7Amelia replied to Mr. Bruns's discussion US History Learning Opportunity #1--The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic
"I liked these videos. They are well put together. It didn't seem like any action was really taken by the government until it was too late during the Spanish Flu. Our government might be taking action earlier now because of this. I thought it was…"
Mar 23, 2020
7Amelia posted a blog post
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Mar 12, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"Just a note, paper bags are the only type allowed to be distributed. Taxes also aren't regulated on a state basis. I believe Iowa is safe from this law because legislation was passed to ban the banning of plastic bags. I think a more effective…"
Mar 4, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"I think small stores call this unconstitutional because it interferes with business. I believe a lawsuit has been filed by around 6,000 small convenience store owners. 5 cents isn't really bad for a bag in my opinion. I think paper bags are more…"
Mar 4, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"The paper bag tax is depending on the county's decision. It probably would be annoying to pay for bags, but 3 cents is going to an environment program. I don't really know whether or not I support the tax on bags though. It doesn't bother me, but it…"
Mar 4, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"Good point. We definitely need to make some programs to get plastic out of the enviroment. Since some plastics float, maybe we could get boats to skim a body of water to pick up trash.  I agree with this specific law only helping a little bit.…"
Mar 4, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"This bill seems like a bit of a baby step when other countries ban single use plastics outright. I still think your statement about this being a step in the right direction is correct though. According to the earlier source, some states including…"
Mar 4, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"I'm pretty sure plastic bags can still get caught in rivers and mess up soil. Given as plastic bags make up 12% of all plastic waste in the US, it's still a sizable chunk in my opinion. We could definitely do more like other countries banning single…"
Mar 4, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"I agree, just one state doesn't make a huge dent in America's overall trash output. I think that a few other states and US territories are doing the same thing though. It'd be nice to see some other plastic bans. I think it's weird how people are…"
Mar 4, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"I heard that the bill was passed last year in March. Companies have had a long heads up, but I agree that a lot of people are probably going to get fined. Paper bags probably cost more and aren't the best alternative, but this bill seems to…"
Mar 4, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Amelia's discussion Plastic Bag Ban Sparks Discontent
"I kind of disagree. If it were nationwide it would probably get rid of about 12% of America's plastic waste. The only thing America can do to reduce national plastic waste is refuse to buy plastics from other countries and cut our own waste down. At…"
Mar 4, 2020
7Amelia posted a discussion
In New York, a bill passing a ban will go into effect next month. This ban provides for fines ranging $100-$500 if a company does not comply with it. A five cent tax is also added to paper bags, the only available single use bag, to encourage people…
Mar 1, 2020
7Amelia replied to 2Zach's discussion CDC Tells Americans to Prepare for a Coronavirus Outbreak
"I don't think the US coronavirus outbreak will be as bad. It's a bit less crowded here than in China. The disease is only in quarantine here, so it should be better. It still has the potential to be devestating, though. 
I think information is being…"
Feb 27, 2020
7Amelia replied to 6Finja's discussion Hollywood Actor Dead, Fortune Goes Not to Family...
"I think its okay to donate a lot of money to charities as long as they are legitimate and not a bad organization. It definitely shouldn't be taken lightly and should be researched heavily. This is just my opinion in general, I'm not accusing Kirk…"
Feb 26, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Beka's discussion Inmate Caught Falling Through Ceiling
"I think they probably were annoyed or amused. The ceiling probably doesn't lead outside, and the plan seems hardly foolproof. Some funny things don't seem funny until later.After my initiaI flinch at the crashing noise, I would probably laugh at the…"
Feb 26, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Kyle's discussion The DOW Jones Dived 1000 Points in a Couple Days
"Just gonna clarify I'm not saying that they won't try, but just that it seems pretty hard to stop."
Feb 25, 2020
7Amelia replied to 2Brady's discussion Where you attend college could cost more to borrow and refinance loans
"It seems like it will be successful. I think the interest rates on college are the way they are because the companies want to make money off of all the loans, and two years of college will keep people paying less interest because it costs less than…"
Feb 25, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8Kira's discussion Corona-virus Patients Plan to get Relocated
"As long as it didn't affect anyone else, I would feel okay with patients moving into my town. Costa Mesa is a big place, and it doesn't seem safe to move infected people into places with large populations. This probably can't be avoided at the…"
Feb 25, 2020
7Amelia replied to 6Reilly M.'s discussion Floridians Brace for Falling Iguanas as Temperatures Drop
"I wouldn't take a cold stunned iguana. They're an invasive species, but apparently nobody wants to treat them like rats and other pests. I might grab it to give to my local iguana dealer though. I don't think that a majority of people steal cold…"
Feb 25, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Kyle's discussion The DOW Jones Dived 1000 Points in a Couple Days
"I don't know what the stocks will do. I hope that it doesn't crash now. It'll probably drop off by a lot, but not as badly as the 1920s. We have insured banks, so at least that money won't be lost.
I don't think China can prevent the virus from…"
Feb 25, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8 Bella Martin's discussion Man from Kansas Offered anyone $25,000 Dollars to find him a girlfriend for Valentines Day.
"I wouldn't pay someone $25,000 for a boyfriend. I could use that somewhere else in my life and meet people myself. You also don't need people for Valentines Day. I think that the cheap candy a day later is pretty cool though.
I wouldn't put my hopes…"
Feb 24, 2020
7Amelia replied to 6Richard's discussion Neolithic Chewing Gum Helps Recreate Image of Old Person
"I wouldn't pick up random gum. It's pretty gross and unsanitary. It's unlikely that something like the ancient gum will be on a modern street, but its more likely buried in some places.
I also wouldn't save gum. It serves no purpose and again is…"
Feb 24, 2020
7Amelia replied to 3Ania's discussion Burger King's Newest Sandwich
"It probably will make it to the US. The only thing they need to do is put fries on a bun, and Burger Kings already have both of those things.
I don't know if I'd try it. The idea of pure fries on a bun isn't appealing to me. Add some sausage or egg…"
Feb 24, 2020
7Amelia replied to 6Ryleigh's discussion Nevada Canceled Its Republican Caucus to Help Trump Re-election bid
"I think that cancelling the caucus was a pretty bad move. Democracy kind of requires the people's opinion on the issue. Trump likely would have won the caucus, but it isn't fair to the other candidates to completely destroy their chances.
I think…"
Feb 24, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8Emma's discussion Pelosi May Face Criminal Charges After Ripping Speech
"Okay, but this isn't hurting anyone like murder. My main point is that the speech was recorded, regardless of its status on paper so it isn't that big of a deal.
I just really don't like how Trump is held on a pedestal, and that's why included that…"
Feb 14, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Claire's discussion Frankie Ruggeri Tries to Change superbowl
"I don't really care if it is moved. I don't really watch the Super Bowl. I think it makes more sense to move it to Saturday, though. I like to sleep in after staying up. I don't really care too much about tradition. The system should be what works…"
Feb 12, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8SamH's discussion Antarctica Just Hit A New Record High Temperature
"I think I'll be affected by rising sea levels. There'll be less places to live and grow food, so I think the cost of living might go up. If sea levels increase rapidly, lots of people will die because cities are pretty densely populated next to the…"
Feb 12, 2020
7Amelia replied to 2Taylor W's discussion An Abusing Veterinarian
"I feel like after all these incidents, his license should be revoked permanently. He obviously only has this job to be able to torture animals without anyone else knowing. His name is so trashed he can't get a job in anything else now, though. Most…"
Feb 11, 2020
7Amelia replied to 6James's discussion 24 Americans on Cruise Ship Affected With Coronavirus
"I don't think the Coronavirus will spread because of 24 Americans in quarantine. Any person with it could be dangerous for everyone else around them.I think it will most likely get into America from other countries.
I think everyone has been exposed…"
Feb 11, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Keyton's discussion Quarantined boat docked off the coast of Japan
"I think if the Coronavirus got into the USA and wasn't quarantined properly it would be as bad as in China. It's spread through human contact, and a lot of places in the USA  have that. It might spread a bit slower because we aren't packed like…"
Feb 11, 2020
7Amelia posted a blog post
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Feb 10, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8Emma's discussion Pelosi May Face Criminal Charges After Ripping Speech
"I don't really know about the significance. It just shows she disagrees with it. I personally think if Trump was in a similar position, he would do the same thing. He has no respect for other people in my opinion.
I don't really think this is that…"
Feb 9, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8Aaron's discussion A Personal Opinion on MTSS
"I think there should be a study hall in the auditorium if people don't sign up. Sometimes it feels like there is nothing going on that would benefit me.
I think that the punishment system is bad. We're constantly emailed about sessions being…"
Feb 9, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8Samantha's discussion Brooklyn park to be renamed after trans activist Marsha P. Johnson
"I think that her point about treating LGBTQ+ people as normal people is pretty good. Everyone is a person when it comes down to it, regardless of anything else. I despise how religion and an outdated and biased mental illness classification of…"
Feb 6, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8Edgar's discussion Doctor tries to tell about Corona virus. gets shushed and also gets it.
"I don't know what China is doing by trying to keep people quiet. It might be an attempt to keep the populace stationary so the virus doesn't spread. It might also be to keep everyone calm. I don't really like what they're doing in China about it.…"
Feb 5, 2020
7Amelia replied to Haley's discussion A Phone Company Broke the Law by Sharing Locations
"Yes, I would press charges, or maybe file a class action lawsuit companies should be held accountable. They understood that was illegal. I'm pretty sure sharing private information without notification is called doxxing, and I believe that is…"
Feb 5, 2020
7Amelia replied to 6Cameron's discussion Taranto,Italy is Selling Houses for Only $1
"Maybe. I might consider it because most house costs are huge. Renovations costs might be up there though. If its in a bad neighborhood I might consider moving somewhere else.
I think that buying these houses might help the economy. More people means…"
Feb 3, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8Jocelyn's discussion There will Possibly be a Shortage of Apple Products because of the Coronavirus
"I think this might make U.S based companies stop exporting jobs. Then again, it might not because wages are a lot higher here than China. I think a lot of chinese imports are probably going to stop to stop possible infection.
I think Apple products…"
Feb 3, 2020
7Amelia replied to 6Connor's discussion Football coach resigns after making Hitler comments
"I don't think his comment was right. Someone who is responsible for genocide should not be considered a good role model. I don't think that he understands the extent of what Hitler did. I think the bad press and the firing is enough. With this on…"
Feb 3, 2020
7Amelia replied to 6Katie's discussion Man Pleads guilty to smuggling lizards
"I wouldn't buy animals from the black market. It's bad to support bad sellers, even if it helps the single animal. If I were to get an animal that is not usually legal I'd get a permit first.
He's probably getting jail time and a fine. It's fair. It…"
Feb 3, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8Ellie's discussion Taylor Swift's Experience with an Eating Disorder
"I don't really feel bad about what I see in the media, but then again I don't really look at photos of people. I don't put pictures of myself online because I don't really think I'm dressed nicely enough to post online most of the time.
People in…"
Jan 27, 2020
7Amelia replied to 2Kemper's discussion Antonio Brown Arrested
"I don't think he's getting his football career back
If everything against him is true, he won't get custody. If he gets charged of sexual abuse, he's not going to get normal custody. Abusive people are closely monitored when it comes to kids.
I…"
Jan 27, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Raven's discussion Restraint leads to death of a 13 year old 'Aussie'
"This place specializes in special education, so this is especially unnacceptable because it seems either no staff is trained or cares about the students. They seem criminally negligent at best.
I think that people working in special education…"
Jan 27, 2020
7Amelia replied to 2Theresa's discussion Black Student Discovers a Drawing of Himself in a Noose
"I don't really see it happening here, but then again I'm pretty out of the loop. I hope that it wouldn't happen here.
I think that they should probably be suspended in school or on saturday too. I believe it's a crime to encourage suicide and you…"
Jan 26, 2020
7Amelia replied to 6Jaci's discussion Authorities give warning to dangerous TikTok "outlet" challenge.
"Honestly, people are doing it for fame. I don't really think they're proving anything but the fact that they have the urge to stick stuff in outlets like a toddler might. This probably comes off as a bit rude, sorry.
I don't think the people care or…"
Jan 26, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Lexi's discussion Prince Harry and his wife Meghan are stepping down
"I think that they made the right desicion to step down. They should do what they want with their life. Those weird newspapers at checkouts and needy people will probably not be happy, but they're still doing their jobs so it seems fine.
They might…"
Jan 23, 2020
7Amelia replied to 4Brad's discussion Local Trial by Combat
"I would reject the trial by combat. It proves nothing except you can stab people, and I'm probably not very good at fighting. The government should probably revise it so all legal matters are settled in court and not with swords.
It's not comparable…"
Jan 23, 2020
7Amelia replied to 7Megan's discussion Christian School Expels Girl over Rainbow Shirt and Birthday Cake
"I think that expelling her over a few mostly minor violations is pretty bad. If she was expelled in a public school for the same reasons, there might be an outcry around it except for the vaping part. It's pretty paranoid to expel someone for having…"
Jan 23, 2020
7Amelia replied to 2 Mason's discussion Protests erupt after Iranian Government shoots down a Ukranian Plane.
"I don't think I'm a strong enough person to protest under those conditions.
I think their hate is justified. As the government picks fights with other nations, they risk a war on their own land. Citizens don't want what's happening. The government…"
Jan 14, 2020
7Amelia replied to 8HannahT's discussion Teen interning at NASA may have discovered a new planet
"I don't think humans would be able to live on it. The atmosphere could be totally different and not have a lot of oxygen.  If we do manage to go there we'd need to be careful about what illnesses we bring with us. We'd also be immunocomprimised to…"
Jan 14, 2020
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