To be human means you are more than just a bunch of DNA. You have feelings and memories and emotions. You are compassionate and you show love. Without those traits you would not truly be human.
If you think then you are human. Every single person in the world (who is mentally capable) thinks and dreams. It is simple human nature to think about solutions and aspirations. When you believe that you can become greater, you are a real human.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
The Terri Schiavo Case
In our G&T class, we recently went over what happened to Terri Schiavo, and if it was right to take her off life support. Personally, I believe that it was the right call, but how they did it was all wrong. According to Wiki, her husband was abusive and had wanted her to die. Personally, If all you could do was sit in a hospital and vegetate, literally, then I believe that at that point, life has no meaning anymore. You are not the same person when you are almost brain dead.
Again, I will repeat that her best interest is to die. I do not mean to sound harsh. I believe most people would not want to continue living if they were in a vegetative state. Personally, I believe that life is meaningful because you can interact with others, have fun, and experience emotion. I also feel that felling sorrow would be better than no feeling at all. Life is fun because we suffer, and pick ourselves back up again, time after time. Also; the satisfaction that everyone derives from winning is another example. Both show the human drive to be the best, and to never be defeated. That is called hope and willpower. Once you take that away, there is little left to live for. Terri should have been spared misery and been allowed to have the chance to pass on as soon as they found out that she would never be able to do anything again.
However, there is no doubt that she is still alive. She does not have a reason to keep living, but she is not dead. If she was dead, I would not be writing this post and this would not have become a national issue. The term dead replies to something that no longer has any signs of life. However, she still ate, slept, and had a heart beat. And if you have those three things, you are alive.Even though she may be brain dead, she is not a lifeless sack of bones. There was still a spark of life, even though it may have been dull. In my opinion, Terri was definitely alive.
Again, I will repeat that her best interest is to die. I do not mean to sound harsh. I believe most people would not want to continue living if they were in a vegetative state. Personally, I believe that life is meaningful because you can interact with others, have fun, and experience emotion. I also feel that felling sorrow would be better than no feeling at all. Life is fun because we suffer, and pick ourselves back up again, time after time. Also; the satisfaction that everyone derives from winning is another example. Both show the human drive to be the best, and to never be defeated. That is called hope and willpower. Once you take that away, there is little left to live for. Terri should have been spared misery and been allowed to have the chance to pass on as soon as they found out that she would never be able to do anything again.
However, there is no doubt that she is still alive. She does not have a reason to keep living, but she is not dead. If she was dead, I would not be writing this post and this would not have become a national issue. The term dead replies to something that no longer has any signs of life. However, she still ate, slept, and had a heart beat. And if you have those three things, you are alive.Even though she may be brain dead, she is not a lifeless sack of bones. There was still a spark of life, even though it may have been dull. In my opinion, Terri was definitely alive.
Sunday, March 24, 2013
20% project # 2
This time around I have decided to do a project on why you need good protection for your PC, and what security software can provide it. I originally decided to do a project of football, but I have found a few articles recently that are really interesting. I have decided to change the project and make it so that I am learning entirely new information. I will include which are the best, why they are the best, and how simple things, like getting a good password, can keep you safe from malware. I do not see any problems I may run into at this time. I think that I will be able to find the information I need. My Dad can help me if I run into any problems, and I can uses multiple internet and written articles. This is going to be a great project!
Monday, January 14, 2013
Genome Testing
There is a new type of testing for birth defects and dseases. It is called genome testing, and it seems like it comes out of a sci-fi movie. It literally can see your chromosomes and cad discover gaps in them. It could determine if you are at a high risk for alzheimers, or if you have a brain deficiancy. It can show you all of the medical issues that may come up during your life. The only question is, do you want to know?
I personaly think that even though you now may live with the fear of developing these illnesses, you should find out what they are. It could tell you that you have a high risk for cancer, or baldness, and this allows you to know to keep a close eye on your body and your hairline. Even if it is uncureable now, you will know to be on the look out for the cure when it is developed. This could easly save your life.
Since I always back my opinions, I would want to be told everything, especially life threatining conditions. I would feed the same way if it was a close loved one having the testing. I would want all the details. However, if I was the doctor, I would find it a little hard to tell a mother or father that their son not only has a birth defect, but they also have a good chance of getting cancer early in life. However, knowing that I myself would want all the details, I believe that it would be only fair to tell them everything.
I personaly think that even though you now may live with the fear of developing these illnesses, you should find out what they are. It could tell you that you have a high risk for cancer, or baldness, and this allows you to know to keep a close eye on your body and your hairline. Even if it is uncureable now, you will know to be on the look out for the cure when it is developed. This could easly save your life.
Since I always back my opinions, I would want to be told everything, especially life threatining conditions. I would feed the same way if it was a close loved one having the testing. I would want all the details. However, if I was the doctor, I would find it a little hard to tell a mother or father that their son not only has a birth defect, but they also have a good chance of getting cancer early in life. However, knowing that I myself would want all the details, I believe that it would be only fair to tell them everything.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
Reflect and Resolve
Reflection: In 2012, many great things happened. There were advances in clean energy, the fiscal cliff was avoided, the NFL record for receiving yards in a season was broken, and one of the best movies ever, The Avengers, came out. However, it also had plenty of bad things, too. Hurricane Sandy and multipul shootings left the nation scared. However, I believe the world and I have learned that bad situations brings out the best in people. I never realized until now that everyone helped out the victims of the shootings and the superstorm. The NFL, the goverment, everyone was raising funds. I look on the world with a newfound admeration.
Resolution: In 2013, I resolve to become stronger, faster, and a beter person. I will follow the role model of Tim Tebow, who is strong, fast, and, you guessed it, a good person. I will run and lift weights every day as long as I am able to, cut back on junk food, and have a positive aditude. I look forward to what this year has to offer.
Resolution: In 2013, I resolve to become stronger, faster, and a beter person. I will follow the role model of Tim Tebow, who is strong, fast, and, you guessed it, a good person. I will run and lift weights every day as long as I am able to, cut back on junk food, and have a positive aditude. I look forward to what this year has to offer.
Saturday, December 8, 2012
The Ethics of Social Media After Death
When we die, and have a facebook, twitter, or other social network profile doesn't die with us. It, in fact, will remain as long as the sight is still running. And this brings up the question of what should happen to our network profile after we are dead. Should it stay, or be taken down? Turned into a mamorial? I believe that it should not stay up.
What point does it have to be on these sights while you're alive? to stay in touch with beople you know. Maybe you make a few new friends. However, when you die, most of those people will be in person to make condolences. Maybe it could be turned into something where friends that live across the country could leave a "sorry this happened" message, but what other purpose is there? I think that when a person dies, all of him dies.
What point does it have to be on these sights while you're alive? to stay in touch with beople you know. Maybe you make a few new friends. However, when you die, most of those people will be in person to make condolences. Maybe it could be turned into something where friends that live across the country could leave a "sorry this happened" message, but what other purpose is there? I think that when a person dies, all of him dies.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
Mark Sanchez, Bum
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