The Energy Crisis

The energy crisis is an issue that is not only an issue that affects our country but the whole world. Scientists and politicians all claim they have a solution but some are more useful than others.

There are some that claim that finding more natural gas is whats going to solve this energy crisis and some that say mor oil is going to solve it. In short term they are all very good possibilities but in long term they do run out and have also been proven to harm the environment. 

I am for green energy so the political party that opposes me would be the Republican party. They dont believe in green energy as a good investment because it doesn't give profit or make a huge difference right away but in the long run it does. The Republican party wants a quick noticeable change so they are for things like fracking for natural gas and potentially ruining water supplies and harming the environment. Obama has always promoted green energy and still does in this current election. The Republicans just simply dont think its a good solution to our energy crisis and rather harm our environment to find a better way.

       I think the right step to take is to start to focus mor on green energy. Although it may take quite some time to see real results money wise, it is the best step to take not only for our environment but for our economy.  Either way we go the economy will be helped but natural gas and oil can and eventually will run out so the jobs created will eventually end. With green energy being unlimited because its powered by the sun or wind or water current there will always be job opportunities. Some may say what if everywhere in the country green energy was used and there was no need to build more. Well technology advances and communities would want what newer and more efficient in the way that it will help more. If that isn't true than we would still be driving cars from the 20's.

Think About It.

September Eleven Two Thousand and One

          On the morning of September 11 2001, Three terrorist attack were taken out on the World Trade Center  in New York City and in The Pentagon over in Washington D.C. These attacks were planned out by a group of radical taliban muslims called the Al-Qaeda. These events changed not only our country but the world. It was a huge shock to have been attacked on american soil. This attack made americans more patriotic than ever changing the names of french fries to "freedom fries" and other things like it. This event also started a lot of racism not only with Muslims but everyone that was not a born American. President Bush and the government declared a war on Iraq and a "war on terror" 

          Im sure there are people everywhere that dont think the U.S. over reacted to the attacks of 9/11. There are folks out there that are totally fine with this war being the longest war in the history of the country which is crazy. Since airport security has gone way up I'm sure there are some people that think we are way safer than we were 11 years ago but terror doesn't have to strike from and airplane. A perfect example of a terrorist attack that didn't need an airplane was the Batman shooting in Colorado. Just because our airports are safer doesn't mean we are.

          I think the U.S. tremendously over reacted to these attacks. I agree with them on going to war to stop the Al-Qaeda but they did it to over throw a government, allegedly. This has been the longest war in American history and for what? Yea our country and innocent people were killed but the 11 year war is just too long for three buildings. When Pearl Harbor was attacked much more people were killed and valuable Navy ships were lost and some fighter planes too and The U.S. stayed less in that war than this one. We are still living in great danger. People in other countries must see the U.S. as an invading country that just wants things their way and they are kind of right. There was no real need for the U.S. to over throw Saddam. What we needed to do was stop Al-Qaeda. Although our airport security was greatly improved, there is still probable terrorist attacks. There are crazy people everywhere in the world and we shouldn't worry only on outsiders. There can be threats from anyone that is already in the country and they dont need a plane to do take action. 

Back To High School

picture of my old high school  

For this weeks assignment we had to do an interview with some one that we looked up too. I chose one of my favorite teachers of my high school career and his name is Mr. Miranda.

I decided to conduct this interview of him because he always talked about his morals. Every time anyone did something he would always talk about his morals and how he thought things should be everywhere. 

His political identity is completely based on his morals. Although no one besides him really know what they are its what really symbolizes him.

When I had asked any specific things that influenced his political identity he just answered with anything that helped the middle class since he was middle class all his life.

Mr.Miranda

When i asked if he considered himself a liberal, conservative, or independent he answered with "Although im registered as independent I consider myself to be "logical"." He claims that he is not an extremist to any particular party but he sides with whatever is better for the future. He sides mostly with the liberals but there are still a few things that he likes from the conservative party to vote. One of these is The whole going green thing. during our discussion i asked why he doesn't think its necessary and he said " the government is spending millions of dollars on something that we aren't 100% sure of", he says he'd rather have that money spent on education since its the future of our country. Mr. Miranda also hopes that Obama gets re-elected so that " we can actually see a change, because personally i dont think one man can change a whole country in 4 years."

The fact that i want to be a teacher and i have always been middle class makes me side as a liberal. Another thing that has influenced me greatly has been all the deportations and immigration laws. My family and I are immigrants Just like everyone in this country once was but thankfully we never had to go through those hard ships because we came here legally. It still troubles me thinking "how can a country that was such a melting pot and full of immigrants be doing this now?" To me these are the most important issues that i truly care about. Education for our future, A strong middle class to stimulate the economy, and an immigration reform to help people that really need help.

What I learned from this experience is that mostly EVERYBODY that votes for anything is just for greed. I might not be right on this but i feel like people only vote to see what benefits them as soon as possible. there can be other things that will benefit them but it might take longer so they dont want it. People pick if they are liberal or conservative not only on similar beliefs, but also on the benefits of what each party offers. My views have been confirmed by this experience, We both had very similar beliefs and i think its because he influenced me that way. although I didn't have him all 4 years of highschool and only 2, I was greatly influenced and very thankful for it.

QUESTIONS I ASKED

1.  How did you vote in the last election?  Why?
2.  Do you consider yourself a liberal, conservative, or independent?
3. What life experiences have shaped your political values?
4. What key issues are most important to you, when it comes to US policy?
5. Who will you likely vote for in the future?  Are you happy with your party?
6. Being a teacher, have any budget cuts actually affected your class resources or your pay?
7. What are your stands on abortion?
8. are you for or against an immigration reform?
9. which presidential candidate do you think will better shape the economy in  their 4 years in office
10. who will you be voting for this november and why?

                                                World Of Juan

          Hello to whoever is reading this! My name is Juan Jimenez I just turned 18 and i am a full time student at Bunker Hill Community College. My story begins in a small city called Manizales in the country of Colombia. I was born on September 5th 1994. In colombia I lived in two places which was with my dad or with my mom, they weren't divorced or anything but they still lived with their parents so I would choose where I would want to go. We have always been a close family and spent most of the day together but I just wasn't with both of them at the same time. I moved to the beautiful city of Boston at 6 years old with only my mom, dad, and sister. my whole entire family here was just three people. it was really hard at first not being able to see my grandparents and aunts and uncles but after a few months I got used to living here and doing good without my whole family.

In Washington D.C.

         Now that I'm older my interests have sure changed from when I was a kid. Instead of playing with toy soldiers and power rangers I now spend most of my time skateboarding with friends. Im part of a team called Draco Prosapia Which is Dragon Family or DP for short. I also enjoy traveling and seeing new places. I hope to travel to every continent at least once in my life. Another thing that im really into is fashion urban wear or street wear and The history behind some sneakers like Original Jordans from 1985 to early shoes from the Nike Skateboarding branch.

                    

          I have many goals in life that I hope to achieve all someday. Since I love to skate I want to be a professional one day and just get paid for something that I love to do and is also fun to do. My real dream profession is to be a teacher. I want to graduate college with a major in education and just be a teacher somewhere and start a family. I feel like being a teacher is the perfect job for me because I get really satisfied when I help others  and see others succeed because of my help. Hope you enjoyed My little about me and thanks for reading