2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"I don't think tis a gun problem is a mental health problem as well as a social economics problem. We have poor mentally ill teenagers caught up in gang violence when they should be trying to live their lives peacfully."
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"The thing is that the government does not control the flow of firearms in this country, they can make laws to regulate the firarms industry but at the end of the day the firearms industry is a bunch of privatelly owned companies. "
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"Boosting"
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"Well im a bit conflicted with the suicide part. If somone wants to commit suicide they will try, so do we make it harder and more painful for them by giving them a slower more painful death, or do we make easier for them to actually commit suicide…"
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"Kai, you are absolutlly right. When mass shootings happen everyone always says what, what were they using, what were they saying. But no one ever ask why they commited these ascts in the first place. What drove a pearson to kill children. But we…"
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"We already have to go through 3 different background checks to own a gun. 1 is the federal background checks, 1 is the state level, and the last is the mental health test you have to go through. When my brother bought his first gun he had to wait 3…"
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"You see the problem with that is the fact that its harder than you think to buy a gun in certain places. Take california for example, you can't conseal cary, you can't get Ar-15s, you can't even own some of the most basic types of firearms. Yet the…"
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"You are right aidan people always forget that there is a human being that is operating these firearms and that something in them made them want to commit these crimes"
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"Thats very true coltan, on the topic on saving lifes the CDC says there are 60,000 to 2.5 million self defense cases in the US every year, so guns save more lifes than they take."
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"Well the thing is we already have to go through a mental background test before buying a firearm, the thing the illegal gun market in this country is huge, its almost as big as drugs, so crimainals can get easy accsess to them without all these…"
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion The truth about guns in the US
"I agree with you when it comes to the mental health part and the age part, I think people should be 21 when they can buy their first guns. However I disagree with you on the how easy it is, in certain states like california and New york it is really…"
Apr 20, 2023
2Alex posted a discussion
With over 400 million firearms in the U.S, America has the most armed civilians in the world. But is this a bad thing? Recently you will see on the news that a mass shooting took place in Nashville tennessee. A 28 year old Audrey Hale entered the…
Apr 18, 2023
2Alex replied to 8Phoebe's discussion History and progress of sexism
"I think sexism has played an important role in forming our country today. When woman got the right to vote it completely changed the political system. Now public officails had to appeal to woman as well."
Apr 12, 2023
2Alex replied to 7Grace's discussion Should students be required to take 2 years of foreign language classes?
"I think that we should take two years of a foreign language to graduate because most colleges require it anyway. Their isnt any harm that an come of taking a foreign language. "
Apr 12, 2023
2Alex replied to 8Kyrsten's discussion Should teens have to wear seatbelts?
"I think teenagers should be required to wear steabelts. Its better to be safe than sorry. Its not like its that big of a deal. Plus It keeps you safe from any accidents that may happen. "
Apr 12, 2023
2Alex replied to 5Addison's discussion Is Netflix becoming less popular?
"I think netflix is becoming less popular for 2 reasons. Their are better options for streaming that are also cheaper. also netflix is also getting rid of very popular shows. I still use netflix for certain shows however many other streaming…"
Apr 12, 2023
2Alex replied to 3Reichan's discussion Caitlin Clark
"I believe Caitlin Clark is one of, if not the best woman basketball player I have ever seen. I hope that she will lead Iowa to a NCAA Championship. But It is hard for a single player to carry to a Championship."
Mar 29, 2023
2Alex replied to 7Molly's discussion Banning transgenders in sports
"I don't think biological men should be anywhere near woman sports. Even if they take hormonal suppressors men still have a advantage in sports due to bone structure and musscle mass. It could lead to woman not getting the recognition they deserve. "
Mar 29, 2023
2Alex replied to 8Andy's discussion Harlan Police Department "unification"
"I feel like if this happens there will be alot less law in harlan. If you are a criminal this is good because you can get away with alot more things. I think police should be the same as it is now. "
Mar 29, 2023
2Alex replied to 3Dixi's discussion Should Homeless People Have Pets?
"I think that homeless people should be able to own pets, if they take good care and provide for them. However I think that Homeless people should mainly focus on themsleves."
Mar 23, 2023
2Alex replied to 5Erin's discussion Languages
"I think that learning new languages is a great thing to do, not only is learning a language a testiment to ones own intelligence. It also could help in situations. I do think learning a language like spanish or chinese could be really helpful…"
Mar 23, 2023
2Alex replied to 3Paige's discussion kidnappings over spring break
"I think that when it comes to mexico we americans think that mexico is a safe place to just wonder around. Mexico in reality is a very dangours place to be at if youre npot from their. My advice is to stay on the resort and don't go to the cities…"
Mar 23, 2023
2Alex replied to 7Katie's discussion Wind Energy: Does it Really Benefit Us?
"I think that wind energy helps humanity is do however we cannot rely on wind completely. I think that the best most clean energy we have at the moment is nuclear energy because its the best bang for our buck."
Mar 23, 2023
2Alex replied to 7Harrison's discussion Should Concealed Carrying be Legal?
"I think that concealed cary shoud be legal because It allows people to protect themsleves in the best way they can. I don't want to put my own safty in the hands of others. When seconds matter the cops are only minutes away."
Mar 23, 2023
2Alex replied to 5John's discussion Is Becoming Vegan Pointless?
"I think that veganism is not a very smart thing to be but I won't stop anyone form being vegan. I would never become vegan because I love steak too much.  You don't get all of the nutrients you get from a regular diet, and it actually doesn't help…"
Mar 15, 2023
2Alex replied to 6LaurenLemrick's discussion should we limit how much screen time students use at school?
"I think that technology could open new path for education at school. Think about what VR could do for education. In history class we could go back in time and see historical events. But with technology comes problems, an overreliance on technology…"
Mar 15, 2023
2Alex replied to 3Kendall's discussion Should Vaping and E-cigarettes be banned?
"I think that vaping and smoking should be banned nation wide for anyone. E-cigarette compaine are blatantly advertising to kids to try to get them hooked as young as possible. Smoking is pointless, all you get is a small feeling of pleasure that…"
Mar 15, 2023
2Alex replied to 3Jaylee's discussion Should teens be able to go on birth control?
"Personally I do believe that teens should be able to access birth control, as long as they use it saftly and resonsible. It can help prevent pregnacy, as well as other problems. Sometimes it does not work and I think people should talk to their…"
Mar 15, 2023
2Alex replied to 5Danny's discussion should transgender care for minors be restricted?
"I believe that trans care should be heavily ristricted for minors. I don't think people below the age of 21 should be allowed to choose a life altering surgery that is for all intense and purposes irreversible. We don't let kids smoke, drink, or…"
Mar 15, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Caitlin's discussion School Lunch Around the World Compared to America
"I think the US could provide a healtheir meal for school kids. Our school provide food that ins't healthy at all. Most is just frozen food with loads of fat and no nutrotional value. The US tray looks the worst out of all the countries. "
Mar 8, 2023
2Alex replied to 3 Avery's discussion Should School be Year-Round?
"I don't think school should be all year round because it would cuase kids to resent going to schools. Kids would just get mental fatiuge more so then if school just stayed normal."
Mar 8, 2023
2Alex replied to 3keegan's discussion should underclass men be able to leave for study hall?
"I don't think that underclassman should be able to leave for study hall. I think that underclassman are much to immature to not get in trouble. Also most of the time students would forget to get back in time."
Mar 8, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Aidan's discussion Should the driving age be lower?
"I think all the legal ages to drive in america right now are fine the way they are. Being able to drive to school at the age of 14 is perfectly reasonable. I just think its fine where its at. I don't want a bunch of 14 year olds driving to Ohama."
Mar 8, 2023
2Alex replied to 3Mylee's discussion Smoking Banned In Mexico.
"I don't think that this law will acutally do anything for smoking in mexico. Drugs are illegal in Mexico yet the country is know for its severe drug markets and cartels. If you make something illegal than you can't regulate it as well if it was legal"
Mar 7, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion Does Biden care more about his world image than the US
"I agree. He is donating way to much money to other countries like ukraine for how the US is doing at the moment."
Mar 1, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion Does Biden care more about his world image than the US
"I complety agree with you biden does not know what he is doing but he does care. Most countries see him as a joke so he constantly tries to up his world image"
Mar 1, 2023
2Alex replied to 5henry's discussion Is allowing student to play games at school a good idea
"I don't think we should allow people to play games at school becuase we are here to learn not play games online. It may be fun to play games on coolmath games but its not exactly what we are here for."
Mar 1, 2023
2Alex replied to 3Caden's discussion Is technology helping or slowing us down in the workforce?
"Technology fuels our economy like gas to a car. Technology can be used in factories, mining, millitary, computing, security systems, you name it. No matter what industry you talk about some form of technology is present. "
Mar 1, 2023
2Alex replied to 5Tyler's discussion Should Schools Have Charging Stations in the Classroom?
"I feel like charging staions would not be that bad of an idea. Alot of people forget to charge their phones so I think it would help them out tremedously. Also more people might put their phones up. "
Mar 1, 2023
2Alex replied to 5Cayden's discussion Should passing periods be longer?
"I would like passing periods to be longer because it give students more time to go to the bathroom or give them more time to get to where they are going. It would ensure that less people are late."
Mar 1, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Corbyn's discussion Should kids be able to pick classes?
"I don't think we should pick our own classes because people would just pick easy things that won't help then get a good carrer. We are teenagers and I don't think all of us are so responsible."
Mar 1, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Alex's discussion Does Biden care more about his world image than the US
"I agree with you, thing were statistically better under trump's presidency. He may not have been the nicest person in the world, but as a business man he ran the country like a business and grew the country."
Mar 1, 2023
2Alex posted a discussion
If you have watched the news lately you will see that Ohio is having some problems with the train derailment. The train was carrying more than 115,000 gallons of vinyl chloride, a very dangerous chemical known to cause very rare cancers. Ohioans…
Feb 27, 2023
2Alex replied to 8Peter Sotelo's discussion The Aftermath of El Chapo's Son's Arrest
"If you told me that the Mexican government was in control of their country I would say you're lying. The fact that the cartels were able to mobalize with terrible efficiency and combat a proffesinal trained force with minnimal effort is astounding.…"
Feb 21, 2023
2Alex replied to 7Nolan's discussion Should students be able to leave for lunch
"I would like to leave for lunch, however if we were given that privilage alot of people would abuse this freedom. People would stay out longer than they're supposed too and would mess around getting into trouble. I just don't see how it would work."
Feb 21, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Isabella's discussion Extraterrestrial life/ Alien life?
"In this infinite universe the probabiltiy of life on other plants in almost 100%. Somewhere out there is life waitng to be found. Space is too big for us to be the only ones. The fact is life already exists on other plants such as mars and jupiter…"
Feb 21, 2023
2Alex replied to 7Masen's discussion Do we have an overpopulation or an underpopulation problem?
"I think right at the moment our population is just fine. However if what you say is true, that we our population is going to go down in the futrue is cause for concern. China population is falling yes. However, they still have a population 4X larger…"
Feb 21, 2023
2Alex replied to 2Jacob's discussion National wingman day
"I don't celebrate national wingman day because I didn't know it excisted till today. If I did know of its existence I still would not celebrate it because I don't think that its a very good holiday."
Feb 20, 2023
2Alex replied to 5Mason Schaben's discussion Are Professional Sports Rigged?
"I don't think that sports are rigged. I think that fans are taking their theories way to far and blaming their favortie teams' losses on absurd theories. However I do think that officating could be improved with better training."
Feb 15, 2023
2Alex replied to 2 katherine schwery's discussion Is technology eliminating jobs?
"Technology is definitely taking away peoples jobs. Look at factory workers in places like China and the US, overtime manufacturing has been taken over by machines and tech. Im not saying this is a bad thing, however if gone this can go way too far."
Feb 15, 2023
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