7Veronica posted a discussion
With the age of cell phones, adults are still finding ways to have control over teenagers. A way of punishment is taking away cell phone usage. I agree that that is a suitable punishment for some cases. However, snooping through a child's phone is…
Apr 19, 2021
7Veronica replied to 5Corinne's discussion Should the President be Able to Authorize Military Force Against Al-Qaeda Without Congressional Approval?
"The president should be able to decide if the situation is dire enough to take action without apporoval, but however a president is only human and is therefore not perfect no matter who it is. I do not know where my stance on the situation is on…"
Apr 18, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7-Tela's discussion Should human cloning be banned?
"I believe it should be legal only for qualified companies who can determine the safety and how to properly use it. There are so many possibilities that come with genetic cloning."
Apr 18, 2021
7Veronica replied to 3rdMckenna's discussion Small Town Curfews
"Small towns like Harlan should have a curfew that allows authorities to contact the family to ask if teh child is allowed to be out. If a family is unable to be contacted, kids should be taken home. If the parents or guardians say they are allowed…"
Apr 18, 2021
7Veronica replied to 2Emily F.'s discussion Former Minnesota cop charged with 2nd degree murder
"I beliece the courts have taken care of this properly to an extent. There is no way to determine that Potter accidently pulled the gun instead of the taser. Although there is a possibilty she had done it on purpose, we must follow "Innocent until…"
Apr 18, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Ella's discussion Equal Pay Bill and do you think it should be passed?
"I believe this bill should be passed. One of the big reasons in my opinion would be the fact that employees and coworkers are able to openly discuss their salaries. Many work places don't allow people to discuss that and it can be detrimental to the…"
Apr 18, 2021
7Veronica replied to 2Ethan's discussion should polyamorous marriage be legal
"As someone who is open to having an open relationship someday, I believe polyamorous relationships should be legal. However there should be restictions. People might use it simply to get benefits. I don't know how this would be prevented, but…"
Apr 15, 2021
7Veronica replied to 6corinna's discussion Why dress codes are weird
"I agree fully with this point. Women should not have to worry about getting stared at for wearing clothes they feel comfortable and confident. The same goes for men. There is obviously a point wher clothes ar not appropriate for a certain setting.…"
Apr 15, 2021
7Veronica replied to 8Kadense's discussion Vaccination In people Under 16
"Because of the close proximity of children in school and the higher rate of children being carriers, I believe we should attempt to give the vaccine to them. However, for now (while there are still unknown side affects) we should continue giving the…"
Apr 15, 2021
7Veronica replied to 56Sam's discussion BRYAN, Texas shooting one killed five wounded
"Most of the proposed gun laws are not likely to perfectly control the use of guns. I believs some of the laws can lower gun violence, but there will never be a perfect option. Humans will always find a way to carry out violence, with or whithout…"
Apr 15, 2021
7Veronica replied to 8 Matt's discussion Family gets put on hold when they called 911
"I think they did the right thing afeter realizing they were on hold, but it is a tragedy that they had to do that. Just like any system, 911 has its flaws that can be fixed. "
Mar 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 6Cameron's discussion Should We Have Universal Health Care?
"I think we should have an altered version of universal healthcare. I do not know enough facts to have a set opinion. However, I have seen and heard of so many people who have gotten so sick and hurt because they can't afford to go to the doctor or…"
Mar 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Erin's discussion The Mars Rover Mission
"I believe that far in the future is when we should make travel to Mars. it is highly unlikey for it to happen in our lifetimes but someday it would be amazing. Mars will likely  never be suitable for permanent human life, but small scientific…"
Mar 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 2cade's discussion Are Dr. Seuss's Books Racist?
"Because of the time that Dr. Suess grew up in, he was bound to have underlying racism. It was just things wer back then. However, as time goes on, things change. Dr. Suess wrote over 60 books. Only 6 of his books are no longer being published; the…"
Mar 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 6Laney's discussion Amazon Looks Like Hitler
"It looks a little like Hitler, but only when it was pointed out to me. I think Amazon realized this and  made the small change with no fuss. It was such a miniscule change that it isn't something people should worry about. It is still Amazon."
Mar 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Veronica's discussion Better Transportation for Tomorrow
"I agree. I believe there should be a healthy medium of having cars and trains used for travel. Trains for distance and cars for inner city/county travel. "
Feb 25, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Veronica's discussion Better Transportation for Tomorrow
"If we don't start discussing possibilities for our future and our descendants futures then they will never even happen. I am aware that HSR will likely not exist in my lifetime, but I believe if we start bringing attention to it is more likely to…"
Feb 25, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Veronica's discussion Better Transportation for Tomorrow
"I don't think we should take away the use of cars. Cars will still need to be used to get from smaller towns to large cities with connecting trains and for overall travel within cities. Those jobs will still exist but people will have options to…"
Feb 25, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Veronica's discussion Better Transportation for Tomorrow
"Buses can be good most of the time, but many of them don't use clean energy. There are buse used on the campus of Loyola in Chicago that use all clean energy that the students make on campus. I would like to see that used nation or even world wide."
Feb 25, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Veronica's discussion Better Transportation for Tomorrow
"I agree. I think that we need more public transportation that are clean for our environment. Too much transportation with vehicles such as buses that use unclean and nonrenewable energy sources brings more harm than their worth."
Feb 25, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Veronica's discussion Better Transportation for Tomorrow
"The trains would only connect large cities together, such as Omaha and Des Moines. Maybe in the further future there would be smaller tains that connect small towns such as ours, but there is not much of a need because of the little distance…"
Feb 25, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Veronica's discussion Better Transportation for Tomorrow
"Traveling by plane is a great form of travel, but there are many people who have a fear of flying and train is an alternative. Train is also cheaper and would take less time because of easier security."
Feb 25, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Veronica's discussion Better Transportation for Tomorrow
"I understand that it would take many years for the railways to be up and running, however I believe there would be an immediate change in how people traveled. People already try to find the cheapest options and the HSR is one of the cheapest and…"
Feb 25, 2021
7Veronica posted a discussion
The United States has the third highest percentage of car owners. The majority of these vehicles are used for every day transportation. Most cars guzzle gas and are expensive to upkeep. There are better transportation options out there. Bikes,…
Feb 21, 2021
7Veronica replied to 8Kadense's discussion Back to the Moon?
"I belive it is very much worth the cause. At the rate our planet is dying, space travel is our guarenteed future and it is high-time that we begin going further than we have ever gone before. This trip will help us test our abilities in space travel…"
Feb 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Hailey's discussion Trans People Using Their Preferred Bathrooms?
"I belive that transpeople should be able to use their genders bathroom, however with the problems it presents with, it would most likely be a better idea to install any-gendered bathrooms. These bathrooms would be open for any student to use as long…"
Feb 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 2Dana's discussion Should We Have Standardized Testing
"I think standardized tests have both advantages and disadvantages. The tests can be used to show teachers what they need to reteach in the classrooms. Such as if a high percentage of students missed a question about factoring polynomials. They then…"
Feb 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 2Adrian's discussion Should NFL Players Be Aloud To Kneel During The National Anthem?
"In the flag code (rules for how to respect and honor the flag) there is no where that states that kneeling for or during the anthem/around the flag is disrespectful. Everyone has the decision as to whether they would stand or put their hands on…"
Feb 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 2Andy's discussion Deportation is not fair!
"I do not think deportation should be stopped completely. However, I think that as a country that started out as immigrants moving onto and stealong land from natives, we should do a better job at helping people and their families move to America.…"
Feb 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 5-7Chiara's discussion Should freedom of speech be unlimited?
"Just like any other right a human has, they are allowed to use that right as long as it does not impede on the rights or dignity of others. People talking out against gay marriage is protected by the freedom of speech, however committing acts of…"
Feb 11, 2021
7Veronica replied to 3Eden's discussion Martin Luther King's openly gay right hand man
"History has not been kind in the rememberance and representation of homosexuality. Even if it wasn't intentional, internalized homophobia has mot likely prevented Rustin from being brought to the light. This has happened in recent and ancient…"
Feb 4, 2021
7Veronica replied to 3ReganM's discussion Same-Sex Marriage
"Govenment should not be allowed to regulate marriages between two people who, besides being same sex, are otherwise legally allowed to. I understand both sides as to why people want or don't want same sex mariage to be legal. Those reason are mostly…"
Feb 4, 2021
7Veronica replied to 8Ben's discussion Super Bowl 55 And Why It Is Unlike Any Other
"I have never cared much for the NFL, but I am rooting for the Kansas City Cheifs. I don't think there will be a home field advantage."
Feb 4, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Sarah's discussion Rewards at Restaurants for Students with Good Report Cards
"I belive this would make a good impact on the education. If it were avilable for older high school students and college students, they could focus more on their grades rather than jobs (to an extent)."
Feb 4, 2021
7Veronica replied to 3IanG's discussion Climate Change
"Although the change in climate might not affect those alive right now, it is bound to affect our children and grandchildren, animals in the wild, and many species of plants. Taking action right now to prevent any more climate change will hopefully…"
Feb 4, 2021
7Veronica replied to 3Kara's discussion Transgenders and Sports
"I belive the best way to create inclusitivity for all genders, is to start a co-ed league. This would open more opportunities for transgender and nonbinary kids. KIds already play on co-ed teams in PE, so why not make it for competion sports?"
Feb 4, 2021
7Veronica replied to 6Bo's discussion Biden Cancels Keystone Pipelines
"Although the shutting-down of the pipeline caused jobs to be lost, President Biden plans on creating plenty more jobs to replace those lost.  This also applies to the stop on building the border wall. Just like any other president in nthe past, this…"
Feb 4, 2021
7Veronica replied to 2Jace's discussion 2020-2021 Stock Market Rise
"Being on social media and seeing all the memes of the rise in GameStop's stock, I was wary about the realness of this all. When I am old enough, I hope the stocks will be at a good enough place. "
Feb 4, 2021
7Veronica replied to 6Ava's discussion The Senate Goes To Highschool
"Although our lawmakers should view this as a sign that more precautions and actions should be taken for keeping our schools safe, I doubt they will. There are serious issues in the American school system that need to be fixed. Students' mental…"
Jan 18, 2021
7Veronica replied to 5-7Chiara's discussion The abyss of humanity
"Following the beliefs of many religions, all humans are created equal in the eyes of our creator(s). All humans have guarenteed rights to live and pursue happiness and freedom. As a country that is free and has so many people above the poverty line,…"
Jan 18, 2021
7Veronica replied to 7Keyton's discussion Pancakes or Waffles
"If you think about it, waffles are simply just pancakes with abs. Most waffle and pancake mixtures are the same. One may just need more water or milk added. In my opinion, howerver, pancakes are better because you can make them into fun shapes.…"
Jan 18, 2021
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Jan 5, 2021
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