The Finale

     In the subjects we have covered in this class I’ve learned new information. I’ve learned that there are special printers that can mold weapon parts. This is a very revolutionary thing, but at the same time its dangerous because it’s almost accessible to anyone with a computer. Its actual called a 3D printer and it is not just for making weapon parts it can also be used to mold things like art work. The 3D printer is a great tool for letting the mind have a platform to create, but because it is a truly advance way creativity there going to be a person that will use it for other advance ideas good or bad. Another piece of information I’ve learned about was unmanned aircrafts called drones. This idea of making war safer by having these pilots operates these advance aircrafts with a computer is really brilliant and at the same time scary. These machines do save lives, but also are still machines. This means that war fare is evolving and possible that means terrorism might as well if our enemy decides to build machines like these of their own. There is one more thing I’ve learned a little about and that is the Israel-Palestine conflict. This conflict is to me about power for one side and about standing up for another. This is my opinion when I say that the Israeli are the victims. They are placed in a situation where they have multiple enemies that are well organized and all Israel really want is to be recognized as a state. I believe they are entitled to that since they have documented claims to the land their own.

     In this class I’ve learned how to make a blog. I’ve never knew what a blog really was until this class and it’s a great way to share your opinions across the world even though some may disagree. But this is still a good way to start a dialogue about subjects people might not agree on other than Facebook. I mean FB is a great way to connect with people, but blogs are for a more mature crowed. It’s for people who have real opinions and care about a topic rather than just say it’s stupid because it’s not a popular view. I’ve also learn to be a better writer on topics. I’ve learned how to give more detail in what I’m writing than just giving facts. Facts are good, but I’ve learn to express more in a topic through explaining the facts through my point of view and words.

     The things I have learned about myself is that I’m a better writer than I thought. Everything I say is not crazy but just another perspective and there are people who have similar beliefs. I’ve also learned I’m not entirely liberal either. I can be either or when it comes to politics. I think I can be a better student than I actually believed.

     I think I wouldn’t change too much in this class. This class got me to express myself with others on how I view topics no matter how different my answer was. I like that my professor called to see if I really understood the material and offered to help when he could. I like that the material was interesting and that the questions that where asked weren’t yes or no. The questions made you take a deeper look into politics and other day to day things that happen in the world. I felt the material challenged me unlike high school. The only thing I didn’t like was that some of the videos didn’t work on my computer and maybe there should be an independent website for this course so video can been seen even if it’s taken down somewhere else.

     I will carry the confidence that I know have in my work and opinions into future jobs. I will also carry my new found political beliefs with me as well.

     One topic that wasn’t my favorite, but stayed on my mind was the Boston Marathon Bombing. It was so unreal that it happen that to be able to share what I felt about it through a platform where I felt was mature for the topic was helpful. There were a lot of kids I knew who commented on Facebook about it, but I didn’t really feel that what I had to say would have been as important as the person who posted pictures of the event for some likes. I felt that blogging and discussing the topic with peers whose view seems relevant to me would be more appropriate. In that what it was the topic that I am really glad we talked and blogged about, but at the same time it wasn’t my favorite if that makes sense?

   

Where was I When Terror hit Boston?

   

     I was at home when I heard of what happen at the marathon. I live in Dorchester making in not that far from where it happened. It’s only a five minute ride from where I live. To be honest I was asleep when it happened. I remember me thinking that I had a day off and I wanted to sleep because that yesterday was exhausting. When I woke up the phone was ringing and it was my uncle Al. I answered and he asked me if I was ok and I said yeah are you? He then told me that there was explosions and I said don’t worry. In my mind I remember seeing commercials about Fenway and I thought there still building it even though it was strange that he heard an explosion in Boston when he lived in Richmond, Virginia. But he told me to look at the news and then I saw what had happen. I was stunned and couldn't believe it happen in Boston. I know that’s crazy to believe that Boston couldn't be bombed, but to me Boston seemed like the last place for something like that to happen. I’m not saying MA is perfect because there is crime like robbery, shootings, and other stuff but it’s just an act of terrorism seemed like the one crime we wouldn't have. I would expect a snow storm or blizzard but not this. My first reaction was to call my mom because I just felt the need to know she was ok and I’m glad she was.

    

      The thing we need to learn that terrorism can happen anywhere and especially in your home town. Ever since 9/11 there is nowhere that this couldn't happen and we need to be prepared for change because nothing is going to be the same.

     We shouldn't just move on we should digest what happen and think of way to prevent this from happening. For now we should let the police take care of it because I really think we were caught off guard and it’s not fair to say what they could have done better. My experience with this whole thing is sometimes what events we see happen in the world on the news no matter how far away we should think about it.We should always ask are self what would I do if this happen? We should ask ourselves are we prepared if it happens. Even in saying that i'm still very proud how my city acted in the face of terror. There were runners who helped other runners who were hurt and that's something that Boston is known for. Helping other Bostonians.            

who is the victim in the middle east?

   In WWI the British and French alliance defeated the Ottoman Empire by carving up the Middle East. The defeated the Ottoman Empire with the allies they gained. The British and French made promises and one of those promises were not held. The British made the promise to establish the Israelis as a Jewish nation but even today the Israelis are not getting that recognition. I believe that even though the British and French were the ones who pitted Palestine against Israel that Israel is the true victim.

     

 

     Some may argue for the Palestine that Israel has pushed their way into Palestinian and forced millions of their people into exile stuck in poverty. Israel wants take over the Holy Land and continue to build settlements to house their growing population. The land that the Israel is building on was promised to the Palestine in the Two State Solution. Hamas the largest and most influential Palestine militant organization has been denied imports by the Israelis. Also the people of Gaza are unable to developed and prosperous under the Israelis. Although this makes the Israelis seem like bullies there is another side to this conflict.

     The Jewish people have lived in Jerusalem and everything surrounding it for nearly 1000 years. They were thrown out by the Romans and then almost their whole race was killed in the Holocaust. They have been looking for a place to settle where they were free from anti-Semitism and violent oppression. The state of Israel brings peace but has enemies and that’s why they have a strict trade on the Gaza. Many allies of Palestine are enemies to Israel and may try to import weapons. Hamas is a terrorist organization and has made attacks on the Israel innocents that include suicide bombings. Hamas has refused to recognize Israel as a state and has sworn them off as an enemy. Israel is only defending themselves. Israel is the true victim.