Monday-
Zika Virus
Transmitted by Aedes mosquito
can cause-
mild fever
conjunctivitis
skin rash
headache and joint pain
1 in 4 people with Zika develops symptoms
Started in South America
Florida is a concern now
Can be transmitted from person to mosquito to person
Big issue~ birth defects
destroys developing brain cells in the fetus
cause condition called microcephaly (means "small head")
can't lift head or control muscles
causes seizures
lifelong condition
Bar Soap
it's gross- bacteria grows on it
it's hard to hold
gets under fingernails
unsanitary
Cracking Knuckles
It's good for you
Gas explodes
increases finger flexibility
results in release
Issues in India
Treat women badly
Safety tip:
don't wear skirts
don't go out at night
Least cop:people ratio in the world
Don't want baby girls, takes money from family and doesn't get an education
1,000 abortions, only one was a boy
Colin Kaepernick
refuses to stand for national anthem
will continue to do that until something is changed about discrimination towards minorities
Tuesday-
Colin Kaepernick continued...
Apparently national anthem has three verses
we sing first only
the other verses have racial references
The writer of the song was pro-slavery
owned slaves
JFK Assassination
No evidence for conspiracy
Conclusion- Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone
Wednesday-
Presidential Election
Biggest issue- race
US Population Ethnicity Percentages:
White- 63%
Hispanic/Latino- 30%
Black- 13%
US States Population Ethnicity Percentages:
Iowa
- Hispanic/Latino~ 5%
- African American~ 3%
Hawaii, white~ 19% (57%??)
DEMOCRAT vs. REPUBLICAN
Democrats:
African Americans
Hispanics/Latinos
Other Minorities
Women
Young People
Before the 1960s, especially in ‘30s, most african americans were republican
Abraham Lincoln was president
1964 Election
African American- huge jump from Rep. to Dem. (30pts)
- Civil Rights Act
- no more poll taxes
- no literacy tests
Since then, black Dem. well above 80%
"Reverse Discrimination"
businesses have to have certain amount of black employees
white (or people of other ethnicities) don't always get fair chances
used to be if you were best for the job, you were best for the job, regardless of race
some businesses beginning to think that that’s best
Some businesses are taking away the rule
Its being considered “Reverse Racism”
This is a ludicrous concept
There is no such thing as “reverse racism”
There's just racism, no matter who its directed towards
(my opinion ^^)
Black Lives Matter
Mostly a protest against “police brutality”
They believe they should be given the same chances
They shouldn't be treated like lesser people
Black lives DO matter, but so do latino, and asian, and white lives too
White Lives Matter
- waves confederate flag
- I don’t think I’ve seen something this ignorant in a long time
All Lives Matter
This cause is condemned, but it’s very positive
This is better than black lives matter (and white lives matter is a joke)
Everyone should get a long
Thursday-
Election
Donald Trump- Illegal immigration
(11 million illegal immigrants
Some don't even know they’re illegal)
Trump is going to México
Want to build a wall between México and US
México is paying for it
Leader of México and Trump said met
Trump says they have to pay for it (“they don't know it yet”)
Leader says no we won’t
Wants to send back illegal immigration
“México will work with us
End catch and release
Zero tolerance for criminal aliens
Block federal funding for sanctuary cities
We will expand border patrol stations
Cancel unconstitutional, executive orders and enforce all Immigration laws
Suspend issuance of visa cards to countries and people where screenings are not
Other countries take people back when ordered deported
Friday-
Labor Day
Labor Union~ made up of workers
Protects workers
Workers compensation- hurt on the job but still getting paid
Minimum wage laws
September 5, 1882
Labor Day is embraced and “celebrated” by some
Rallied for 8 hour work days
Choice:
Go to work
Spend day marching without pay
Grover Cleveland- makes Labor Day a federal holiday
September 5, 1894- first celebration of Labor Day national holiday
Brock Turner
Stanford swimmer
Convicted of sexual assault of unconscious woman
Served 3 months of 6 month sentence
Should've had to serve 6 years
Judge said it would be “hard on him to be in prison”
He essentially didn’t “deserve it”
Wealthy family
Father (and others)
Believes his life doesn’t deserve to be ruined
“It was only one, 20-minute mistake”
Colin Kaepernick continued…
Eric Reid, Teammate on 49ers, joined him
Knelt instead this time
Jeremy Lane, Seahawk player, also took action
Kaepernick says: ‘I love america’
“It’s not about the military”
Politics
Trump “what do you have to lose?” message
Message to blacks and hispanics (and minorities / democrats)
“Everything's been going downhill” with democratic leaders
“Why not try us?” (republican party)
“War countries are safer than some inner cities run by democrats.”
White Lives Matter vs. Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
Not a hate group
White Lives Matter
Hate group
Tweet about the two organizations (one person’s opinion)
Black Lives Matter TOO
White Lives Matter MORE
Black Face
Supposed: “comedy” in …
Actuality: mocked african americans
Pastor Mark Burns (Trump supporter) tweet
Picture depicting Hillary with black face
Sends message:
She doesn't really care about you
Only wants support of blacks (and other minorities)
Data by Race
US population by race percentages:
White: 70%
Black: 12%
Percent of population in prison by race:
Black- 47%
White- 35%
Percentage by race of stopped drivers searched by police:
Black and hispanic - 7%
White - 2%
Percentage of people released before trial by race:
Black- 32%
White- 50%
Percentage of people sentenced to jail after trial by race:
Black- 59%
White- 41%
Extra Info
You can vote in prison unless you committed a felony
Extra Info Regarding Minorities
Blacks are more likely to be arrested for drug use
Hispanic population growing
Accounts for more than 50% of population growth in a decade
Comments
Good job on the two weeks worth of blogs that you did but you didn't do the other two weeks. Each week is worth ten points.