote filled out and mailed back in at the earliest possible date. I do think that Pennsylvania -and all states alike- should accept late votes. If the post office doesn't get your mail in to…"
Oct 21, 2020
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