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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

How Does Death Affect Our Lives?

Everyday people are dying whether it's in our immediate vicinity or on the opposite side of the globe. Many people are dying in the war in Iraq, even innocent people that play no role in the war. People in the area begin to fear being hit by a bomb while walking home. Even people outside of their country begin to worry about all the innocent that are dying, thinking what if that were my child or family member? The people in Rochester don't really have to worry about bombs but the increasing number of individuals that have been shot and killed, young and old, has caused many people to enter the grieving stage. No matter where death occurs it affects the way we live. Death installs fear in every being and as a result we begin to live in caution. It causes us to avoid certain places when searching for homes, limit the freedom of our children and to carry ourselves in a certain manner in order to avoid conflict that may result in someones death. Whether it is effective or not. Can death really influence the way we live? If so, how does death affect you as an individual, both directly and indirectly?

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Do Violent Video Games Cause Violence?

Many ‘M’ rated video games are very controversial. Games like Grand Theft Auto have been sparking debates on how they have negative influences on our youth. A few years ago two teenage boys went on a sniping spree which wounded one and killed another. The boys also told authorities that they were mimicking the game by trying to hit the sides of passing vehicles. Also, many children spend an excess amount of time on video games. Many children also claim that their favorite video games are violent ones, this can, and has been proven to result in aggressive behavior. It has also been proven that these violent games have tended to make children less caring and likely to help out their peers. So what do you think? Do these types of video games have a bad influence on our youth?