Thursday, November 6, 2014

why teachers shouldn't be able to carry guns

Why Teachers Shouldn't Carry Guns

I  strongly  believe  teachers  shouldn't  be  able  to  carry guns  on  campus,  because  firearms   have  absolutely  no  place  in  our  lovely  schools. According  to  the  research  done  by  the  Washington  Examiner   Permitting,  firearms  in  our  schools  weather  they  are  visible  or  concealed,  enables  a  dangerous  set  of  circumstances  that  may result  in  tragic  outcomes.  We  should  be  doing  everything  and  anything  to  keep  our schools ,  and  concentrate  on  ways  to  keep  all  guns  off  our  school  properties  and  ensure  the  safety of our  children  and  our  school  staff.  The  evidence  is  shown  that  when  there  are  more  guns  around,  especially  in  the  hands  of  untrained  individuals,  there  is  more  rather  than  less  danger.  Don’t  let  anyone  tell  you  that  an  armed  population   is  a  safe  population.  That’s  a  blatant  lie.  The  evidence  also  suggest  that  the  few  times  there  is  an  armed  citizen  in  a  position  to  intervene  in  a  killing  spree,  and  they  don’t  manage  it.    Arming  the  untrained  doesn’t  help  much  more.    
But   none  of  that  is  as  important  as  two  simple  facts.  one :  the   teachers  don’t   want  any   part  of  it.  two:  our  parents  will not  allow  this  nonsense  in  our   schools.  The  research  I’ve  seen  done  by  the  Washington  Examiner.  In  my  opinion teachers  shouldn’t  be  able  to  carry  guns  on  campus  because  for one  they  aren’t  trained  professionals  to  have  access to  them, two our   parents  will  not  feel  comfortable  for  the  teachers  to carry weapons.  What  parent  would  want  their  child  to  be  going  to  a school  who  lets  teachers  carry  guns.  I’ve  also  seen  and  heard  on  the  news  that  in  some  school  districts  some  teachers  have  tried  to rape  and  fiscally  hurt  some  students. Now  you  want  to  let  them  carry  a weapon? Isn’t  it  bad  enough  that  they  already  hurt  us  by  trying  to  rape  us  and  some by  grading  us  bad   for  not  doing  something  they  want  us  to do?
Based  on  study  mode :  Guns  have  been  used  for  decades  for  protection.  However,  is  allowing  a  teacher  to  carry  a  gun  in  school  premises  truly  protecting  and  properly  educating  the  students?  In  the  United  States  of  America,  many  schools  are  considering  allowing  their  teachers  to  carry  guns  in  schools.  It  is  true  that  the  protection  on  school  grounds  is unquestionably  essential,  but  teachers  should  not  be  allowed  to  carry  guns  in  schools. This  could  ultimately  lead  to  a  more  immoral,  dangerous  and  decrepit  environment  for our  children  to  grow  up  in.  First  of  all,  the  old-fashioned  values  and  morals  we  impose  on  our  children  today  are  depleting.  The  line  between  being  moral  and  immoral  is  becoming  very  blurry. The  Teachers  are  supposed  to  be  important  role  models  to  the  students  as  we  continue  to  develop  both  mentally  and  emotionally.  This  occurs  throughout  the  different stages  of   our  lives.  



 .  However,  if  the  person  who  is  supposed  to  be  the  our  educator  and  mentor  is  shown  to  be  in  support  of  guns,  then  the  message  that  you  are  sending  to  the  students  will  be  negative.  Having  guns  goes  against  the  morals  we  teach  the children  everyday  about  the  negativity  of  violence  “  It’s  saying  the  only  answer  to violence  is  more  violence.  The  only answer  to  guns  is  more guns.  By  having teachers  use  more  guns,  as  an  answer  to  more  guns,  It  brings  out  that  violence  is  the answer  to  the  problem  at  hand.           

However,  I  believe  that  changing  laws  and  regulations  to  allow our  teachers   to  be armed  in  schools  is  a   bad   policy  and  a  bad  idea.  I  don't  differentiate  between  arming  principals,  teachers,  or  other  school  personnel.  It  is  a  poor  excuse  for  a  response to  unnecessary  school tragedies  that  we have  all  witness   too  often. I  will strongly  suggest   just  to  get  some  bullet  proof  windows  or  more  security  in  our  schools.  If  you  are  really  afraid  for  another  tragedy  to  happen  then   get  metal  detectors   for our schools.  Its  that  simple  we  don’t  have  to  allow  our  teachers  to  carry  guns  in front  us. It  only  scares  us  more  into  not  coming  to school.

Tuesday, October 28, 2014

the boy in the striped pajamas theme

Innocence
Innocence is an important theme throughout the novel. Although Bruno and Shmuel share a certain childlike innocence, the reality is that Shmuel is a prisoner in Auschwitz and has certainly seen horrific sights. Bruno, on the other hand, is fiercely protected by his parents who do not want him to know about the horrors of the reality that is the Holocaust; in particular, they go to great lengths to keep the details of Bruno's father's job a secret from him. The juxtaposition of such innocence with the inherent evil of the Holocaust sets a poignant tone. This theme reinforces the idea that hatred and prejudice are learned behaviors.
Friendship
Another significant theme in the novel is friendship. The desire for friendship is universal and at no time is it more important than during childhood. Bruno and Shmuel exist in two completely different worlds but share a mutual desire for companionship during a difficult and lonely time. In spite of their remarkably different circumstances, Bruno and Shmuel forge a meaningful friendship. As their friendship develops, it is tested on many occasions as the boys navigate their individual realities. When Shmuel is brought to Bruno's house to work as a servant, Bruno denies knowing him and giving him food; consequently, Shmuel is punished for stealing food (which Bruno had given him). Both boys know that they would be in terrible trouble if anyone were to find out about their friendship so they keep it a secret. Ultimately, the boys unknowingly march to their death hand in hand with no one in the world but each other.
Human Nature
The theme of human nature also proves to be central to the story. Readers will question how Bruno's father and sister, along with so many other Germans, can be such staunch believers in the Nazi propaganda while Bruno remains compassionate and even, some might argue, resistant to the same ideas. Bruno and Shmuel represent all that is kind and decent in humans as well as the potential that they have to do good. Conversely, Bruno's father and Lieutenant Kotler reveal man's capacity for evil. The novel points out the choice humans must make regarding how they treat others. On a similar note, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas also considers the dangers of conformity and people's reluctance to take a stand in the face of adversity.
Schools Need Dress Codes
Dress codes in public schooling have recently been a controversial issue nation-wide.
Mandatory uniform policy's measures and emphasize the benefits of students on specific behavioral and academic outcomes. The arguments for the issue are just as strong as those against the issue. There are two main points surrounding school uniforms: performance and school and reduction of violence due to uniformity.
Uniforms are argued to positively affect student safety by: lowering student victimization, decreasing gang activity and fights and differentiating strangers from students in school building. Dress codes in public schools would be good, in order to cut down the violence, which would eliminate the problems of wearing hats or jackets that could carry weapons to school.
Every school should adopt some kind of dress code so it will cut down some of the everyday problems that schools deal with today. Problems such as violence and substance abuse are on the rise in schools.
Dress codes would decrease the amount of violence and substance abuse in schools.
David Brunsma, from the Department of Sociology, Morton Hall of Alabama, and author of the article School Uniforms, performed a study at a local junior high school and noticed uniforms did actually decrease violence more than those schools who had no dress codes at all (2-3).
If a simple shirt and tie with dress pants were worn by boys and some type of skirt or dress for girls, baggy clothing would be eliminated which could conceal weapons such as guns or knives. Obviously, some type of dress code would stop this.
According to Loren Siegel, Director of Public Education for the American Civil Liberties Union author of Point of View: School Uniforms, in 1996, President Bill Clinton encouraged the use of school uniforms as part of an education...
I am, I can, I will

"I AM- two small words, and yet
It’s a powerful place in which to be.
It's my life and I'm living it,
I am everything you see.
 
I am responsible for my actions,
And all the things I say and do.
I am responsible for my behavior,
And how I interact with you.
 
I am responsible for the level of my work,
And the choices that I make.
I am responsible for the values I profess,
And for the ways I communicate.
 
I CAN- two small words, and yet,
It's a powerful place in which to be.
It's my life and I am living it,
Traveling the land, sky, and sea.
 
I can earn the respect of others,
And gain their friendship true.
I can honor all things living, and
Take care of my mind, health, and body too.
 
I can do my best each day,
And I can know my best is great.
I can continue to progress
And move closer to my fate.
 
I WILL- two small words and yet,
It's a powerful place in which to be.
It's my life and I am living it,
I'll be everything just wait and see.
 
I will use my talents wisely,
Learn to manage the moods of life.
I will respect my ups and downs,
Ask for help in overcoming strife.
 
I will is a promise to see clearly,
It reveals my strength to win.
As I arrive at mutual resolutions,
And look for my answers from within.
 
I'm young, still learning, growing, changing,
Yet I have ideals, noble goals and plans.
For things like a healthy environment,
World peace and a crime-free land.
 
No longer a child, yet not an adult,
I am a teenager still.
But don't underestimate my value,
Because I am, I can, and I will."