Thursday, February 18, 2010

prog act

I misread the assignment and accidentally did the wrong assignment, I hope this will work, this was actually kind of funny to write.

Prologue: While the actions of an individual taken out of context can create distorted complexions of a person’s character, what remains indubitable in the essence of human nature is that oppressive and coercive tendencies in incidents of sexual harassment and other acts of a like nature are both unjustifiable and unforgivable in any situation. While the bitter reality remains more commonplace to hear of incidences of latter nature occurring in predominantly less educated and more chaotic and unstable settings such as such as low income neighborhood homes, to hear of highly educated individuals who are in positions of power and influence, like Politicians, taking part in acts of sexual harassment, exceeds the norm of taboo in society.

Announcement of the person being blamed: Senator Johnson mirrors the stereotype of the far right, evangelical, conservative politician. However, Johnson’s stand on Roe V. Wade or Don’t ask Don’t tell is not the topic for discussion today. Recently three male interns of Johnson have come forward and announced publically that Senator Johnson has made inappropriate sexual advances toward them on more than one occasion. The brave victims furnished the proper authorities with explicit identical emails sent from the Senator to all three individuals, prompting them to engage in sexual favors in return for recommendations.
consideration of origins: Senator Johnson’s colorful and diverse background lies in a strict, Aristotelian, east coast upbringing.

education and interests: Senator Johnson’s demeanor is that of a Businessman. Johnson spend the first four years of his higher education in New England. He later went on to receive his MBA at the University of Chicago Business school. “Lets talk numbers, no time for philosophy. ” His politics are grounded deeply in his ideals. With the glory God, and faith, anything in the United States is possible. United States is the only place in the world where a man with an ethic for hard work and faith can, freely, rise from a simple immigrant with nothing to a successful capitalist or an influential politician.

achievements: Senator Johnson’s list of achievements reads as follows, Graduated in the top half of his class at the University Of Chicago, somewhat success in east coast business ventures, inherited large sum of money from his parents “old plantation money,” that he effectively put to use in his Campaign for the United States Senate seat in his newly beloved state, Idaho.

Comparison: It is not inconceivable to fathom that a man of Senator Johnson’s stature may be disconnected to the problems and issues faced by lower and middle class citizens in the United states by virtue of his somewhat elite, conservative upbringing, however, this upbringing implies a certain responsibility to modeling to the masses a way of life that is admirable.

Epilogue: Sexual crimes of any persuasion are both archaic and inhumane, not only inherently but under the fundamental rules our our constitution that dictate the freedom and equality in which this country was built on. Senator Johnson violated all of these pinnacles of humanity using his position and power in a manner that not only disgraces him, but disgraces all of the hard work done by humanitarians and public servants to ensure that the United States is, and will remain the land of equality. And for these reasons Justice should be served in punishing Senator Johnson to the extent of the law for his crimes against humanity.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

prog question 1

Prog #1
Commonplace exercise: someone who commits an act of terrorism.
Prologue- Since humans are entitled to freedom from fear, and since people from all backgrounds, from every spiritual circle, and from any ethnicity are entitled to the pursuit of happiness, it is inherently wrong to commit acts of terror.
Contrary- To fully understand the atrocity of terrorism and terrorist acts one must first put themselves in the shoes of a victim of terrorism. Imagine for a moment, the fear the families of the victims of 9/11 must feel about flying having been so closely associated with that terrorist act. The reach of the negative effects of terrorist acts like 9/11 or the Christmas hijack attempt transcends the initial event and inspire fear in the targeted group of the terrorists. Terrorism is warfare that not only targets taking human lives, but targets instilling fear into its enemies.
Exposition- Even though it is hard to believe that the United States is susceptible to acts of terrorism, in the larger world scope terrorism is a quite common occurrence. Acts of terrorism are sometimes confused with civil disobedience, but the two are nothing alike. Civil disobedience is a political statement, while terrorism is a malicious act against a group of people with the intention of surgically implanting fear in them and those like and around them. Such acts are intolerable.
Comparison- An anarchist defaces a national monument because he disagrees with the government; a terrorist blows up a government building because he hates the United States.
Intention- While it may be justified to attack another country under certain circumstances for political reasons, acts of terrorism and the people who commit acts of terrorism implement no reason into their violent acts. Also it may be justified in some cases to use intimidation tactics against sovereign states in issues such as nuclear proliferation, however terrorism is unbearable.
Digression- Anyone who insists on disturbing the peaceful existence of people by terrorizing the innocent is of evil nature. This nature of evil only emphasizes the cowardice of terrorists.
Rejection of Pity- You may be tempted to empathize with the initiative to facilitate social or societal change, however do not fall for this attempt to justify the unjustifiable. Choosing to commit an act of terrorism is an irreconcilable act any way the event is assessed and terrorists deserve no pity.
Legality- If it is truly a priority of government to protect the pursuit of well being of people in the United States more should be done to make sure America is protected from terrorists.
Justice- It is therefore just to commit terrorists to a court of law for appropriate punishment.
Advantage- The world would be better if steps were taken to further implement protective measures in the United States against terrorism as the guarantee of freedom from intimidation would be upheld.
Possibility- It would be impossible to round up all of the terrorists in the world and put them through the justice system, however it is both possible and essential that steps must constantly be taken to make sure that citizens of the United States are free from fear of terrorism.