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Bellringer 10-29-14

They are seeking the death penalty over the premise that the captain killed the people on the ferry. I disagree with them seeking the death penalty because he did what any human would've done. I don't believe in the death penalty because I don't feel taht people should be able to make the decision regarding people's death. It shouldn't be up to anyone.

Presidential Report Card

Presidential Report Card

Name of President: Millard Fillmore

Number of Presidency: 13th President

Years in Office: 1850-1853

In the following ten categories, grade your president from an A to an F. (You may “acknowledge” border-line grades with a – or a +).  You will need to give a 50 word justification as to why your candidate scored as they did. 

Category	Grade	Comments
Ability to handle and deal with a crisis	B	Millard Fillmore had to enter office after the death of his predecessor. He took his office with very little preparation, and I feel he did admirabley. He managed to pass many bills easily that were thought to be controversial.
Ability to work with Congress and Cabinet	C+	There was much dispute between the pro slavery groups, and the anti slavery groups. Stuck in a constant battle, he managed to get bills passed, but not without much arguing.
Character and Integrity	B	Millard Fillmore was a practical man who got along with many different backgrounds. He was also known to be practical and to never mince his words.
Education	B	Millard Fillmore was also interested in educating himself in his early life. He got and read many books, in order to make himself wiser, from an early age.
Empathy	C-	He was only for one side of the Civil War, so naturally, you can imagine he didn't get along with some people. It was hard for him to empathize with sides he didn't agree on.
Foreign Policy	B	Millard Fillmore was the first to open public trade with Japan, which was once condisered an isolated country.
Relates to the common man	C	Millard FIllmore was a pro union man, so that means, he was at least supported by half of the population during the Civil War.
Persuasiveness	B+	He effectively managed to get Japan to agre to trades, and he managed to pass an extensive list of bills that no one expected to pass.
Political Experience	B+	He was the VP for his preceeding president, and taht experience led to him to attempt to become a decent President. That prior knowledge was undoubtedely helpful.
Public speaking & Communication	B	I feel that he effectively managed to get his point acrossed, to people that didn't neccessarily see eye to eye with him

Bellringer 10/13/14

1. No, the hacking of the 3rd party snapchat app did not surprise me.
2. Privacy is always at risk when you send things electronically. I think the events that have occurred over the past month have proved this.

Bellringer 10/10/14

I believe that the women should have the right to take her own life, because it is her life to decide what happens the her. Suicide is when you take your own life,and euthenaisa is when someone assists you in suicide.I would feel like I couln't controll my own life.

Bellringer 10-08-14

2. No, I'm not surprised by the findings.
3. I feel that in order to fix this, jobs that have a smaller salary, should raise there salaries, so that women are less dependent on tips.
4. Create a law that raises the minimum wage, in order to keep women less dependent on tips.

Bellringer 10/06/14

Click-Bait articles try to draw you away from Facebook itself, and draw your attention to the baited sites. I would like it if these sites were taken off and restore Facebook to social media, instead of the marketing ploy many websites use it as now.

Bellringer 10-1-14

1. No, I do not believe that he should have been penalized because I feel it violates his 1st amendment, of being able to freely broadcast his religion. Also, Tim Tebow was not facing punishment when he showed signs of Christianity, and this is basically the same thing.
2. It goes against his first amendment.
3. I would give the players a more in depth description of what is acceptable, when regarding religion on the NFL.

News Articles

http://articles.latimes.com/2014/apr/04/news/la-ol-texas-death-penalty-drugs-lethal-injection-20140404

This article explains the story of a court case that resulted in the death penalty for one Texas native. Many people say this goes against his right to due process, because he wasn't allowed to determine if it was Constitutional or not, and also his 8th ammendment rights, and that it was cruel and unusual punishment.

9/29/14

They are protesting for a less restrictive government. They want a more democratic government. One thing they are missing is the first ammendment, because they are not free, and that is something we take for granted.

9/26/14

The low percentages of bachelors degrees in West Virginia indicate to me that no one in West Virginia feels that they need a bachelors to thrive in the econmy. I feel that West Virginia's education system as a whole is flawed, because we aren't typically expected to perform well academically. To increase graduation rates, I feel there needs to be a greater sense of urgency  for the people of WV to feel that they need a bachelors degree.

Bellringer 9/25/14

The president was attempting to persuade other people to help the US. I believe he was effective in the fact that he's trying to get help.

Bellringer 9/18/14

According the Terrorism Research and Analysis Consortium, ISIS has began putting governing structures in place to rule the territories after the battle is over. ISIS has went from a purely military force, to building a system that can provide basic services. Of the things that they do, the make sure that gas and food are available to their citizens. The two deputies, watch over Syria and Iraq.

 

 

 

 

Bellringer 9/16/14

1. A reasonable punishment cannot be determined, because there is insufficient evidence to determine if a severe amount of child abuse was caused.
2. Over the years, people have become less tolerable to child abuse. People, in my opinion, have become softer towards discipline.

Bellringer 9/5/14

1. Fake towers offer people the ability to hack into people's information and steal whatever they may have. Identity theft could be a serious threat.
2. They could have put them by military bases to cover up the fake towers.
3. Due to the fact that the towers are near military bases, one could argue that they are government based and operated.

Ammendments 2-10

2nd- The right to bear arms
3rd- No soldiers shall be quartered unwillingly
4th- Warrants must be there in order to search
5th- Right to due process
6th- Right to a fair and speedy trail
7th- Right to a trial by jury
8th- No cruel and unusual punishments
9th- Protects rights not included in the Constitution
10th- Limits the power of the central government.

Bellringer 9/4/14

India will go under a higher alert as a result of the terrorist threats. They are targeting India to combat the rise of the Muslim religion. The US should wait and determine if intervention should be made.

Bellringer 8/29/14

1. The blame is on whoever signed the girl up for the shooting lessons. A nine year old shouldn't have control over a high powered weapon.
2. 9 year olds should only be allowed to use very small firearms under extreme supervision.
3. Automatic weapons should only be distributed to people who can handle the, dutifully and responsibly.

Bellringer 8/28/14

Articles of the Constitution
Article 1- This article defines the Legislative Branch, and all its powers.
Article 2- This article defines the Executive Branch, its powers, duties, and means of removal.
Article 3- This article defines the Judicial Branch, and defines treason.
Article 4- This article regulates the state's power and their interaction with the government.
Article 5- This article sets up the amendment process.
Article 6- This article sets the status of the Constitution as the supreme law of the land, to which leaders must be loyal.
Article 7- This article addresses ratification and declares that the constitution should take affect if 9 out of 13 states ratify.

Bell Ringer 8/27/14

Recently, four men have invented a new defense against date rape drugs. They developed a fingernail polish that reacts to date rape drugs. When women stir their drinks with their fingers, the fingernail polish will change colors if the drink contains these drugs. I think it is a good idea because it is the only active defense against date rape drugs. Hopefully, it can help prevent many cases of sexual assault.

Bellringer 8/25/14

At 3:20 A.M., a magnitude 6.0 earthquake hit in American Canyon, California. It has been the largest earthquake that has hit the area in 25 years. Altogether, on 3 people were in critical care. However, due to cleanup efforts, many schools, and businesses were closed. Gradually, the workers in California have worked overtime to provide order to the chaotic area of American Canyon, California.

Earthquakes are caused when the plates of the earth are moving, and the plates break at a fault. The released pressure caused an earthquake.

America's Problems- Moats

            The U.S as a whole has many problems that need to be fixed. These range from big to small, and some are more important than others. However, they’re all important and need taken care of. To fix a country, is not an easy job at all. But, in my opinion, these are small steps that could be taken.

One of the main problems I feel that is in the U.S. is the educational system. Too often, kids are just passed through based on convenience, rather than on academic excellence. I think, to fix this, a stricter pass rate needs to be implemented. This way, students will succeed more, and be ready to succeed in life. And this should be the main goal for the U.S. education system.

Another major problem is the economy. I think that one step that should be taken in order to balance it out, is to put higher taxes on the wealthier class. When we tax the lower class, it makes it harder for low classes to thrive in the economy. And this would also help to balance the economy out. And that should be what the economy should strive to be, balanced.

A final problem is the country’s philosophy towards God and the church. Founded, “One Nation, Under God,” America has strayed away from its roots. I think that we have decided we knew better, and could take care of ourselves more. Fixing this is simple. Just return to the way it was, when we were founded.           

In conclusion, I think that these are three steps towards fixing America’s problems. First, I think the educational system could be fixed by enforcing a stricter pass rate. Second, I feel that the wealthier people should be taxed more, and hopefully that could help the lower and middle class strive. And finally, the country should aim to follow God, like when we were founded. These are my opinions on how we can solve America’s problems.

Bellringer 8/20/14

The article talks about corporate taxes and how America is raising the taxes on corporations. There was a company that had went overseas, for the sole purpose of having lower taxes. The article also talks about how some multinational companies own the world economy by moving. The purpose of taxes is to create and have money for different programs. I believe that the higher income people should have to pay the higher amount of taxes.

Bellringer 8/19/14

1. The police's first mistake was to shoot the unarmed child. Another mistake was to increase police reinforcements and allow more amounts of police brutality.

2. Excessive force is when someone goes past their restricted allowances when it relates to being foreceful. Also, it is added force, when there was very little instigation on the victims part. I do believe that excessive force was used, considering police used tear gas to restrain protestors.

3. I don't think that one peron can single-handedely fix the problems going on in Fergusson. Firstly, I think that the citizens should go to a high ranking official and state their pleas. Not in an agressive manner, but try and plead their case in a respective and diplomatic manner. Agression and rioting hardly ever get anything done in a timely manner.

Moat's 8/18/14

Dear Mark (future),

This school year, I hope to accomplish these following goals. First of all, I want to maintain my 4.0+ average. Secondly, I want to pass all of my AP Tests and earn college credits. Finally, I want to earn enough scholarships in order to pay for my college tuition. In the next five years, I hope to accomplish two things. I want to earn my Pre-Med Degree at either AB, or WVU. Also, I want to earn a position on Dean’s List at one of those colleges. In ten years, I want to be in a position to raise a family, and be a provider. And I also want to be in position to finally graduate and become a surgeon.

Sincerely, Mark Hill (2014)