Save the Trees!

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." -The Lorax

We have all seen the trash that gathers on the side of the road and in the creeks, but what is being done about it? As of right now, nothing much. The U.S has very poor environmental policies and a very bad "addiction" to using all the fossil fuels available. As of right now the U.S uses a third of the worlds resources alone, and is in the top three countries for producing the most pollution. Not to mention that some of our resources are vastly disappearing and we have to come up with more ways to compensate for the loses.

Now is the time to take action and still make a difference. If the U.S adopted more environmentally safe policies and let go of its drug like addiction to oil and other fossil fuels our future would be safe guarded. But because the oil companies have such a strong hold on politicians through their special interest groups it is nearly impossible for such actions to take place.

The environment should be the first of many investments the  U.S has on its priority list. Mainly because it is the lively hood of many Americans that are affected and will be affected if Congress doesn't push through many bills that would help restore the environment. Its not like it has been completely ignored, many of our past Presidents have been aware of the issue and have adopted many policies, but there were also some who have completely chosen to ignore the facts and push on with the dangers of using fossil fuels. We are in the 21st century, it is about time we start focusing on new ways to produce and conserve energy and let go of our 18th century bad habit.

Commentary: We the People

  Love doesn't see race, color, gender, or sex. So why should we discriminate against it? Same sex marriage shouldn't be considered a crime against humanity and should be treated with as much respect and tolerance as any other married couple.

   I support the author, mguerrero22.blogsopt.com, argument that same sex marriage should be allowed and recognized. She makes a good valid argument that it is an infringement on civil rights and that people shouldn't be so hasty as to just completely eliminate it and not be so open minded as to letting it happen.

     She has done a great job stating her personal opinion and explain why she believes it should happen. She could've, though, have gone further and elaborated more with the subject matter. For instance, giving previous history examples like how everyone was against African American civil rights or women suffrage. It is as old and outdated as floppy disks and walk-mans.

    Overall I enjoyed the authors post and stand by it 100% of the way. She has taken a very highly debated and controversial topic and broke it down to where it was short, sweet, and to the point. As I had previously stated, some examples or even some evidence as to why those states adopted the law and not others would've been great

Safety First

There are a lot of controversial subjects in America and one of the biggest issues is teaching sex education in public schools and contraceptives. Many have fought to keep it out of the schools curriculum or not bother having the birds and the bees talk with there kids. Why is it such a problem? Because there are religious and conservative ties to the family as well as not wanting to expose kids to "inappropriate" subject matter.

Even though its all for education, it is also for health risks and unwanted pregnancies. In America there were 2.5 times more recorded cases of chlamydia amongst women, according to the CDC. As well as unplanned pregnancies, which was at a 98% among teens fifteen and younger. The reason for this is because they didn't have the right resources or the right information.

All of these could be dramatically changed for the better with a great push towards public schools making it mandatory for kids to have a sex education class not only in high school but in middle school as well. Not only that but provide additional information about contraception along with teaching about abstinence.

One example of a great preventative measure is the FDA approved Plan B pill aka The Morning After pill. It is specifically made for preventing unwanted pregnancies and is available over the counter at any pharmacy. It clearly outlines the uses for it and does state that it should not be used regularly as birth control. Also that other reliable sources of contraception should be used.

This should be an important and top priority. Not only will a better education about sex help prevent unwanted pregnancies but will greater reduce the health risks that comes with sexually transmitted diseases all the while with reducing the spread of them.