Everyday I hear people expressing what they like or don't like, what they veiw as right or wrong, and even political or religious views. When I was younger none of these dicussions bothered me, because frankly I had no opinions of my own! But now that I am older, I have become my own person with my own views, beliefs, and opinions, and I hate it. I used to like to argue and I thought being a lawyer was definitely the job for me, but now that I understand how people will never get along I can't stand stating my own views.
With the new anti-abortion bill that was recently passed in North Dakota, I have been presented with many different disscussion with people from all different points of views. Now I am not quite sure my exact opinion on this situation, because I truly believe that until a person is in that predicament they can't say what they would choose. I think that everyone knows what they would hope to do, but every circumstance can present many different options. Now trust me, I do not support the killing of anyone, especially babies, but I don't think it's anyone's decision to force someone to have a baby. In some circumstances I think that the birthing of a child can be traumatic and even deathly. Their are certain times when the birth of a child will kill its mother. If the point of banning abortion is to save babies, what about those mothers faced with death themselves. They should be granted with the right to live just as much as their children. They have life behind them and families established. There should be no reason they have to worry about loosing that all. This whole subject just confuses me, because I have not idea what I truly believe would be a good solution to this conflict. I just wish there was a way to get people on the same page.
That brings me to my next topic-- opinions on social networking. These past few days have been miserable with drama. With the ND anti-abortion law, and the federal court system dealing with the gay marriage bill, I have not been able to escape everyone's points of view. Not only do I hate the fact that people can and will never be able to agree on something, I hate that they feel the need to fight on social networking. Please everyone keep your arguments face to face. People say rude things on the internet because they can't see the other person, and that is no way to communicate properly. If you want to discuss something over the internet please take it private messaging.
Just no matter what, always remember: pounding your opinions on others does not make them want to consider your side of the argument any more.
Everyone has opinions, but I do agree that people shouldn't always state it over the internet. Abortion laws are good to me, but women should be able to make there own choices and its sad it had to go to this extent. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you. I am so sick of hearing people's opinions. I love how you stated at the end how nothing will change people's views. There is no right or wrong way thing to believe and everyone should have the right to state that, but I do agree, some people just need to back off a little.
ReplyDeleteI think you chose a very challenging topic to work with. You did a good job with the introduction. I thought it all tied in well. I also really loved your powerful language! Great piece girl!
ReplyDeleteThe subject you chose is a tough subject to talk about without expressing your outright opinion. But you handled it well. I also agree with you 100% on the social networking debates.
ReplyDeleteYou did a good job of staying on the fence about the trick subject of abortion. I also see the many pros and cons of it. I am very bad at voicing opinions too. I literally have never been able to pick a place to eat. My mom says, "Where do you kids want to eat?" I reply, "I um I don't care whatever you want..." Lane soon pipes in, "MCDONALDS!" Truthfully McDonalds has gross food but we always eat there because I don't want to start a fight.
ReplyDeleteYou chose a really good topic. I've been listening to it very closely, because I am anti-abortion. The thing with this is that a doctor can give permission for an abortion if needed. Then you went on to talk about what's going on on Facebook with all the opinions. Pretty sure people thing that social network sites are like boxing matches except with words! You made some really good points!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to reread before submitting, I noticed you said their instead of they're. I didn't see too much else though.
Very good point at the end that kind of sums up the purpose. I would say I'm still the kind that would rather not talk about controversial issues or get into arguments.
ReplyDeleteAs long as people continue to experience life had be educated (or worse ignorant) about the world around them, people will have opinions. You make relevant points about expressing opinions. I would say you have struck a cord with your classmates about that as well. Be sure to proofread. You have confused words in here. Thanks for the honesty in your writing.
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