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)